8 new Echo and Alexa smart home gadgets that Amazon just announced
New smart speakers, smart displays, smart photo frames, and smart mapping capabilities have turned up from Amazon.
Amazon has introduced eight new smart home gadgets to enhance the Alexa and Echo ecosystems. The Echo Dot gets an upgrade with improved audio, more bass, a fourth microphone, and room temperature detection. It also functions as a smart home hub and Eero Wi-Fi extender. A kid-friendly version, the Amazon Kids Echo Dot, comes with a year of Amazon Kids+, a service offering podcasts and audiobooks.
The Echo Studio now includes a Home Camera with Advanced Room Adaptation and Adaptive Volume for optimal sound in any room. It also features a camera for monitoring pets or checking home appliances. The Echo Time is designed for bedrooms, offering smart alarm functionality and a 3.2-inch touchscreen. The Amazon Kids Echo Time provides kid-friendly content and a year of Amazon Kids+ for $209.99.
The Echo Show 16 features a 16-inch screen and Fire TV capabilities, along with three screen styles for customized smart home control. Alexa Home Map provides a 3D map of your smart home devices for easy control. Lastly, the Alexa Photo Frame displays curated photos from your Amazon Photos library, with voice-activated image selection and the ability to add voice notes.
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