Amazon Echo facts for kids
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| Manufacturer | Amazon.com |
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| Release date | November 6, 2014 |
| Input | Voice command |
The Amazon Echo is a smart speaker that you can talk to. It was made by a company called Amazon.com. This device can play music, answer your questions, and help you with many tasks.
The original Amazon Echo is shaped like a tall cylinder, about nine inches high. You can talk to it by saying "Alexa," which is its default name. You can also change its name to "Amazon" or "Echo" if you prefer.
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About Amazon Echo
The Amazon Echo first came out on November 6, 2014. It was sold directly through Amazon.com. When it was first released, many people and tech reviewers liked it a lot. Some even called it one of Amazon's most exciting new devices in years.
People often compare the Amazon Echo to other smart assistants. These include Apple Inc.'s Siri and Alphabet Inc.'s Google Home. The Echo was the second major device Amazon released in 2014. Before it, they launched the Amazon Fire TV.
How Does Amazon Echo Work?
The Amazon Echo uses a special kind of technology called voice recognition. This means it can understand what you say. It has microphones that listen for your voice. When you say its name, like "Alexa," it wakes up and waits for your command.
Once it hears your command, it sends the information to the cloud. The cloud is a network of computers that process the request. Then, the Echo gives you an answer or performs the task you asked for. This could be playing a song, telling you the weather, or setting a timer.
Different Types of Echo Devices
Over the years, Amazon has made many different versions of the Echo. They all do similar things but come in different shapes and sizes.
Echo Dot
The Echo Dot is a smaller, disc-shaped version of the Echo. It's more compact and often less expensive. It has the same smart assistant features as the larger Echo. Many people use Echo Dots in different rooms of their homes.
Echo Show
The Echo Show is an Echo device that also has a screen. This means it can do more than just talk to you. It can show you videos, display recipes, or even let you make video calls. It's like having a smart speaker and a small tablet combined.
Other Echo Devices
Amazon has also created other Echo devices for specific uses. These include the Echo Spot, which is a small, round device with a screen, and the Echo Flex, a small plug-in smart speaker. Each device is designed to fit different needs and spaces.
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The first-generation Amazon Echo
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A microphone (center) and two LEDs (left and right) inside an Echo Dot
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The Echo contains several microphones (here: an array of seven microphones inside an Echo Dot, with six of them arranged in a circle alternating with LEDs)
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A loudspeaker inside an Echo Dot
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The black Amazon Echo Dot (second generation) sitting idle on a wood surface
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The Amazon Tap
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The Amazon Echo Show
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The Amazon Echo Spot
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The Amazon Echo Flex
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See also
In Spanish: Amazon Echo para niños
