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A tool all about comparison shopping
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Download the app or extension. Read about the tool and select Let's Go to open the Home tab containing recommended products.Go to a retail website and select a product that interests you. An Amazon Assistant banner opens where you can track the price of the item.Select Other products you may like to see similar products. This article explains how shoppers use the Amazon Assistant app and extension for comparing prices and products. What Is Amazon Assistant
If a software suite that works with your browser or operating system to help you compare prices and products while you shop sounds interesting, the Amazon Assistant app and browser extension might appeal to you. Amazon Assistant is available as an extension for all major web browsers, including: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Opera It is also available as an Android app. Amazon Assistant provides real-time notifications of shipments and deliveries. When you browse other websites, it will display similar products on Amazon, as well as ratings and reviews. The Your Lists tab on Amazon Assistant saves favorite products from across the internet, Amazon or otherwise, in one place. It also includes shortcuts to your order history, daily deals, and other useful info related to your Amazon account. How to Use Amazon Assistant
Once you have the extension installed, you can begin using Amazon Assistant whenever and wherever you shop online. Start by downloading the app for an Android device from Google Play or download the extension for the web browser you use most from the Amazon Assistant web page. To open Amazon Assistant, select the Amazon Assistant icon in your browser's list of extensions. It will look like a small green "a." Alternatively, open the app on your Android device. A welcome screen will appear. Select Get Started on the Amazon Assistant welcome screen. A preview will appear, showing what the app does. Select Next to continue. Select Next again to read the rest of the overview. Read the "So how do I work?" page, then select Let's Go to continue. The Home tab of the app will open, showing recommended products based on various criteria, such as "Inspired by your shopping trends" or "Pick up where you left off," if you were browsing a product on Amazon, but didn't make a purchase. Continue scrolling down to see categories, including Top Trending Deals, Deals of the Day, and Savings and Sales. Selecting a product in any of these sections will take you to the Amazon product page for the item in a browser window or tab. Scroll down to the bottom of the home tab. Here, you can select Your orders to see current and past orders; Your lists to see you various wish lists, or Shop more deals to find even more Amazon products. How to Use Amazon Assistant on Retail Websites
Comparing products and making lists might be the most useful features of Amazon Assistant. Navigate to a retail website and select a product that interests you. An Amazon Assistant banner will open at the top of the page. Select the product name in the banner to view the same product on Amazon, provided it's available there. Select the Price Tracker drop-down to view the average price of the product over the past 30 days. The Price Tracker tool shows the low, average, high, and current price of the product featured on Amazon. Select the Other Products You May Like drop-down arrow to see similar products on Amazon that you might prefer or that might have better prices. To save a product to a list, select the Amazon Assistant icon, then select the Add to List tab. Select the list to which you want to add the product. You can access the lists from Amazon Assistant or from your Amazon account. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Amazon Prime Video How to Cancel an Amazon Prime Membership How to Use an Amazon Fire Tablet The 8 Best Online Grocery Shopping Sites in 2022 How to Use Amazon Kids Unlimited How to Put an Amazon Tablet in Kid Mode How to Get Free Stuff on Amazon How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How to Get an Apple Student Discount What Is Amazon Prime? How to Use the Off Facebook Activity Tool to Protect Your Privacy What Are Amazon Lockers and Hubs? How to Use Alexa and Cortana Together How to Use the Amazon Alexa App to Set Up Shopping Lists How to Use Instagram Shopping How to Connect Alexa to Your Computer Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies