The Amazon Echo Show 15 features a 15.6-inch Full HD Smart Display and can be mounted on a wall to serve as the main screen for your home. It includes a built-in version of Fire TV, Alexa + Early Access, and a widget layout that can be customized, so you can view your streaming video, timers, lists, and notes without reaching for another device.
Amazon has dropped the price of the new Amazon Echo Show 15 smart display to just $255, down from its original $300. With that change, the price is reduced by $45 and 15%.
A smart display perfect for use for work or play
With the Echo Show 15, the built-in Fire TV lets you start apps like Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, and Apple TV so you can watch shows while you complete other tasks nearby. The included Fire TV Voice Remote lets you start applications, search by voice, and control playback from across the room.
The home organization tools on the Echo Show 15 turn the display into a common dashboard that updates as your plans change. Custom widgets let you add items such as a calendar, to-do list, sticky note, reminder, weather, and smart home shortcuts to a single display, so important information is readily apparent at a glance.
The smart home capabilities on the Echo Show 15 provide a complete control system rather than just being an Echo speaker with a screen. The built-in smart home dashboard lets you create device groups, run scenes, and quickly toggle devices on/off with touch controls or voice commands. Also, a Zigbee/Thread Hub is provided to connect any compatible bulb, plug, or sensor directly, and you can also bring up a live camera feed on the 15.6-inch display to monitor another room.
The Echo Show 15’s communication hardware was designed to create more natural calling and drop-in experiences. The 13 MP camera has a wide field of view, auto-framing, and 3.3x optical zoom, so you remain framed throughout conversations. The noise-reduction capability minimizes background noise to ensure the your voice is heard clearly, and the two speakers provide enhanced audio with double the low-end response compared to the previous version.
There are many personalization options to help the Echo Show 15 fit into your living space while still being available for organizing and entertaining. You can turn the home screen into a digital photo frame displaying photos that you choose, and there are privacy controls that include a microphone and camera off button, as well as a physical shutter. A wall mount is included for easy hanging, and at the sale price of $255 vs the typical $300 list price, the Amazon Echo Show 15 brings streaming, widgets, and smart home control to an affordable 15.6-inch display.
