New Amazon Products: Alexa Can Shut the Garage Door, Make Popcorn & More
Shut the front door!
Ok, Alexa can’t do that just yet, but she can shut your garage door and more! Amazon just launched their new Echo Auto device which means no more fiddling with your phone or radio – just ask Alexa!
You can conveniently ask Alexa to play music, resume your Audible book, check your calendar, find nearby businesses, make calls, open or close the garage door, and more! Plus, you can even keep the whole car entertained on a road trip with games like Jeopardy!, 20 Questions, and more.
With eight microphones, the Echo Auto even hears you over your music, A/C, and road noise. Plus, it starts up in seconds, works through your car speakers, and uses your existing smartphone plan.
Interested?
The Echo Auto is currently available to pre-order for $24.99, by invitation only. To request an invitation, go here and click “Request an invitation” button on the product page. If invited, you will receive an email later this year to purchase the device at the discounted price.
If that wasn’t enough, Amazon is also releasing a new AmazonBasics Microwave that works with Alexa. With 10 power levels, a kitchen timer, a child lock, and a turntable, you can conveniently ask Alexa to reheat a cup of coffee, defrost peas, make popcorn, cook potatoes, and even reheat rice.
The AmazonBasics Microwave simplifies cooking by letting you microwave using your voice and an Echo device. To start cooking, simply use your voice or just press the Ask Alexa button and say your cook time. The button will instantly wake up your paired Echo, just like saying “Alexa” does.
Hate running out of popcorn for movie night? There’s even an Auto Popcorn Replenishment option that can automatically reorder select popcorn brands whenever you run low! 🍿
Need this microwave in your life?
This AmazonBasics Microwave is available to pre-order now for $59.99 and will be released on November 14th, 2018.
But wait! There’s more… 😱
Amazon announced even more new product releases, including a mix of brand-new and updated products. Many of the products are available for pre-order and most will be available in October.
- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker (third generation)
- Release date: October 11th, 2018
- Cost: $49.99
- Amazon Echo Sub Subwoofer
- Release date: October 11th, 2018
- Cost: $129.99
- Amazon Echo Plus Bundle
- Release date: October 11th, 2018
- Cost: $149.99
- Pre-Order Bonus: Includes free Philips Hue smart light bulb
- Amazon Echo Show (second generation)
- Release date: October 11th, 2018
- Cost: $229.99
- Pre-Order Bonus: Includes free Philips Hue smart bulb
- Amazon Smart Plug
- Release date: October 11th, 2018
- Cost: $24.99
- Ring Stick Up Security Camera
- Release date: October 18th, 2018
- Cost: $179.99
- Amazon Fire TV Recast DVR Box
- Release date: November 14th, 2018
- Cost: Starting at $229.99
- Echo Wall Clock
- Release date: Sign up here to be notified when it’s available
- Cost: $29.99
- Amazon Echo Input
- Release Date: Sign up here to be notified when it’s available
- Cost: $34.99
- Amazon Echo Link Amp
- Release Date: Sign up here to be notified when it’s available
- Cost: $299.99
