The Amazon Alexa Show is a smart speaker with a screen that includes a screen reader. Alexa introduced a new feature to identify objects, which is helpful for entrepreneurs that are blind or have low-vision. You can hold a product near the screen and ask “Alexa, what am I holding?”. Alexa will announce the item description, especially if it is a common item. This could be a great tool for doing inventory or identifying cans and boxes.

Identify Products with Your Echo Show

Ask Alexa to identify common pantry products you’re holding with Show and Tell.

Before you get started, make sure that there’s good lightning in your room and that nothing is blocking your Echo Show’s camera.

1. Hold your item one foot from your Echo Show’s camera.
2. Say things like, “What am I holding?” or “What’s in my hand?”
3. When prompted, move your item around slowly to show different sides of the packaging. Alexa helps you position the item with tips and sound.

Identify Products with Your Echo Show – Amazon.com