How to enable Alexa+

The first thing you need is a compatible Alexa+ device. I’ve got a full list of compatible Echo devices, which tells you everything in more detail. The shorter version is that if you buy a newer device today, you’re enabled for Alexa+ straight away; if you have a newer device already, you can get Alexa+ sooner; if you’ve got an older device, you might have a bit of a longer wait.

Next, you need to register your interest for Alexa+, as the service is currently invite only. Head over to www.amazon.co.uk/newalexa and then sign up for the service by logging in with your Amazon account. This will register that you’d like access to the service, and then you just need to wait.

You have to wait until you’re invited to Alexa+, which can take a while. You should get an email or an on-device notification to tell you when your device is ready. If not, you can try asking, “Alexa, let’s get started.” That phrase will work if the invite has gone through.

Once invited, your Echo device will upgrade to Alexa+, as will your app. There’s not much set-up, but Alexa will ask you a few questions to get started, such as what your favourite styles of music are.

When you’re upgraded, all of your compatible devices will also be upgraded automatically. I started on an Echo Show 11,but my original Echo Show 15 and Echo Show 10 (3^rd Generation) also got upgraded. Newer devices may be slightly faster to respond, but you’ll get the same Alexa+ experience across all of your compatible devices.