Echo Time Listens at Night, Echo Studio 3 Adds a Camera

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Echo Time Listens While You Sleep

Amazon showed the new Alexa speaker Echo Time in New York. According to heise online, the device includes a sensor that is supposed to listen while you sleep. The concept is therefore aimed at everyday use in which Alexa is not only addressed by voice command during the day but also serves as a sleep or room assistant at night.

The report does not provide any detailed technical specifications. It therefore remains unclear which sounds are captured, how the feature is implemented with regard to data privacy, and what other uses Amazon is planning.

Echo Studio 3 Watches With a Camera

With the Echo Studio with Home Camera, by contrast, Amazon is relying on a built-in camera. The Verge reports that it is intended to monitor a room while you are away, show Alexa things in the room, and later also be used for video calls with Fire TV devices.

“Amazon is giving its premium smart speaker a camera.”

This means Echo Studio 3 is not just a speaker but also a kind of smart home hub with audio and camera functions. According to The Verge, the device is an evolution of the redesigned Echo Studio, which was already introduced last year.

Sound Adapts to the Room and Volume

The new audio features are also intended to adapt the device more precisely to its location. Amazon calls the feature “Advanced Room Adaptation.” According to The Verge, it continuously adjusts the sound to the surrounding room.

There is also “Adaptive Volume”: The volume is supposed to be raised or lowered automatically. However, the available sources do not specifically describe which sounds or signals the system uses to measure this or how quickly it is expected to respond.

What the New Announcements Mean for You

Both devices bring Alexa closer to functions that have previously been associated mainly with cameras and separate smart home devices. Echo Time expands its use to nighttime, while Echo Studio 3 combines a speaker, room monitoring, and, later, video calls.

As a result, there are specific questions to consider before buying: Do you want a speaker to record your sleeping behavior at night, and what data will be processed for that purpose? For the Echo Studio 3, it is also important how the camera is used in everyday life and how privacy is protected. The two sources do not provide reliable information about prices, exact features, or availability.

More Value for You

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• Echo: Models and Buying Guide

Good luck with putting it into practice and finding the solution that really suits your everyday life.