{"id":193727,"date":"2025-10-01T02:44:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T02:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/193727\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T02:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T02:44:13","slug":"heres-where-to-preorder-all-of-amazons-new-alexa-devices-and-when-they-arrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/193727\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s where to preorder all of Amazon\u2019s new Alexa devices and when they arrive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazon\u2019s fall hardware event had a little of everything: updated Echo speakers<\/a>, several Blink security devices<\/a>, and even a Kindle Scribe with a color screen<\/a>. Most of the gadgets won\u2019t ship for at least a couple of weeks, if not longer; however, most are also available for preorder at Amazon if you want to be among the first to try them.<\/p>\n

To help make sense of it all, we\u2019ve rounded up all of Amazon\u2019s upcoming wares, along with quick summaries and preorder details for each device. And if you\u2019re waiting for our thoughts, stay tuned: we\u2019ll be reviewing many of the new devices in the coming weeks, including the latest Fire TVs, Echo devices, and more.<\/p>\n

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$100<\/p>\n

The Echo Dot Max features a flat design and a redesigned sound system, which is expected to deliver nearly three times the bass as its predecessor. It also supposedly offers improved conversation detection and filters out background noise better than its predecessor thanks to Amazon\u2019s new AZ3 chip.<\/p>\n

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Amazon announced a redesigned Echo Dot model called the Echo Dot Max<\/a>, which is more elegant than its predecessor<\/a> thanks to a higher-quality 3D knit fabric and a flat face, along with a new LED light ring and touch controls positioned on the front. It\u2019s the first Echo Dot with a two-way speaker system, which can deliver nearly three times the bass, along with a high-excursion woofer and custom tweeter for clearer sound. It supposedly boasts improved conversation detection and more effectively filters out background noise with the help of Amazon\u2019s new AZ3 processor \u2014 all from within a package that\u2019s roughly the size of a HomePod Mini. It also supports Amazon Alexa Plus<\/a>, which is an AI-powered upgrade to Amazon\u2019s voice assistant that\u2019s more context-aware and capable of handling more complex tasks.<\/p>\n

The Echo Dot Max is available for preorder in black, purple, and white with Alexa Plus Early Access for $99.99 at Amazon<\/a> ahead of its release on October 29th.<\/p>\n

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$220<\/p>\n

The new Echo Studio is said to be Amazon\u2019s \u201cbest-sounding Echo ever,\u201d with support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. It features a new spherical design that\u2019s 40 percent smaller than its predecessor and runs on Amazon\u2019s AZ3 Pro chip, which enables Omnisense presence detection, allowing Alexa to respond to its surroundings.<\/p>\n

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After six years, Amazon has updated its Echo Studio speaker<\/a>, calling it its \u201cmost advanced and best-sounding Echo ever.\u201d The new model supports spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, and can pair with up to five Studio or Echo Dot Max<\/a> speakers using a compatible Fire TV stick for a more immersive surround sound system. It also features a new, spherical design with an LED ring and touch controls up front, along with a build that\u2019s percent smaller than its 2019 predecessor<\/a>. It runs on an AZ3 Pro chip and leverages Amazon\u2019s Omnisense sensor platform, allowing Alexa to combine input from the device\u2019s built-in camera, microphones, and Wi-Fi radar to sense its environment and respond \u2014 for example, by sending a reminder when a specific person walks in.<\/p>\n

The Echo Studio is available for preorder at Amazon<\/a> in black or white for $219.99, and will arrive in stores on October 29th. US customers will also get access to Alexa Plus Early Access when they place their preorder.<\/p>\n

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The Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11<\/p>\n

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$180<\/p>\n

The updated Echo Show 8 features an 8-inch display with 720p resolution, wider viewing angles, and higher contrast. It includes a 13MP camera, new stereo speakers, and supports Alexa Plus, while doubling as a smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter, and Thread.<\/p>\n

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$220<\/p>\n

The Echo Show 11 is the first of its kind, with an 11-inch screen and 1080p resolution. It includes supports Alexa Plus and can be used as a smart home hub with support for the Thread, Matter, and Zigbee smart home protocols.<\/p>\n

