Amazon has just announced a collection of devices at the company’s HQ in Seattle expanding the reach of Alexa well beyond what we’ve seen before - as well as updating some of the company’s perennial favourites with new features.
Some are available today, some are concepts that will come shortly and others are merely software updates to current products to make them even better.
Here is everything the company announced in one handy place.
Amazon Echo Dot with Clock
Amazon Echo Dot w/ clock (3rd gen)
Amazon has updated its hugely popular Echo Dot for 2019 by adding a clock hidden under the fabric covering. TheEcho Dot with Clockshould appeal to those keen to turn it into an alarm clock on their night stand / bedside table. Besides telling you the time, the LED display can also display the temperature outside as well. It will cost £59.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US. Pre-orders are open now.
Amazon Echo Studio
This is a new beefier Echo speaker, called theEcho Studio, looks to take on the Apple HomePod or Sonos speakers. It features five speakers and is promising both Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio support. Those keen to really boost the sound quality will be able to pair it with second Echo Studio and the Echo Sub launched last year. Available to pre-order from today, it will cost $199.99 in the US and £189.99 in the UK.
Amazon Echo
Amazon Echo (3rd gen)
A new year and a newAmazon Echo for 2019. This time around the popular speaker will now look like the 2018 Echo Plus. This new Echo doesn’t just look like the previous Echo Plus - it basically is and will come with the same speaker set up. There’s new colours and fabrics and it costs $99 in the US or £89.99 in the UK.
Amazon Echo Show 8
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2019)
An 8-inch screen version of its Echo Show device this enlarges the experience from the Show 5 that was launched in 2018. Designed to be used in your kitchen, theEcho Show 8will come with a cover for the camera (for your privacy) and costs $129.99 in the US or £119.99 in the UK.
Amazon Echo Glow
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This is a completely new product and is a night light designed for kids. TheEcho Glowwill link up with Alexa and allow you to change the colour or flicker like a campfire just like the Philips Hue Go lamp, but for half the price. The Echo Glow will cost $29.99 and is currently only available in the US.
Amazon Echo Flex
This is an Alexa-equipped wall plug that doubles as a speaker and is probably the quickest and easiest way to get Alexa in a room because you don’t have to find a table to put anything on. TheEcho Flexwill come with a built-in USB port so you can charge your phone and optional accessories like a Smart Night Light or Motion Sensor to expand your options. It’s super cheap too at £24.99 in the UK or $24.99 in the US.
Amazon Echo Buds
Apple has the AirPods, Amazon now has theEcho Budsturning to headphone maker Bose to build and make them. The headphone will come with active noise reduction, Alexa support, but will also support Google Assistant and Siri. No launch date yet apart from “in time for the holidays” they will cost $129 in the States, £119.99 in the UK.
Amazon Smart Oven
Amazon Smart Oven with Echo Dot
The follow up to 2018’s Amazon Smart Microwave, this year Amazon has released anAlexa Smart Oven. The toaster oven-like countertop appliance will work as a microwave, convection cooker, air fryer, and a food warmer. Where it is trying to be clever is that you’ll be able to scan your food and the accompanying app will give you the right temperature and cooking instructions.
Day 1 Editions: Amazon Echo Frames
Amazon Echo Frames
Experimenting with the “future”, Amazon has revealed two new beta products as part of what it is calling its “Day 1 Editions”. The AmazonEcho Framesare similar to the Bose Frames launched over the summer and will feature a speakers and microphones and connect to your smartphone. Invite only, you’ll be able to use them to talk to Alexa when you’re out and about. The Echo Frames will cost $179.99 in the US. There’s no word on UK pricing yet.
Day 1 Editions: Amazon Echo Loop
Amazon Echo Loop
TheEcho Loopis a titanium smart ring that you wear on your finger and houses two microphones and a small speaker so you can talk to Alexa. It will pair with your phone for connectivity and come with a button to activate Alexa rather than you having to talk to it to activate it. It will be available for $129.99 in the US.
