I am trying this procedure again to fallback to the previous version. Will let you know how it goes.
Most current version is 1.25.5.5492. Previous version was .5487. Of note: under Control Panel/Programs, both new and previous versions showed as installed. Uninstalled both, now installing previous…
It worked. Do reboot your PC and the Alexa device after reinstall.
Edit: Evidently this was unnecessary, and just a coincidence of timing. Will update again to new Plex version.