A decade ago, Amazon launched its journey into home innovations, starting with a device akin to a Pringles can and introducing the beloved voice assistant, Alexa. Since then, how people interact with technology in their daily lives is reshaped. From smart speakers aiding in cooking to cameras enabling remote home monitoring, Amazon’s devices have become essential in modern living, continuously evolving.
This new generation of devices, powered by AI and ambient intelligence, promises to revolutionize home interactions. Here’s an overview of the latest devices and features, along with pre-order and availability details:
All The Latest Amazon Devices
Alexa and Echo
- Enhanced AI-Powered Alexa: Amazon unveiled a preview of a more conversational and intelligent Alexa, driven by generative AI. It’s designed to excel in voice interactions, offering real-time information, efficient smart home control, and enhanced entertainment. U.S. customers can experience this AI-driven Alexa by saying, “Alexa, let’s chat” to their Echo devices. This preview makes conversations with Alexa more natural and intuitive, improving intent deduction and complex request understanding.
- Alexa Features: Alexa now makes life more accessible, secure, and entertaining with features like Eye Gaze Mode, Call Translation, Alexa Emergency Assist, Game Start Routines, Email to Alexa, Top Connections, Profile-level Voice Customization, and AI Art on Fire TV.
- Echo Frames: These smart glasses merge fashion with Alexa functionality, offering convenience for various tasks. They come in stylish options, including UV protection, prescription readiness, and more.
- Echo Show 8: Designed for superior video calls with a centered camera, background noise reduction, and adaptive content display. Pre-order for $149.99, available in October 2023.
- Photo Sharing: Share photos via Fire TV or Echo Show devices, creating a personalized slideshow experience.
Smart Home
- Echo Hub: A wall-mountable smart home control panel powered by Alexa, featuring an eight-inch touchscreen for managing smart devices. Available later this year for $179.99.
- Map View: Create a digital floor plan of your home to streamline device management. Coming soon to the Alexa app in the U.S.
- eero Max 7: Amazon’s first Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, delivering faster speeds, reduced interference, and improved mesh latency. Available soon, starting at $599.99.
Fire TV
- Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen): Nearly 30% more powerful than the previous generation, supports Wi-Fi 6, pre-order for $49.99.
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen): Offers faster speeds with Wi-Fi 6E support, Fire TV Ambient Experience, pre-order for $59.99.
- Fire TV Search and Personalization: Improved content discovery with conversational search and “Continue Watching” feature.
- Fire TV Soundbar: Enhances audio experience, compatible with all Fire TV devices, available for $119.99.
- MGM+: Get six months free with new Fire TV streaming media player or smart TV purchase.
Home Security
- Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera: Features motion-triggered LED lighting and extended battery life, pre-order for $159.98.
- Blink Sync Module Pro: Extends range and offers local video storage via a MicroSD card slot, available early next year for $49.99.
- Blink Outdoor 4 Battery Extension Pack: Extends battery life, pre-order for $29.99.
- Ring Stick Up Cam Pro: Advanced indoor/outdoor camera with 3D Motion Detection, Bird’s Eye Zones, Color Pre-Roll, and more. Pre-order starting at $179.99.
Kids and Family
- Echo Pop Kids Speaker: Designed for kids with Marvel’s Avengers and Disney Princess themes, includes six months of Amazon Kids+ content service, pre-order for $49.99.
- Fire HD 10 Kids Tablets: Upgraded kids tablets with improved displays, performance, and longer battery life, pre-order starting at $189.99.
- Kids Routines and Games: New features for family entertainment.
- Explore with Alexa on Amazon Kids+: Encourages kids to ask Alexa questions about animals and nature.
These Amazon devices and features aim to enhance convenience, entertainment, and security across various aspects of home and family life.
