Amazon: Amazon launches its cheapest and smallest smart speaker – Times of India

Amazon has announced its new Echo device in India. Dubbed Echo Pop, the smart speaker features an all-new semi-sphere design and a custom-designed front-facing speaker that claims to deliver rich and clear sound output. Amazon has also added a new AZ2 Neural Edge processor in the Echo Pop that enables it to respond faster to requests from Alexa.
Amazon Echo Pop is the smallest smart speaker
Echo Pop is the smallest smart speaker currently in Amazon’s Echo lineup. The speaker measures 99 mm x 83 mm x 91 mm. Compared to Echo Dot which measures 100mm x 100mm x 89 mm, Echo Pop is smaller by a decent margin.
Amazon Echo Pop is the cheapest speaker in the lineup
Among all the latest generation Echo devices available in India, the Echo Pop is the cheapest at Rs 4,999. The Echo Dot, on the other hand, costs Rs 5,499. The Echo Pop comes in four colour options – White, Black, Green and Purple and is now available for purchase via the Amazon India website. Customers can also check out the new smart speaker at online and offline stores such as Croma, Reliance Digital, Poorvika, and Amazon devices kiosks across India.
Amazon Echo Pop boasts all the Alexa-capabilities
Despite being the most affordable smart speaker in the lineup, it comes with all the features that other more expensive Echo devices offer. The Echo Pop allows users to control their smart home devices using voice commands. The device is compatible with smart bulbs and other smart electrical appliances from brands like Wipro, Syska, Xiaomi, and others.
The device also supports smart home automation with Echo Pop. Users can set up routines to suit their everyday needs and requirements and stay on their schedule. It also supports alarms, reminders and bill payments and more.
It also supports music streaming via Amazon Prime Music, Hungama, Spotify, JioSaavan, Apple Music and others. The device can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker and users can connect their smartphone with Echo Pop and play their favourite music. By connecting Echo Pop via Bluetooth to the phone, customers can also stream their favourite music.
Apart from these, Echo Pop also features a dedicated mic mute and unmute button alongside other privacy and security features. The device also lets users customise their privacy settings as per their needs.
Echo Pop is built with 100% post-consumer recycled fabric and 80% recycled aluminium. Plus, Echo Pop has a Low Power Mode to intelligently conserve energy during periods of inactivity.