Voice assistant · Home automation hub
Amazon Alexa
Amazon's voice assistant and smart-home hub.
proprietary Amazon · USEvery request is processed in Amazon's cloud; the microphone is always listening for its name.
Website ↗ Plan “Voice assistant” with itPlan “Home automation hub” with it
How you can run it
| Way | Where the data lives | Price basis | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted outside Europe | servers outside Europe | free | red — Hosted outside Europe: your data sits under non-European jurisdiction. |
Facts
| Company / project | Amazon (US) |
|---|---|
| Licence | proprietary |
| Alternatives to it here | Home Assistant, Rhasspy |
| Provenance | curated, verified 2026-09-04 |
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