Amazon removes Alexa playback controls for Echo aux input

People using older Echo speakers through a 3.5mm aux input may find that voice commands to play or pause no longer work, according to The Verge. The publication says Amazon confirmed the change after a Reddit user reported receiving a notice from the company.

• Amazon has not made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years, according to Ars Technica.

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• Ars Technica: Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input

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AT Ars Technica Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input · Scharon Harding 1:03 PM

VG The Verge Alexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymore · Stevie Bonifield 3:03 PM

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