Over the past couple of weeks, users on the r/alexa subreddit have reported getting automatically upgraded to Alexa Plus as a perk for their Prime memberships. The update doesnât appear to be opt-in, but thereâs an option to roll it back.
Screenshots of a message from Amazon sent to users state that, âAfter your device updates, you can still revert to the original Alexa by saying, âAlexa, exit Alexa+.ââ
Some users on Reddit have responded to Amazonâs update with a variety of reasons for wanting to stick with the original Alexa, including disliking Alexaâs new voice and attitude and experiencing longer wait times for Alexa Plus to respond to queries. Users also report an influx of ads for Alexa Plus, including one user who said that after they turned off the updated Alexa, they got âflooded with adsâ until they turned it back on.
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