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Amazon’s Alexa+ represents a significant leap forward for virtual assistants, integrating AI to enhance capabilities. The upgrade includes a new user interface for Echo Demonstrate devices and introduces features like discussing music, current events, ordering takeout and scheduling reservations. However, not all devices are compatible with the new version.
The latest models, such as the Echo Show 8, Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, and Echo Show 11, are designed to work with Alexa+ out of the box. Older models, including the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Dot Kids (2nd gen or later), Echo Pop, Echo Spot (2nd gen), Echo Show 5, and Echo Show 5 Kids, also support it, though older devices may have a voice-only experience. Select Fire TV devices – Fire TV Stick 4K Select, Fire TV Cube (3rd gen), Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd gen), and Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd gen) – are also compatible.
Notably, Amazon has launched a web version of Alexa+, accessible through a browser, meaning an Echo device isn’t always necessary.
Which Devices Are Left Behind?
Amazon maintains a list of devices incompatible with Alexa+, including the original Echo, Echo Dot (1st gen), Echo Show (1st and 2nd gen), Echo Spot (1st gen), Amazon Tap, and Fire 7 Tablet. The Echo Hub, Studio, Auto, and Buds are also currently unsupported, though Amazon intends to expand compatibility over time.
Older devices will continue to function with the original Alexa voice assistant. There are alternative uses for older Amazon Echos. Amazon has upgraded Prime Members to Alexa Plus, with an option to opt out by asking Alexa.
