Alexa Gadgets Toolkit Now Supports Bluetooth Low Energy

Since the launch of the Alexa Gadgets Toolkit with Classic Bluetooth, creators have asked for the availability of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to create low-cost, power efficient Echo companion devices. Today, we are excited to announce that the Alexa Gadgets Toolkit supports BLE as an option for products to connect to Echo devices. The availability of BLE enables creators to source lower cost modules and chipsets, and consolidate hardware investments they may already have with BLE chipsets.

Once creators connect their product or prototype over BLE, they can build unique voice experiences with Alexa using custom and defined interfaces from the Alexa Gadgets Toolkit. This is exciting news for creators to build a variety of Echo companion devices for customers worldwide — from smart toys and smart clocks, to gizmos and novelties.