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, making the service smarter and more capable. Alexa received a few upgrades under the hood, like a new user interface for Echo Show devices. The intelligence overhaul also, like the option to talk about your favorite tunes, discuss current events, order takeout or even schedule dinner reservations.
But as you'd expect, that also means the new version of Alexa won't work with some older devices. The most recent lineup of models were specifically designed to work with Alexa+, like the Echo Show 8. That also includes the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, and Echo Show 11. Ordering any of these will get you access to the new version of the voice assistant right out of the box. Older models supported include the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Dot Kids as long as they are 2nd gen or later. Echo Pop, Echo Spot , Echo Show 5, and Echo Show 5 Kids will all support it, as well. Although, you should note older devices will have Alexa+ in a voice-only experience. It should also be available to select Fire TV devices like the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, Fire TV Cube , Fire TV Stick 4K Max , and Fire TV Stick 4K Plus . But here's some good news if you don't have any of those devices yet. You don't even need an Echo device to use Alexa+, because. Available as an early access program, you can visit the Alexa Plus website in a web browser, presumably on most devices that have one.with the new version of Alexa, which includes the original Echo, Echo Dot , Echo Show , Echo Spot , Amazon Tap and Fire 7 Tablet. The Echo Hub, Studio, Auto, and Buds also aren't currently supported, but could be eventually, as Amazon says it plans to expand Alexa+ support over time. It's stated on the product page that the Echo Frames state are designed for the service. Most everything 2nd generation and above will work with the new version so if you bought your Echo device fairly recently you should be okay. And that doesn't mean your older devices will stop working, as they still support the original Alexa voice assistant. There are someAmazon has already upgraded Prime Members to Alexa Plus, but if you don't want it you should be able to opt out by asking Alexa to end it. Otherwise, using the new voice assistant's features and upgrades should be relatively seamless.
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