New 5th generation echo dots

5th generation Echo Dot could be used as a mesh Wi-Fi point

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In addition to adding new sensors to the 5th Gen Echo Dot, Amazon announced that the Wi-Fi Dots feature will be available for 4th Gen models.

A Amazon held a super event to publicize news for the end of the year and in addition to launching the Kindle Scribe, also introduced news for Alexa fans.

O 5th Gen Echo Dot gained several new features for detecting movement and even temperature, but its big news is that now, they can be used as Wi-Fi points to send a signal to more rooms that don't have their own router.

We also had the presentation of a new color of the Echo Studio and the presentation of halo rise, a smart lamp with sleep monitoring functions. See all the details now!

New 5th generation Echo Dots

The fifth generation of the devices that became known for being a speaker with a personal assistant has finally been released and several features can justify the new purchase. with the processor AZ2, developed by Amazon, the new devices had more internal changes than external ones.

Using the device as Wi-Fi hotspots

The great novelty of the 5th generation is, of course, a new use of the Wi-Fi radios of the speakers present in the Echo Dot. In practice, the connection to the main Wi-Fi router, usually located in the room, can be extended to more environments, creating a grid mesh of internet signal.

Amazon 5th Gen Echo Dot
New will arrive for 2022 and 2021 releases (Photo: Disclosure)

To allow this to be delivered to users, Amazon used the eero mesh, which belongs to its conglomerate and was finally integrated into the products it develops. The signal gain is 90 meters and you can for example put the 5th Gen Echo Dot in the guest room or even your room that doesn't have its own wi-fi point.

Another interesting announcement made during the Amazon is that the same resource will be coming for free to the Echo 20th Gen as of October 2022, XNUMX. Fourth Gen Echo Dots will also get the feature, but Nick Weaver, CEO and co-founder of Eero, said this should happen by the end of 2022.

New sensors

About the temperature, it will be possible to program Alexa to turn on the air conditioning or fan when a room is too hot. The same functionality can be used to increase or decrease the temperature of a thermostat, a very common device in North American homes.

Amazon 5th Gen Echo Dot
5th generation Echo Dot now has temperature and motion sensor

The accelerometer, which can measure movement information, now allows the user to tap to control music, activate or deactivate timers and even end a call with a simple gesture. On fourth generation devices, you can only snooze the alarm.

What changes in the sound?

According to Amazon, the new speakers of the 5th Gen Echo Dot have a new driver that delivers sound even to those who are a little further away. The manufacturer points out that compared to the previous generation, the device delivers twice as much bass with the new update.

5th generation echo dot speaker
New speaker has twice the power compared to the previous generation (Photo: Disclosure)

The total amount of watts was not discussed during today's event, but it shouldn't take long for this information to reach the internet. In addition to support for Amazon Music, it will be possible to listen to music and podcasts through the Spotify, Deezer and other music services.

More LEDs on Echo Dot with Clock

Who prefers the option of Echo Dot with a watch was not left out by the Amazon. When launching the new generation of devices, the company has placed 5×21 high-density LED dots, which will allow more information to be displayed.

5th generation echo dot speaker with clock
More LEDs for displaying more information (Photo: Disclosure)

The big gain is in the scroll screen, which does a job similar to the panels we see in stores of all types. It will be possible to see information about the music and/or program being played, weather data and even the duration of the call when it is being made on another device.

Price and availability

The new 5th Gen Echo Dot without watch will be sold in the US for $49,99 (R$ 267,89 in direct conversion) in colors Deep Sea Blue, Charcoal and Glacier White. The watch model hits the market for US$ 59,99 (R$ 321,48 in direct conversion) in colors Cloud Blue e white glacier. Pre-sale starts today and shipments start in October 2022.

New 5th generation echo dot pricing
Model will only be sold in the USA, at least at the moment (Photo: Disclosure)

A personalized version for children was also announced by Amazon. There is still no information about the launch of the device on Brazilian soil, but we will update the article as soon as the information becomes available.

What's New in Echo Studio

O Echo Studio did not gain a new generation during the event of Amazon, but the company took advantage of international press attention to announce a software update that will allow better spatial audio delivery. There will be better processing and frequency range extension. Processor changes, speakers or other features have not been announced.

