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Amazon Launches Alexa+ Greetings for Ring Doorbells in Early Access

The AI uses video descriptions to tailor front-door conversations, with availability restricted to select wired models on the Ring Premium plan.

Overview

  • Alexa+ Greetings enables multi-turn chats with visitors to manage deliveries, decline solicitors, and collect messages from friends or family.
  • The rollout begins today for Alexa+ Early Access customers in the U.S. and Canada, with service available in English.
  • Compatibility is limited to Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) and Ring Wired Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) with Video Descriptions enabled.
  • A Ring Premium Plan is required to use the feature, with Tom’s Guide reporting the subscription at $19 per month.
  • Amazon says the system relies on video descriptions rather than identifying individuals, while reporters note potential misidentification and inappropriate responses.