Amazon Unveils Echo Wall Clock, Alexa-Powered Microwave and a Smart Plug
Sep. 21, 2018Amazon wants to put an Alexa device virtually everywhere, from your car and study stable to your home’s wall and kitchen counter. To make this a reality, Amazon launched a ton of Alexa-powered devices yesterday which includenew Echo smart speakers, a smart microwave, the Echo Wall Clock and a smart plug among others.
Echo Wall Clock
The Echo Wall Clock is a companion device which allows users to connect it with other Alexa-powered devices over Bluetooth. The Echo Wall Clock, aside from displaying time, allows users to set timers and check reminders. For example, if you ask your Echo speaker to set a reminder 15 minutes from now, an LED will light up to show you the time pending.
Users can also set multiple timers at once, and each time a countdown is reached, the clock will chime to alert users. The device can also automatically adjust the time for Daylight Saving. The Echo Wall Clock is priced at $29.99 and will be available early next year.
The Amazon Basics Microwave is a normal microwave at the core, but the differentiating factor is Alexa integration. The device features a dedicatedAsk Alexabutton and comes with multiple presets for cooking, which reduces the hassle of manually entering the temperature and setting a timer. For example, just say“Alexa! Heat the pizza for five minutes on medium”and the device will happily comply, heating the dish and then reminding you with a beep when it is done.
The Amazon Basics Microwave is priced at $59.99 and is now up for pre-order, however, shipments are expected to commence on October 14.
The Amazon Smart Plug is basically an Alexa-powered plug which converts any electric appliance into a smart device. The smart plug connects over WiFi with an Alexa powered device, from where users can perform tasks like turn on/off an appliance via voice commands and also schedule timers. The Amazon Smart Plug is priced at $24.99 and will be available starting October 11.
