Amazon’s Echo family has a new member – the Echo Look. The device also comes across as an evolution of sorts for the range as the new Echo Look comes with visual capabilities as well on top of its ability so far to hear you.
Amazon though hasn’t spilled all the beans just yet, which means the actual specifications of the device has been kept under wraps so far. However, from what is evident, the new Echo Look will serve to take hand’s free selfies or full body images from every conceivable angle.
However, the core capabilities of the device remain the same. This means the new Echo Look will just be as adept at responding to your voice commands as the range has been known for since its inception in 2014.
So whether its setting reminders, answering general queries, playing music and so on, the new Echo Look will be all too eager to oblige. Additionally, you can call it to take images of you or shoot videos. Those again can be sent to your smartphone or stored in Amazon Cloud.
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- Your favorite music and content – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- Alexa is happy to help – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
- Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room, or start a fan if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone.
- Do more with device pairing – Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, or create a home theatre system with Fire TV.
- Say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering - With eero Built-in, Echo Dot doubles as a mesh wifi extender, adding up to 1,000 sq. ft. of wifi coverage to your existing eero network.
Powering the device will be the same Alexa digital personal assistant but will have some special capabilities this time. For it can tell you which outfit suits you best thanks to a new Style Check program the device has been endowed with. And just to prove the Style Check software is no fluke, Amazon said it is based on artificial intelligence abilities while incorporating advice from some of the best fashion icons.
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- Your favorite music and content – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- Alexa is happy to help – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
- Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room, or start a fan if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone.
- Do more with device pairing – Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, or create a home theatre system with Fire TV.
- Say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering - With eero Built-in, Echo Dot doubles as a mesh wifi extender, adding up to 1,000 sq. ft. of wifi coverage to your existing eero network.
That said, Amazon is not one to launch an entire device range that is just about shooting your images, or videos. In fact, the new Echo Look could well mark the beginning of a new marketing push from Amazon. For the new Echo Look could well serve as a new front to drive sales of its fashion store. It could be seen prompting you if a new outfit would be a great match for you, and one might even serve you images donning the same to convince you even better.
Also, with access to your image and hence your general outlook, Amazon could also be tempted to enter the fitness segment as well. It could, for instance, suggest when you are beginning to look overweight and could suggest exercises and so on. Any component you need in the process could again be sourced from Amazon.
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- Alexa can show you more - Echo Show 5 includes a 5.5” display so you can see news and weather at a glance, make video calls, view compatible cameras, stream music and shows, and more.
- Small size, bigger sound – Stream your favorite music, shows, podcasts, and more from providers like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Prime Video—now with deeper bass and clearer vocals. Includes a 5.5" display so you can view shows, song titles, and more at a glance.
- Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart devices like lights and thermostats, even while you're away.
- See more with the built-in camera – Check in on your family, pets, and more using the built-in camera. Drop in on your home when you're out or view the front door from your Echo Show 5 with compatible video doorbells.
- See your photos on display – When not in use, set the background to a rotating slideshow of your favorite photos. Invite family and friends to share photos to your Echo Show. Prime members also get unlimited cloud photo storage.
However, so much for all the benefits that the Echo Look might stand for, to have a device with eyes right in your bedroom is enough to raise snooping concerns. Amazon, of course, is out to convince that user’s privacy is being accorded topmost priority though there is no way to be sure the next intrepid hacker hasn’t already outsmarted the best of Amazon’s defenses.
The Echo Look, meanwhile is exclusive only to the US, and that too is available on invitation only. Price though is a quite comfortable $199.99.
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- Your favorite music and content – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- Alexa is happy to help – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
- Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room, or start a fan if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone.
- Do more with device pairing – Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, or create a home theatre system with Fire TV.
- Say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering - With eero Built-in, Echo Dot doubles as a mesh wifi extender, adding up to 1,000 sq. ft. of wifi coverage to your existing eero network.
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- Powerfully smart, beautifully built: The redesigned 8.7" smart display features a vibrant HD touchscreen with 15% more viewing area versus Echo Show 8 (2023 release), built-in smart home hub, AZ3 Pro chip for powerful performance, and Omnisense technology for highly personalized experiences.
- Content sounds incredible: Stream music or watch shows on Prime Video, Netflix, and more. All with room-filling spatial audio, crisper vocals, wider sound stage, and up to 2x bass versus Echo Show 8 (2023 release). With Alexa+, find the name of that song you love and discover new shows based on your preferences.
- Your everyday assistant: See recipes and calendars at a glance, easily find meal inspo and manage your shopping lists. With Alexa+, find recipes based on foods you love, make reservations, order groceries, and more.
- Simple Smart Home control: Pair and control thousands of devices that work with Alexa without needing a separate smart home hub. Easily view your camera feeds. Manage lights, thermostats, and more using the display or your voice. With Omnisense technology, you can activate routines via temperature, presence, or visual ID detection.
- Crystal-clear video calls: Video calls feel natural with a centered, auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom, and noise reduction technology. Use live view to check in on your family, pets, and more while you're away.
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