Amazon has been a company that in recent years has managed to stand out enormously in its quest for innovation. Among the products that have most evidenced this feature, we can find the Amazon Echo Frames glasses , which are a product that no tech geek will want to miss.
This device is part of the ” Day One Edition” program of the aforementioned company. It is a group of products that will enter the market through an invitation and for a limited number of users.
This sales methodology is because the objective is to obtain feedback so that it can be determined if the quality of the products is high enough to merit a large-scale launch.
In addition to the new version of the Amazon Echo Frames glasses, you can also find new versions of products such as the Echo Loop or Alexa, which are also very promising (although we will not delve into them in this article). The focus in this case will be exclusive on the Echo Frames, which we have to say are glasses that will allow us to have Alexa anywhere by connecting them to our smartphone .
That is, it is not the typical augmented reality or camera-equipped glasses, but something very different. If you want to know more about it, keep reading.
What are Amazon Echo Frames glasses?
The first thing we have to say about Amazon Echo Frames glasses is that they are curious even when it comes to design. Beyond the absence of camera or augmented reality features, they don’t have a screen either. They are limited to incorporating directional speakers and microphones . It is through the latter that we can establish contact with Alexa.
On the other hand, because it is a frame, it is possible to add glasses with graduation , which is excellent news for people with vision-related problems. Their weight is just 31 grams, so it is not uncomfortable to use them.
According to what is expressed by Amazon about its current development status, these glasses can be synchronized only with smartphones that have Android as the operating system. This is bad news for iOS users, as these devices are not compatible with glasses.
The glasses can allow us to listen to Alexa, so that they can keep us informed about calls, messages, notifications and play their respective audios. In case we are concerned about our privacy, it is possible to mute the microphones, for this we only have to perform a tactile gesture .
Those who wish to purchase this new version of the Amazon Echo Frames glasses will have to be patient, as there is still no release date in Europe.
Until now they can only be acquired in a limited way for those who have received the invitation from Amazon in the United States. For now, its price is $ 179.99 and it is estimated that in euros it will be € 249.99. This means that they will cost seventy euros more than the first version.
Glasses functions
Remember that there are already some Amazon Echo Frames glasses on the market, but it is an old version. In this article we have only made reference to the second version , which has not yet been released openly.
In this sense, it must be said that all the functions of the Amazon Echo Frames glasses consist of allowing communication with Alexa through the microphones and speakers, so that we will be free to give orders without having to touch our mobile phone.
One might think that for this reason the glasses can become heavier, especially if one takes into account that the hardware is integrated into the temples. However, Amazon has insisted on making quite ergonomic glasses .
It should be noted that these are rechargeable glasses, with a port for this near the temple that holds them to the ears. In addition, they incorporate a button that must be pressed to activate listening, which is close to where our eyes will be.
We will be free to choose the colors of the glasses, as they will be available in black, mottled brown or black with a blue stripe . Although there are few options, they are neutral enough to allow anyone who wants to use them daily to look good.
Regarding its connection with the Android mobile device, this will be done through a bluetooth connection. In addition, they incorporate the possibility of connecting through headphones, so we can also use the glasses to listen to podcasts or music.
Finally, it should be mentioned that they resist splashing water, so we can use them without problems when it rains. Also, the battery life is acceptable. According to Amazon, it is capable of offering fourteen hours playing music with 80% of the volume and two hours if there is a constant interaction or conversation with Alexa.
