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Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Scharon Harding
Source published: 06/10/2026, 17:03:16 UTC
Briefing created: 07/10/2026, 06:47:39 UTC
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Briefings
Amazon has disabled voice commands to control Echo speakers' AUX input ports, affecting users who rely on line-in functionality. This change was announced in October 2026 via email notifications sent to affected users, with no technical documentation or specific failure mode details provided in the available evidence.
Key points
- Amazon disabled voice commands to control Echo speakers' AUX input ports as of October 2026.
- Users received email notifications from Amazon informing them of the change, with no technical documentation or specific failure mode details provided in the available evidence.
Context and limitations
The evidence is limited to user reports and a single email notification; no technical documentation or specific failure mode details are provided in the available evidence.
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