Amazon Echo and Alexa devices, from the Dot and Show to wall clocks and voice remotes.
Amazon.sg now stocks the Amazon Echo (4th Generation) and Echo Dot (4th Generation) in international versions with the correct plug. The Echo retails for S$141 plus shipping, though some Alexa skills remain unavailable in certain countries.
The Amazon Echo Wall Clock is a 10-inch clock designed as a companion to an existing Echo device, retailing for US$29.99. It runs on four included AA batteries and, despite the Echo name, has no microphone for voice commands.
The Amazon Echo Show was recently discounted 30% to US$159.99, down from US$229.99. Like most Amazon products, it doesn't ship to Singapore directly, so I used HopShopGo. It's the bigger sibling of the Echo Spot.
The Amazon Echo Spot was discounted to US$114.99 during Valentine's week, down from US$129.99. As usual, Echo products don't ship to Singapore directly. The Echo Spot is essentially an Echo Dot with a screen.
I bought the Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation) the moment it launched on 20th October 2016, a must-have for any tech geek at US$49.99. With two Echos at home, I use them to control my water heater, lights, and TV.
The Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot retails for US$29.99. During Amazon Prime Week, ordering through your Echo gets a one-time US$10 off, but only for Prime members. I signed up for a month to qualify.
In my earlier Amazon Echo and Logitech Harmony articles, I covered controlling your TV with Echo, but the IFTTT solution was then too premature. Last month, an IFTTT update with Amazon Echo finally lets a phrase trigger a recipe.
Two weeks ago I bought the Amazon Echo for US$179.99, shipped alongside an Amazon Fire TV Stick. I've used it daily since and love it. The Echo is a voice assistant, like Siri, Cortana, or Google Now.