Amazon launches new Echo hardware and Alexa+ integration in Italy

Amazon has expanded its smart home ecosystem in Italy with the introduction of several new hardware devices and the debut of Alexa+.

A key addition to the lineup is the Echo Time, a spherical smart clock designed specifically for bedrooms. To prioritize privacy, the device lacks a camera, instead utilizing a proprietary Omnisense system. This technology uses ambient temperature sensors, presence detection, and ultrasound to monitor breathing and proximity. This allows for an intelligent alarm feature that can wake users during their lightest sleep phase within a 10 to 60 minute window.

Other new releases include the Amazon Kids Echo Dot and updates to existing models like the Echo Dot and Echo Studio. Amazon also announced the upcoming Echo Show 16.