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Amazon introduced a new Echo Show 8<\/a> alongside an Echo Show 11<\/a> on Tuesday, the latter of which is essentially a follow-up to the Echo Show 10. The eight-inch Show 8 improves upon its predecessor with 720p resolution, wider viewing angles, and higher contrast, while the Show 11 offers a larger display and sharper 1080p resolution.<\/p>\n

Both smart displays feature a more refined design with 3D knit fabric, slimmer bezels, and vivid color. They come with a 13-megapixel camera that can adjust screen content based on who is looking at it and your location, along with an expanded display area and new front-facing stereo speakers. Both speakers also support Alexa Plus and can serve as built-in smart home hubs with support for Zigbee, Matter, and Thread. In addition, they\u2019ll provide personalized health insights through Amazon\u2019s new partnership with Oura, with support for more devices from Withings and Wyze coming soon.<\/p>\n

Slated for release on November 12th, the Echo Show 8 with Alexa Plus Early Access is available for preorder in black or white at Amazon<\/a> for $179.99. You can also preorder the Echo Show 11 at Amazon<\/a> in either color for $219.99.<\/p>\n

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$480<\/p>\n

The latest Fire TV Omni QLED is 60 percent brighter than its predecessor and offers nearly double the local dimming zones. It also supports Amazon\u2019s Omnisense technology and lets you talk to Alexa Plus directly through your TV.<\/p>\n

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Amazon also refreshed its Omni QLED TV<\/a>, which now offers twice as many dimming zones and is 60 percent brighter than previous models. A new processor renders the newest model 40 percent faster, while built-in Omnisense technology prompts it to turn on when you enter the room and display interactive art that can respond to your movements. It also supports Alexa Plus, allowing you to turn it on with just your voice, eliminating the need for a remote. The new Omni QLED starts at $479.99<\/a> and comes in four configurations \u2014 including 50-, 55-, 65-, and 75-inch panels \u2014 and will begin shipping on November 5th.<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t look as high-end as the Omni and lack support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus Adaptive, but if you\u2019re on a tight budget, Amazon also introduced new 2- and 4-Series TVs. The 2-Series offers HD resolution, while the 4-Series delivers 4K resolution and is up to 30 percent faster than prior models thanks to Amazon\u2019s latest processor. Like the Omni QLED Series, both support Omnisense technology and let you use Alexa Plus directly through your TV.<\/p>\n

The 4-Series is available for preorder on Amazon in 43-, 50-, and 55-inch sizes starting at $329.99<\/a> ahead of its release on October 22nd. Meanwhile, the 2-Series starts at $159.99<\/a>, comes in 32- and 40-inch models, and will begin shipping on November 5th.<\/p>\n

The Fire TV Stick 4K Select<\/p>\n

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$40<\/p>\n

The Fire TV Stick 4K Select is Amazon\u2019s newest budget 4K streaming stick. It supports HDR10 Plus and will soon support Alexa Plus, along with Xbox Gaming and Luna, Amazon\u2019s cloud gaming service.<\/p>\n

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Amazon also introduced a new streaming stick called the Fire TV Stick 4K Select. The 4K streaming stick supports HDR10 Plus and runs on Amazon\u2019s new operating system, Vega, which should make apps launch \u201cremarkably fast.\u201d It will also support Alexa Plus in the near future \u2014 along with Xbox Gaming and Luna, Amazon\u2019s cloud gaming service \u2014 and comes bundled with an Alexa Voice Remote. You can preorder the Fire TV Stick 4K Select right now at Amazon<\/a> for $39.99 ahead of its October 15th release date.<\/p>\n

The latest Ring video doorbells<\/p>\n

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$180<\/p>\n

The Ring Video Doorbell Plus features 2K resolution and leverages AI to improve low-light performance. Starting in December, it will also include AI-powered facial recognition and support for Alexa Plus Greetings, which can turn Alexa into a virtual receptionist that can greet visitors.<\/p>\n

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The new $179.99 Ring Video Doorbell Plus<\/a> delivers 2K resolution and introduces \u201cRing Retinal 2\u201d technology, which will use AI to deliver clearer video in low-light conditions. It also introduces an AI-powered facial recognition feature called \u201cFamiliar Faces,\u201d which is designed to identify who\u2019s at your door, and comes with Alexa Plus Greetings, which turns Alexa into a kind of receptionist that will ask visitors why they\u2019re there, help manage deliveries, and more. Both Familiar Faces and Alexa Plus Greetings are slated to roll out in December.<\/p>\n

