Amazon has introduced five new Alexa-powered smart home devices, including the Echo Dot, Echo Studio with Home Camera, Echo Time, Alexa Photo Frame, and Echo Show 16. These products integrate the generative AI assistant Alexa+ to handle complex tasks, natural conversations, and proactive environment sensing.
The new Echo Dot, priced at $99.99, features the proprietary AZ3 chip with an AI accelerator and acts as a smart home hub supporting Zigbee, Matter, and Thread. It also includes an eero Wi-Fi extender and Omnisense technology for activity and temperature sensing. A Kids version is available for $109.99.
The Echo Studio with Home Camera, priced at $249.99, adds visual recognition capabilities to the high-end speaker, allowing users to identify objects or receive assistance with tasks via the integrated camera. The device maintains advanced acoustic features and includes a physical privacy shutter for the camera.
The Echo Time smart alarm clock, retailing at $199.99, uses Omnisense technology to monitor sleep stages and wake users during light sleep cycles. It features a 3.2-inch touchscreen and is certified by the National Sleep Foundation. A Kids edition is also available for $209.99.
The Alexa Photo Frame, starting at $199.99, is a 10-inch smart display for Amazon Photos, while the Echo Show 16, starting at $499.99, offers a 16-inch display with integrated Fire TV and Alexa Home Map. The latter allows users to manage connected home devices through an interactive 3D floor plan.
