Is Alexa Free?

Amazon Alexa is a 100% free service. There’s no monthly fee and no subscription required to use Alexa. You don’t even need an Amazon Prime account. Although there are some benefits to using Alexa if you have one. Once you purchase an Amazon Echo device, you’ll gain full access to Alexa.

You must have a device that can access Alexa in order to use the AI. These include a Smartphone, Dot, Echo, Tablet or Smart Speaker. Hardware that can utilize Alexa start at around $50 for a Smart Speaker but can cost over $250 for an Echo Show. Amazon makes their own line of Alexa devices along with third party manufacturers.

Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice service AI (Artificial Intelligence). It’s available on more than 100 million devices made by Amazon and other third-party device manufacturers. In order for Alexa to work, you need WiFi and and internet access.

Alexa is a digital assistant similar to Google’s Siri. You can ask Alexa just about any question and it’ll respond with the answer in just a few moments. You can also give it commands like adjusting the volume or changing a channel, and it can be used to listen remotely.

Alexa is voice activated, so there are no buttons you need to push when you want to use it. Simply say “Alexa” when you’re in range of the device followed by your question or command and the AI will get to work.

Although Alexa is 100% free to use, there are lots of additional services which you can use for a fee. These include Alexa Guard Plus, Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, Disney+, Pandora, etc. You can also control many other devices like Smart Light Bulbs and Thermostats with your Alexa. But you have to buy them separately.

Is There A Monthly Fee For Alexa?

No, there is no monthly fee for using Amazon Alexa. All you need is an Alexa enabled device and a stable WiFi connection. However, there are a few benefits available if you have an Amazon Prime account like free music. We’ll get into the benefits later in the article.

Does Alexa Require A Subscription?

No, you do not need a subscription to use Alexa. However, you are required to set up a free Amazon account. Once the account is set up, you’ll have access to Alexa on all your enabled devices.

Do You Need Amazon Prime To Use Alexa?

No, you do not need an Amazon Prime Membership to use Alexa. All you need is an Alexa enabled device and a free Amazon account. However, there are some perks to using Alexa that come with an Amazon Prime Subscription.

If you have an Amazon Prime Membership, you’ll have access to exclusive features that aren’t available to free account holders.

Here are a few of the perks:

• Alexa can help you order Amazon products for next-day delivery
• You can listen to Prime Music without ads.
• Gain access to Prime Video if you use an Echo Show.
• Access to exclusive Alexa Voice Deals.
• Get free Audio Books from Audible.

So to recap, using Alexa is 100% free with any Alexa enabled device. All that’s required is the device and a stable WiFi signal with internet. You don’t need a membership, or Amazon prime Subscription. But there are some additional benefits that come along with a prime Membership.

Which Alexa Devices Are Free To Use?

All Alexa enabled devices are 100% free to use. These include the Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Studio, many smart phones, laptops, tablets and other third party devices. But there are additional services you can pay to use. These include Alexa Guard Plus, Netflix, Disney+, Pandora, etc.

Are There Hidden Costs With Using Alexa?

No, there are no hidden costs or fees associated with using Alexa. But there are services you could pay for which enhance your experience.

We’ve already discussed some of the Amazon Prime benefits, but there are other services available. Most of them being third-party subscriptions.

Here are a few examples:

• If you want to control your light with Alexa you’ll need to buy Smart Bulbs.
• Watching Netflix, Hulu, HBO or Disney+ on your Echo Show requires a separate subscription to those services.
• Listening to some music or podcasts on Spotify.
• Listening to music or an audio book with an Alexa device may cost money if you have to buy the song or book.
• Alexa Guard Plus.

Using an Amazon Alexa device to use a third party service or listen to a song is still completely free. But you still have to pay for the service.

You can also control many other smart home devices like light bulbs and thermostats using Alexa. However you have to pay for those devices separately.

In order to use Alexa you need internet and a WiFi signal. In addition to paying for internet, you need a wireless router to create the WiFi signal. Your internet service provider will usually provide one for a monthly fee or you can buy your own at places like Best Buy, Walmart, Target or on Amazon.