You can currently preorder the Ring Video Doorbell Plus at Amazon<\/a> for $179.99 ahead of its launch on October 29th. Amazon also introduced the new $249.99 Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 4K, which is similar to the Ring Video Doorbell but features Amazon\u2019s new \u201cRing Retinal 4K\u201d tech, allowing it to deliver sharper 4K resolution and up to 10x zoom. It doesn\u2019t hit stores until October 29th, but it\u2019s available for preorder at Amazon<\/a> for $249.99.<\/p>\n

The new Ring security cameras<\/p>\n

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$60<\/p>\n

The Ring Indoor Cam Plus uses \u201cRing Retinal 2\u201d tech to deliver 2K resolution with improved low-light performance. It includes two-way talk and comes with a built-in lens cover for added privacy.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the doorbell, Amazon announced several new Ring cameras, all of which are now available for preorder: the $59.99 Indoor Cam Plus<\/a>, $199.99 Outdoor Cam Pro 4K<\/a>, $249.99 Spotlight Cam Pro 4K<\/a>, and the $279.99 Floodlight Cam Pro 4K<\/a>. Amazon also debuted power over ethernet (POE) versions of the Spotlight Cam Pro, Outdoor Cam Pro, and Wired Doorbell Elite, which cost $349.98, $299.98, and $499.99, respectively.<\/p>\n

Like the Ring Video Doorbell, the new Ring Indoor Cam Plus features Amazon\u2019s \u201cRing Retinal 2\u201d tech, while the outdoor models offer the more advanced \u201cRing Retinal 4K\u201d tech found in the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 4K.
The outdoor cameras also introduce a new AI-powered community feature called Search Party, slated to launch in December, which is designed to help families locate lost pets. After you report a missing pet in the Ring app, nearby outdoor Ring cameras will automatically send alerts if they spot it.<\/p>\n

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The new Blink Arc combines two Blink cameras to capture different perspectives of the same space, merging them into a single feed with a 180-degree field of view.<\/p>\n

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Amazon also introduced three new Blink cameras<\/a> at its hardware event this week. The Blink Outdoor 2K Plus is its newest battery-powered camera, with 4x zoom, two-way talk, 2K resolution, and improved low-light performance. The Blink Mini 2K Plus, meanwhile, is a wired camera with similar features, one can use outside when you pair it with Blink\u2019s Weather-Resistant Power Adapter. Amazon also introduced an entirely new camera, the Blink Arc. It essentially combines two Blink Mini 2K Plus cameras to deliver a 180-degree field of view (with a Blink Subscription Plus Plan) for more complete coverage.<\/p>\n

All of the new Blink devices are available for preorder, with the Blink Mini 2K Plus going for $49.99<\/a> ahead of its release on October 15th. You can also preorder the Blink Outdoor 2K Plus for $89.99<\/a> before it hits stores on October 29th, and the Blink Arc for $99.99<\/a> before it\u2019s released on October 22nd.<\/p>\n

The new Kindle Scribe models<\/p>\n

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$630<\/p>\n

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is Amazon\u2019s first note-taking e-reader with a color screen. It features an 11-inch display, a slimmer design, an improved interface, an updated stylus, and a new AI-powered search feature that can quickly summarize documents.<\/p>\n

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A year after releasing its second-gen Kindle Scribe<\/a>, Amazon is back with three new models<\/a>: the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft ($629.99), a mid-tier monochromatic Kindle Scribe with a front light ($499.99), and one without ($429.99). The new 11-inch note-taking ebook readers are larger than their predecessors, yet they\u2019re also thinner than Apple\u2019s new iPhone Air<\/a>. Amazon\u2019s latest e-readers will also feature an AI-powered search tool that can quickly summarize documents, an updated interface that makes it easier to launch Quick Notes, and a larger, rounder stylus designed to provide a more natural writing experience.<\/p>\n

The new Kindle Scribes will ship \u201clater this year\u201d in the US. Amazon hasn\u2019t provided preorder details yet, but you can sign up<\/a> to receive email notifications when they become available.<\/p>\n

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