How much would it cost to develop Amazon Alexa Skills for Smart Home Automation System?

Alexa is not the Ironman’s Jarvis, yet its intended functionality is same- Voice Activated Computing powered by Artificial Intelligence.

Amazon has announced at Europe’s CES that there are now over 50000 unique Alexa Skills globally.People are spending an awful amount of time on Alexa ever since Amazon’s Echo, a smart speaker working as a virtual assistant leveraging Alexa skill development, was awarded as 2015’s most impressive technology by CNET. Since then, Alexa has not shown any sign of slowing down.

Now the question arises that is it possible that Alexa can do everything? As of now, Alexa cannot do everything but the list of doing things is growing rapidly. As far as compatibility is concerned, Amazon has favoured an open approach to the software that powers her to make it compatible with different hardwares.

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Alexa for Smart Home Automation

The functionality from an end user point of view, for Alexa enabled smart speakers is simple- Ask a question, get an answer. Give a command, get results.

Unlike mobile virtual assistants like Siri, Amazon’s Artificial Intelligence powered Smart Speakers (Echo and Echo Dot) are ideal for Smart Home Automation applications. Smart home automation is an IoT based solution that is invented to serve multiple benefits like centralised security system, energy savings, transforming homes to live enhanced lives and to enhance the living experience.

Alexa skills development and integration is set to be the icing on the cake for the Smart Home concept. Be it control of security locks on doors and gates, appliances, windows, lighting, surveillance cameras or/and HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning).

Basic Features and Cost Estimation of Alexa Skill Development & Integration

Alexa Skill Users
Features Turn on/ Turn off lights and appliances
Thermostat and refrigeration units
Calendar/ Schedule Management
Smart lock with Face & Voice recognition
Automated sprinkler management
Cost of Alexa Skill Development CAD 50000 to CAD 65000

Resource Team Needed for Alexa Skills Development for Smart Homes

Alexa skill development and integration for Smart Home Automation system requires an expert team of following resources:

  • 1 Python/ IoT Developer
  • 1 Alexa Skill Developer
  • 1 Project Manager
  • 1 Content Proofreader
  • 1 Quality Analyst

Technology Stack We use to develop

Sketch
Sketch
Xcode
Xcode
Android
Android
AWS
AWS
Fabric iOS
Fabric iOS
Android Studio
Android Studio
FCM
FCM
Geo-fence
Geo-fence
Google Analytics
Google Analytics
Google API
Google API
MEAN Stack
MEAN Stack
Mantis BT
Mantis BT
Sass
Sass
sendinblue
sendinblue
Google Webmasters
Google Webmasters
stripe
stripe
swift iOS
swift iOS
ZOHO
ZOHO

USPs of Alexa Skill Development

It is a mouth-watering concept indeed to integrate voice first technology through Smart Speakers like Amazon Echo and Echo Dot using Alexa skills integration to IoT based applications.

  • Alexa Skill enables users to a complete automated experience by using Smart Speakers

  • Alexa skills for Smart homes are blessings to differently abled people

  • Alexa Skill integration will save time

Amazon’s Alexa continues to show its mettle

Alexa has a rock solid position in the home in several markets. Some of that is based on the strength of Amazon’s successful merchandising of Echo smart speakers, but the momentum may now have shifted to Alexa-enabled devices of which there are many.

Now, is the time to step forward & leverage voice assistant technology to transform your business of Smart Home Automation solutions by bringing Alexa Skills on board.

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FAQs

Based on our initial assessment, developing and deploying an app like this typically takes around 20-25 weeks.

One needs to create AWS account through which you can host your skills on Amazon Store. We will certainly help you in expert consultation for Alexa skills and hosting them on Amazon Store after the live demos are given.

Let's Nurture is a leading Alexa Skill Development Company, providing unparalleled integration services to transform your business applications that your target audience will love having it. We have 10+ in-house Alexa Skill developers having experience in building custom Alexa skills. View portfolio on our own Alexa Skill developed for Moviepedia.

Voice first technology is now being considered as ‘The Future’ as the potential it holds to transform any business is no more a secret. Competition is present as ever and hence, to beat the competition, it is imperative that you should leverage innovative technologies and implement to your existing or a fresh mobile app development project to gain maximum benefits. Your target audience is always looking for something unique and Alexa Skills certainly enhances user experience and is a blessing for differently abled people as long as Home Automation is concerned.
The prerequisites for any custom Alexa skill development project may differ from case-to-case basis.
A script that includes commands (dialogues) for the skill, particular hardware (if any) for studying it and further development process. A product which can be a combo of hardware and software with the account details for basic set up, Client AWS account - developer access (for migrating the skill to client's account).
This is to be decided based on region specific industry best practices. Ideally, we recommend 50% advance and 50% escrow to be released after satisfactory level services verified by customer.
Yes, we do provide flexible hiring models consisting highly skilled and certified resources (web developers, Android app developers, iOS developers) which are well versed in mobile app development projects for diverse industries using latest and cutting edge technologies.

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