Amazon offers Alexa Plus free to eligible Fire TV users in the US
Amazon says US owners of certain Fire TV devices and compatible televisions will receive access to Alexa Plus at no cost.
Amazon is making Alexa Plus available for free to users in the United States who have an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, an Amazon Ember smart TV, or another television with Alexa Plus built in.
The eligible devices include models from Panasonic and Hisense, according to The Verge. Access starts August 19, 2026.
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