amazon held its usual annual hardware event to unveil a series of Echo devices aimed at conquering the smart home—and beyond. Among the new features are renewals of existing products, as well as some completely new ones. We review all the announcements below.
Firstly, we have the new Amazon Echo Show 8, the popular speaker with screen. In its third generation, the company is committed to significantly improving its sound section. The Echo 8, in addition to boasting a renewed designhas support for spatial audio. Besides, can adapt the sound depending on where it is located, a function that we have already seen in the proposals of other manufacturers – Apple and Sonos, for example.
Its screen is not far behind. One of the disadvantages of the previous Amazon Echo 8, and many other speakers with a screen, is the need to get closer to the device to view information. However, the new model You can adjust the text size according to your location. The further away you are, the bigger it will be. It will be available in Spain for €169.99.
Amazon Echo Hub to control the home
The next product presented is the Amazon Echo Huba 8″ screen which has as its end control smart home devices, including those dedicated to security. It can be placed on tables or on the wall thanks to the included stand.
It should be noted that this is not the first time that the manufacturer has opted for a similar panel, since more than two years ago they launched the Echo Show 15. The Amazon Echo Hub, however, does not incorporate any camera, news that will be well received by those who care about your privacy. Instead, they integrated a proximity sensor that will turn on the screen automatically when you get close. It could be yours in the coming months in exchange for €199.99.
Second generation of Echo Frames
Amazon also surprised us with the second generation of Echo Frames, smart glasses that stand out, again, for having a traditional design. We have seen that other companies dare with ideas that end up alienating the consumer, since many become uncomfortable when they are stared at for carrying a gadget straight out of a science fiction novel.
However, the Amazon Echo Frames go unnoticed by the naked eye. In fact, in the new generation they now offer a Greater variety of designs —7 in total— for different tastes. Regarding its technical innovations, the autonomy has been improved, which now reaches 6 hours —double of its predecessors—. You can also pair it with two devices and exchange between one and the other quickly.
The Amazon Echo Frames, in the United States, will be priced at $269.99 dollars. Of course, strangely they did not say anything about its release date or availability in other regions of the world.
With these announcements, Amazon reinforces its family of Echo devices, hoping that the additions will allow it to enter more homes. Currently, they are the leaders in the sector, especially due to the popularity they have. Alexa at a global level. The assistant, in fact, is being renewed to get closer to proposals that have been gaining relevance lately, such as ChatGPT.