Amazon finally updated its Echo Spot, which had no major changes since 2017. Popularly referred to as the “smart alarm clock,” it is a practical gadget which is located at the midpoint of the Echo family. It is not as overwhelming as some products in the Echo Show range nor as simple as the Echo Dot. At WIRED en Español we tested it for a while to tell you about our experience with it.
Echo devices are currently the best platform to use Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant. They work essentially the same: they connect to the internet, listen to your voice and execute the commands you indicate. With them it is possible to listen to music, play podcastlisten to audiobooks, set timers, set alarms, add reminders and, if you have smart elements at home, give you the ability to control them.
The Echo Spot 2024 offers all of these features with ease from the comfort of a classic desk clock format. In addition, it addresses the community’s main complaints about privacy and specializes in the peaceful awakening of its users.
Screen simplicity and privacy
The Echo Spot 2024 is not intended to compete with another product in the range or replace it. Those interested should think of it as another option among Amazon devices designed for the home. In the case of the Echo Spot, the big differentiators to take into account are a minimalist screen format and the lack of an integrated camera.
This Echo has a screen that will only show essential day-to-day information such as the time, weather, alarm, how much time is left on the timer, and the cover art of the song you are listening to. Unlike the Echo Show, this gadget It does not invite you to watch a series, open YouTube, control a house, or buy a product. In an era where everything looks like a smart screen (even the refrigerator), it is a product that appeals to the essential.
Amazon has tried for years to make its Echoes function as tools for video calls between families. He has incorporated cameras into almost everything and has even designed technology so that it always follows you. The absence of a camera on the Echo Spot tastes like victory, especially when it comes to gadgets designed to accompany users into their rooms while they sleep. Those concerned about their privacy will find respite in this smart alarm clock.
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