Alexa Plus Now Available on Select Echo Show Devices

There's a new Alexa in town – or at least in early access. Alexa+ is an upgrade from the standard Alexa voice assistant, powered by generative AI. This updated assistant comes with a host of new features, but the main attraction of Alexa+ is its ability to engage in more natural, flowing conversations. According to Amazon, "Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter, personalized – and she helps you get things done."

Currently, Alexa+ is in Early Access, but only available on select Echo Show devices – the Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21. If you own or purchase one of these devices, you can be among the first to experience it. Visit the link below to sign up for notifications about when Early Access will be available. After the Early Access period, Alexa+ will be offered as a free benefit for Amazon Prime members or available to non-Prime users for $19.99 per month.

Alexa+ Early Access

Alexa+ Early Access

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Amazon Echo Show 8

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Amazon Echo Show 10

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Amazon Echo Show 15

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Amazon Echo Show 21

0$399.99 at Amazon

With its conversational approach, Alexa+ allows you to ask anything that comes to mind. It can assist with a variety of tasks, from completing your to-do list to finding specific details from your calendar and booking a restaurant reservation. Amazon's Alexa+ Early Access page also mentions that "new features are being added regularly," promising more details and enhancements after the Early Access period.

Unfortunately, not all devices are compatible with Alexa+. Amazon has noted that certain older generation Echo devices, such as the Echo Dot 1st Gen, Echo 1st Gen, Echo Plus 1st Gen, Amazon Tap, Echo Show 1st Gen, Echo Show 2nd Gen, and Echo Spot 1st Gen, will continue to use the original Alexa. The company states on the Alexa+ Early Access page that, "We will soon expand Alexa+ to more devices, including Fire TV and Fire tablets, and Alexa.com."