Amazon introduced new Echo devices, including cheaper Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Spot

Briefing

Amazon introduced new Echo devices, including cheaper Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Spot

September 28, 2017

Briefing

  • Cheaper Amazon Echo – Introduced cheaper Amazon Echo, priced at $99.99, with improved Dolby sound, new design, and next-generation far field technology which provides better noise cancellation, equipped with Alexa voice features
  • $149.99 Echo Plus – Has built-in smart home hub which makes connecting compatible devices, such as lights, locks, plugs, and switches simpler without requiring download of separate apps, also has improved Dolby processing and second generation far field technology for better sound
  • New Echo Spot – Introduced new $129.99 compact Echo Spot device with screen, ideal for use as smart alarm clock, that enables users to also tap on Alexa, show commute time, obtain weather information, or view calendar
  • Alexa Routines – Allow customers to set up series of actions, such as turning off lights, locking door, and turning off TV from single command like “Alexa, good night” or based on time of day
  • Outbound Calling – Includes support for free outbound calling to phone numbers within U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Accelerator

Sector

Consumer Durables, Information Technology

Organization

Amazon.com Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

September 27, 2017

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