Phase 5: Launch

When you're ready to launch your Alexa Connect Kit (ACK)-based device, follow the steps in this phase.

PHASE 1:
Product design
→
PHASE 2:
Prototype and develop
→
PHASE 3:
Testing and certification
→
PHASE 4:
Manufacturing
→
PHASE 5:
Launch

Prepare a launch plan

In this phase, you incorporate the feedback from the manufacturing phase to produce a Production Validation Test (PVT) build. You complete an out-of-box audit to validate that barcodes and provisioning are successful. You establish and review customer service operations. If applicable, you establish a go-to-market (GTM) plan. Your product becomes publicly for sale. You monitor and manage your devices with the ACK developer console.

Key tasks

Get started by completing the following tasks:

  • Implement a distribution plan.
  • Establish customer service operations.
  • Monitor and manage your devices with the ACK developer console.

Exit criteria

  • Your product is publicly available for sale.
  • You set up a versioning system for firmware updates.

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Last updated: Mar 07, 2025