Amazon presents the new Echo Hub and next-generation Echo Show 8. Echo Hub is Amazon’s first smart home control panel that makes connecting and managing smart devices intuitive.
The next generation Amazon Echo Show 8 boasts a new design, a more intuitive home screen, an enhanced processor, spatial audio and a built-in smart home hub. All this for only 169.99 euros. Amazon today announced two new Echo devices designed to offer users more personalized, proactive and intuitive experiences. Let’s talk about the new next generation Echo Hub and Echo Show 8.
Details on the new Amazon Echo Hub and Echo Show 8
Echo Hub is a control panel for Amazon’s Smart Home that integrates Alexa. This device, priced at 199.99 euros, makes the management of smart devices even more intuitive and simple. Featuring an 8-inch touchscreen, Echo Hub allows users to group and manage smart home devices; control Ring security systems, start routines and view streaming from compatible cameras. The device uses infrared technology to detect the user’s presence and automatically adjust the content displayed. Additionally, Echo Hub has a built-in smart home hub with support for multiple technologies, including Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth and Matter; making it easier to control lights, locks, sockets and other compatible devices.
Next-generation Echo Show 8 has a refreshed design, with a fabric covering and a full-screen glass frame. Priced at 169.99 euros, it offers an improved audio experience with spatial audio and an enhanced processor for greater responsiveness. The 13 megapixel camera improves the quality of video calls, and the device has a built-in Smart Home hub; allowing voice control of compatible lights, locks and sensors.
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Both devices offer adaptive content that automatically adjusts the content displayed based on the user’s distance from the device. Furthermore, they are designed with user privacy in mindwith integrated camera covers and microphone mute buttons.
Sia Echo Hub che Echo Show 8 they are environmentally friendly and benefit from the Climate Pledge Friendly badge, using sustainable materials and offering an energy saving mode. Echo Hub is available for pre-order, while Echo Show 8 will ship starting October 25th. Decorative accessories for Echo Hub and the adjustable stand for Echo Show 8 are available separately.
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