Amazon Launches Echo Show 11 and Fourth-Gen Echo Show 8 in India
Amazon has launched the Echo Show 11 and the fourth-generation Echo Show 8 smart displays in India. These devices combine screens, sound, and sensors to assist with everyday tasks, from controlling smart homes to streaming content.
Pricing and Availability
The Echo Show 11 is priced at ₹26,999, while the Echo Show 8 is priced at ₹23,999. Both are available in Graphite and Glacier White. The devices can be purchased on Amazon.in, Flipkart, and at Reliance Digital and Croma offline stores.
Features and Design
Both the Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 feature a new design with edge-to-edge glass displays and thinner bezels. The Echo Show 11 has an 11-inch full HD screen, while the Echo Show 8 has an 8.7-inch HD display.
These devices are built on Omnisense technology, which enables automated routines based on presence, motion, and temperature detection. They also feature new audio architecture for deep bass and clear vocals with room-filling spatial audio.
Users can control compatible smart home devices, set routines, manage calendars, and shopping lists using on-screen touch controls or Alexa voice commands.
Echo Show 11
The Echo Show 11 is powered by the AZ3 Pro chipset and has 8GB of eMMC storage. It runs on the Vega operating system and brings a new Alexa+ home screen experience. It also features a 13-megapixel camera.
Omnisense Technology
The Omnisense platform uses sensors to enable personalized routines. For example, users can set temperature as a trigger for Alexa to automatically activate smart fans or adjust smart blinds. It also enhances presence detection, recognizing when a user enters a space and triggering actions like turning on lights or providing weather updates.
Privacy Features
Both devices have multiple layers of privacy controls, including a dedicated microphone toggle and in-app and on-device camera controls. Users can also view and delete recordings in the Alexa app.
Conclusion
Amazon has launched the Echo Show 11 and fourth-generation Echo Show 8 in India. These smart displays offer enhanced features, including new designs, improved audio, and Omnisense technology for smart home automation. The devices are available for purchase on Amazon.in, Flipkart, and in select offline stores.
