# Alexa: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Alexa is an Amazon assistant that people can interact with by voice to request information or perform actions through compatible devices and services.
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# Alexa

Alexa is an Amazon assistant that people can interact with by voice to request information or perform actions through compatible devices and services

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

The result depends on the enabled features, account, language and device. A voice experience needs understandable requests, confirmations and a way to correct errors. Recognising words is not enough: the system must interpret the request and have permission to perform the relevant action.

Also known as

Amazon Alexa

Topics

[Technology and data](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/tecnologia-y-datos)

## Related concepts

- [Virtual assistant](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/virtual-assistant.html)
- [Voice search](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ux/voice-search.html)
- [Siri](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/siri.html)