Amazon Alexa+: $19.99 or Free for Prime Members
Amazon's latest offering, Alexa+, is set to shake things up with a starting price of $19.99 a month. But hey, if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you're in luck—it's free for you! They're kicking things off with an early access phase next month in the U.S., and then they'll slowly roll it out to more folks in the coming months.
First up to get the Alexa+ treatment are the Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices. It's still a bit of a mystery which other gadgets, like the Echo Dot and Echo Pop, will join the party. Amazon's keeping tight-lipped about that.
Alongside Alexa+, Amazon's launching Alexa.com, a new web platform tailored for those long, drawn-out tasks. They're also giving the Alexa mobile app a facelift with a fresh interface and some new tricks up its sleeve.
"We're not just tweaking chatbots here; we're stepping into a whole new world with generative AI and a totally revamped Alexa," said Panos Panay, Amazon's devices and services head, at a big event in NYC on Wednesday.
At $19.99, Alexa+ is right in the ballpark with other AI-powered chatbots like OpenAI's basic ChatGPT plan and Google's Gemini Advanced, both of which also go for $19.99.
Now, the price tag is a bit steeper than what folks were whispering about. Rumors had it pegged at somewhere between $5 to $10, maybe with a sweet free trial to kick things off. But hey, sometimes things don't go exactly as planned, right?
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FrankAllen
August 27, 2025 at 3:01:30 AM EDT
Whoa, Alexa+ for free if you're a Prime member? That's a sweet deal from Amazon – finally, some real value in that subscription beyond fast shipping. Can't wait for the early access next month; it'll be game-changing for smart homes! 🚀
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JustinMartin
August 23, 2025 at 1:01:15 AM EDT
I was skeptical about Alexa+ at first, but free for Prime members? That's a steal! Can't wait to try the smarter AI features on my Echo. 😎 Anyone else excited for the early access rollout?
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DonaldJackson
August 17, 2025 at 9:01:03 PM EDT
Wow, Alexa+ sounds like a game-changer with that AI boost! Free for Prime members is a sweet deal, but $19.99 for others feels steep. Wonder if it’ll actually understand my weird accent this time? 😅
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GeorgeLopez
August 11, 2025 at 4:01:33 PM EDT
Alexa+ sounds cool, but $19.99 a month for non-Prime folks? Ouch! I’m curious if it’s really worth it compared to other AI assistants out there. 🤔 Anyone tried the early access yet?
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JimmyGarcia
April 15, 2025 at 2:44:15 PM EDT
Alexa+ é incrível para membros Prime! Acesso gratuito é um grande benefício, mas não sei se vale a pena pagar $19.99 para quem não é Prime. A fase de acesso antecipado parece promissora! 🤗
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ChristopherTaylor
April 14, 2025 at 5:40:58 AM EDT
¡Alexa+ es genial para los miembros de Prime! El acceso gratuito es una gran ventaja, pero no estoy seguro de si vale la pena pagar $19.99 si no eres Prime. ¡La fase de acceso anticipado suena emocionante! 😃
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Amazon's latest offering, Alexa+, is set to shake things up with a starting price of $19.99 a month. But hey, if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you're in luck—it's free for you! They're kicking things off with an early access phase next month in the U.S., and then they'll slowly roll it out to more folks in the coming months.
First up to get the Alexa+ treatment are the Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices. It's still a bit of a mystery which other gadgets, like the Echo Dot and Echo Pop, will join the party. Amazon's keeping tight-lipped about that.
Alongside Alexa+, Amazon's launching Alexa.com, a new web platform tailored for those long, drawn-out tasks. They're also giving the Alexa mobile app a facelift with a fresh interface and some new tricks up its sleeve.
"We're not just tweaking chatbots here; we're stepping into a whole new world with generative AI and a totally revamped Alexa," said Panos Panay, Amazon's devices and services head, at a big event in NYC on Wednesday.
At $19.99, Alexa+ is right in the ballpark with other AI-powered chatbots like OpenAI's basic ChatGPT plan and Google's Gemini Advanced, both of which also go for $19.99.
Now, the price tag is a bit steeper than what folks were whispering about. Rumors had it pegged at somewhere between $5 to $10, maybe with a sweet free trial to kick things off. But hey, sometimes things don't go exactly as planned, right?
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August 27, 2025 at 3:01:30 AM EDT
Whoa, Alexa+ for free if you're a Prime member? That's a sweet deal from Amazon – finally, some real value in that subscription beyond fast shipping. Can't wait for the early access next month; it'll be game-changing for smart homes! 🚀
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August 23, 2025 at 1:01:15 AM EDT
I was skeptical about Alexa+ at first, but free for Prime members? That's a steal! Can't wait to try the smarter AI features on my Echo. 😎 Anyone else excited for the early access rollout?
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August 17, 2025 at 9:01:03 PM EDT
Wow, Alexa+ sounds like a game-changer with that AI boost! Free for Prime members is a sweet deal, but $19.99 for others feels steep. Wonder if it’ll actually understand my weird accent this time? 😅
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August 11, 2025 at 4:01:33 PM EDT
Alexa+ sounds cool, but $19.99 a month for non-Prime folks? Ouch! I’m curious if it’s really worth it compared to other AI assistants out there. 🤔 Anyone tried the early access yet?
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April 15, 2025 at 2:44:15 PM EDT
Alexa+ é incrível para membros Prime! Acesso gratuito é um grande benefício, mas não sei se vale a pena pagar $19.99 para quem não é Prime. A fase de acesso antecipado parece promissora! 🤗
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April 14, 2025 at 5:40:58 AM EDT
¡Alexa+ es genial para los miembros de Prime! El acceso gratuito es una gran ventaja, pero no estoy seguro de si vale la pena pagar $19.99 si no eres Prime. ¡La fase de acceso anticipado suena emocionante! 😃
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