Follow Up Mode

The concept of "Follow Up Mode" was discussed during an episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast featuring Rohit Prasad. Rohit explained that Follow Up Mode allows Alexa to reopen its microphones after an initial interaction. This feature is particularly useful when adding multiple items to a shopping list or to-do list sequentially, as it doesn't require reactivating the device for each new entry 1.

In addition, Rohit also mentioned a related feature called "Alexa Guard," which monitors specific sound events, like a smoke alarm, to enhance user security. Both features emphasize Amazon's principle of putting control in the hands of the user to create high-utility and delightful experiences 2.