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 introduces several new features, with the primary allure being its more natural conversational flow. According to Amazon, "Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter, personalized – and she helps you get things done."
Currently, Alexa+ is in Early Access, but it's available only on select Echo Show devices – the Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21. If you own or plan to purchase one of these devices, you can be among the first to experience Alexa+. Head to 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 members for $19.99 per month.
Alexa+ Early Access
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Thanks to its conversational approach, you can ask Alexa+ anything that comes to mind. It'll assist you with a range of tasks, from completing your to-do list and finding specific details from your calendar to booking a restaurant and more. Amazon's Alexa+ Early Access page also mentions that "new features are being added regularly," indicating that more details about the upgraded voice assistant will emerge following the Early Access period.
Unfortunately, not every device is compatible with Alexa+. Amazon specifies 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. On the Alexa+ Early Access page, the company states, "We will soon expand Alexa+ to more devices, including Fire TV and Fire tablets, and Alexa.com."
