All-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock
deliver up to two-times the bass of the previous generation, add a
temperature sensor, double as eero mesh wifi extenders; and Echo
Dot Kids arrives in new Owl and Dragon designs
Echo Studio creates even more immersive sound
with new spatial audio processing technology and upgraded frequency
range extension
Echo Auto features an all-new, compact design
and an adhesive mount, making it even easier to bring Alexa on the
go
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced the next generation of
Echo Dot and Echo Auto, giving you more ways to bring the
convenience of Alexa to every room of your home and into your car.
In addition, Amazon announced a new generation of Echo Dot Kids
with new designs, significant audio improvements to Echo Studio,
and a host of new features for Alexa—including a new Fire TV
experience on Echo Show 15. To learn about all the Alexa features
and experiences, visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/alexa-news-2022.
“A true ambient experience is there to simplify your day-to-day
life when you need it and fades into the background when you don’t.
This generation of Echo devices are designed with this vision in
mind,” said Nedim Fresko, vice president of Amazon Alexa Devices.
“With the upgraded audio and compact form factors, each of these
new devices give customers more ways to make Alexa a seamless part
of their day. And, with the new sensors and technology built in to
Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock, customers can have Alexa do even
more on their behalf.”
New Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock—Even Better Audio, New
Temperature Sensor, Tap Gesture Controls, eero Built-in, and
Upgraded Display
The all-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock are the most
powerful yet. The redesigned audio architecture features a custom
full-range driver and the highest excursion speaker of any Echo
Dot, delivering clear vocals and up to double the bass of the
previous generation—all within the same compact, spherical form
factor.
Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock have new sensors that enable
more contextual Alexa experiences—like the ability to ask Alexa to
automatically turn on your smart fan when it gets too warm inside.
The new generation also adds an accelerometer to enable new tap
gesture controls, so you can simply tap the top of the device to
pause and resume music, dismiss timers, or end a call. Powered by
the AZ2 Neural Edge processor, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock
enable more experiences to be processed on the edge—resulting in
even faster responses for tap gestures, ultrasound motion
detection, and on-device execution for some of the most common
requests to Alexa.
The new Echo Dot with Clock includes upgraded high-density dot
technology, offering a more vibrant and dynamic way to see
information at a glance. Now, in addition to the time, you can view
the name of a song title or artist, the weather, a calculation or
unit of measurement, calendar event times, and more features when
you ask Alexa for information.
Additionally, for the first time, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with
Clock feature eero Built-in, which makes them the first Echo
devices to serve as eero mesh wifi extenders and improve coverage
in your home. After account linking, eero Built-in can add up to
1,000 square feet of coverage to your existing eero mesh wifi
network. eero Built-in will roll out to 4th Gen Echo on October 20.
4th Gen Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock will also receive
over-the-air updates to receive eero Built-in functionality in the
coming months, so you can get more value out of the devices you
already own.
Echo Dot Kids—New Designs and Interactive Features
Echo Dot Kids, our most popular kids’ smart speaker, now comes
in new Owl and Dragon designs, and soon will feature new Alexa
voices to help bring Owl and Dragon to life for Amazon Kids+
subscribers. Kids can hear greetings, jokes, facts, songs, and more
from the perspective of an Owl or Dragon, transforming Alexa into a
fun, immersive experience. Parents and guardians can access
easy-to-use parental controls to set daily time limits, filter
explicit songs, and review activity in the Amazon Parent Dashboard.
Echo Dot Kids comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee and a
one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, the only kid-focused content
service that gives families access to thousands of ad-free books,
games, videos, Audible books, songs, and Alexa skills.
Echo Studio—Now with Enhanced Audio Technology
Echo Studio is already the best-sounding Echo speaker—and now
it’s getting even better with new spatial audio processing
technology and frequency range extension. Our custom-built spatial
audio processing technology is designed to enhance stereo sound,
making music and movie soundtracks feel closer to the listener with
greater width, clarity, and presence. It mirrors the performance of
a hi-fi stereo system, so vocal performances are more present in
the center, while the stereo panned instruments are better defined
on the side, creating a more immersive sound experience that
reproduces the artist's intent. Additionally, frequency range
extension technology delivers better performance, improved
mid-range clarity, and deeper bass. Along with Echo Studio, this
spatial audio processing technology is available on Echo Show 15
and will roll out to other compatible Echo devices in the future.
To learn more, visit
https://www.amazon.science/blog/the-science-behind-amazons-spatial-audio-processing-technology.
These upgrades are in addition to Echo Studio’s existing support
for both Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio.
Echo Auto—Compact Design and Flexible Mounting Options to
Enable Smart Features in Your Car
Echo Auto comes in a new, slimmer design and includes a new
adhesive mount for more placement flexibility in your car. The
device is built with five microphones designed to hear your
requests over music, the air conditioner, and road noise. With Echo
Auto, add Alexa to your car to listen to music, make calls, and
even get roadside assistance hands-free when you run into vehicle
trouble. Just say, “Alexa, call Roadside Assistance” to connect
with an agent who can request help on your behalf, and you’ll only
pay for the services you need, like if you get a flat tire or if
you run out of gas.
Built with Privacy in Mind
Echo devices are designed with your privacy in mind and include
multiple layers of privacy controls. Echo devices include a
microphone on/off button and the ability to view and delete your
voice recordings. With Amazon Kids, parents can view their child’s
activity and manage parental controls in the Parent Dashboard.
To learn more about the features that provide transparency and
control over your Alexa experience, visit the Alexa Privacy Hub at
http://www.amazon.com/alexaprivacy.
Climate Pledge Friendly
All the new devices announced today have the Climate Pledge
Friendly badge. The new generation of Echo Dot is Carbon Trust
certified and built with 100% post-consumer recycled fabric, and
device packaging is 100% recyclable in the U.S. Additionally, 99%
of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials
from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources. In addition
to using sustainable materials, these Echo devices have a Low Power
Mode to intelligently conserve energy during periods of inactivity
and deliver energy savings over the lifetime of the device.
Pricing and Availability
Echo Dot is available in Deep-Sea Blue, as well as the original
Charcoal and Glacier White for $49.99. Echo Dot with Clock is
available in Cloud Blue, and the original Glacier White for $59.99.
Echo Dot Kids is available in all-new Owl and Dragon designs for
$59.99. Echo Studio is available for $199.99 in new Glacier White
and Charcoal. Preorders start today and devices begin shipping next
month. Echo Auto will be available for $54.99. To learn more, visit
www.amazon.com/echodevices.
About Amazon
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than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to
operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to
be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer,
and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click
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Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire
tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology,
Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things
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