Introduction
Amazon announced today that Alexa+, its generative‑AI version of the popular Alexa assistant, is now available to all U.S. users. After a year‑long preview, the service can be accessed on a growing lineup of Echo speakers, Echo Show displays, Fire TV, Fire tablets, and via the Alexa app or Alexa.com.
What Is Alexa+?
Alexa+ builds on the core Alexa experience with large‑language‑model capabilities. It can answer complex questions, generate stories, and hold natural‑language conversations without needing a screen.
How to Get Alexa+
There are three simple ways to start using Alexa+:
- Sign up on the official Alexa+ website.
- Ask any compatible Echo device, “How do I get Alexa+?”
- Purchase a new Echo device that includes Alexa+ during the initial setup.
Unlike the earlier beta, there is no waitlist—once you set up a supported device, Alexa+ is ready to go.
Compatible Devices
Alexa+ works on the following Echo hardware (including Kids versions) and related Amazon products:
- Echo (4th Gen) and Echo Dot
- Echo Show 5, 8, 10, and 15
- Echo Studio
- Echo Pop
- Fire TV devices
- Fire tablets
If you already own one of these devices, you can enable Alexa+ in the Alexa app or during the device’s setup flow.
Free Alexa+ Plan
Amazon offers a free tier that lets users chat with the generative‑AI assistant through the Alexa app or a web browser at Alexa.com. The free plan includes basic conversational features, question answering, and story generation.
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