Amazon Echo Input launched in India, turns any speaker into an Alexa-powered smart speaker

“The Amazon Echo Input can turn any third-party speaker to smart speaker and connects via 3.5mm audio cable or Bluetooth”

Amazon has refreshed the lineup of its Echo-series in India with the launch of Echo Input. However, unlike the other Echo devices, the new product isn’t a speaker by itself – instead, its purpose is to add Alexa smarts to any external speaker and then control them using voice commands. The accessory can be connected to other speakers via 3.5mm audio cable or Bluetooth and, like any Echo speaker, needs to be constantly plugged in for it to work.

Amazon Echo Input price, availability

The Amazon Echo Input has been priced in India at Rs 2,999. It comes in Black colour only and is up for purchase via Amazon.in. As for the launch offers, the new Echo Input can be purchased free of cost if you buy Bose Soundlink Revolve and UE Boom 3 speakers from Amazon India. On the other hand, those buying the JBL Go 2 speaker will get the Echo Input at half the standard price (Rs 1,499). It should be noted that buyers must check out the new Echo product with the JBL/ Bose/ UE speaker in a single transaction for the offer to apply.

Amazon Echo Input specifications

Talking about the features and specifications of Echo Input, the accessory has a disc-like shape and is powered by Amazon’s AI-based virtual assistant Alexa. The device sports four always-listening microphones at the top that can hear from you across the room — even when the music is on.

As stated above, the Echo Input is compatible with almost all the third-party speakers out there. This means you can bring Alexa to your non-smart speakers and then control them with voice after pairing them with Echo Input. You can ask the voice assistant to play songs, read the news, or check the weather and traffic before heading out. The Echo Input also allows you to stream unlimited music from Amazon Prime Music library as well as services such as JioSaavn, Gaana, Hungama, and Radio City Gold. Apart from this, it can pull off tasks such as setting alarms and timers, adding items to your to-do list, and controlling compatible smart home devices.

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