Amazon is phasing out the 3 celebrity voice options for Alexa

Amazon discontinues celebrity voices on Alexa, offers refunds

Amazon is set to discontinue its celebrity voice feature on the company’s Alexa devices, according to a statement Tuesday. Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and actors Samuel L. Jackson and Melissa McCarthy will stop being available on Alexa by September; no reason was given for the add-on’s termination. Customers can request refunds for previous purchases.

Tough Times for Alexa: Amazon Cuts Celebrity Voices from Service Including Samuel L. Jackson

Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its celebrity voices feature for Alexa, signaling a continued tough road forward for the tech giant's voice assistant. Customers that paid for their Alexa to use the voice of celebrities including Samuel L. Jackson, Shaw, and Melissa McCarthy can apply for a refund.

Amazon To Discontinue Alexa's Celebrity Voices Soon, Including Amitabh Bachchan's

Launched in 2019, the feature allowed users to set their favorite celebrity's voice as the voice of Alexa.

Amazon Discontinues Alexa's Celebrity Voices

Say goodbye to the sounds of Samuel L. Jackson, Shaq, and Melissa McCarthy.

Amazon Stops Offering Celebrity Voices For Alexa: All Details

The unique feature was available for Alexa users across the globe and in India it came out later.

Amazon is phasing out the 3 celebrity voice options for Alexa

Amazon Alexa users who bought the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal or Melissa McCarthy for their devices will have to return to the normal vocal over the next few months.