1. A method of voice-based interaction comprising: receiving a first communication in a format that complies with a first protocol, the first communication associated with a desired interaction between a first device and a voice activated service (VAS) platform; receiving a second communication in a different format that complies with a different protocol, the second communication associated with an other desired interaction between a different device and the voice activated service (VAS) platform; recognizing that the VAS platform does not support the first protocol; and translating the first communication to a platform-supported format to facilitate the desired interaction.