On September 28, 2021, Amazon held a conference to make a statement. a host of new hardware. Jeff Bezos’ firm specifically announced Astro, the first domestic robot that can monitor users’ homes in their absence.
During the presentation, Amazon essentially lifted the curtain. echo show 15, a new connected screen with a fully customizable interface. According to the American giant, the accessory is cut to help”families carrying out multiple priorities together” like “When to drop the kids off for soccer practice, what to cook for dinner, or when to schedule the next appointment?”. The Echo Dot joins a catalog of Echo Show 5, Echo Show 8, and even Echo Show 10.
What is the release date for Amazon’s Echo Show 15?
Amazon did not disclose Echo Show 15 release date in France. However, the company has announced the device in its online store “Coming soon!” listed with. We imagine the terminal will be marketed for the holiday season.
What is the price of Echo Show 15?
Amazon will present the Echo Show 15 priced at €249.99. Compatible brackets and mounting accessories to place the display on the wall will be sold separately. Therefore, it will be necessary to take into account the price of these objects in the already salty grade of the enclosure.
How does Amazon’s new connected display work?
The Echo Show 15 is built around it.15.6-inch Full HD 1080p display. This connected display can be fixed to the wall like a frame or placed on a piece of furniture in portrait or landscape orientation. The device is powered by the next generation Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor.
The screen is designed as a hub for: facilitate the daily life of families. The interface makes it possible to view it with a few clicks, especially on the touchscreen, or by calling Alexa, family calendar, shopping list, notebook or meal planner. “You can leave a note for your household about dinner time or a reminder to walk the dog”indicates Amazon. It is clearly designed to be darranged in the kitchen, the perfect exchange place. The display can also show a step-by-step recipe, for example in Marmiton.
Includes 5 megapixel camera Face recognition system to provide a personalized interface for each member of the family. This technology will adapt the items displayed on the screen to the person standing in front of the Echo Show. The plate will show you, for example, your reminders, events on your calendar, music you’ve been listening to recently, or words left by other residents of the house. Thanks to facial recognition, you can also leave a message that will only be read by a specific member of the family.
The Echo Show 15 can also: as second television. With the integrated display you can watch movies and series on Prime Video, Netflix or Molotov, or even a news channel such as France Info, France Inter or Europe 1. It is also possible to listen to audiobooks by asking audio questions on Audible. assistant Alexa. While watching content, you are free to view images from a connected camera or doorbell (for example, Ring) thanks to the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) function.
Concerned about reassuring users that their privacy is respected, Amazon is responsible for all facial recognition-related images. encrypted and stored locally on the deviceI. This valuable data is not transmitted to remote servers. You can delete this information at any time. Additionally, the Echo Show 15’s camera and microphone can be muted as a precaution. Then a cover appears in front of the sensor.
Finally, the connected display become a simple decorative element when you are not using it. Integrated services enable viewing “Your Amazon Photos albums or collections of art and images”. Similar options are available on most connected TVs.