Keen to get Alexa+ but dont have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running

Date:
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:43:43 +0000

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Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites.

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AI assistant, Alexa+, is finally making its way to Australia could well be exciting news for many Aussies. After all, weve had to wait a fair amount of time for the upgraded digital assistant, as it launched in the US way back in February 2025, and arrived on UK shores in March of this year.

If youre already embedded in Amazon s ecosystem, whether that be through ownership of Echo smart speakers and displays or Ring home security cameras, youd be forgiven for thinking Alexa+ might never make it Down Under. If so, you may have never felt the need to upgrade your various Amazon devices to newer generations. Now with the official rollout of Alexa+ in Australia, that could mean your devices arent compatible. In truth, the list of incompatible devices is relatively short (which I have to say is quite remarkable and deserves brownie points for Amazon), but regardless, the latest generation Alexa-enabled devices will offer the best Alexa+ experience.

So, if you want to add Alexa+ to your home to become an AI-powered digital assistant capable of performing all manner of tasks, from answering simple queries to placing Amazon orders on your behalf or even notifying you when packages are delivered to your home (and are captured on a Ring camera), then any of these nine Echo devices will be worthy additions to your home.

Also note that you'll need a subscription to Alexa+. It's free if you're already a Prime member, otherwise it costs AU$29.99p/m. Considering an Amazon Prime membership is just AU$9.99p/m, you'd be saving money. You may like
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