Amazon announced a number of new products at its virtual hardware event on Tuesday. Echo Show 15, Amazon Halo View, Amazon Glow, and Amazon Astro were announced, as well as Ring and Blink video doorbells. In addition to the new devices, Amazon has also improved its Alexa voice assistant. Most of the announced devices will be available in the US later this year.
Amazon Echo Show 15
The Amazon Echo Show 15 has a 15-inch screen, making it the company’s largest smart display to date. The Echo Show 15 is different from all previous Echo Show products. The screen has no speakers. The Echo Show has slim bezels and resembles a small television or picture frame. The Echo Show 15 can be wall-mounted both horizontally and vertically. The display shows the time and date, as well as a sticky note board to leave notes for family members who are not present.
Visual ID is also available on Echo Show 15. When you sign up for Visual ID, the smart display recognizes you and only shows you the information that is relevant to you. For example, if there is a message for you on the sticky note, it will be displayed on the screen. You can see if you have saved a date or if you have set a reminder for something. When you set up a visual ID for your child, the Echo Show 15 will only show them things that are age-appropriate.
“Echo Show 15 brings everything you need to keep your home running in one place,” said Tom Taylor, senior vice president, Amazon Alexa, of the Echo Show. You can customize the Echo Show 15 to view your shared family calendar, manage to-do lists and reminders, find meal inspiration, and track your incoming packages thanks to a redesigned home screen and Alexa widgets. The Echo Show 15 can also be adapted to your home environment with full-screen photos or graphics, so it’s always there when you need it, but disappears into the background when you don’t. “
Halo View
Halo View, an updated version of Amazon’s fitness tracker, was also announced. The only thing people missed when Amazon made its Halo fitness tracker official a few years ago was the display. However, Amazon has now launched Halo View, a traditional fitness band with a screen. The Halo View has an AMOLED screen and a range of sensors, including an optical heart rate and blood oxygen sensor, a skin temperature sensor, and an accelerometer. Halo View is a lightweight, comfortable, and swim-proof smartwatch with a battery life of up to seven days and a charge time of fewer than 90 minutes.
Glow
Glow was advertised by Amazon as a purely children’s product. The Glow is an interactive device that allows children to communicate with their peers, family and even take virtual classes. Glow is available at an introductory price of $ 249.99 that includes a mat cover, one year of Amazon Kids +, and Tangram Bits. The device comes with a two-year worry-free warranty from Amazon, which means that Amazon will replace it free of charge in the event of a defect.
Astro
Of all the products announced at Amazon’s hardware event, the Astro attracted the most attention. When you’re not there, the Astro can monitor your home and keep an eye on your dog or dogs. The Astro can also be used to create schedules and set reminders. The robot can also listen to music and watch TV shows while roaming around the house. The robot is available for a limited time for $ 999.99 (approximately Rs 74,190) at a regular price of $ 1,449.99. (approximately Rs. 1.07 lakhs).
Smart Thermostat
Smart Thermostat is the simplest and most direct of Amazon’s new products. Because it is a smart thermostat, it is called that. From time to time they make things nice and simple.
To be fair, this Nest competitor offers quite a bit more. It costs $ 59 and was created in association with Honeywell. It is compatible with Alexa, so you can use it with other Alexa devices, and its AI has a “hunches” function that adjusts the temperature of your home HVAC system to your liking.
Ring Alarm Pro
The Ring alarm system has two different functions: home security and WiFi enhancement. The Ring Alarm Pro is a $ 249 security camera system that records video in the same way as older Ring devices, but with the added benefit of local storage rather than relying solely on the cloud. It also includes an Eero WiFi 6 router that can help you improve the Internet in your home while increasing security. It is an unusual combination, but one that some people may find attractive.
