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Amazon disables voice control for AUX input on older Echo speakers

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Amazon has disabled voice commands for the AUX input on several older Echo smart speakers, making the feature less convenient for users. While the physical AUX connection still functions for both audio input and output, users can no longer use voice commands like "Alexa, play from line in" to switch audio sources. This change affects specific models including the second-generation Echo Plus, third-generation Echo, original Echo Studio, and fourth-generation Echo, with Amazon notifying a small number of affected customers. AI

IMPACT Reduces convenience for users of older smart speaker hardware.

RANK_REASON This is a change to an existing product feature, not a new release or significant industry shift.

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Amazon disables voice control for AUX input on older Echo speakers

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Husain Parvez) ·

    Amazon made the AUX input on older Alexa devices less useful

    Amazon has made a quiet change to older Echo speakers that will leave owners rethinking how they use their devices and manage their home audio setups.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Amazon made the AUX input on older Alexa devices less useful Amazon has made a quiet change to older Echo speakers that will leave owners rethinking how they us

    Amazon made the AUX input on older Alexa devices less useful Amazon has made a quiet change to older Echo speakers that will leave owners rethinking how they use their devices and manage their home audio setups. https://www. engadget.com/2300219/amazon-ma de-alexa-devices-aux-por…

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