Amazon kills Alexa's ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input
Summary
Amazon has disabled Alexa voice control of the AUX input on certain Echo devices. The change affects older models (Echo Plus 2nd Gen, Echo 3rd Gen, Echo Studio 1st Gen, and Echo 4th Gen) while the physical 3.5 mm port remains usable and Bluetooth connections persist. The company did not provide a reason, and the article notes a pattern of removing features from purchased devices, seemingly steering users toward newer, AI-driven experiences.