Device compatibility is another factor to consider. Alexa works with a wide variety of smart home devices, thanks to Amazon’s partnerships with several manufacturers.

Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

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Many smart devices, including plugs and bulbs, require the manufacturer’s app for initial setup. Once configured, you can then link them to Alexa, Google Home or Siri.

While some smart devices are fully functional without an internet connection, Alexa devices require internet for most things, but not everything.

Not yet. The reason: The existing Alexa devices you might have in your home aren’t built for it. That probably will change with new Amazon Echo devices coming available later this year and beyond.

Amazon’s just revealed Alexa+, the new version of the Alexa assistant, but it won’t have all of its cool powers on every Amazon device.

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