What Is Alexa Guard Plus & How Much Does It Cost?

One of the additional costs associated with Alexa is Alexa Guard Plus.

Alexa Guard Plus is a security upgrade for your Alexa Devices. It can detect the sound of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, glass breaking or activity sounds like footsteps or doors closing. When you set Guard to Away mode, Alexa will listen for alarming or out of place sounds and send you smart alerts via notifications on your mobile device when it hears them.

The basic Alexa Guard is a free service. But upgrading to Alexa Guard Plus costs $4.99 per month. When you upgrade there are additional perks and features you gain access to which we’ll detail in another post.

Do You Have To Pay For Music On Alexa?

No, there are several ways you can listen to free music on an Alexa Device. The easiest being Amazon Music’s free version. Or you can listen to other free third party music services. Free music services give you access to thousands of playlists and stations, but you typically won’t be able to request a specific song. And there are commercials.

When using a free music service there are usually ads or commercials to listen to between every few songs. This is how the service makes money instead of charging a monthly fee.

Premium memberships are available for all the free music services like Amazon Music. Paying for a premium membership eliminates ads, enables custom play lists and gives you access to search.

If you’re a Prime Member you’ll have access to over 2 million songs with no commercials and you can listen to whatever you want whenever you want. But as an Amazon Music Unlimited member, you gain access to around 75 million songs.

Other music options you can use with Alexa are Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart, SiriusXM and Pandora.

Is Alexa Free With Amazon Prime?

Yes, Alexa is free to use with or without an Amazon prime account. However, when you have Prime you gain access to special features like more music, audio books, Prime deals, etc.

There are also many other addition services you can pay for like Alexa Guard Plus, Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Disney+, etc.

How Much Does Alexa Cost Per Month?

Alexa is free to use and costs $0 per month. All that’s required is an Alexa device, WiFi and a free Amazon account. But there are additional services you can gain access to for a fee. These include Disney+, Netflix, Alexa Guard Plus, Pandora, HBO, etc.

Do You have To Pay For Alexa Music?

No, you can listen you music for free with an Alexa. However you’ll also have to listen to some commercials. The free music services you can use with Alexa are like listening to the radio and play ads every few songs. Paying for the service eliminates the ads and gives you access to special features like searching for a song and making custom play lists.

Conclusion

To get started with Alexa, all you need is a free Amazon account, an Alexa Enabled Device and WiFi.

All Alexa’s basic functions are 100% free. There are no subscription fees or ongoing costs associated with using Alexa. But there are lots of additional Amazon and third party services you can gain access to for a fee.

Once you’ve connected your Amazon account to an Alexa Device, you can quickly sign-in and start using Alexa simply by saying the word “Alexa” followed by your question or command. It’s very easy to use and doesn’t require additional button pressing or wires.

Summary: Is Alexa Free?

Amazon Alexa is a 100% free service. There’s no monthly fee and no subscription required to use Alexa. You don’t even need an Amazon Prime account. Although there are some benefits to using Alexa if you have one. Once you purchase an Amazon Echo device, you’ll gain full access to Alexa.

You must have a device that can access Alexa in order to use the AI. These include a Smartphone, Dot, Echo, Tablet or Smart Speaker. Hardware that can utilize Alexa start at around $50 for a Smart Speaker but can cost over $250 for an Echo Show. Amazon makes their own line of Alexa devices along with third party manufacturers.

Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice service AI (Artificial Intelligence). It’s available on more than 100 million devices made by Amazon and other third-party device manufacturers. Alexa is a digital assistant similar to Google’s Siri. You can ask Alexa just about any question and it’ll respond with the answer in just a few moments. You can also give it commands like adjusting the volume or changing a channel.

Alexa is voice activated, so there are no buttons you need to push when you want to use it. Simply say “Alexa” when you’re in range of the device followed by your question or command and the AI will get to work.

Although Alexa is 100% free to use, there are lots of additional services which you can use for a fee. These include Alexa Guard Plus, Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, Disney+, Pandora, etc. You can also control many other devices like Smart Light Bulbs and Thermostats with your Alexa. But you have to buy them separately.

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