Amazon unveils Alexa Photo Frame and smart bedside clock Echo Time
Amazon has introduced five new devices, including models with a camera, a built-in smart home hub, and Fire TV.
Amazon has expanded its lineup of Alexa-enabled home devices. Among the new products are the digital Alexa Photo Frame and the bedside Echo Time clock. Both models start at $199.99 in the U.S.
The Alexa Photo Frame features a 10-inch touchscreen with a semi-matte anti-glare coating and automatic brightness adjustment. Photos sync with Amazon Photos, and users can search for specific images using voice commands—for example, asking to display pictures of a particular person or trip.
According to Amazon, Alexa+ can curate photos based on the people depicted and the time of year, filtering out screenshots and other irrelevant content. Voice notes can also be added to photos. Versions of the frame with birch or walnut finishes are priced at $229.
The Echo Time is designed for the bedroom and does not include a camera. The clock simulates sunrise by gradually increasing screen brightness. An additional sleep-tracking feature allows users to set a wake-up window, aligning with a lighter sleep phase, without requiring a wearable sensor.
The updated Echo Dot, priced at $99.99, now includes a smart home control hub and a built-in eero network extender. The Echo Studio with Home Camera, priced at $249.99, enables remote room monitoring and uses the camera for interactions with Alexa.
Another new product is the Echo Show 16, featuring a 16-inch Full HD screen, built-in Fire TV, and smart home control tools. Its starting price is $499.99.
