Amazon Alexav2.2.698932.0

Released July 23, 2026Redesign

Android

The latest redesign caused a significant decline in user sentiment, with the average rating dropping by 0.45 stars on Android. The update introduced critical functional regressions, specifically connectivity failures and navigation barriers for core features like alarms. This shift represents a strongly negative impact on the user experience.

What changed

UXNew design for easier access to features and devices
UXHome page updated with quick access to smart home controls and Echo management
New featureDevices page updated with customizable views for device management

Reception

15/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What didn't

UX
backfired
The redesign triggered widespread reports of device connectivity failures and navigation regressions that prevent users from accessing alarms and timers.
New feature
backfired
Customizable views for device management failed to offset the negative impact of interface complexity and broken core utility.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 14, 2026

The average rating declined by 0.45 stars following the redesign, driven by widespread reports of device connectivity failures and navigation regressions. Users specifically cite an inability to manage alarms and timers, indicating the new interface layout disrupts core utility. Momentum is weakening as the update appears to have introduced significant functional instability.

-0.45 ★

Sentiment shift

New complaints (3)

Device connectivity errors and false offline status reports following the interface redesignhighversion-tied

Inability to access or modify alarms and timers due to navigation failureshighversion-tied

Increased complexity in the user interface hindering basic device management tasksmediumversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize a hotfix for device connectivity and the false offline status reports identified post-update.
Restore direct navigation paths to alarms and timers to address the primary driver of negative user sentiment.
Simplify the home page layout to reduce the complexity that currently hinders basic device management tasks.

Original release notes

Our new design has made it easier to access your favorite features and devices. The Home page offers quick access to smart home controls, Echo management, and numerous Alexa features. The Devices page offers customizable views to manage your devices.