Finally, Alexa+ is available in the UK, rolling out as part of the Early Access Programme, which will see the service slowly become available to users for free. After Early Access, when Alexa+ is made more widely available, it will cost £19.99 a month, although Amazon Prime will get the service bundled for free.
The good news is that Alexa+ is available on many Amazon devices, though how and when you get the service depends on the device type and when you bought it. Below are all the details you need. When you’re ready, you can register your interest at www.amazon.co.uk/newalexa, signing up with your Amazon account.
Once active, Alexa+ will be available on all compatible devices that you own and the Echo app.
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Early Access via a compatible Echo device
The easiest way to get Alexa+ is to have an eligible device, which you can either buy new or already own. These devices include the new Echo models that have built-in AI accelerators to make for a smoother experience, but they also include some slightly older (but still current devices). If you have a device already, you can register your interest as above and wait for your invitation, or you can buy a new device, and have access to Early Access automatically added to your account.
The list of devices are:
Echo smart speakers
Echo Show
Echo Kids
Compatible devices coming later
Alexa+ is compatible with pretty much every Echo device, but it will take longer to get access after you’ve registered interest, while Amazon focuses on customers with newer devices. It’s actually easier to list what devices aren’t compatible: Echo Dot (1st generation), Echo (1st generation), Echo Plus (1st generation), Echo Show (1st generation), Echo Show (2nd generation) and Echo Spot (1st generation). These devices will continue to use standard Alexa.
What about Fire TV devices?
Alexa+ will be available for certain Fire TV devices, too. This is a slightly more restrictive list and the following devices are supported:
Will the Fire Tablets be supported?
No, Alexa+ is not built for tablets, so the service will not roll out on any tablets, or any Alexa Built-in devices at this point.
