The Amazon Echo Show is growing, literally. Amazon has just unveiled the new Echo Show 21 and an updated Echo Show 15.
A Wall-Mountable Big Screen
The Echo Show 21 offers almost twice as much viewing area as the Echo Show 15. Beyond that, both models offer a number of great features while combining a Fire TV and Alexa in one package.
Each Echo Show offers better sound along with twice the bass and technology that will adjust the sound depending on the room. The auto-framing camera features double the field of view and 65 percent more zoom than the first-generation Echo Show 15. Noise reduction technology also helps make calls clearer.
Both models feature a built-in smart home hub and are Matter compatible. You can connect to devices via Wi-Fi, Thread, and Zigbee. Each one also features the faster Wi-Fi 6E technology, the first for any Echo devices.
With a focus on entertainment, you’re able to see personalized video recommendations and access your favorite streaming apps directly from the home screen. AI-powered search allows you to discover TV shows and movies using natural prompts and phrases.
A revamped audio hub shows your favorite music, podcasts, and radio content in a single place. From there, you can also group and play audio across Echo speakers around your home.
As a big plus, you can use the smart displays as photo frames for your images or curated art.
You can order the Echo Show 21 and updated Echo Show 15 starting today. Thelarger model is $399.99while thesmaller edition is $299.99.Both include an Alexa Voice Remote and equipment for wall mounting. There is also an optional countertop stand for $99.99.
Combining Smart Home and Entertainment
If you’re looking to bring a smaller TV to an area like a kitchen, the new Echo Show models both look like interesting choices that offer smart home control and more.
While Amazon is unveiling the new entertainment-focused Echo Show models, Apple will reportedly jump into the smart home display game as early as March 2025.
Apple’s rumored smart home controllerwill apparently combine watchOS and the popular iPhone StandBy mode while looking like a square, 6-inch iPad.
