Amazon has added a new Echo speaker in India before launching it in any other regions. The speaker will give hands-free access to Alexa and is now up for available for preorder at Rs. 4,999. The device is powered by 4,800mAh battery which can provide 11hrs of standby time and 10hrs of music playback. It has 4 LED indicators to show battery status.
Echo Input Portable is basically a lite version of Echo Input which was launched in India back in January. Users can listen to songs from Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, JioSaavn and Gaana, also they can ask for weather updates, news reports, control smart devices (if you have any), speaker volume control, booking a cab, ordering food, playing games and more. The product will go on open sale on Amazon from 18th December.
Specifications
| Size | 72 x 102 x 102 mm |
| Weight | 448 g Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours of continuous music playback under normal listening conditions and 11 hours of standby time. Actual battery life will vary depending on device settings, features utilized, environment and other factors. Testing was conducted by Amazon in a lab environment with fully charged pre-production Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition devices. Music playback testing was conducted on the devices at the same loudness levels for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings. |
| Audio | Built-in speaker for voice feedback. |
| Setup technology | Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. The simple setup of Wi-Fi is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. |
| System Requirements | Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
| Generation | Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition 1st Generation. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| Accessibility Features | The Alexa App and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
| Warranty and Service | Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition is sold with a limited warranty of one year. Use of Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition is subject to the terms found here. |
| Included in the Box | Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition, power adaptor (5W), micro-USB cable, and Quick Start Guide. |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition or from Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. Bluetooth calling and messaging is not supported. Bluetooth is not supported when using multi-room music. |
Source – Amazon
