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Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input

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What happened

Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.

Key facts

  • Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.
  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:16 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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