{"id":35885,"date":"2019-09-25T12:51:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T19:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/?p=35885"},"modified":"2019-09-25T12:51:37","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T19:51:37","slug":"amazon-announces-14-new-products-echo-buds-echo-studio-echo-flex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/features\/amazon-announces-14-new-products-echo-buds-echo-studio-echo-flex\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon announces 14 new products, Echo Buds, Echo Studio, Echo Flex"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On the heels of the announcement of a new Fire TV Cube and other updates to the Fire TV platform, Amazon just announced a large quantity of new products. The most notable was the\u00a0Echo Buds, a direct competitor to Apple’s AirPods.<\/p>\n

Echo Buds<\/h3>\n

Priced at $130 (significantly cheaper than AirPods), the wireless Echo Buds offer up to 5 hours of music playback per charge,\u00a0up to 2 hrs with a 15-min quick charge, and up to 20 hrs with the charging case.\u00a0 It also offers Bose Active Noise Reduction Technology, a feature that’s absent from\u00a0AirPods.<\/p>\n

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The Echo Buds include\u00a03 sizes of ear tips to adjust for different ear sizes, offer hands-free Alexa access for music streaming, connects you to\u00a0Siri or Google Assistant with an iOs or Android device, and includes a sweat-resistant if you are using the Echo Buds while working out.<\/p>\n

Check out Echo Buds on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Echo Studio<\/h3>\n

Designed to go head to head with the Apple HomePod ($300) and the Sonos Move ($400), the $199.99\u00a0Echo Studio is the largest speaker Amazon has produced. The Echo Studio includes 5 speakers built into the design; a 1″ tweeter, three 2″ mid-range speakers, and 5.25″ woofer.<\/p>\n

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It also includes\u00a0Dolby Atmos technology, ideal for a home theater setup, as well as a built-in Zigbee smart home hub. In regards to music playback, the Echo Studio comes with sensors that automatically detect the acoustics of your space. Of course, it also acts as a standard Echo device with access to Alexa and intercom functions.<\/p>\n

Check out Echo Studio on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Echo Flex<\/h3>\n

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to add the Alexa voice assistant to a room without adding a speaker, the $25 Echo Flex is the device for you. It plugs into a wall outlet and lets you use voice commands for smart home features.<\/p>\n

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It also includes a USB port for mobile device charging. In addition, Amazon is selling add-ons for the Flex, a $15 motion sensor and a $15 nightlight that plug into the bottom of the device. The motion sensor could be ideal for smart light functions, turning on the light as you enter the room.<\/p>\n

Check out Echo Flex on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Echo Glow<\/h3>\n

If you are looking for a decorative LED light for a desk or perhaps something fun for your kids, the $30 Echo Glow is a smart light that uses a compatible Alexa device to control color and brightness with your voice.<\/p>\n

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If used in a kid’s room, you can use lighting cues (like changing colors or brightness level) to alert kids that dinnertime is approaching. It can also by used as a timer, perhaps ideal for setting limits on screentime or time spent playing video games.<\/p>\n

Check out Echo Flex on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Echo Show 8<\/h3>\n

Adding another model in between the standard $230 10-inch Show and last year’s $90 Echo show 5, the $130 Echo Show 8 is a new 8-inch model of the stand-up screen. The device offers\u00a01280 x 800 resolution, identical to the 10-inch model. It also includes two 10W speakers, also identical to the 10-inch.<\/p>\n

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It does not include Dolby processing (like the 10-inch) and the camera is identical to the 1MP on the 5-inch model, not the step-up to the 5MP on the 10-inch model. It also doesn’t include the\u00a0Zigbee smart home hub. This model could be ideal for a kitchen, assuming counter space is limited.<\/p>\n

Check out Echo Show 8 on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon Smart Oven<\/h3>\n

Following up on the $60 Alexa-enabled microwave announced last year, the $250 Amazon Smart Oven is a 4-in-1 device; a\u00a0convection oven, microwave, air fryer, and food warmer. It includes\u00a030+ built-in presets and voice control via Alexa while using a compatible Echo device.<\/p>\n

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Using the\u00a0Announcements feature, Alexa will notify you when the oven is preheated or when your food is done. There’s also a built-in temperature probe that will help you get your meals to safe temperatures.\u00a0 There’s roughly\u00a01.5 Cu. Ft. of space in the oven, enough to cook a 5-pound chicken.<\/p>\n

Check out the Amazon Smart Oven<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Other announcements included:<\/h3>\n