Amazon has unveiled five new Alexa-enabled devices, including the 16-inch Echo Show 16 hub.
Echo Show 16 — specifications and price
The Echo Show 16 is 20% more powerful than the previous model, has a screen that is 40% thinner and a 10% larger viewing area. A version with a Nanomatte display is available, which reduces reflections by more than 90%.
The device features a camera with a wider field of view, automatic framing and night vision — a first for this lineup. The display includes built-in Fire TV and an Alexa Home Map for showing smart home items.
Echo Dot — a speaker with smart hub functions
The Echo Dot can now act as a smart hub to connect bulbs, locks, thermostats and other devices. The speaker includes a built-in eero Wi‑Fi extender, which provides coverage of up to 300 m².
Performance is handled by Amazon’s own AZ3 chip. The device is already available at a price of $99.
Echo Studio — a premium speaker with a camera
The Echo Studio includes a low-frequency driver with a large excursion and three full-range drivers for immersive sound. The model has gained a Home Camera and features for automatic sound adaptation.
The Advanced Room Adaptation feature tunes audio to the room’s acoustics, while Adaptive Volume adjusts volume based on the user’s location. The standard Echo Studio costs $219, and the version with the Home Camera is $249.
Echo Time and Alexa Photo Frame — an alarm clock and a photo frame
The Echo Time is a smart bedroom speaker with a display and hundreds of clock-face options. The device uses Omnisense-based sleep-detection technology, which recognises when a person falls asleep and can wake them during a light-sleep phase; the price is $199.
The Alexa Photo Frame is a 10-inch smart photo frame with an anti-glare coating that supports the Alexa voice assistant. The frame automatically curates photos, filtering out screenshots, and can display images on request by person, pet or event.
