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How to set up Amazon Alexa's price drop alerts and auto-buy feature
Key points
- Alexa for Shopping monitors product prices.
- Users can set price drop alerts for items.
- Auto-buy feature purchases items at a target price.
- Auto-buy does not apply coupons or promotions.
Amazon's Price Tracking Capabilities
Amazon's shopping tools include a Price History feature, accessible via a blue button on desktop or a white button/text link in the app. This feature uses AI to display a product's price changes over the past 30, 90, or 365 days. Alexa for Shopping, previously known as Rufus, also provides product information and price history through chat.
Setting Price Alerts
Users can set specific price alerts for items using Alexa for Shopping. By opening an Amazon listing and asking Alexa to watch an item at a chosen price, Amazon will monitor the product and notify the user when the price reaches the target. This functionality extends beyond general price alerts from Echo devices related to purchase history.
Utilizing the Auto-Buy Feature
For those who want Amazon to automatically purchase an item, the auto-buy feature can be activated by explicitly stating the desired price, such as "Buy these headphones when they are $75 or less." When the item's price meets the target, Amazon will complete the purchase using the user's default payment method. This feature is available to eligible Prime members.
Limitations of Auto-Buy
The auto-buy option does not apply coupons or promotional discounts, requiring users to manually track these if they wish to use them. Users should also consider sales tax and delivery charges when setting a specific price point for auto-purchase.
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Amazon Alexa for Shopping allows users to set price drop alerts and automatically purchase items when they reach a specified price. This feature uses AI to track product price history and execute purchases for eligible Prime members.