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Amazon Kills Alexa Voice Control for Echo AUX Input
1 Nov
Summary
- Alexa voice commands for AUX input disabled on select older Echo models.
- Physical AUX connection and app control remain functional.
- Feature removal impacts specific second-gen Echo Plus, Echo, and Echo Studio.
Amazon has discontinued Alexa voice control for the AUX input on several older Echo speaker models. This means commands like 'Alexa, play from line in' no longer function. The affected devices include the second-generation Echo Plus, third-generation Echo, original Echo Studio, and fourth-generation Echo. Amazon confirmed the change, noting it impacts a very small customer base. The company has not provided a specific reason for this feature removal.
Despite the voice command loss, the physical 3.5mm AUX jack continues to offer functionality. Users can still connect external audio sources like phones or computers via a cable. Furthermore, the Alexa app can be used to manage AUX input on supported devices. The AUX jack can serve as an input for external audio or an output to connect to other speakers or amplifiers, depending on the Echo model.
