Alexa Skills Kit > VUI
With each recent decade, we’ve seen a new form of human-computer interaction emerge and quickly become commonplace. People are now awakening to the vast potential of voice user interfaces (VUIs). They are engaging in voice experiences beyond customer service and search. They’re talking to Alexa to control their lights, play games, and even plan entertainment.
These are the trends we see fueling the rise of voice.
All of these advances are driving an inflection point in voice technology. But the core driver isn’t any technology; it’s us. We welcome voice experiences because we are wired for speech.
Consider setting a kitchen timer. Instead of twisting a dial with both hands, or pressing microwave buttons with a knuckle, you simply speak the words “Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes.” Voice simplifies even the simplest experiences.
Voice user interfaces are evolving much faster than their technological predecessors—punch cards, keyboards, mice and touchscreens. As each new technology becomes capable and robust, it takes the bold, the brave, and the adventurous to show us what's possible. Visionary developers in all fields, from games to brand agencies, corporations to startups, are embracing voice and paving the way toward fully conversational, multimodal interactions that extend to mobile, wearables, and even virtual reality.
Learn how to build a natural and engaging VUI with the Amazon Alexa Voice Design Guide.
There are many elements to voice design, but you don’t need to be an expert to start designing and building voice experiences. The Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) is a collection of self-service APIs, tools, documentation, and code samples that makes it easy to start building Alexa skills. Skills are like apps for Alexa, enabling customers to perform everyday tasks or engage with your content naturally with voice.
Join hundreds of thousands of developers who are building Alexa skills to engage and delight customers on more than 100 million Alexa-enabled devices.
