# Amazon might launch a paid version of Alexa later this year š±
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**Category:** Streaming Devices / Hardware
**Tags:** amazon-alexa
**Created:** [January 18, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197 "2024-01-18T19:04:30Z")
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/1 "2024-01-18T19:04:30Z")
Amazon might launch a paid version of Alexa later this year | Digital Trends
> **[Amazon might launch a paid version of Alexa later this year | Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/alexa-plus-launch-later-this-year-paid-version/)**
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> Amazon is reportedly working on a new version of Alexa, called Alexa Plus, that will feature generative AI and carry a monthly fee. Here's what we know so far.
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/2 "2024-01-18T20:22:00Z")
It better do a better job than āFreeā Alexa. Sheās lazy and down right awkward. šµāš«
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/3 "2024-01-18T20:23:11Z")
lol, I have and alexa and google nest miniā¦all I really use them for is listen to music
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### Author:  [@PapaS](https://troypointinsider.com/u/PapaS)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/4 "2024-01-18T20:38:59Z")
My first thought, wonder if the paid one will have a brain! š
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/5 "2024-01-18T22:26:21Z")
All right this Alexa is really beginning to tick me off. I was trying different voice commands to open Tivimate and play the ABC channel. I tried all sorts of commands to no avail. Then I simply say āAlexa play ABCā. Ya know what the smart ass does? Go ahead guess!!!
She freaking starts singing her ABCs. Thatās it, sheās permanently shut off. Wife laughed so hard at the look on my face I thought she was going to pass out. Darn that Alexa.
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/6 "2024-01-18T22:40:28Z")
Donāt feel too bad Mikiā¦I routinely cuss alexa and hey google out š
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### Author:  [@JPM69](https://troypointinsider.com/u/JPM69)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/7 "2024-01-18T22:57:39Z")
I scream at Alexa all the time she never listens to me.
I only only use it to turn on/off some lights, as a cooking timer and time/weather info. I just found out that i can use it as an intercom and talk through the other alexa.
I can see it now in the not so distant futureā¦
āTo turn on your light please pay $1.00 to your Amazon Alexa account or for an additional $7.99 per month have unlimited light and timer access.ā
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### Author:  [@Powerfader](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Powerfader)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/8 "2024-01-18T23:02:57Z")
I had that a long time ago and ended up divorcing her because she talked too much.
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### Author:  [@Powerfader](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Powerfader)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/9 "2024-01-18T23:04:24Z")
Like the old time pay toilets.
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### Author:  [@AJS1](https://troypointinsider.com/u/AJS1)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/10 "2024-01-18T23:19:46Z")
So Alexa is turning into a hooker?
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### Author:  [@Powerfader](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Powerfader)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/11 "2024-01-18T23:28:24Z")
Wait until Alexa starts calling you at the bar to get your tail home.
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### Author:  [@JPM69](https://troypointinsider.com/u/JPM69)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/12 "2024-01-18T23:55:16Z")
She was living in a brothelā¦ it was only a matter of time. š¤£
Pay to play keeps reaching insane levels. Just when you think they are done they are trying to grab more $ from you.
From Amazon charging to watch ads. To Auto makers charging monthly fees to warm your seat or atart your car. To DAZN charging people a monthly fee to watch programming so they can pay more to watch PPV events. To Video games charging $ to upgrade your player.
Only Prime is getting my $ but Iām waiting for the next shipping only competitor to come.
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [January 19, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/13 "2024-01-19T00:09:41Z")
Lol. I really gotta slow down. You are right. Time for a break.šµāš«
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### Author:  [@JPM69](https://troypointinsider.com/u/JPM69)
#### Post date: [January 19, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/14 "2024-01-19T00:11:36Z")
No problem Miki. It just proves you arent AI. Lol
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [January 19, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/15 "2024-01-19T00:39:50Z")
Nah a break is in order when Iām thinking one thing and typing another. Not good.
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### Author:  [@ratt57](https://troypointinsider.com/u/ratt57)
#### Post date: [January 22, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/16 "2024-01-22T01:21:47Z")
Amazon has come up with every way possible lately to try and find ways to nickel-and-dime their customers, including those who have paid the increased cost of Prime. Theyāre now going to be including commercials on Prime Video unless subscribers pay more for it each month (I think itās $2.99). This is just more of the same.
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [January 22, 2024, 1:35am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/17 "2024-01-22T01:35:29Z")
This will be my last year with prime/amazon. I use it mainly for the delivery and easy returns but ive made contact with most of the vendors I buy from and most have free shipping with a $$$ minimum purchase. Ive never really used prime video except back when I started, now I can view commercial free without them. Ive used alexas smart speakers to listen to music/podcast etcā¦But now iām setup with podcast apps and radio appsā¦and my good old radio if neededā¦ So cut the cord now days also means cutting some streamers etc.
Iāve always been a fan of Philo TV and will continue to support them untill they also lose touch with reality and yesā¦no loyalties here as I will cut them too š
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### Author:  [@Powerfader](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Powerfader)
#### Post date: [January 22, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/18 "2024-01-22T21:09:18Z")
Yep, whole heartedly agree. Bezos is waaaay out of control.
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [January 28, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/19 "2024-01-28T19:47:03Z")
> **[Ultimate Alexa Command Guide: 200+ Voice Commands You Need to Know for Your Echo](https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/ultimate-alexa-command-guide-200-voice-commands-you-need-to-know-for-your-echo/)**
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> We compiled the complete list of commands you can give to Amazon's Alexa on any of your Echo devices.
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### Author:  [@3825\_968](https://troypointinsider.com/u/3825_968)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-might-launch-a-paid-version-of-alexa-later-this-year/107197/20 "2024-01-29T00:27:29Z")
Voice control and digital assignments suck the tech isnt up to par to pay itās not like I can talk to it like a person and it actually understands me and does what I ask. IDK why some people require voice control
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