Overview
Along with speaker and Echo Show upgrades, Amazon unveiled a smart alarm clock and photo frame.
Amazon has introduced a broad range of new and updated hardware products, expanding its footprint in the smart home category with the latest generation of Echo devices.
Along with updated Echo speakers and a revamped Echo Show 16, the company added brand new hardware variants. Echo Time is a smart alarm clock, while the Alexa Smart Frame serves as a dedicated display for family photos and AI interactions. The company also announced a new Echo Studio speaker equipped with a camera.
Here is a breakdown of all the Echo devices Amazon announced.
Echo Dot Updates
Amazon refreshed the Echo Dot with an upgraded speaker system. The device features an extra beamform microphone, bringing the total to four, alongside an updated noise reduction algorithm to better capture voice commands.
The Echo Dot incorporates an AZ3 chip designed to support faster interactions with conversational AI features. Voice ID can recognize individual users for personalized features like access to custom playlists.
The speaker doubles as a smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Thread, and Matter standards, while also functioning as a Wi-Fi extender for Eero routers.
The new Echo Dot is available in graphite, glacier white, agave green, and coral pink for $99. A kids version priced at $110 includes a year of access to Kids+ and Sleep Studio services, available in octopus and penguin designs.
Echo Studio with Camera
The updated Echo Studio features a built-in camera that does not record footage but provides a live view of the home, allowing users to monitor pets while away.
The camera supports face recognition and Voice ID for personalization, along with visual intelligence capabilities for contextual AI queries.
Advanced Room Adaptation uses Omnisense technology to detect the number of people in a space, adjusting audio output and volume levels based on room acoustics and user location.
The Echo Studio with Camera integrates into an Alexa Home Theater system and costs $250, with an optional stand available for $40. The standard Echo Studio remains available.
Alexa Photo Frame
The new Alexa Photo Frame is designed to resemble a conventional photo frame while integrating smart display functionality.
The device integrates with Amazon Photos, offering unlimited storage for Prime subscribers. It features a 10-inch touch display and built-in AI assistant capabilities, allowing users to select and send specific photos via voice commands.
The Alexa Photo Frame starts at $200 for the black frame model, while real birch or walnut frame variants cost $229.
Echo Time Alarm Clock
Echo Time is a smart alarm clock equipped with wind-down and wake-up features aimed at improving sleep quality.
The device includes an ultrasonic transducer to detect sleep states and uses circadian rhythm lighting to wake users gradually during a lighter phase of their sleep cycle.
Featuring a 2.3-inch circular screen that dims to under 0.3 nits, the camera-free clock offers hundreds of clock faces and various alarm tones.
Echo Time is available in graphite, glacier white, and coral pink for $199.
A kids version featuring Sleep Studio, Kids+ access, and dedicated designs in grape and cosmic lime is priced at $210.
Echo Show 16
The updated Echo Show 16 features a 40 percent thinner chassis with bezels reduced by 80 percent. A Nanomatte anti-glare display option is also available.
Screen styles include a family organizer, photo frame, Fire TV interface, and smart home hub. The new Alexa Home Map maps the home layout using connected cameras to monitor devices and automate adjustments based on occupancy.
Conversations with the assistant are organized into reviewable cards categorized by topic, accessible directly on the device, app, or website.
Audio equipment includes four beamform microphones, eight woofers, and two tweeters. The 13MP camera features night vision support and user recognition from up to 17 feet away.
The standard Echo Show 16 costs $500, while the Nanomatte display version costs $570, with pre-orders eligible for a $100 discount.
Designed primarily for wall mounting, the Echo Show 16 supports optional stands priced at $70 for a standard stand and $125 for a tilt-and-swivel version.
