Amazon disables Alexa's control of Echo speakers' AUX input

Summary

Amazon has disabled Alexa's ability to control the AUX input on Echo speakers. This change affects users who have been using older Echo devices through their 3.5mm aux input. Voice commands to play or pause audio from the line-in port may no longer function. Amazon has not produced an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years. The change was confirmed by an unnamed Amazon spokesperson following a report from a Reddit user.

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