Amazon is gearing up for Prime Day, its day of deals that will take place on July 16 and 17. The e-commerce giant has announced a new device, the echo point, which will be available to users in Europe at a revolutionary price and with a clear idea: to conquer your nightstand to remove your usual alarm clock.
The new Echo Spot is a new version of the model launched by the company in 2018, but it adopts a design that It recalls the Echo Pop by adding a screen on the front. A way to have both the speaker and a screen to interact with to control home devices, alarms or set reminders.
The highlight of the launch of the new speaker with Alexa is its price, which until the end of Prime Day on July 17 It will cost 54.99 dollars in Europe, instead of the 94.99 dollars that will be its final price. The company explained in a statement that it is on sale in three colors (black, white and blue) and that it will be on sale during these first days or until supplies last.
What is most striking about the design of the new Echo speaker is its screen. The user can have personalized spheres to their liking in which to see the time or colorful animations, it also incorporates new appearance designs as well as alarm sounds. “This is the best smart alarm clock designed for any nightstand,” explains Eric Saarnio, vice president of Amazon Devices International.
On the screen you can also control home appliances or see information with specific answers such as tomorrow’s weather. Unlike other models with a screen, the new Spot It is not intended for viewing content or making video calls. (it does not include a camera like the previous model), but we can see information about the album we are listening to at that moment. Of course, it will be possible to make audio calls to loved ones or make announcements on other speakers in the house, as usual.
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Beyond the screen, on the front there is a 44mm directional speaker Designed to deliver quality sound in a small form factor, whether you’re listening to music from any platform, podcasts or audiobooks.
To control playback, in addition to being able to ask Alexa, the speaker There are buttons at the top which allow you to manage content and volume, as well as disable the smart assistant and turn off the microphone.
As is often the case with the company’s devices, the Echo Spot can connect to compatible Digital Home devices and create Alexa routines to help automate everyday tasks. For example, You can create a routine that wakes you up gently with music and gradual light. Or set up a nighttime routine that turns on the deck lights, lowers the thermostat, and plays music. Plus, if we have a compatible smart doorbell, we can answer it.
