Product design
Phase 5: Launch
When you're ready to launch your Alexa Connect Kit (ACK)-based device, follow the steps in this phase.
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