Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale will start in India on July 20 and will last through July 21. A variety of items will be available at discounted rates, considerably lower than their usual prices. Products like personal electronic items such as smartphones, earphones, tablets and more will be available at lower prices, as well as with some lucrative bank and exchange deals. Some of these offers will also be available on smart home appliances like speakers, streaming devices and more.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale deals on Amazon products

Amazon announced in a press note that a number of its self-branded smart home appliances will be available at significantly discounted rates during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale. People can get Fire TV Stick, Echo smart speakers with Alexa support, and other Alexa smart home combinations with up to 55 percent discount.

Customers can buy the Amazon Echo Pop at the lowest effective price of Rs. 2,449, while the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) can be bought at the lowest effective price of Rs. 3,999. These are currently retailing in the country at Rs. 3,999 and Rs. 8,999, respectively. Offers and deals on the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Generation) can bring down the effective price to Rs. 8,999 during the sale. This is currently priced in the country at Rs. 13,999.

The e-commerce site is also extending offers on combo deals on Amazon smart home products. An Echo Dot (5th Generation) and a Wipro Simple Setup 9W LED Smart Bulb can together be bought at a price of Rs. 4,749, while the combination of an Echo Dot (4th Generation) with clock and a Wipro 9W LED smart colour bulb can be purchased at Rs. 3,749 during the upcoming sale.

People can also get the Echo Pop alongside a Wipro Simple Setup 9W LED Smart Bulb for Rs. 2,749 and the Echo Pop together with an Amazon Smart Plug at Rs. 2,948.

During the sale, customers can also get the Fire TV Stick at the lowest possible price of Rs. 2,199, down 56 percent from its usual price of Rs. 4,499. The Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite can be purchased at the lowest effective price of Rs. 1,999, while the Fire TV Stick 4K can be bought with a 43 percent discount at Rs. 3,999, down from its retail price of Rs. 5,999. Interested buyers can also get smart television with inbuilt Fire TV with discounts of up to 50 percent.

Amazon is supercharging its devices and services with generative AI. At its September hardware launch event, the world’s largest online retailer announced new Echo and Fire TV devices, revealed how Alexa is getting generative AI, and a number of interesting ways Amazon is bringing the power of LLMMs to offer real-world solutions to its customers. With generative AI, Alexa is set to become a more powerful and ‘conversational’ virtual assistant. Customers will be able to join a preview to test these new generative AI features which will work with all existing Echo devices in the market. 

Here’s a roundup of all the major announcements Amazon made at its fall hardware launch event on Wednesday: 

All-new Echo Show 8 smart display launched

Amazon kicked off its fall event by announcing the all-new Echo Show 8. The new smart display features spatial audio support and smart home hub functionality. Echo Show 8 can also ‘sense’ acoustics in a room, and adjust the sound output accordingly. It features a new proximity sensor, a front-facing camera at the top with a physical switch to turn off its microphone. The all-new Echo Show 8 is available for pre-orders in the US starting today, priced at $149. 

Amazon Alexa gets generative AI capabilities 

Amazon Alexa is finally getting generative AI. The company’s generative AI models will be available across all Echo-enabled devices, including the first-generation Echo smart speakers. Amazon says its generative AI model is designed and optimised for voice, and focuses on offering real-time information besides letting consumers control their smart home products more efficiently. 

Alexa’s generative AI model will offer a much deeper conversational experience. Amazon will open up its API to allow third-party developers to add their own LLMs to Alexa. The AI model will enable Alexa to offer personal reminders based on user interactions. For example, Alexa will be able to recommend recipes based on your grocery purchases. 

Amazon’s outgoing SVP of devices and services division, Dave Lim said that Alexa will now be able to understand conversations and reply back with proper context. Alexa will also be able to respond to multiple requests from one command. 

Customers in the United States will get access to these new generative AI features on Alexa via a free preview soon. Amazon hasn’t announced when Echo users in other countries will be able to access these features. 

New Fire TV Stick models, Fire TV Soundbar launched

Amazon also announced the launch of its next-generation Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and a new Fire TV Soundbar. The new Fire TV Stick models are powered by upgraded processors, and promise faster performance compared to previous generation models. Fire TV Stick 4K comes with support for Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 6, HDR10 and HDR 10 Plus. Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which is just $10 more expensive than the standard 4K stick, offers twice the amount of storage (16GB) and Wi-Fi 6E support. 

Fire TV Stick 4K Max is Amazon’s first streaming media player to support the Fire TV Ambient Experience. The feature was earlier limited to customers using Fire TV Omni QLED series TV models. Fire TV Stick 4K is priced at $49.99 and Fire TV Stick 4K Max ($59.99). 

Fire TV Soundbar launched

Amazon also announced its new Fire TV Soundbar alongside new Fire TV updates. The new model comes in a compact 24-inch design, and is compatible with all existing Fire TV devices. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing customers to pair their devices when they’re not streaming content on the TV. The new Fire TV Soundbar is priced at $119.99 in the US. 

An upgraded Fire TV experience powered by generative AI

Just like Alexa, Fire TV is also getting generative AI. The new Fire TV experience promises to improve search and recommendations by combining Fire TV’s extensive library with generative AI. Amazon says the new Fire TV experience will make it easier for customers to discover new content in a more conversational way. Customers will be able to ask Alexa to find content based on specific keywords such as actors, specific scenes, genres, etc. 

All-new Amazon Echo Frames launched

At its fall event, Amazon announced a new version of its Echo Frames audio glasses. The next-generation Echo Frames now offer up to six hours of battery life. Amazon says you can now pair and switch frames between two devices. Priced starting at $269.99, Amazon’s new Echo Frames audio glass come in five new styles, including prescription-ready and blue light lens. 

