Works With 2020: Amazon Alexa Zigbee & Bluetooth Development

Overview

Amazon Lab126’s Chris DeCenzo, principal software engineer, Ramez Abulazm, senior solutions architect, and Erwan Le Roy, principal solutions architect, discuss a variety of Alexa programs designed to help developers build great smart home devices.

Topics include improvements to security and reliability for Zigbee devices, simplifying the
out of box experience using Frustration-Free Setup, reducing software development cost using Amazon Common Software (ACS) for devices, innovative new device interaction opportunities using Alexa Gadgets, and ways to improve the smart home device purchase experience for consumers using Works with Alexa badging.