Alexa on Black Friday: What to consider before buying?

Do your Black Friday plans this year include buying smart devices to connect your home? So, you can’t miss checking Promotions involving Alexa-enabled devicesOne of the most popular virtual assistants in the world.

Amazon technology found in smart speakers and displays can be used to play music, create reminders, read the news, provide weather forecasts, turn on lights, control other devices, and much more. However, it is useful to consider some factors when purchasing a device equipped with a voice assistant.

TecMundo has prepared a series Tips to help you choose the best Alexa on Black Friday 2023An event that will take place on November 24 and will be broadcast live via the TecFriday hub. We also provide recommendations for AI-compatible devices below, check them out.

Important factors when buying Alexa

To choose the most suitable Alexa device, consider the following:

Design

Echo line consists of: in different shapes and sizesIt combines with various environments such as the 4th generation Echo Dot and its spherical view. While the Echo Studio has a cylindrical shape and weight, the Echo Show has larger dimensions to accommodate the screen.

Sound quality and power

Amazon Echo devices are essentially a speaker (with or without a screen), although they are not used exclusively for this function. For this reason, It is important to check the audio characteristicsand the power offered.

More complete models may have multiple speakers and higher powers. Dolby Atmos support and digital (optical) audio connectivity are also available in some advanced versions.

Compatibility with other devices

You can connect your smart speaker or smart display to other devices and use them via voice commands. Smart light bulbs, robot vacuum cleaners, Wi-Fi cameras, digital locks and smart televisions are some of the smart home appliances that can be controlled with technology.

However important Check if your devices support Amazon AI or if they only work with Google Assistant and other options.

Screen and camera presence

Do you want Alexa to listen to music and assist with daily tasks, or do you intend to use the equipment to watch movies and TV series? There are options to suit every need and more: Models with cameras for use in video calls and remote monitoring.

In simpler terms, boxes without a screen cost less, while versions with an integrated screen require a larger investment. When it comes to smart displays, check the panel size.

Connections and energy

Almost all Echo devices sold in Brazil feature the Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard. Connecting to 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, remembering that they depend on the internet to work. There’s even Bluetooth available.

Another important point is all Echo models must be poweredhowever, some versions can be used with an external battery sold separately. If you are looking for portability, do not forget this detail.

Pricing

Finally, Follow Alexa prices in advance, because only then will it be possible to know whether you paid cheaply for that device or not. An interesting tip is to use the TecMundo Comparator price history to check amounts charged in the weeks leading up to Black Friday.

How about getting to know each other a little now? Echo devices with Alexa to build your smart home on Black Friday? Check out the list:

Echo Dot 5th Generation

10% Closed

Enjoy an even better audio experience with the new Echo Dot 5th generation and hear clearer vocals, stronger bass and vibrant sound in any environment.

$429.00

Echo Dot, one of the best-known devices in the series, has been updated with a new format. temperature and motion sensors. With it, you can request music, create reminders and alarms, lock doors, turn on lights, make calls, and much more by speaking specific voice commands.

According to Amazon, the 1.73-inch front-facing speaker has received improvements to deliver the best audio experience, and the option to pause music with a single tap is also available. Connects to other devices via Bluetooth or P2 cable and there is a clock version.

Echo Pop

This smart speaker has a compact size and And next cheapestcombines with bedrooms and other small environments. It works similarly to the Echo Dot, differs in format, has a 1.95-inch front-facing speaker and is compatible with lossless high-definition audio.

There is a blue light bar at the top that shows that the artificial intelligence is listening to you, and there are also physical buttons. Another attraction is Energy saving modeautomatically activated when the device is inactive.

Echo Show 5 3rd Generation

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Smart Speaker with Alexa and 5.5″ screen. The 3rd generation model offers stronger bass and clearer sound!

649.00 TL

Echo Show It serves users who call. Alexa with screen. It has a 5.5-inch screen to watch videos, movies and TV series, check the song name and make video calls. 2MP cameraIt also allows you to monitor the environment.

1.75” speaker delivers clearer vocals and twice as powerful bass. The device is powered by the Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge chip and Features that protect user privacysuch as a button to turn off the microphone and camera, and a lens cover.

Echo Show 10

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Smart speaker with a 10.1″ display that rotates the screen to follow sound via voice command.

R$ 1,999.00

Echo Show 10 (3rd generation), another smart display option with Alexa, has a 10.1-inch HD resolution monitor that moves during video calls, keeps the user in the frame, and also moves while watching videos. 13 MP camera and dual 2” speakers with premium directional audio are other important points.

It’s possible to watch Netflix and Prime Video content on the smart speaker, listen to music on Spotify and other streaming platforms, control other smart home devices, and monitor the home, including rotating the camera while you’re away.

Echo Show 15

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Smart Speaker with Alexa, 15.6″ Full HD (1080p) touchscreen and 5 MP camera for organization and family entertainment.

R$ 1,999.00

Want a bigger screen and more apps to watch TV and movies? In this case, it is worth knowing about this option. The panel is 15.6 inches and Full HD resolutionBesides having a different look from the rest of the family, the “digital whiteboard”-like model requires wall installation or must be mounted on a bracket sold separately.

Echo Show 15 supports apps like Globoplay, Star+, YouTube, and Disney+, among others, and With a remote control similar to that of Amazon Fire TV Stickbut voice commands are available, as well as other Alexa functions. The technical document includes two 1.6-inch speakers, a 5 MP camera and six microphones.

Echo Studio

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Echo Studio has 5 speakers that produce powerful bass and clear highs. In addition to being larger, it has the key features of previous models and Alexa.

1.799,00 TRY

We reach the end of the list with the smart speaker that offers the most advanced sound experience of the series. Echo Studio has three 2″ midrange speakers, a 1″ tweeter, and a 5.25″ woofer, plus Dolby Atmos and spatial audio technology to become more immersed in the music.

In addition, by detecting the acoustics of the place it is located and automatically making adjustments to prevent any distortion, Use Alexa for countless tasksIt brings the integrated smart home center.

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