Alexa Plus Early Access Launches, Lacks Some Features
Amazon has officially rolled out its AI-powered Alexa Plus, but for now, it's only accessible to a "small number" of customers, according to Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt, who spoke to The Verge. The early access page reveals that Alexa Plus doesn't yet include all the features Amazon flaunted at its recent devices event. You won't be able to brainstorm gift ideas, order groceries with your voice, or use Alexa Plus in your browser just yet.
There are other features that are still not up to Amazon's standards for public release, as reported by The Washington Post. For instance, Alexa Plus can't order takeout from Grubhub based on conversation context, nor can it recognize family members in your home to remind them about chores. Also, the Kids Plus features, like Stories With Alexa, are not available.
Currently, Alexa Plus is only compatible with Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices. According to Amazon's early access page, the assistant can perform tasks like ordering an Uber, identifying objects, drafting emails, and searching for specific products.
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At launch, Alexa Plus can summarize uploaded documents, but Amazon is still working on the feature to delete these files. In the meantime, Amazon suggests contacting Customer Service to have the original attachments removed.
Amazon announced Alexa Plus back in February, and it's available on most Echo devices for $19.99 per month, or free with a Prime membership. You can sign up on Amazon's website to get notified about early access to Alexa Plus. "We're releasing a bunch of features to start, and we'll continue to launch new features in waves," Schmidt explained.
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GaryWilson
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Alexa Plus early access is cool, but it's missing some key features they promised. It's like getting a new phone without the camera. Still, it's nice to be one of the first to try it out. Hope they add those missing features soon!
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JerryMitchell
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Alexa Plusの早期アクセスはクールですが、約束された重要な機能が欠けています。カメラのない新しい電話をもらうようなものです。それでも、最初に試すことができて良かったです。早く欠けている機能を追加してほしいですね！
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WillSmith
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Alexa Plus 초기 접근은 멋지지만, 약속한 중요한 기능들이 빠져 있어요. 카메라 없는 새 전화를 받는 것 같아요. 그래도 처음으로 시도해볼 수 있어서 좋았어요. 빠진 기능들 빨리 추가해주길 바래요!
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RalphGonzález
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O acesso antecipado ao Alexa Plus é legal, mas está faltando algumas funcionalidades chave que prometeram. É como receber um novo celular sem câmera. Ainda assim, é bom ser um dos primeiros a experimentar. Espero que adicionem essas funcionalidades em breve!
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PeterMartinez
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
El acceso anticipado a Alexa Plus es genial, pero falta algunas características clave que prometieron. Es como recibir un nuevo teléfono sin cámara. Aún así, es bueno ser uno de los primeros en probarlo. ¡Espero que añadan esas características pronto!
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RalphPerez
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Got into the early access for Alexa Plus and honestly, it's kinda underwhelming. It's missing some of the hyped-up features. But hey, it's early days, so fingers crossed they'll add them soon. Not bad, but not mind-blowing either.
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Amazon has officially rolled out its AI-powered Alexa Plus, but for now, it's only accessible to a "small number" of customers, according to Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt, who spoke to The Verge. The early access page reveals that Alexa Plus doesn't yet include all the features Amazon flaunted at its recent devices event. You won't be able to brainstorm gift ideas, order groceries with your voice, or use Alexa Plus in your browser just yet.
There are other features that are still not up to Amazon's standards for public release, as reported by The Washington Post. For instance, Alexa Plus can't order takeout from Grubhub based on conversation context, nor can it recognize family members in your home to remind them about chores. Also, the Kids Plus features, like Stories With Alexa, are not available.
Currently, Alexa Plus is only compatible with Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices. According to Amazon's early access page, the assistant can perform tasks like ordering an Uber, identifying objects, drafting emails, and searching for specific products.
Related
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At launch, Alexa Plus can summarize uploaded documents, but Amazon is still working on the feature to delete these files. In the meantime, Amazon suggests contacting Customer Service to have the original attachments removed.
Amazon announced Alexa Plus back in February, and it's available on most Echo devices for $19.99 per month, or free with a Prime membership. You can sign up on Amazon's website to get notified about early access to Alexa Plus. "We're releasing a bunch of features to start, and we'll continue to launch new features in waves," Schmidt explained.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Alexa Plus early access is cool, but it's missing some key features they promised. It's like getting a new phone without the camera. Still, it's nice to be one of the first to try it out. Hope they add those missing features soon!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Alexa Plusの早期アクセスはクールですが、約束された重要な機能が欠けています。カメラのない新しい電話をもらうようなものです。それでも、最初に試すことができて良かったです。早く欠けている機能を追加してほしいですね！
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Alexa Plus 초기 접근은 멋지지만, 약속한 중요한 기능들이 빠져 있어요. 카메라 없는 새 전화를 받는 것 같아요. 그래도 처음으로 시도해볼 수 있어서 좋았어요. 빠진 기능들 빨리 추가해주길 바래요!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O acesso antecipado ao Alexa Plus é legal, mas está faltando algumas funcionalidades chave que prometeram. É como receber um novo celular sem câmera. Ainda assim, é bom ser um dos primeiros a experimentar. Espero que adicionem essas funcionalidades em breve!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
El acceso anticipado a Alexa Plus es genial, pero falta algunas características clave que prometieron. Es como recibir un nuevo teléfono sin cámara. Aún así, es bueno ser uno de los primeros en probarlo. ¡Espero que añadan esas características pronto!
0
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Got into the early access for Alexa Plus and honestly, it's kinda underwhelming. It's missing some of the hyped-up features. But hey, it's early days, so fingers crossed they'll add them soon. Not bad, but not mind-blowing either.
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