Amazon Echo Devices ‘A brief look’.
Amazon Echo is a smart-speaker developed by Amazon, works with an intelligent personal assistant service which can be controlled with voice commands, colloquially known as ‘Alexa’. In the default mode, the device continuously listens to all speech, monitoring for the wake word to be spoken, which is primarily set up as ‘Alexa’ (derived from Alexa Internet, the Amazon-owned Internet indexing company).
Last September, Amazon added new products in the Echo line devices. Amazon Echo Input was one of them, which can be connected with external speakers through 3.5mm audio wired or A2DP Bluetooth connectivity. But Amazon Ehco input was not live in India for sale. September 2018 Amazon announced to launch Amazon Echo Input in early 2019 in India. Finally Amazon kept their words as the Amazon Echo Input is finally on sale in India, at a price of Rs. 2,999.
Amazon Echo Input features.
Amazon Echo input lets you stream music from Amazon Prime Music, Saavn, TuneIn, Hungama and Gaana music streaming services too, with simple voice commands. This device can be connected with any speaker, supported by 3.5 mm wire connection and this is the most delightful feature of Amazon Echo input.Amazon Echo Input launching offers
Amazon has tied up with some speaker manufacturers to bundle the Echo Input with certain products. The JBL Go 2 speaker bundle gets you a flat Rs. 1,499 discount where as you can get the Echo Input for free if you buy the newly launched Ultimate Ears Boom 3 or the Bose SoundLink Revolve.Amazon Echo Input along with Alexa, some interesting specification
Here is some interesting specification of Amazon Echo Input.- Slim, low-profile design fits almost anywhere, the Amazon Echo Input measures just 0.5 inches in thickness and looks a bit like a hockey puck.
- Echo Input adds Alexa to an external speaker and connects via 3.5 mm audio cable or A2DP Bluetooth.
- You also get a set of four-microphone with the Input which is said to recognize your voice across a room, even with music playing.
- Just ask Alexa to play a song, read the news, or check the weather and traffic.
- Set alarms and timers, add items to your to-do list, and control compatible smart home devices.
- Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like tracking fitness, playing games, and more.
- There are two buttons on the top for switching the microphone off and triggering Alexa, respectively.
- There's a single LED light on the top and a 3.5mm headphone socket and a Micro-USB port on the side for connectivity and power.
- It also features dual-band 802.11 Wi-Fi for connecting the device to you home Wi-Fi.
- Setting up the Echo Input requires the Alexa app, which is available on both Android and iOS.
- You will find a 5W power adapter, Micro-USB cable, auxiliary cable and a quick start guide while unboxing the Amazon Echo Input.
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