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Amazon Is Making Alexa+ Free for These TVs

Amazon is making Alexa+ free for millions of Fire TV users, starting immediately.
NEWS DESK PUBLISHED: AUGUST 20, 2026
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Breaking News: Alexa+ Goes Free for Millions of Fire TV Users

Amazon’s latest move in the world of AI assistants is a game-changer. The tech giant has announced that it will be making Alexa+ free for millions of Fire TV users, starting immediately.

For those who may not know, Alexa+ is the advanced version of Amazon’s popular voice assistant, Alexa. It’s designed to deliver a more conversational and smarter voice experience, understanding context better and providing more detailed responses to complex questions.

But until now, Alexa+ has been locked behind a paywall, requiring users to either have an Amazon Prime subscription or pay $19.99 per month. This has made it inaccessible to many users who want to take advantage of its advanced features.

However, Amazon has now announced that it will be rolling out Alexa+ for free to compatible Fire TV devices, starting immediately. This means that millions of users will be able to enjoy the advanced features of Alexa+, including the ability to understand complex questions and provide more detailed responses.

According to Amazon, the new initiative is designed to ‘fill the gaps’ in its user base and provide a more seamless experience for users. The company says that it has already seen a significant increase in user engagement with Alexa+, with users having almost twice as many chats with the assistant as they did with the original Alexa.

But what does this mean for users? Well, for starters, it means that you’ll be able to enjoy a more conversational and smarter voice experience with Alexa+. You’ll be able to ask Alexa+ more complex questions and get more detailed responses, making it easier to find what you’re looking for.

But that’s not all. Alexa+ also provides a range of other features, including the ability to control your smart home devices, access live camera feeds from your security system, and set timers and reminders.

So, which Fire TV devices are eligible for the free Alexa+ upgrade? According to Amazon, the following devices are compatible:

  • Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen)
  • Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
  • Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd)
  • Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series
  • Fire TV Omni QLED Series
  • Fire TV 4-Series
  • Fire TV 2-Series
  • Hisense U6
  • Panasonic W95
  • Panasonic Z85A
  • Panasonic Z95A
  • Panasonic Z95B

And the best part? You don’t need to do anything to activate it. Your TV will automatically receive the update and you’ll be able to enjoy the advanced features of Alexa+.

But, if you want to use Alexa+ across other Amazon products, you’ll need to either subscribe to the platform or subscribe to Prime.

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