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KitchenPilot with Alexa
The public KitchenPilot skill is available in the Amazon Alexa Skills Store. Connect it to the account you already use in KitchenPilot to add groceries while you cook or plan your next shopping trip.
Open KitchenPilot in AmazonHave your KitchenPilot sign-in ready and use the Amazon account registered to your Alexa device. The skill currently supports English (US).
Enable and Set Up Alexa
- Create a shopping list in KitchenPilot first, such as Raley’s or Costco.
- Sign in to the Alexa app with the Amazon account used by your Echo or other Alexa device. Your Amazon sign-in can be different from your KitchenPilot sign-in.
- Search the Alexa skills catalog for KitchenPilot by PilotSuite LLC, or choose “Open KitchenPilot in Amazon”. Choose “Enable to Use”. The skill currently supports English (US).
- On the KitchenPilot sign-in page, use the same email and sign-in method you use in KitchenPilot: email and password, Google, or Apple. Check the account shown before continuing.
- Tap “Connect Alexa”. Wait for “KitchenPilot has been successfully linked”, then close the window to return to Alexa.
- If the skill is already enabled, open its Settings and choose “Link Account” to finish linking. Test with “Alexa, ask KitchenPilot to list my stores”.
What to Say to Alexa
- “Alexa, open Kitchen Pilot.”
- “Alexa, ask KitchenPilot to add coffee to my Raley’s shopping list.”
- “Alexa, ask KitchenPilot to add milk to my Costco list.”
- “Alexa, ask KitchenPilot to list my stores.” Use the list names saved in KitchenPilot, including a location if you have two lists for the same store.
- Ask for one item at a time. If you leave out the item or list, Alexa asks for it. Wait for confirmation before making another request.
- Voice additions appear in the linked KitchenPilot account. This adds groceries to a list; it does not place an order or buy anything.
Alexa and Items Already on Your List
- If an item with the same name is already on that list, Alexa asks, “Should I add it again?”
- Say “yes” to add one more unchecked entry. The existing entry, quantity, and check mark stay as they are.
- Say “no” or “cancel” to leave the list unchanged.
- The check includes items in Recently Checked and ignores capitalization and extra spaces. Different names or spellings may be treated as different items.
Disconnect or Relink Alexa
- To stop using the skill, open KitchenPilot in the Alexa app and choose “Disable”.
- You can also sign in at kitchenpilot.kitchen, open Account → Alexa, and choose “Disconnect Alexa”. In app versions with Connected Apps, the same action is under Account → Connected Apps → Alexa.
- Disconnecting removes Alexa’s access and keeps your KitchenPilot lists and items.
- To reconnect or switch KitchenPilot accounts, disable and re-enable the skill. On the linking page, choose “Use a different KitchenPilot account” if needed, then sign in and tap “Connect Alexa” again.
Troubleshooting Alexa
- If Alexa asks you to link your account, open the skill’s Settings → Link Account. Enabling the skill and linking KitchenPilot are both required.
- If the sign-in page shows the wrong KitchenPilot email, choose “Use a different KitchenPilot account”. Use your usual Google or Apple button if that is how you created your account.
- If Alexa cannot find a list, open KitchenPilot and check its name. Ask Alexa to “list my stores”, then say the full name. Create new lists in KitchenPilot first.
- If Alexa says the skill is unavailable, check that the Alexa app and device use the Amazon account where you enabled KitchenPilot and that your Alexa language is English (US).
- If a link or QR code opens device setup instead of the skill, search the skills catalog manually or open the Amazon skill link in “Enable and Set Up Alexa”.
- For a failed link, reopen the skill’s account-linking page and try again. For repeated errors or long delays, check your connection and contact support with the phrase you said, the time, and Alexa’s reply.