Alexa+ will work on 97% of Amazon devices. Discover how this AI upgrade transforms your smart home in 2026.
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Amazon Says 97% of its Devices Can Support Alexa+
Alexa+ Is Rolling Out Fast—And Your Old Echo Might Be Smarter Than You Think If you’ve ever wondered whether your aging Echo Dot or Fire TV Stick can handle Amazon’s next-gen AI assistant, here’s good news: nearly all of them can. At CES 2026, Amazon revealed that 97% of the more than 600 million Alexa-enabled devices it has ever shipped are compatible with Alexa+, its powerful new generative AI platform. That means millions of users won’t need to buy new hardware to access smarter, more proactive voice assistance—answering one of the most common questions shoppers have been asking since Alexa+ was first teased last year. Credit: Amazon Why Compatibility Matters More Than Ever in 2026 In a market flooded with flashy AI gadgets, Amazon is betting on familiarity and scale. While rivals push expensive new hardware loaded with proprietary chips, Amazon is doubling down on its existing ecosystem. “The vast majority of devices we’ve ever sold can support Alexa+,” said Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa…
