Amazon announced at an event that took place a few days ago that they are gadgets most futuristic to date. That includes a robot that follows you around the house and watches over it when you are not in it and a device with tactile projection perfect for the children’s telecole. A collection of gadgets to make the home smarter that, in addition, will reach the market with very competitive prices.
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Astro remembers the endearing Wall-E from the eponymous Pixar movie. It is a small robot on wheels that has a tablet and a periscope camera that allows, for example, to monitor the house or record ourselves during videoconferences. Although its objective is not to collect garbage but to be able to behave autonomously and intelligently and follow the behavior of your users while we Show notifications and connect with family and friends.
Amazon also highlights how Astro can help care for the elderly serving as robotic assistants and is also capable of transporting small objects up to 2 kg on its back. To make it work, everyone who lives in the house in which it will operate must register their face and voice. In this way, Astro can learn who is supposed to be there and be alert in case it does not recognize someone or detects strange noises to keep an eye on the house.
However, those who have worked on its development affirm that its recognition system is yet another threat to our privacy. It will become available before the end of the year on a limited basis and only in the United States, where it will be priced at $ 999.99 (or $ 1,449 after an initial promotion).
Echo Show 15
The speaker with display Amazon Echo Show 15 is another of Amazon’s products for the connected home. In this new model, the processing capacity with new hardware is improved, it incorporates the so-called Visual ID (a new assistant function that will allow Alexa to recognize the information displayed on the screen and us, if we walk in front of the device) and a higher quality 15.6-inch panel.
It is designed to view content from streaming platforms, access information from different media, listen to music, make video calls with your 5 megapixel camera and serve as the digital home control center. It will be available in Spain at a price of 249.99 euros although an official date for its launch has not been confirmed.
Amazon glow
Amazon Glow is an interactive device that mixes the best of video calls and interactive whiteboards. It is a device capable of broadcasting on the surface on which it is supported, thanks to a projector, all kinds of educational content. On the other hand, in its central part it has a screen to make video calls. Its function is to carry out interactive educational activities at a distance. Both the screen and the projected surface are sensitive to touch.
This Amazon kids appliance it will cost $ 299 And it will come with a mat, a case for the mat itself, and a year of Amazon Kids, as well as Tangram Bits. The warranty is 2 years and covers all types of breakages, so you only have to request a replacement.
Amazon Smart Thermostat
Smart Thermostat is Amazon’s new Energy Star certified smart thermostat, which works with Alexa to offer its users an easy way to keep the home acclimatized and energy efficient. It works reliably with most existing HVAC systems and can be controlled using an Alexa-compatible device and up to have Alexa do the programming for us.
Blink Video Doorbell
This device connects to the doorbell of your house to allow you, not only to receive notifications every time someone knocks on your door, but also communicate via audio with them. Likewise, there are alerts for when it detects movement outside and allows you to see a streaming of what the device captures by image, night vision included. Although the best thing about Blink Video Doorbell is its price, since it only costs 49 euros and is already on sale in Spain.
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Ring Always Home Cam
This device is basically an intelligent surveillance camera in drone format, capable of carrying out a certain path inside your house when you are not there to monitor everything that happens. In addition, it can be activated by sensors placed on doors and windows so that it can go to see what happens after a certain stimulus. Of course, it cannot go down or up stairs but it connects to Wi-Fi and allows you to see images in 1440p quality. The bad news is that it can only be purchased by invitation and costs $ 250.
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