Amazon makes Alexa+ free on compatible Fire TVs

AI is coming to your TV, and if you own a compatible Fire TV, Amazon may add it without you doing anything.

Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ to compatible Fire TV devices across the U.S. at no additional cost.

You do not need an Amazon Prime membership for the Fire TV experience.

There is no app to download or subscription to activate either.

Eligible devices get upgraded automatically.

That means millions of televisions and streaming devices are gaining a more conversational AI assistant.

But what you probably really want to know is: What can you actually say to it? There is also a privacy question worth answering.

Some Fire TV devices have hands-free microphones while others rely on the microphone button on the remote.

Alexa also stores information about your interactions depending on your settings.

So, here is how to try Alexa+ on your Fire TV and how to check the controls behind it.

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