Amazon’s upgraded Alexa voice assistant, Alexa Plus, is finally being released to the public, with the company promising a summer rollout to all Echo device owners.
More than a year after it was first announced in September 2023, Alexa Plus has been dogged by delays and technical difficulties.
Reports suggest it is now being slowly rolled out to those who signed up for the Early Access program in March.
While those with access are generally complimentary about the experience, some report issues with its control of smart home devices.
Notably, it cannot yet be accessed on browsers, and some of the promised features, including hands-free grocery ordering and Fire TV integration, are not yet available.
Once fully released, Alexa Plus will cost $19.99 a month, or be free for Prime members.