Alexa Home Screen

Customers are able to interact with the ad by:

1. Tapping/saying “Alexa, watch trailer” or “Alexa, play video”
• “Watch trailer” is used for trailer videos whereas “play video” is used for other types of video content such as commercials.
• Video plays full-screen on the Echo Show device. Once the video completes, customers are returned to the static ad and the full-screen images resume rotation.
2. Tapping/saying “Alexa, show more"
• For e-commerce ads:
• Opens the product detail page on the Echo Show device where customers can learn about the product, buy, or add to cart (see example).
• Customers can tap the back arrow or say "Alexa, go back" to return to the static ad and the full-screen images resume rotation.
• For ads linking to a URL:
• Opens the webpage within the silk browser on device (see example).
• Customers can tap the close button or say "Alexa, go back" to return to the static ad and the full-screen images resume rotation.

• Background image should look clear at its full size of 1920 x 1080px; do not use upscaled images.
• Disclaimers, legal text, or content ratings are not permitted in the background image and should be placed within the logo image.
• For single title and non-entertainment creatives: Logos or ad copy are not permitted in the background image and should be placed within the logo image.
• For multi-title creative: Content title text and logos are allowed in the background image provided they meet font size and safe zone guidelines
• Imagery should be engaging, enticing customers with key characters of the content or exciting elements from the product.
• Product focused creative must use an engaging, in-context lifestyle image that showcases the product or brand. Product images on plain backgrounds will not be accepted.
• Ensure that the focal point (e.g. key subjects, character heads, product being promoted) of a background image is inside the green safe zone.
• Ensure that there is sufficient open space to the left side of the background image, which is where the logo image overlays.
• Fill the safe zone with the key subject of the background image as much as possible. Make sure that the composition looks balanced; avoid key subjects that are cut-off, and very large faces.
• Don’t use imagery with a predominantly white or light background as this doesn’t contrast well with white text.
• Don’t use high-contrast patterns. A contrast ratio of 5:1 or lower is strongly recommended.
• Don’t include graphical elements that break up the left side of the creative and separate the logo image from the call-to-action Alexa hint text.
• Don’t include the translucent overlay when exporting the background image.

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✘ Do not:



Avoid key subjects that are cut-off and ensure sufficient contrast between the background and logo image.

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The key subject fills the safe zone and looks balanced on all device sizes.

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The key subject is too small, particularly on smaller devices.

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The key subject fills the safe zone and looks balanced on all device sizes.

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The face is too big and will be cut off on certain device sizes.

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The key subject has an interesting shape that engages customers.

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The key subject appears cut-off. The creative looks unfinished.

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The background image is full-bleed, providing customers more context of the content.

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The background image is cropped by the black frame.

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Fill the safe zone with the key subject of the background image as much as possible.

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The key subjects are too small to be seen clearly within the background image.

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✘ Do not:



Don’t use high-contrast patterns. A contrast ratio of 5:1 or lower is strongly recommended.

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Don’t include graphical elements that break up the left side of the creative and separate the logo image from the call-to-action Alexa hint text.

• The logo image should look clear at its full width of 700px; don't use an upscaled logo image.
• Keep the logo lockup left-aligned or center-aligned, and vertically centered.
• A content title logo should have the highest visual priority when compared to other logo elements. For example, the content title logo is in a brighter color or bigger size than other logos and text.
• All logos must be legible: the primary text of a logo should be at least 42 pt (Arial regular or equivalent size). Otherwise, the smallest text of a logo should be at least 30 pt.
• The logo image must contrast well with the background image; a minimum of 3:1 contrast ratio is required.
• Don’t duplicate logos or text copy.
• A trademark symbol is strongly discouraged and will be removed by default.