The new Echo Frames promise a much better audio quality with the new custom-built speakers that can deliver more bass while minimizing outside noise compared to their predecessors. The glasses look much more natural, and are designed to offer a complete hands-free experience. 

Amazon Echo Hub smart home control panel announced

Amazon launched its all-new Echo Hub at its fall devices event today. The Echo Hub is the company’s first smart home controller that looks more like a simple touchscreen tablet than a smart display. It can be used to control your smart home experiences. The 8-inch tablet-like device runs the same operating system as the new Echo Show 5. However, it doesn’t come with a camera. 

Echo Hub offers a customisable smart home dashboard that lets customers manage their smart home devices using a simple-to-use interface. Echo Hub uses infrared to detect when a customer is nearby, and automatically switches to the Home Screen. When the user is away, it can switch back to a default setting such as a clock. Echo Hub is priced at $179.99 in the US. 

The Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale will end at 11:59pm on Sunday, July 16. As it draws to a close, this might be your last chance to take advantage of some super deals on the company’s own Echo smart speakers. You can get great prices on a variety of Echo models including the new Echo Dot (4th Gen), and there are also bundles that include an Echo speaker and some compatible products to help you get started turning your house into a futuristic, voice-controlled smart home. The Amazon Alexa assistant can recognise multiple commands and you can even program scenes and sequences of events, for example you can change the lighting if you add smart bulbs or lamps. Here’s what Amazon is offering:

This deal makes the previous-gen Echo Dot incredibly affordable. You can get started with smart home control, media streaming and using the Alexa voice assistant to manage tasks. This compact smart speaker can sit in any room of your house and will pick up your voice commands. Dozens of “skills” mean that you can integrate Alexa with popular services to check the news, order products, and get information. Apply the coupon to get an extra Rs. 250 off during the Prime Day sale.

Buy now at Rs. 1,699 (MRP: Rs. 4,499)

This interesting combination gives you two Echo devices for different rooms, plus one LED smart bulb. The 3rd Gen Echo is more compact, while the 4th Gen model delivers improved sound quality for music. Place one next to your bed and one in the living room or kitchen, so you’ll have access to the Alexa smart assistant wherever you go. The Wipro smart bulb can be controlled with voice commands, so you can choose your ambience and set up schedules for convenience.

Buy now at Rs. 3,698 (MRP: Rs. 7,399)

The 4th Gen Echo has a smart spherical design that will look great in any setting in your home. It’s available in three colours – black, blue, and white. In addition to its utility as a smart speaker, the Alexa voice assistant is one of its main draws. This bundle gets you a Wipro 16A Smart Plug adapter for just Rs. 899 extra. With a device like this, you can make heavy appliances such as an AC or water heater part of your smart home setup. Control power through an app or voice command from anywhere in the world, set schedules, and monitor power usage.

Buy now at Rs. 3,148 (MRP: Rs. 6,789)

The Echo Show 5 combines the features of Echo speakers with a touch display. You can check information at a glance on the screen as well as hear it read out to you, and you can control your smart appliances as well as streaming media. It’s even compatible with security cameras, and can act as a clock when in standby. The Fire TV Stick plugs into an HDMI port on your TV and gives you access to Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service as well as several others, including free ones. Find content using Alexa voice search and enjoy Dolby Atmos audio.

Buy now at: Rs. 7,198 (MRP Rs. 13,998)

One great way to take advantage of the display on the Echo Show series of smart displays is to hook them up with Alexa-compatible home security cameras. You can check your video feed from wherever you are, to make sure things are safe and secure. You can even use it to monitor visitors arriving at your home, or check footage on your smartphone when you’re away. The Mi Smart Camera has AI-powered motion detection and is capable of night vision using infrared. It features two-way audio and a 360-degree swivel base. 

Buy now at: Rs. 8,098 (MRP Rs. 13,448)

 

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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) smart speaker has been launched in India, priced at Rs. 4,999, as an introductory offer. The new entry-level smart speaker has some improvements in terms of features, and the company promises better sound quality and reliable voice assistant support through Alexa. Globally, the new Echo Dot smart speaker is available in two variants – a more affordable standard variant, and a slightly more expensive ‘clock’ variant that has an LED clock display built in at the front – though the latter has not been launched in India yet.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) price and availability

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is priced at Rs. 4,999 for the standard version, and is available now on Amazon in India. Post the introductory period, the Echo Dot (5th Gen) will be priced at Rs. 5,499 in India. The more expensive Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Clock currently has not been listed in India, but could also be launched soon.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) specifications and features

Amazon’s Echo Dot (5th Gen) has a design that is similar to that of its predecessor, the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen), with a spherical shape and a ring indicator light at the base. The smart speaker comes with a few new features, including a built-in temperature sensor, ultrasound motion detection, and a promise of improved sound quality.

For connectivity, the new Echo Dot uses Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) for streaming music directly using Alexa, as well as Bluetooth connectivity, that can be used with most compatible source devices such as smartphones, tablets, and audio players. The smart speaker has a single 1.73-inch speaker setup, and can be used with the Alexa app for various communication and audio streaming functions. As with other Echo smart speakers, you can use the Echo Dot (5th Gen) to control compatible smart home and IoT equipment.

Some additional new features include gesture (tap) controls for certain functions such as controlling music and snoozing alarms, a physical microphone mute button for privacy, and the ability to use the Echo Dot as a Wi-Fi extender with compatible Amazon Eero routers. The power adapter for the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is included in the box, with the speaker working only when connected to a power source; there is no built-in battery for fully wireless use.

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