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Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV, Drops Prime Requirement

Amazon's generative AI assistant is now bundled at no extra cost on compatible Fire TV devices, extending to some Hisense and Panasonic smart TVs.

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What to know

  • Alexa+ is now bundled for free on compatible Fire TV devices in the US, with no Amazon Prime subscription required.
  • The free rollout also extends to certain third-party smart TVs from Hisense and Panasonic, not just Amazon's own Fire TV hardware.
  • The move removes a paywall that previously gated access to Amazon's generative AI assistant on its streaming devices.

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Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV, Drops Prime Requirement
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    Rollout confirmed to extend to Hisense and Panasonic TVs

    Coverage clarified that the free Alexa+ access is not limited to Amazon's own Fire TV hardware but also applies to compatible Hisense and Panasonic smart TV models, broadening the assistant's footprint across third-party devices.

    “Amazon just gave users a valuable upgrade — Alexa+ is now free to use on Fire TV devices as well as Hisense and Panasonic models, and you don’t need Prime…”
    — TechRadar
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    Amazon makes Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required

    Amazon announced that Alexa+ is now included at no additional cost on compatible Fire TV devices in the US, removing the previous requirement of an Amazon Prime subscription to access the AI assistant's features.

    1. 15 outlets first by Mastodon trending, 4d ago · also TechCrunch, Google News · Top, Mashable, TechRadar, Business Standard, PCMag +8 · read ↗

    2. 6 outlets Alexa Plus Is Now Free on Compatible US Fire TV

      first by Tech My Money, 4d ago · also TradingView, Digital Trends, The Verge, Mastodon trending, Google News · Technology

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    • gadgetbond@mastodon.social

      Alexa+ arrives on Fire TV – free for all U.S. customers The latest Fire TV update brings Alexa+ to compatible devices for free, even for customers who do not subscribe to Prime. https:// gadgetbond.com/amazon-alexa-pl us-fire-tv-free/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

      gadgetbond@mastodon.socialMastodon · universeodon.com4d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    • oscarrenalias.bsky.social

      AI everywhere whether you like it not, and no guarantee that it’s only listening when it’s supposed to #youaretheproduct

      oscarrenalias.bsky.socialBluesky4d agoview on Bluesky ↗
    • stufftv@mastodon.social

      Amazon drops the weird Alexa+ paywall for Fire TV owners – is it to get ahead of Siri AI on Apple TV? https://www. stuff.tv/news/amazon-alexa-plu s-free-fire-tv/

      stufftv@mastodon.socialMastodon · universeodon.com3d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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