Amazon views a smart home as a place where devices as different as plugs, lights, vacuum cleaners, thermostats and TV sets can talk to each other, perform tasks and chores, and make life easier and more efficient for their owners. The systems and devices all work together by Alexa, the AI voice technology developed by Amazon. Amazon seeks to give customers options with the ability to integrate Alexa directly into their own products as well through the Alexa Voice Service (or AVS) that allows hardware manufacturers to add Alexa to connected products that have a microphone and speaker.
“A smart home is a home that works for you. Alexa is at the heart of our vision for a smart home – a place where ambient intelligence connects a multitude of different devices together, so technology can do things for you without you having to tell it,” said Celine Lee, Alexa Canada Country Manager. “With ambient intelligence, technology is there for you when you need, but fades into the background when you don’t. It’s the little moments of magic when you see this come to life – like walking into a room and the lights turning on, or your thermostat changing the temperature to a more comfortable setting. Thanks to ambient intelligence, we are creating the foundation for the positive impacts that smart home devices have in people’s lives.”
All-new Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen)
All-new Echo Dot with Clock, $79.99
The improved LED display of the All-new Echo Dot with Clock shows you the time, alarms, weather, song titles and more. Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors.
All-new Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen)
All-new Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen), $79.99
Echo Dot Kids combines an Echo Dot with an Owl or Dragon design, Amazon Kids features and parental controls, one year of Amazon Kids+ and a 2-year worry-free guarantee— if it breaks, return for replacement for free.
Echo Show 10 (3rdGen)
Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen), $329.99
With a 10.1″ HD screen that’s designed to move with you, video calls, and shows are always in view. The speakers deliver premium, directional sound. Securely access the built-in camera to remotely monitor your home anytime with the Alexa app or other Echo Show devices. Cook along with recipes on SideChef, get unit conversions, set timers, add to your grocery list, and multitask with ease.
Echo Studio
Echo Studio, $259.99
Already the best sounding Echo speaker, Echo Studio is now getting even better via over-the-air updates with new spatial audio processing technology and frequency range extension. This custom-built spatial audio processing technology is designed to enhance stereo sound, making music and movie soundtracks feel closer to the listener with greater width, clarity, and presence.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $74.99
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device enables you to experience the beauty of 4K Ultra HD movies and shows on your TV. With your voice, you can search for and launch content across Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, CTV and more. Set up your Ring Video Doorbell, and view the front door camera on your TV without pausing your show using Live View Picture-in-Picture.
Amazon Promotions until November 3, 2022:
- The Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is currently 50 per cent off $59.99 (originally $119.98), also receive a free Evolux Smart Bulb when you purchase the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen), see deal HERE