• Ad copy should be clear, direct, accurate, and understandable to the average customer.
• Avoid end punctuation.
• All text should be at least 30 pt (Arial regular or equivalent size).
• Do not include “fine print,” copyright statements, or legal symbols.
• Ad copy must:
• Communicate the action that the customer is expected to take.
• Start with a verb.
• Be at least 30 pt.
• Limited to 8 words or less.
• Disclaimer text
• Subscription required – If the content promoted requires an additional paid subscription beyond a Prime Video subscription, this must be made explicit in the creative by one of the following methods:
• Within the ad copy text: “Watch with a subscription”, “Subscribe to watch”, etc.
• As legal text within the creative: “Subscription required”, etc.
• Within the ad copy text plus legal text: “Watch with 7-day free trial” plus additional legal text “Restrictions apply”, etc.
• Rent/Buy – If the content promoted requires payment to rent/buy/purchase the piece of content, this must be made explicit in the creative.
• Within the Call-to-Action text: “Buy or Rent on Prime Video”, “Available to Rent”, “Available to Buy”, “Own it today”, “Stream with Purchase”, “Prime Member Deal”, “Watch now [+ Prime Video Cinema logo lockup]”, etc.

All ad copy (including disclosures) in Alexa Home Screen creatives must meet creative acceptance policies when applicable.

• The logo image should look clear at its full width of 700px; don't use an up-scaled logo image.
• Keep the logo lockup left-aligned or center-aligned, and vertically centered.
• The brand logo asset must be a minimum 400 px wide by 130px tall. Designer will scale down the brand logo to fit within the logo image block.
• The brand logo must be legible: the primary text of a logo should be at least 38 pt (Arial regular or equivalent size). Otherwise, the smallest text of a logo should be at least 20 pt.
• The logo image must contrast well with the background image; a minimum of 3:1 contrast ratio is required.
• A trademark symbol is strongly discouraged and will be removed by default.

• Headline and description text should be clear, direct, accurate, and understandable to the average customer.
• Avoid end punctuation.
• All text should be at least 30 pt (Arial regular or equivalent size).
• Do not include “fine print,” copyright statements, or legal symbols.
• HAQM Ember Heavy is the default font for Headline text and HAQM Ember Regular is the default font for description text. These may be substituted for an advertiser’s preferred brand font provided character count and font size requirements are followed.

1. Non-entertainment ads that link to a video must use the “play video” CTA hint (e.g. Try “Alexa, play video”)

2. Ads linking to a product detail page must use the “show more” CTA hint (e.g. Try “Alexa, show more”)

3. Ads linking to a browser must use the “show more” CTA hint (e.g. Try “Alexa, show more”)

• Use the content rating labels provided in the PSD template.
• Ensure that content rating labels are legible. For example, adjust the background image or the color of the rating label when necessary.
• Ensure that the content rating label is reflecting the rating of the content title or app being advertised.

• Place legal text in the logo block.
• Do not stack legal text with a rating label.
• Use 24pt font.
• Keep to one line of text.
• Legal text must not overflow the logo block.

Dimensions: 1280 x 720px or larger (16:9 aspect ratio)
Duration: 6s minimum to 3 minutes max (60s recommended)
Maximum file size: 500MB
Format: MP4, M4V, MOV, MPEG
Video Codec: H.264
Video Bitrate: 12mbps+ preferred
Audio Bitrate: at least 128kbps
Loudness Level: -24 LKFS +/- 2dB
True Peak Level: -2dB

• Provide high-quality video with the correct resolution of 1280x720px or higher.
• Recommended: 60 seconds or less duration
• Use a controlled volume that is normalized, not too low or too high.
• Include a simple end slide with the provider’s logo. Slide duration should not be longer than 3 seconds.
• Include key characters or scenes from the title that will excite/delight customers.
• Make sure videos are in the primary language of the locale where the ad is shown.
• Avoid small text, such as subtitles that may not be readable on smaller devices.
• Do not add an overlay sales-like voice over to the video.
• Ensure the video DOES NOT contain any of the following:
• Nudity or content of a sexual nature
• Depictions of illegal activities or consumption of drugs and/or alcohol
• Weapons that are shown in a violent or threatening manner, for example covered in blood. Guns pointed at a character, directed out toward the customer, and/or shown in the act of firing (such as bullets visibly exiting the weapon or smoke shown around the barrel)
• Gore or scenes of violence, including perilous situations, such as a person falling from an extreme height
• Explicit language of a mature nature