Starting out with the most absurd new device, it’s an Alexa-powered Microwave, because, you know, why not? It supports voice commands via your connected Echo device and has built-in Dash replenishment capabilities. You can even sign up to reorder popcorn when your supply is running low. The microwave will be sold for just $59. To see how ridiculously overly complicated the company is making a simple Microwave, check out this video that demonstrates how to
Updated Echo Dot
Update Echo Plus
The improved Echo Plus offers clearer 360-degree sound and built-in Zigbee smart home hub and temperature sensor. Also, like the Dot, it comes with a new fabric surface and will sell for $149.99.
Echo Sub
The Echo Sub is a 10-inch subwoofer that works with any Echo speakers and allows you to create 2.1 sound when the speakers are paired together. Obviously, the point is to provide better bass while listening to music and other audio. It will start at $130.
To complement the Echo Sub, the Echo Link and Echo Link Amp are devices with multiple audio input and output connections. The Echo Link will connect to a receiver or amplifier and the Echo Link Amp includes its own built-in dual-channel 60-watt amp. The Link will sell for $200 and the Link Amp will cost $300.
Updated Echo Show
The new 2nd-generation Echo Show sports a more attractively design form factor than its predecessor and features a larger 10-inch display and improved sound. Like the Dot and Echo Plus, it also comes with a fabric-covered back. It will also integrate Skype capabilities for video calling. The new Echo Show will sell for $229.99. But remember, if you have a Fire tablet and want to save some cash, you can turn it into an Echo Show using the Show Mode Dock.
This plugs into a power outlet and lets you plug in a non-Alexa powered device and lets you control your lights, coffee machine, and power other appliances on or off. A smart home hub is not required, and you can use the Alexa app or other Alexa-enabled devices to control it. The new Show will sell for $24.99.
The Echo Input is meant to compete with Google’s Chromecast Audio device. The small disc-shaped device plugs into any existing speaker via the 3.5-inch plug or Bluetooth to turn it into an Echo. It contains two mics as well as Alexa. It will sell for $35 and later this year be bunded with select third-party speaker system including units from Bose.
This is an analog clock that includes LED lights around the rim, so you can visually see Alexa-based timers that you set on other Echo devices. When you set your first timer it will display on the LED ring and a second time will display a second LED counting down. It will sell for $29.99.
Echo Auto
The company also announced a bunch of new software updates that will roll out to all new and existing devices. We’ll be taking a closer look at the software and some of these new devices after they are released. Are you looking forward to any of these new products or not so much? Comment Name * Email *
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