Alexa: Amazon is preparing a microwave oven, an amplifier and a host of new connected objects

Alexa has reached at least 8 new Amazon-connected objects, including the microwave. While the first devices of this new series may be available before the end of September, a release is expected before the end of 2018.

According to a CNBC report, Amazon is preparing “At least 8 new objects linked to Alexa”. The launch of all these products was to take place before the end of 2018. Some could even be presented at an event before the end of September. media quotes “relevant resources” to support their statement.

Alexa: Amazon will release 8 compatible connected objects, including microwave

All devices will Compatible with Alexa voice assistantthat is, they can be easily connected to the home’s home automation network and controlled by voice, for example, via an Echo speaker. However, not all of them will directly embed Alexa. Among the expected devices we find specifically a microwave oven. The General Electrics group has launched a microwave oven under Alexa, but it looks like Amazon now wants to take over the hardware market more broadly as well. The identity of the 8 linked objects in the group’s boxes is not yet fully known, but here are some of the products that will be released, according to CNBC:

• a microwave oven
• an amplifier
• a telephone handset
• A subwoofer (subwoofer or subwoofer)
• A gadget for the car whose usefulness is unfiltered

It is not yet known whether Amazon will choose to reuse the Echo name for these new products. A priori, this is more reserved for audio and audio related products and so we may see one or more new ranges coming. With these devices expected to be inexpensive from Amazon, Alexa could establish itself as a slightly larger solution in the minds of consumers and continue to evolve its environment, which is already well exploited by third-party manufacturers. . At IFA 2018 we saw Philips Smart TVs that can be controlled with Amazon Alexa. We were also able to see Huawei’s AI Cube, a connected speaker equipped with Alexa that also serves as a 4G router.