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Amazon Echo Studio adds camera for home monitoring and webcam use

Amazon has updated its Echo Studio smart speaker by integrating a home camera, allowing users to remotely monitor their homes or use it as a webcam. The new Echo Studio with Home Camera retains the original model's high-quality Dolby Atmos audio capabilities, including advanced room adaptation and adaptive volume features. Priced at $250, this updated device offers enhanced functionality beyond just audio, though a camera-free version remains available for $220. AI

IMPACT Enhances smart home capabilities with integrated monitoring and webcam features, potentially increasing user engagement with Alexa.

RANK_REASON Product update for a consumer electronics device, not a frontier AI release or significant industry move.

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Amazon Echo Studio adds camera for home monitoring and webcam use

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

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    Amazon has added a camera to its Echo Studio speaker as part of its big Echo refresh.