Astra - for Alexa Voice Services

I use two Echo Dot devices to control my Hue lights by voice, using Alexa. I utilize Astra when outside of vocal range or even when away from home. The interface is pleasant and the app is responsive. It does not require the wake 'Alexa' (think Echo Tap) since you are holding to record. I'm guessing because this is a paid app, that the developer wants this to be more than a proof of concept. I hope the future of Astra involves a iPad and WatchOS app. People often leave an iPad central in the home, this is why Apple allows an iPad to be the center of their own Home app.

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UPDATE: Despite the cool functionality described below, I have changed my rating and uninstalled this app. After experiencing a warm phone and rapid battery discharge for several days I discovered that this app was responsible for consuming 79% of my power budget over a seven day period despite only occasional use. Original review follows... With the Harmony skill set for Alexa installed Astra provides voice control for the Harmony Hub (something Siri can't do because the Harmony Hub is not HomeKit compatible.) Establish context by saying, "Tell Harmony...", then start and stop activities ("Turn on TV", "Turn on Apple TV", "Turn off TV", etc.), tune to favorite TV channels ("Turn on CNN", "Turn on Comedy Central", etc.), and adjust volume by a preconfigured delta ("Volume up", "Volume down".) Works like a champ.

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Was really looking for a way to order Alexa's daily deals while away from home. Unfortunately when I tried I get "Alexa deals are not supported by this device". Dev's really should update their product info since it states you can do this on their webpage...

No issues here-Wonderful app

I already have it on my homescreen. Watching tv with others, it's more polite to whisper to your smartphone, than to yell at Alexa. The real Alexa voice responds through your iOS device. This is remarkable for Echo users and seems to good to be true. I turned on and off appliances awY from home by talking to Alexa here, it's a big deal. Also, you don't even have to prefix with "Alexa"--it's based on listening to you when you press s large screen button.