Amazon introduced a new range of Echo products at its launch event on Thursday. The event, like any other tech event, took place virtually due to the coronavirus scare. Along with the Echo speakers, Amazon released a Fire Tv Stick, a flying security camera, a car alarm buzzer and more, but out of all the products, only the Dot and the Fire Stick were launched in the Indian market.
Speaking about the new Dot, Parag Gupta, Head of Devices at Amazon, India, said: “Echo devices have played an integral role in simplifying the lives of our customers. With the convenience of voice, they simply ask Alexa for their favorite music, control smart appliances, or just have fun with the family. With the new range of Echo devices, we are making it more natural and convenient for customers to interact with Alexa. The new Echo speaker range has been completely redesigned to offer an enhanced audio experience and blends seamlessly into home décor. We are proud to share that these are our most sustainable products yet. “
Echo, Echo Dot Specifications and Features
With the Echo Dot, Amazon has also announced that it has unveiled a never-before-seen design. The speakers are spherical in shape, but their fabric finish and an LED light ring at the base of the dial give it a real premium feel. Echo Dot speakers have been released in three different variants, such as the Echo, Echo Dot with clock, and the Echo Dot Kid edition. Although they are all the same, there is a slight difference in the specifications of the three Echo Dot variants.
Echo is the top-end model among the other variants, housing a 3.0-inch woofer, dual-shot tweeters, and Dolby processing that deliver stereo sound with clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass. Echo comes with a built-in Zigbee smart home hub and supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) which helps conserve energy. The company claims that the device is capable of detecting the acoustics of your space and adjusting the audio playback.
Now coming to the Echo Dot, the speakers look identical to the Echo. The Echo dot houses a powerful 1.6-inch front speaker, which produces crisp vocals and balanced bass and is powered by Amazon’s first-generation AZ1 Neural Edge processor.
Echo, Echo Dot price and availability
Price-wise, the Echo Dot is priced at Rs 4,499, the Echo Dot with a watch is Rs 5,499, while the high-end Echo is priced at Rs 9,999. The Echo Dot can be pre-ordered on Amazon starting today. , and the company will begin shipping later this year. Users have the option to sign up to be notified when the Echo and Echo Dot with the watch are available for purchase.
