You'll soon be able to text Alexa to shop on Amazon

The latest Alexa for shopping feature is initially available by invite in the US.

By Matt Tate Nov. 6, 2026 12:11 pm EST Amazon Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

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Amazon's latest Alexa for Shopping feature allows you to text the AI agent with your shopping requests. It's available to select customers in the US now ahead of a wider rollout in the coming weeks.

You could already dump your grocery shopping list onto Alexa within the Alexa Shopping app or online, but Amazon says the new texting option is the most convenient solution yet. You can request a weekly grocery order, search for a gift or tell the AI that you need a quick re-order of something you're running low on.