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The dedicated Paramount+ app appears to be currently unavailable to Amazon Echo Show users, due to an unexplained bug.
According to Amazon, the bug has been recently identified and is only affecting users who attempt to download it. Anyone with the Paramount+ app already on their Echo Show devices should be able to continue using it.
Amazon says that an updated version of the app will be available in the Appstore soon, hopefully fixing the bug.
As many Echo Show users will attest, the smart devices from Amazon — particularly larger models like the Echo Show 21 — act as nice stand-ins for smart TVs. They run using Amazon's Fire TV system and can therefore run the best streaming services. If you've got an Amazon Echo Show 15 in your office or kitchen as a smart display or home hub, then it's also a convenient way to watch shows and movies without needing a full TV.
If you do subscribe to Paramount+ through your Amazon Prime Video account, you'll find all the content still present under the Paramount+ section of the Prime Video app.
The Echo Show 15 costs $299 (£299.99, $399 AUD), while the Echo Show 21 is $100 more at $399 (£399.99, $599 AUD). Both models ship with a wall mount in addition to an Alexa Voice Remote.
And if you're yet to decide on whether or not Paramount+ is worth the investment for you, it currently offers two plans — either the Essential plan with commercials at $7.99 monthly or Paramount+ Premium (ad-free) for $13 per month.
The service is probably best for anyone who likes classic movies, unsurprising given Paramount's heritage. There's a vast library on the service and it does have a few new originals like "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Landman", too.
Just expect a few extra steps if you plan to watch it on any Echo Show devices from here on out.
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