Just yesterday we knew by mistake the launch of a future gadget from Amazon. Well, I don't know if because of the blunder or because it was planned like that, but today Amazon has presented official way the new Amazon Echo Dot, a smart speaker that will take Alexa, the virtual assistant where Amazon Echo does not.
The new Amazon Echo Dot incorporates some new features compared to its previous model but it is still a reduced version of the well-known Amazon Echo.
The new Amazon Echo Dot has up to 7 microphones for better listening
The new Amazon Echo Dot has a single speaker but up to seven microphones to pick up any sound in the room in order to make Alexa work better. Alexa will be enhanced in this gadget, not only through better sound reception but also through more powerful hardware that allows the assistant to work faster and also incorporates connection with the Alexa app so we can control the device through mobile or smartwatch.
Amazon Echo Dot still have an outlet, that is, it does not have a battery and it has a led lights that will help us to know when the device is listening or performing some other task. In addition, the Amazon Echo Dot has bluetooth and Wifi connectionTherefore, in addition to connecting to the Internet, the new Amazon gadget can be connected to other devices via Bluetooth. The services that we find in Amazon Echo will also be found in this version, including the possibility of connecting with smart devices such as light bulbs or smart locks.
Amazon Echo Dot retails for $ 49,99, a lower price than the previous version. The intention of this price drop is to sell more units. Thus, for the first time we see how this device It can be purchased by boxes of 5 or 10 units. Even in these packs, Amazon gives you a unit.
Personally I think the new Amazon Echo Dot is a curious device, but I think improving the portability aspect would be better than improving the connection aspect, although if that is solved people would not buy the Amazon Echo Dot multi-unit boxes Or maybe yes?