Amazon is taking away this Alexa feature from Echo speakers for no real reason

Amazon has disabled Alexa voice commands for controlling AUX input on several older Echo speakers, although wired playback ...
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Alexa+ Takes Alexa Beyond Voice Commands. Here’s What It Can Do

For years, Alexa has been a reliable voice assistant, helping people with everyday tasks like setting timers, controlling smart home devices, checking the weather, and playing music. While Alexa has ...

Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers’ AUX input

The physical AUX inputs continue to work, so users can still listen to audio from a device connected to an Echo’s 3.5 mm port ...
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Do You Hear What I Hear? Amazon Removes Echo Privacy Setting — What You Should Know

Amazon is mandating cloud-based processing for Echo voice commands, removing local storage and disabling Alexa’s voice ID to expand its generative AI capabilities. Last week, Amazon sent an email to ...