The new generation Echo goes all in on Alexa+ and redefines the smart home.

Amazon has unveiled a new batch of Echo speakers and screens which aims to raise the bar in sound, design, and artificial intelligence capabilities. The family is reorganized around four models: Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11 are all ready to take advantage of future Alexa+ features. when they are available in Spain.

More processing power, renewed acoustic architectures and better microphones These are combined with aesthetic changes that unify the line's identity. In the case of the Echo Show, there are also notable improvements to the display and camera for clear video calls and more comfortable everyday use.

Highlights of the new Echo family

The line debuts a more coherent visual language, with 3D fabric, ring light and controls on the front and more careful finishes. The The goal is not only to make them sound better, but to fit better in the home., both for aesthetics and ease of use.

Beyond the exterior, the underlying changes are clear: New custom chips, more sensors and audio improvements that lay the foundation for more seamless and contextual AI experiences through Alexa+ when it arrives in our market.

Echo Dot Max

The Echo Dot Max inaugurates the range with a notable leap in sound: it incorporates two speakers in two-way configuration with a woofer optimized for bass and a tweeter for clean highs, which translates into bass almost three times more powerful than the previous Echo Dot.

Amazon has rethought the acoustic system for integrate the speaker into the housing itself and double the internal air volume, a decision that promotes fuller bass without sacrificing the compact form factor. The controls and light ring have moved to the front for more direct interaction with Alexa.

In voice pickup, the Dot Max relies on the AZ3 chip to improve wake word detection and better filter ambient noise, helping to reduce Echo problems on Echo DotIt comes in classic finishes and adds an amethyst tone for those looking for a different touch.

Echo Studio

The Echo Studio is redesigned with a more compact format and a acoustic architecture designed for surround sound. It maintains a high-definition woofer and adds three strategically placed full-range drivers to fill the room.

Compatible with spatial audio and Dolby AtmosThe new Studio aims for a more immersive and versatile profile, without installation complications. The change in shape to a spherical design helps project audio in all directions and better integrate it into the living room.

Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11

The 8-inch and 11-inch smart displays debut a cleaner look and a high-density display with in-cell touch technology, which reduces layers and improves visibility in different lighting conditions.

Both shows incorporate a 13 MP camera with wide angle for clearer video calls and a new acoustic layout: front-facing stereo speakers and a custom-tuned woofer deliver greater clarity and a sense of space to the sound.

To complete the set, there is a optional adjustable stand (sold separately) that allows you to place them at the most comfortable angle in the kitchen, desk or living room.

Custom processors: AZ3 and AZ3 Pro

At the heart of this generation beat two proprietary chips: AZ3 and AZ3 ProThe first, present in the Echo Dot Max, drives notable improvements in voice pickup and noise reduction; the second, in the Echo Studio and Echo Show, expands the muscle for advanced audio and vision computing.

Both incorporate a AI accelerator with a view to running language models and other tasks more locally, resulting in faster responses and less constant dependence on the cloud.

Omnisense and Ambient AI

On that silicon he works Omnisense, Amazon's sensor platform focused on ambient AI. It combines signals from the camera (on the Show), microphones, ultrasound, Wi-Fi radar, accelerometer, and information from the network itself (Wi-Fi CSI) for more contextual responses.

The idea is that Alexa can anticipate and personalize interactions based on presence, activity, or environment, with more useful and less rigid routines, always under the control of the user's privacy settings.

Alexa Home Theater and Surround Sound

Another practical novelty is the possibility of create a home theater system Hassle-free: Up to five Echo Studios or Echo Dot Max can be linked to a compatible Fire TV Stick to set up surround sound in minutes.

Alexa takes care of synchronize and adjust automatically the speakers into the space, avoiding complex setups. Adding the Studio's Dolby Atmos support, the leap in immersion is evident for movies and series.

Prices and availability in Spain

All four devices are now available for pre-order, with rollouts slated to occur over the coming weeks. Echo Dot Max It has a price of €109,99 and the Echo Studio costs €239,99; both will begin to be sent to the end of October.

The screens Echo Show 8 y Echo Show 11 arrive by €199,99 y €239,99, respectively, with availability planned for the November 12The adjustable stand for the Show is sold separately. €39,99.

All models are ready for Alexa+, Amazon's generative AI assistant, which will enable advanced features when it becomes available in Spain.

With a strategy that combines redesign, sound improvements and a clear focus on the AI running on the device itself, this generation of Echo pursues a more natural and useful experience: speakers and screens that not only respond, but better understand the context of the home and adapt to it, without losing sight of the price or the ease of installation.