During Amazon’s fall hardware event, the company announced a bunch of new smart home devices across the Echo, Fire, Eero, and Blink lines. While some of these Amazon product announcements have led to a flood of Alexa-powered smart home technology, this year’s event was… slight Quieter, with plenty of time devoted to Amazon’s new big language model developments. But Amazon still found time to unveil a bunch of new devices, including the third-generation Echo Show 8, a smart home controller, a pair of kid-friendly tablets, Fire TV Sticks, a Fire TV Soundbar, and more.
Some of these devices will be coming in October (except for one that’s already available today). While we’ll have to review them to see how well they perform, here’s what you need to know about these new devices and how to get your hands on them if you’re already living the Alexa life and preparing to be one of the first adopters.
How to pre-order the 3rd generation Echo Show 8
First, Amazon introduced a New Echo Show 8. The home screen can now change based on how close you are to it, and Alexa should respond to requests faster. It also comes with audio quality improvements, including support for spatial audio and room conditioning software. Other updates include a 13-megapixel central camera and new technology that will reduce background noise while making video calls. The new Echo Show 8 will ship on October 25, however You can pre-order it now for $149.99 On Amazon.
Amazon also announced Echo Show 8 Pictures Edition, which basically displays personal photos and videos on the home screen. It also comes with an additional 25GB of storage and a six-month subscription to Amazon’s new PhotosPlus app, which allows you to share photos with other Echo Show or Fire TV owners. You can pre-order it for $159.99, and it will be released sometime this fall.
How to pre-order an Echo Hub
the new Echo axis It is a customizable 8-inch touch screen that mounts to your wall. The Alexa-powered gadget provides easy access to all your smart controls, so you can quickly turn on the lights, adjust the volume of your Echo smart speaker, or view multiple camera feeds. The device is also compatible with Matter and Thread. It will be available later this year for $179.99 Amazonwhere you can currently submit your email address to be notified of its availability.
How to pre-order the Echo Pop Kids Edition
the new Echo Pop Kids It is a kid-friendly version of the Echo Pop that comes in either a Marvel or Disney design. It also comes with six months of Amazon Kids Plus, which includes access to thousands of kid-friendly audiobooks, jokes, homework help, and more. You can Pre-order the smart speaker for $49.99 today ahead of its October 25 release date.
How to pre-order Fire HD 10 Kids and Kids Pro tablets
Amazon has also released new versions of its kid-friendly Fire HD 10 tablets. the Fire HD 10 Kids Aimed at children aged three to seven years, instead Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Intended for children ages 6-12, both are priced at $189.99.
The 10.1-inch tablets are lighter and faster than its predecessor, with a 1080p HD display and three gigabytes of RAM. Amazon also claims that it offers a maximum of 13 hours of battery life. Starting today, you can pre-order both products Fire HD 10 Kids And the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro At Amazon, both are expected to arrive on October 18 and include a year of Amazon Kids Plus membership.
How to pre-order Echo Frames
the Echo Frames and Carrera Smart Glasses are Amazon’s latest attempt at a stylish pair of audio glasses. They come in seven new styles and, according to Amazon, offer a more balanced sound profile as well as better battery life. The glasses also come with multipoint pairing support. the Echo Frames and Carrera Smart Glasses Starting at $269.99, you You can already subscribe Get notified when pre-orders go live.
How to pre-order the new Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Amazon has also updated its streaming device lineup. the new Fire TV Stick 4K It should be faster and more powerful than its predecessor, with support for Wi-Fi 6 and 4K Ultra HD streaming. The Fire TV Stick 4K retails for $49.99 and is available for pre-order at Amazon Before its launch on September 27.
Amazon also announced the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which it calls the most powerful Fire TV stick yet. Along with Wi-Fi 6E and twice the storage space of the Fire TV 4K Stick, the streaming stick also supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10 Plus. It also now comes with the same Ambient Experience feature found on Fire TVs, meaning your screen will be able to display artwork and gadgets. The Fire TV 4K Max will start shipping on September 27 for $59.99 and is available for pre-order now at Amazon.
How to order a Fire TV Soundbar
Along with the new streaming devices, Amazon has also introduced Fire TV sound barIt is compatible with a wide range of TVs via eARC/ARC-compatible HDMI ports. It also supports Bluetooth and will likely deliver better sound than most built-in TV speakers (which is frankly a low bar to clear). Fire TV Soundbar is already available on AmazonWhere you can pick it up for $119.99.
How to pre-order Eero Max 7
the new Aero Max 7 It is Amazon’s first Eero router to support Wi-Fi 7. According to Amazon, it can deliver speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps and cover 2,500 square feet per router. It also comes with two 10GbE and two 2.5GbE ports, as well as built-in Matter support. The Eero Max 7 will start at $599.99 and will be available One-, two-And Three packages. It’s not available for pre-order yet; However, as with Echo Frames, you can sign up from the product menu to receive an email when this is the case.
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The Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi Router supports the new Wi-Fi 7 standard and is said to deliver speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps wirelessly and 9.4 Gbps wired. Eero rates a single Max 7 as capable of covering 2,500 square feet and climbing up to 7,500 feet when in a three-pack setup. It also supports the material and thread.
How to pre-order the Ring Stick Up Cam Pro
the new Ring Stick Up Pro Camera It comes with radar sensors that allow the security camera to monitor movement in specific areas of your choice. It should also feature improved voice and echo cancellation thanks to two microphones. The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro will ship on October 18 but is available for pre-order today on Amazon $179.99 Or with additional solar panel $209.99.
How to pre-order the new Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera and various accessories
Amazon has announced a number of new Blink security devices to complement its recently launched 4th generation outdoor cameras. There’s something new $159.98 External camera, 4 lightsa $29.99 Battery extension pack To increase the battery life of the fourth generation camera to four years, and a $49.99 Sync Module Pro To extend the camera’s range beyond Wi-Fi. The Floodlight Camera and Battery Pack are scheduled to launch on October 17, while the Sync Module Pro will come later this year, with an email notification option on its Amazon page.