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Amazon Alexa updates
Every Alexa and Echo change that matters, summarised in plain English each month. What's new, what moved, and what to check.
2026.8 Released 5 August 2026
Update now The headline: Alexa+ opened in Australia on 5 August, by invitation and free during Early Access. After that it's included with Prime, or A$29.99 a month for everyone else.
In this release 3 smaller wins · 13 integrations added · 0 removed · no breaking changes
Check first
Nothing to check. Every setup is clear to update.
How Alexa updates work
Alexa changes arrive through the Alexa app and automatic firmware updates that Echo devices install themselves, usually overnight, alongside features switched on server-side. There is rarely anything for you to install, which also means changes land unannounced.
Each month we round up what actually changed for Alexa households: new features, changed behaviour, retired features, and anything worth checking in your own setup. Rundowns are named for the month they cover, so 2026.7 is July's.
Every update we've covered
Newest first. Each rundown covers one month of changes.
2026
2026.8 Alexa+ finally lands in Australia August 2026 none breaking Update now 2026.6 Echo becomes a kids' bedtime companion June 2026 1 breaking Update, after one checkA new write-up lands here within a week of every monthly release. Next update lands early September.
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