Tongyi App Now Lets You Order Food with Just a Voice Command
Tongyi App Revolutionizes Food Delivery with Voice Commands
Imagine craving a coffee and simply telling your phone, "Order me a latte"—no tapping through apps, no scrolling through menus. That's now reality thanks to Tongyi App's new integration with Alipay AI Pay, launched January 15.
How It Works
The process couldn't be simpler:
- Open Tongyi and speak your order ("Two pizzas for delivery")
- The AI suggests suitable restaurants
- Confirm and pay—all without leaving the chat interface
This innovation solves what developers call the "AI execution gap"—where assistants could recommend options but couldn't complete transactions. "It's like having a personal assistant who doesn't just make suggestions, but actually runs your errands," explains a Tongyi spokesperson.
Behind the Scenes
Alipay's AI Pay acts as the invisible backbone, handling secure payments within Tongyi's chat flow. First-time users need quick account linking, after which payments verify via face ID, fingerprint or password.
The collaboration reduces payment steps by over 60% compared to traditional methods. Where you'd normally switch between apps five times (search food > choose restaurant > select items > checkout > pay), Tongyi condenses it to three seamless steps.
What's Next?
While currently focused on food delivery, insiders hint at expanding to:
- Grocery orders
- Ride-hailing services
- Ticket purchases
The update positions Tongyi at the forefront of practical AI applications—moving beyond answering questions to actually getting things done.
Key Points:
- Voice-activated ordering through natural conversation
- End-to-end process within single app
- Alipay provides secure payment infrastructure
- 60% fewer steps than traditional ordering
- Expansion to other services expected soon
