How to get access to Alexa+ now - and which Echo devices support it

"The improved voice assistant can generate responses instead of simply repeating what it's been programmed to say. With generative AI, Alexa+ can engage in more natural conversations with users, rather than simply listening to a prompt and responding with a predetermined action. It also supports memory to recall preferences and conversations, maintaining context throughout a conversation. This allows it to remember what you asked at the beginning of a chat and respond in that context without you having to say, "Alexa" again."

"If you buy a compatible Echo device, you'll also get Alexa+ Early Access when you set it up. Echo devicescompatible with Alexa+ If you already have or buy one of the Echo devices below, or their Kids variation, you can get early access to Alexa+: Once you have Alexa+ on one of these Echo devices, you can use it on the rest of your compatible Echo speakers and devices, the Alexa app, compatible Fire TVs, and Fire tablets. Online access through Alexa.com is coming soon."

Amazon introduced Alexa+, a generative AI-powered virtual assistant that generates responses rather than relying on scripted replies. Alexa+ enables more natural, multi-turn conversations and retains memory of user preferences and prior exchanges to maintain context without repeated wake words. Early access is available by purchasing and setting up compatible Echo devices or by signing up for notifications. Once enabled on one device, Alexa+ becomes available across other compatible Echo speakers, the Alexa app, supported Fire TVs, and Fire tablets. Alexa+ is not yet widely available and online access through Alexa.com is planned.

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