Amazon has unveiled eight new smart home gadgets at its annual fall event of 2021. Amazon conducted its annual hardware event on Tuesday, announcing several new products and services. The e-commerce giant unveiled various new products, including Amazon Astro, Thermostat, Echo Show 15, Amazon Kids+, Amazon Glow, Halo View, Ring, and Alexa Together.
Below is a quick summary of every product and service Amazon announced at the big hardware event.
Image: Amazon Astro Robot
The Amazon Astro is a new Wall-E-style autonomous robot that combines Alexa and AI applications with some wheels. The Astro is a robotic pet that includes a periscope camera featuring a live feed, Ring Protect Pro compatibility, and other features. Astro would have its functions, such as the capacity to beatbox and relax on order and be more than simply Alexa on wheels.
Astro is also capable of navigating about your home without the usage of pre-programmed routes. Astro is a fully autonomous device that can move, sight, listen, comprehend, and respond by itself. The robot will cost $999 and will be available exclusively by invitation. Amazon also indicated at a follow-up of Astro 2 in the future that would be much smarter.
Amazon also presents Smart Thermostat alongside the Astro at the 2021 launch event on Tuesday. Dave Limp, the executive vice president of devices and services at Amazon, says the $60 smart device works with Alexa. The Amazon Smart Thermostat is currently available for preorder, with a release date of November 4th.
Regardless of whether you’re at home or not, Alexa may automatically alter your temperature settings. With the smart thermostat, you can also set up Alexa schedules. For example, you can set up a “goodnight” routine, and Alexa would lower the temperature in your home. And it’s available for order at $ 60.
The new Echo Show from Amazon is larger than the former versions. It now has a 15.6-inch screen and is only available in black color. You can, however, hang it on the wall or put it on a stand. The latest model now incorporates facial recognition for customized alerts and more, specifically if the hub identifies your face, strengthening the competition with Apple. Like Google’s Hub Max, it also has personalized to-do lists and sold for $250 at Amazon. However, the Echo Show 15 has a few much-anticipated characteristics below:
Image: Amazon Kids+, Hey Disney
The Amazon Glow is a brand-new kid-friendly smart gadget that differs from the Echo Glow in several ways. Kids can utilize the video screen to communicate with relatives and friends who live far away. It comes with a silicone mat so you can read, play, and draw with your loved ones. You’ll also get a one-year Amazon Kids Plus subscription with access to digital books, games, and more. If you break the Amazon Glow, it has a two-year concern-free warranty. You can apply for the Glow program right away with $250 at Amazon.
Image: Amazon Glow
The Amazon Glow is a new gadget with a built-in screen and projector that gives youngsters an interactive experience. Kids can observe their parents, instructors, and guardians on an 8-inch LCD, while the projected image below serves as a secondary interactive display. The gadget is also lightweight and portable, allowing it to be used on any flat surface.
Amazon Glow also allows you to scan images and toys to create digital elements such as stickers and jigsaw puzzles. Amazon has also teamed with Disney and Mattel to expand the device’s content library. Glow will also allow kids to make phone calls to pre-selected contacts. The Glow retails at $249.99.
Image: Amazon Halo View
The Amazon Halo View is a brand-new addition to Halo devices from Amazon. The new fitness tracker came with a few functionalities, like an AMOLED color display screen. Users of Halo View can also expect Halo Fitness and Nutrition services, which will assist them with exercise and a healthy diet. It helps the Halo user in various ways, such as movement, emotional expressions, and body analysis provided by the camera. It’s also compatible with the original Halo band. However, these new features may make it worthwhile to upgrade from Amazon’s Halo. It also has seven days battery life, a water-resistance depth of 50 meters, and temperature and skin track. Its sold at $ 80.
Image: Amazon Blink and Ring
At the event, Amazon unveiled a slew of new Ring security devices. The Ring Always Home Cam, for example, is a personalized drone camera that can fly around your property and give you an entire look around whenever you want it.
The Ring Alarm Pro is an expertly controlled surveillance system with a built-in WiFi 6 eero network and the Ring Virtual Full-time security feature, which allows you to have professionals monitor your cameras. Amazon also launched the Blink Video Doorbell, which will enable users to view and speak with guests at their front doors.
Image: Amazon Alexa Together
Amazon also rolled out a subscription-based emergency response service. You can ask Alexa to call for assistance, which can link you with emergency personnel, as well as send an alarm to a family member. With the subscription service, several caregivers can keep in the loop. Users can enable remote assistance to allow loved ones to assist them in resolving IT difficulties and setting up programs such as music streaming on their own devices. The service costs $20 each month, but Alexa Care Hub users get a year for free.
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