Overview
- Amazon announced Wednesday a five‑product refresh that includes the Echo Show 16, a redesigned Echo Dot, Echo Studio with Home Camera, the camera‑free Echo Time bedside clock, and a 10‑inch Alexa Photo Frame.
- The Echo Show 16 is a 16‑inch full HD smart display with built‑in Fire TV, a 13MP auto‑framing camera that adds night vision, and is available for U.S. preorder starting at $499.99 with shipping later this year.
- The new Echo Dot adds a built‑in smart‑home hub with Zigbee/Matter/Thread support plus an integrated eero Wi‑Fi extender, runs Amazon’s AZ3 on‑device chip, and ships now for $99.99.
- Echo Studio with Home Camera brings a front‑facing camera to Amazon’s premium speaker so Alexa can recognize objects, offer Live View in the Alexa app, and later make Fire TV video calls for $249.99.
- Several devices are available now in some markets with the Show 16 and Photo Frame initially U.S. only, Alexa Home Map is rolling out in preview later this year, some advanced features require Alexa+/Prime, and Amazon highlights physical mute buttons and opt‑in sleep sensing for privacy.