Amazon Alexa

Ask Alexa for categorized BoatKit vessel data and create confirmed trigger rules through a BoatKit Cloud account link.

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Amazon Alexa + BoatKit

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Connection checklist

What you need

Tablet

Alexa operates through BoatKit Cloud rather than a direct tablet connection. The BoatKit iOS or Android app can be used to select and administer the linked vessel.

Dedicated BoatKit device

A dedicated device keeps the selected vessel connected so Alexa can read current data and send confirmed automation changes to the onboard runtime.

Hardware and network

  • An Alexa-capable Amazon device or app
  • A registered BoatKit vessel with a continuous internet path to BoatKit Cloud

Account or license

Requires an Amazon Alexa account, a linked BoatKit Cloud account, a registered online vessel, and administrator access for automation changes.

Alexa can read supported live vessel data through BoatKit’s categorized data catalog. Friendly source names and the crew’s preferred units carry through to tank, power, temperature, pressure, engine, and other numeric values instead of exposing the vendor protocols underneath.

Supported voice requests can also create a BoatKit trigger after the user confirms the change. The resulting rule runs aboard the vessel and can produce a notification or alarm when its condition is met; Alexa does not need to remain involved after creating it.

Account linking and scope

Account linking through BoatKit Cloud grants a revocable connection to one selected vessel without giving Alexa the user’s BoatKit password. The vessel must be registered and online for live requests, and automation changes require BoatKit administrator access.

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