Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running

https://www.techradar.com/author/max-langridge· Aug 7, 2026 · 1:43 AM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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Amazon is rolling out its upgraded AI assistant, Alexa+, to Australian consumers following releases in the United States and United Kingdom. The article lists nine current-generation Amazon Echo devices that are compatible with Alexa+ and recommends them for users who need new hardware. It also notes that Alexa+ requires a subscription, which is free for Amazon Prime members but costs AU$29.99 per month for non‑members.

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▪Alexa+ launched in the US in February 2025 and in the UK in March 2026 before arriving in Australia in August 2026.
▪Only a short list of older Amazon devices are incompatible, so most recent Echo speakers and displays will support Alexa+ fully.
▪The piece recommends nine specific Echo models, including the Echo Dot (5th Gen), Echo Show 8 (4th Gen), and Echo Hub, with pricing details for each.
▪Access to Alexa+ is free for Prime members, while non‑members must pay AU$29.99 per month, compared with the AU$9.99 monthly cost of a Prime subscription.

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AI Platforms & Assistants Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running News By Max Langridge Published 7 August 2026 From bedside smart speakers to screen-toting home hubs, there are multiple ways to get Alexa+ into your home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Amazon / Edited with Gemini) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The news that Amazon’s smarter AI assistant, Alexa+, is finally making its way to Australia could well be exciting news for many Aussies.

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