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December 22, 2025
Hands-on with Alexa Plus in the smart home
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TL;DR
- Alexa Plus introduces generative AI for a more conversational and context-aware assistant.
- Users can now use natural language commands instead of memorizing specific phrases.
- The assistant can execute multiple commands without repeating the wake word.
- Smart home routines can be created simply by describing desired actions to Alexa.
- A new, customizable full-screen UI for Echo Show devices offers a tablet-like experience with larger widgets.
- Features include sending documents and notes to Alexa for parsing into calendar events and reminders.
- New cooking controls allow for proactive recipe assistance, ingredient management, and automated timer setup.
- Alexa Plus integrates with Ring cameras for smart video search summaries.
- The service costs $19.99 per month, included with Prime membership, and launches in early access in late March in the US for select Echo Show devices.
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