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Alexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymore

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Briefings

Amazon Echo speakers no longer support voice commands to control audio playback via the 3.5mm aux input. A Reddit user reported receiving an official notification from Amazon confirming this change, with spokesperson Claudia Chavira Velez stating the feature will be removed for a small number of customers. The specific reason for the removal remains unexplained by Amazon, and the article notes the feature was previously supported on older devices.

Key points

• Amazon Echo speakers no longer support voice commands to control audio playback via the 3.5mm aux input.
• A Reddit user reported receiving an official notification from Amazon confirming this change, with spokesperson Claudia Chavira Velez stating the feature will be removed for a small number of customers.

Context and limitations

The article does not specify the exact date of the notification or the precise number of affected customers. The specific reason for the removal of the feature is not provided, and the article does not mention any technical details about the device's hardware or software changes.

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