From PC Mag: Amazon today refreshed its lineup of Echo devices in a big way, announcing next-generation Echo Dot, Echo Plus, and Echo Show smart speakers, plus some brand-new products like the Echo Sub, Echo Input, Echo Link—even an Echo Clock for your wall and Echo Auto for your car.
The next-generation Echo Dot is 70 percent louder than its predecessor, with a new mic array, and a larger driver (1.6 inches compared to 1.1 inches) for the same $49.99 price. The new driver offers "more powerful sound with lower distortion and enhanced bass reproduction," Amazon said.
Meanwhile, the new Echo Plus—priced at $149.99—offers "more powerful" and "clearer" sound with stronger bass, Amazon said. It also features a temperature sensor, so it can trigger routines based on your home's climate. You can, for instance, set it up so that Alexa automatically turns on the fan if your living room reaches a certain temperature.
The new Echo Plus also features a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, so you can set up your smart devices by saying "Alexa, discover my devices." An upcoming feature called local voice control will let you control connected smart plugs and lights even if your internet goes down.
The new Echo Show features a 10-inch HD screen, offering twice the display area as the original, plus improved sound quality, for the same $229.99 price.
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