Amazon Announces Echo Studio with Integrated Camera and Updated Echo Dot
Amazon has unveiled several hardware updates to its smart home ecosystem, headlined by a new version of its premium speaker, the Echo Studio with Home Camera. Priced at $249.99, this iteration includes built-in camera functionality for room monitoring and video calling via Fire TV, alongside audio enhancements like 'Advanced Room Adaptation' and 'Adaptive Volume.' Additionally, Amazon is updating the Echo Dot to include a smart home hub supporting Zigbee, Matter, and Thread protocols. The new Dot features the custom AZ3 chip, an improved four-microphone array, and integrated Eero Wi-Fi extender capabilities. These updates aim to deepen Alexa's integration into home automation and connectivity.
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