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Alexa enthusiasts were left concerned when news broke that the voice assistant would cease functioning on specific devices this week. However, with a few straightforward adjustments, you can continue enjoying the convenience of Alexa.

The scheduled shutdown is set to take place on Friday, September 29, 2023, impacting the Google Nest Kit. Specifically, it will discontinue support for legacy Nest skills designed for Alexa.

Fortunately, there’s a solution at hand. A new skill has been available for some time, requiring a few changes to your account setup.

Here’s a step-by-step guide as recommended by Google:

1. Disable the Old Alexa Nest Skill

• Open the Alexa app on your iPhone or Android.
• Tap on “More.”
• Select “Skills & Games.”
• Search for the Nest Alexa Skill and disable it.

2. Remove All Attached Nest Devices from the Alexa App

• Manually remove all attached Nest Devices from the Alexa app.
• Open the Alexa app.
• Go to the “Devices” tab.
• Select the Nest devices you want to remove.
• Tap “Remove Device.”

3. Enable the New Google Nest Alexa Skill

• Within the Google Home app using your Google account, enable the new Google Nest Alexa skill.
• Open the Google Home app.
• Go to settings.
• Tap on the “+” icon.
• Choose “Service.”
• Tap on “Amazon Alexa.”
• Follow the provided instructions to enable the skill in the Alexa app.

If you own an Amazon Echo speaker or display, there’s no need to worry. Your Alexa experience remains unaffected.

With these straightforward steps, you can ensure that your Alexa continues to assist you seamlessly.