The newest member of the Echo family, the Echo Show 15, measures 15.6 inches or almost 40 centimeters diagonally. But the sheer size of the screen isn’t the only thing new about the newest show, which is available to order starting today. We have all the information for you. In the video you can see the much smaller Echo Dot of the fourth generation – without a display – in our practical test.
With the Echo Show 15, Amazon presents its latest Alexa device, with a 15.6-inch display that has Full HD resolution and that you can either hang on the wall or place on a stand.
In the Show 15, the Amazon AZ2 Neural Edge processor should provide sufficient computing power, which should have a scalable quad-core architecture. The Show 15 should also be able to recognize a person who has created a visual ID and process their pictures directly on the device.
The new Echo Show 15 cost 249.99 euros – the pre-order is now possible at Amazon (for pre-order). According to Amazon, delivery will then take place from February 17, 2022.
Alexa now sees and recognizes you
With Visual ID, Amazon is bringing a new feature that will allow Alexa to personalize the information on the Echo Show 15’s screen. After you create a visual ID, you want Alexa to automatically recognize you when you’re in front of the Echo Show 15. The screen will then automatically update to show the recognized user a greeting, reminders, calendar events, recently played music, or sticky notes from other residents or guests.
Creating a visual ID is optional and requires a separate setup. According to Amazon, all images used to create the visual ID are encrypted and stored locally on the device and can be deleted at any time.
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Personalize, organize & control
In addition to constantly changing content, you should now be able to customize the Echo Show 15 home screen with a widget gallery and add the information that is most important to you and your family. Alexa widgets should be easy to arrange according to your own needs and preferences and are constantly updated.
With the Echo Show 15, you can quickly view and update the family calendar, add or remove products from the shopping list, reorder, manage the to-do list and more.
The Echo Show 15 should also offer control and management of compatible smart home devices – just like all other Echo Show devices. On the smart home favorites widget, for example, the most used smart home devices should be displayed and controlled with just a tap of the finger.
Because of the large screen, picture-in-picture views should be usable to devote to a recipe while keeping an eye on the front door.
Video phone and almost a TV
With its 15.6-inch screen and 5-megapixel camera, the Echo Show 15 is also said to be great for video calls.
Also, thanks to its large screen and support for 1080p video streaming, the Echo Show 15 doubles as a “kitchen” TV. You should be able to start and control content from Prime Video, Netflix, the ZDFmediathek or ARTE with Alexa and call up news from Tagesschau, Spiegel, Bild or n-tv. Of course, you also have the option of listening to your favorite music or an audio book.
The Echo Show 15 should also fit seamlessly into the decor of your home: In full-screen mode, you can display images from Amazon Photos or from pre-installed art, nature, seasonal or travel galleries.
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Amazon Echo Show devices at Amazon
It will take a little while for the Echo Show 15 to get to you. But the current models with 5, 8 and 10 inches are of course always available on Amazon.
Echo Show devices on Amazon
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