Amazon has unveiled its next-generation Echo Show 15, featuring significant upgrades designed to transform how Australian households interact with smart technology. The new 15.6-inch Full-HD display device combines entertainment capabilities with practical smart home features, creating a central hub for modern living spaces.
The refreshed Echo Show 15 introduces several key improvements, including enhanced video calling capabilities with a powered-up camera featuring 3x zoom and wide field of vision. The device’s noise reduction technology ensures crystal-clear communication during video calls, even in busy household environments.
At the heart of its entertainment offerings, the Echo Show 15 integrates Fire TV functionality, providing access to over 250,000 movies and TV episodes from major streaming platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, and YouTube. The inclusion of Wi-Fi 6E technology, a first for Echo devices, ensures smoother streaming experiences across all content.
For smart home enthusiasts, the built-in hub supports Matter, Thread, and Zigbee devices, enabling seamless control of various smart home components through voice commands or the intuitive dashboard. Users can manage everything from lighting and switches to security cameras through a unified interface.
The device’s family organisation features include customisable widgets for calendars, weather updates, and family photos. A new ‘Top Connections’ widget simplifies staying in touch with loved ones, while the digital photo frame function allows families to share and display cherished memories.
Audio capabilities have also seen improvements, with a redesigned hub that simplifies music, podcast, and radio management. Users can now group multiple Echo speakers throughout their home for synchronised audio playback.
Amazon maintains its commitment to privacy and sustainability with the Echo Show 15. Privacy features include a physical camera shutter and microphone off button, while the device incorporates 41% recycled materials and energy-saving Low Power Mode. The packaging is 99% sourced from responsibly managed forests or recycled materials.
The Echo Show 15 is available now through Amazon Australia for A$549.00, with an optional Premium Adjustable Stand priced at AU$169.95. The stand offers flexible placement options for optimal viewing angles in any space.
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