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Amazon has introduced a cylindrical-shaped speaker, called Echo with a price tag of $199. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker has been claimed to do a lot more than just playing music. The device has the capability to listen voice commands via an always-on microphone, whereby the users can instantly get all the information as per their desire.
The tool has caliber to create to-do lists, set a timer and alarm, answer questions as well as it can even tell jokes. According to Amazon, Echo begins working as soon as it hears a wake word: “Alexa”. For instance, users can ask "Alexa, What time is it?" As well as by dictating “Alexa, play music by Bruno Mars”, appropriators can enjoy the music via its expertly-tuned speaker, which can boom the surroundings with immersive sound.
This 9.25 inches tall gadget is integrated with an array of seven microphones, which use beam-forming technology or we can say far-field voice-recognition technology to hear the voice from any direction. Along with enhanced noise cancellation feature, the device can perceive a command even when it's playing songs.
The company has asserted that it becomes more familiar with user's speech patterns, vocabulary and personal preferences over the time. Moreover, popular music services like iTunes and Pandora can be can streamed from phone or tablet via Bluetooth connection.
Despite being away from home, consumers can easily manage alarms, music and etc. from phone because it has been released with a free companion app for Android and Amazon's Fire phones. Additionally, brand has launched apps for desktop and iOS browsers. However, Amazon Echo is available to buy by invite only for $199 via official website, but it has been listed with a price tag of $99 for Prime members.
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