It might be time to think about upgrading your Amazon Echo.The online retailer has just announced the release of five new devices, each offering something different.In fact one of the products is totally new with Amazon confirming the launch of a speaker called the Echo Time.
This does exactly what it says on the tin, with the device featuring a circular screen on the front with a clock face.It's a bit like a hi-tech alarm clock.This display can be fully customised with hundreds of faces and can also show the weather and what music is playing.
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More Info.This optional smart alarm setting will wake you during lighter sleep, within 10–60 minutes before your set time, so you start the day feeling more clear-headed.As your alarm approaches, a sunrise-inspired display brightens to ease you awake, and the tone builds energy with each snooze.It's priced at £184.99.Alongside the Echo Time, there's also a refreshed Echo Dot that is more powerful than before and fully ready to handle the smarter Alexa+ assistant.A redesigned driver delivers 50 percent more bass than the previous generation, and it now comes with a built-in smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter, and Thread.
That means a more simplified experience when linking to smart home devices.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIt costs £94.99 and comes in a range of colours, including Agave Green and Coral Pink.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT New landline switch-off warning issued to millions of UK homes, check your phone now Virgin Media broadband upgrade confirmed but only if your postcode is on the list Next, there's an update to the more premium Echo Show, with a model launching with a camera.It can act as a smart security device so you can see what is going on when you're away, or you can use Alexa's visual intelligence to re-order a product just by showing the packaging to the camera.For those worried about security, a dedicated button disables the camera and microphones at will, and a built-in LED turns on when the camera is streaming to the cloud.As well as the in-built snapper, there's also impressive sound thanks to three custom drivers, a high-excursion woofer, and Dolby Atmos.
It's priced at £239.99.Finally, Amazon is updating its kids range with special editions of Echo Dot and Echo Time that get colour cases and a year of Kids+ included.These start from £104.99.
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