Amazon's New AI Assistant Alexa Plus Reviewed

Amazon's AI-powered assistant Alexa Plus, which is preparing for a full release after a one-year testing period, stands out with its advanced smart home control capabilities but harbors certain shortcomings.

Advances in Smart Home Controls

The new AI-powered assistant draws attention with features such as more advanced natural language understanding capabilities, faster response times, and improved calendar management.

Device Ads and Subscriptions

While heavy screen ads on Echo Show devices draw criticism from users, an additional monthly fee per device is requested to remove these ads.

Status of Personal Assistant Features

It is stated that inconsistencies occasionally occur during the task execution processes of the assistant and that some integration features have not yet fully matured.

Pricing and Access Details

While Alexa Plus is offered for free on the web, mobile app, and Fire TV, it has subscription or membership requirements in the US for compatible Echo devices.