# Plex DVR - Alexa control

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-alexa-control/231396>\
**Category:** Feature Suggestions\
**Tags:** livetv-dvr, alexa\
**Created:** [April 4, 2018, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-alexa-control/231396 "2018-04-04T08:53:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 4, 2018, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dvr-alexa-control/231396/1 "2018-04-04T08:53:29Z")

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“The Verge  
Alexa’s ability to control DVRs is going to improve in the near future. Amazon announced today that it’s updated its Video Skill API so that Alexa can now start recordings, launch an app, or carry out playback commands. Multiple set-top box makers already have Alexa skills, including Dish, Verizon, TiVo, …”