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Amazon Unveils 5 New Alexa Smart Home Devices Starting at 170 Manat
Amazon unveiled 5 new Alexa-powered smart home devices on October 28. The list includes the Echo Dot, Echo Studio with Home Camera, Echo Time, Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Show 16. The first 4 models are already available, while the Echo Show 16 can be preordered. Shipping of the model with a 16-inch display will begin toward the end of the year. The exact date has not yet been announced.
Thanks to its built-in smart home hub, the new Echo Dot controls devices compatible with the Zigbee, Matter and Thread standards. The eero network extender increases the coverage area of the home internet connection by approximately 93 m². The model has an AZ3 processor, 4 microphones and 50% more powerful bass. The Echo Dot costs $99.99 (approximately 170 manat), while the version with a 1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription costs $109.99 (approximately 190 manat). The Echo Studio with Home Camera adjusts its spatial Dolby Atmos sound using the camera and the room’s layout. The camera recognizes objects, explains the rules of a board game shown to it and allows users to view the room remotely. According to Amazon, the camera does not record video and only livestreams it. The new model costs $249.99 (approximately 420 manat). The previous version without a camera costs $219.99 (approximately 370 manat). The camera-free Echo Time is a smart clock designed for the bedroom. Hundreds of different display faces are available. The Omnisense sensor monitors breathing and can wake the user during a light sleep stage within a 10- to 60-minute window from the set time. In the morning, the display gradually brightens to simulate sunlight, while at night it reduces blue light. The standard model costs $199.99 (approximately 340 manat). The children’s version costs $10 (17 manat) more.
The Alexa Photo Frame has a 10-inch touchscreen that reduces reflections. The device automatically syncs photos with Amazon Photos. Artificial intelligence groups images by people, places and activities, while excluding screenshots from this selection. Portrait photos are displayed alongside matching images to prevent black empty spaces. The black model costs $199.99 (approximately 340 manat), while the maple- and walnut-look versions cost $229 (approximately 390 manat).
The viewing area on the Echo Show 16’s Full HD display is 10% wider than on the previous model. The aluminum frame is approximately 40% thinner. The optional Nanomatte display reduces light reflections by more than 90%. The device has 10 speakers, a 13 MP wide-angle camera, automatic framing and night vision. Visual ID’s recognition range has increased from approximately 2.4 meters to 5.2 meters. The standard version costs $499.99 (approximately 850 manat), while the model with a Nanomatte display costs $569.99 (approximately 970 manat). Users can switch between Smart Home, Family Organizer and Photos views on the Echo Show 16’s display. Thanks to built-in Fire TV and the remote included in the box, the device also works as a television. Alexa Home Map scans rooms with a compatible iPhone and displays lights, locks, thermostats and cameras on a map. Alexa Plus collects conversations on cards for later viewing. The service is included with Prime membership, while a separate subscription costs $20 (34 manat) per month. A $100 (approximately 170 manat) discount is available on preorders. The stands, sold separately, cost $70 (119 manat) and $125 (approximately 210 manat).
Thanks to its built-in smart home hub, the new Echo Dot controls devices compatible with the Zigbee, Matter and Thread standards. The eero network extender increases the coverage area of the home internet connection by approximately 93 m². The model has an AZ3 processor, 4 microphones and 50% more powerful bass. The Echo Dot costs $99.99 (approximately 170 manat), while the version with a 1-year Amazon Kids+ subscription costs $109.99 (approximately 190 manat). The Echo Studio with Home Camera adjusts its spatial Dolby Atmos sound using the camera and the room’s layout. The camera recognizes objects, explains the rules of a board game shown to it and allows users to view the room remotely. According to Amazon, the camera does not record video and only livestreams it. The new model costs $249.99 (approximately 420 manat). The previous version without a camera costs $219.99 (approximately 370 manat). The camera-free Echo Time is a smart clock designed for the bedroom. Hundreds of different display faces are available. The Omnisense sensor monitors breathing and can wake the user during a light sleep stage within a 10- to 60-minute window from the set time. In the morning, the display gradually brightens to simulate sunlight, while at night it reduces blue light. The standard model costs $199.99 (approximately 340 manat). The children’s version costs $10 (17 manat) more. The Alexa Photo Frame has a 10-inch touchscreen that reduces reflections. The device automatically syncs photos with Amazon Photos. Artificial intelligence groups images by people, places and activities, while excluding screenshots from this selection. Portrait photos are displayed alongside matching images to prevent black empty spaces. The black model costs $199.99 (approximately 340 manat), while the maple- and walnut-look versions cost $229 (approximately 390 manat). The viewing area on the Echo Show 16’s Full HD display is 10% wider than on the previous model. The aluminum frame is approximately 40% thinner. The optional Nanomatte display reduces light reflections by more than 90%. The device has 10 speakers, a 13 MP wide-angle camera, automatic framing and night vision. Visual ID’s recognition range has increased from approximately 2.4 meters to 5.2 meters. The standard version costs $499.99 (approximately 850 manat), while the model with a Nanomatte display costs $569.99 (approximately 970 manat). Users can switch between Smart Home, Family Organizer and Photos views on the Echo Show 16’s display. Thanks to built-in Fire TV and the remote included in the box, the device also works as a television. Alexa Home Map scans rooms with a compatible iPhone and displays lights, locks, thermostats and cameras on a map. Alexa Plus collects conversations on cards for later viewing. The service is included with Prime membership, while a separate subscription costs $20 (34 manat) per month. A $100 (approximately 170 manat) discount is available on preorders. The stands, sold separately, cost $70 (119 manat) and $125 (approximately 210 manat).