Alexa Presentation Language (APL) Samples

The following samples are provided for educational purposes only. Refer to Amazon's technical documentation for official guidance.

APL for Audio (APLA)

By Component Type:

Audio

• Uses HTTPS as source
• Uses Alexa Skills Kit Sound Library as source - Browse the ASK Sound Library

Mixer

• Mixes TTS with background audio (also uses filters)

Selector

• Plays a single child component

Sequencer

• Plays all child components in sequence

Silence

• Plays... nothing

Speech

• Uses PlainText content
• Uses SSML content

By Feature:

Compositions

• Knock-knock jokes

Duration Property

• Using a fadeOut filter with duration:trimToParent

Other:

• Interrupting Cow

APL for Visuals

Coming Soon

Full Skill Samples

Import to an Alexa-hosted skill to get up and running quickly.

• APL Audio to Speech - Demonstrates how to use APL audio response within an APL visual response.