Echo studio in white
Echo Studio can be purchased in white and new software has been announced (Photo: Disclosure/Amazon)

In addition to a white variant being available, the company announced that the same sound interface gains will be coming to the Echo Show 15 and other devices Echo compatible in the future.

Soundtracks appear closer together with greater width, clarity and presence, creating a more immersive sound experience.

Nedim Fresko, Vice President of Devices at Amazon.

halo rise

One of the big surprises of today's event. despite the Halo be a well-known brand for launching fitness products, the halo rise can be defined as a smart lamp/clock that can measure the user's sleep quality without the support of cameras, microphones or any other complementary device.

amazon halo rise
Amazon introduced a smart lamp that can measure the quality of a night's sleep (Photo: Disclosure)

Definitely, the Amazon wants to end the reputation that it “monitors” users' sleep as a way to sell more products.

Sleep monitoring features

Using sensors that can measure the user's temperature, movement and breathing patterns, the device was created to be placed over the head of the bed. In addition to displaying the time whenever a person is nearby, the smart lamp has a speaker that can be used to wake you up at the required time.

Halo rise sensors
Halo Rise has several sensors to monitor nights of sleep (Photo: Disclosure)

A Amazon points out that even if the user is sleeping in a bed with another person, it will still be possible to have access to the sleep monitoring obtained through the sensors. But it is necessary to be close to the halo rise. How this will be done clearly remains to be seen, but the company is likely using ultrasound motion detection technology already present in some devices. Echo.

Halo rise waking up user
Light can simulate sunrise for user to wake up gradually (Photo: Disclosure)

As it does not have its own screen, the sleep data can be viewed on another device. Echo with screen, like echo show 10. The integration with the Alexa is more than confirmed and it will be possible to ask the assistant to talk about the night's sleep based on the data captured by the smart lamp.

halo rise
Smart lamp can also be fixed to the wall (Photo: Disclosure)

These same devices will also be needed to activate or deactivate the halo rise. This part even allows the simulation of a sunrise with a focus on waking the user up naturally until the scheduled alarm time goes off. THE Amazon confirms that over time, the halo rise will be able to adapt to the sleep routine of its user.

Price and availability

O halo rise will be sold in the US for US$ 139,99 (R$ 746,87 in direct conversion) later this year, with no expected arrival in Brazil and other countries.

halo rise price
Device should only be sold in the US and who knows, in Europe (Photo: Disclosure)

Second-generation Echo Auto

Wrapping up the news, the Amazon announced the second generation of the device first launched in September 2018. In practice, it is possible to use the features of Alexa in a personalized way for a better driving experience.

Second generation of the echo auto presented at the amazon event
The device has been updated with more microphones (Photo: Disclosure)

Thinner than its predecessor and now able to be “glued” to the car window, the device can be explained as a co-pilot, as it provides information about where you are, suggests better paths and can also be connected to the internet through a mobile hotspot.

Second generation of the echo auto presented at the amazon event
Echo Auto can be stuck to any part of the car (Photo: Disclosure)

so that the new Echo Cars able to hear the driver even with all the traffic noises, music and air conditioning, there are five microphones that allow the activation of the Alexa. The connectivity feature can be used to activate and deactivate other connected devices in the same way as other connected devices. Echo already do.

It will also be possible to ask for help while driving, through the command “Alexa, call roadside assistance”. The personal assistant will then call the Amazon so that the person receives the necessary information to reach the desired location.

Second generation of the echo auto presented at the amazon event
Assistance in finding the way to the desired location may be requested (Photo: Disclosure)

The pre-order of the second generation of Auto Echo starts September 28, 2022 in the US for $54,99. Shipments begin in October of the same year and there is still no release forecast in Brazil.

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Source: Amazon News l The Verge


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2 comments
  1. How to use the Eco Dotch 5th generation as a Wi-Fi repeater, I didn't find how to configure this!

    1. Hello Edson, how are you? The Echo Dot only works as a Wi-Fi repeater with Eero brand routers, which are not sold in Brazil.
      Thank you for the contact!

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