Amazon Disables Alexa AUX Voice Controls on Older Echo Speakers
Amazon confirmed the change and said it notified the small number of customers who used voice requests to start AUX playback.
Amazon has disabled Alexa voice commands that controlled the AUX input on several older Echo speakers, according to engadget.com. Requests such as asking the assistant to play audio from the line-in connection or to set the AUX input no longer work.
The affected devices are the second-generation Echo Plus, the third-generation Echo, the original Echo Studio and the fourth-generation Echo. Amazon confirmed the removal and said it notified the small number of customers who use voice requests for AUX playback. The company did not explain why the feature was removed.
Listening through a cable is still possible. The AUX input can be enabled or disabled in the Alexa app, so owners keep manual control over the connection even without the voice commands.
The affected models differ in what their jacks can do. The second-generation Echo Plus, third-generation Echo and fourth-generation Echo support both AUX input and output, while the original Echo Studio supports input only. Third- and fourth-generation Echo Dots have output-only jacks, and the fifth-generation Dot has no 3.5mm connection at all.
Older hardware, changing lineup
The second-generation Echo Plus was released in 2018, the third-generation Echo and original Echo Studio in 2019, and the fourth-generation Echo in 2020. A redesigned Echo Studio released in 2025 lacks a 3.5mm input.
Quick answers
Which Echo speakers lost Alexa AUX voice commands?
The second-generation Echo Plus, third-generation Echo, original Echo Studio and fourth-generation Echo are affected.
Can I still use the AUX input on my Echo?
Yes. Audio can still be played through a cable, and the AUX input can be enabled or disabled in the Alexa app.
Why did Amazon remove the feature?
Amazon confirmed the removal but did not explain why it was made.