The Amazon Echo Show 21 and Show 15 for the Holidays: The View from the Top of the Spectacular Display on a 21-inch Display
Nothing says it’s the holiday season like a brand-new Amazon device. This year Amazon has continued to expand its product offerings with the revival of the Echo Spot, a new version of the ebook reader, and a re-launch of the rest of the Kindle line. Now the Echo Show family is getting a big update. It is getting a 21-inch device added to the roster.
The Show 15 has a calendar in both models, as well as smart home controls, shopping, and to-do lists. A refreshed audio widget will show all your favorite audio content and let you tap a group to play audio across multiple speakers.
The Show 21 and Show 15 are available now at Amazon and ship with the Alexa Voice Remote and wall-mounting equipment. The stand is sold separately.
There’s also a camera included at the top and a microphone built in, so you can use these screens for video calls or as an indoor security camera. Amazon says there’s a bigger field of view and 65 percent more zoom on the Show 21 and second-gen Show 15 compared with the original, and Amazon has added noise reduction technology to make calls clearer. There is a shutter that you can use to cover the camera.