Amazon's new Alexa devices are outfitted with Matter & Thread
Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep. New Alexa devices from Amazon The October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls…
Amazon has released five new Alexa devices, showcasing its expansion into the smart home market. The Echo Show 16 stands out with its 16-inch full HD display, integrated Fire TV, and a camera with night vision. This device also features a customizable interface and an optional Nanomatte finish to minimize glare. The Echo Dot has been upgraded with a built-in smart-home hub supporting Zigbee and Matter, along with Thread border router capability.
This allows for seamless connectivity of compatible Matter devices over the home's IP network. The company has enhanced the Echo Dot's voice recognition with its AZ3 processor and added a fourth microphone. Amazon's Echo Studio with Home Camera offers visual recognition through Alexa+, enabling users to identify objects and check on rooms remotely using the Alexa app.
The Echo Time, a 3.2-inch circular touchscreen clock, utilizes Amazon's Omnisense technology to detect breathing patterns and suggest optimal wake-up times. A separate 10-inch Echo Photo Frame displays images from Amazon Photos, while Alexa Home Map provides an interactive 3D view of the user's house, allowing control of connected devices through a compatible iPhone.
The new devices enter the market as Apple prepares to launch its first dedicated smart-home display, HomeView.
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