Alexa is it worth it? See products with an Amazon assistant

A Amazon Alexa is one of the main virtual assistants available on the market, being a great gateway for those who are starting to think about having a smart home. However, it is clear that people who have never seen it or have had little contact may have a certain insecurity about how this type of technology can bring benefits to their routine.

With that in mind, we've prepared a guide on its basic features, showing you if you buy a device with the Alexa it is worth it and what each product currently available on the market that comes with it brings positive to make your life easier.

What is Alexa?

To know if Alexa is worth it, you need to get to know it better. She is the virtual assistant of  Amazon, available on the market since 2014. Over the years, it has become one of the most affordable options for assistants, and has become more and more popular. Nowadays, it has integration with several other electronic products from the most varied brands, giving users more and more the option to be in the so-called “smart home”.

Why have an Alexa? Among several commands and possibilities, one of the simplest is turning lights on and off, being one of the most used commands by Brazilians. Setting alarms and reminders are also among the most popular requests, activated in over 26 million interactions. That quick look at the weather forecast to plan the weekend is also among the most used, requested more than 34 million times.

You can either perform one command at once, such as “Alexa, what's the weather forecast” or “Alexa, what's my schedule?” or simply saying “Alexa” so that the blue light glows, indicating that she is waiting for your command, and then asking your question. She will look for the best answer in the Google, taking just a few seconds to respond.

Alexa not PC

I knew that it gives to have voice control with Alexa not PC? Now, any computer with Windows 10 or 11 can control smart home items É só baixar o app Amazon-Alexa free of charge at Microsoft Store and login with your account Amazon.

Assim to load interface, “chord-a” with “Alexa” command or click on the blue icon on the upper left corner. Soon, sua Alexa not PC is ready!

Amazon Echo

Amazon Echo nothing more than a line of products that function as intelligent voice assistants. Or that I only ate with the boxes of som (smart speakers), let me see you win Gadgets more and more diversified, like the armação de óculos Echo Frames in the electronic forum Amazon Smart Oven.

Currently, there are 14 models of smart speakers commanded pela Alexa:

• Echo Dot 3rd generation
• Echo Dot 4rd generation
• Echo Dot 4th generation with watch
• Echo 4th generation
• Echo Studio
• Echo Show 5 (2nd generation)
• Echo Show 8 (1nd generation)
• Echo Show 8 (2nd generation)
• Echo Show 10
• Echo Show 15
• fire tv stick lite
• Fire TV Stick
• Fire TV Stick 4K
• New voice remote with Alexa

Echo Dot third generation

The input model do high-false intelligent gives Amazon in Brazil. It has 1 speaker of 1,6″ (which for a small environment, it will be a respectable sound quality), in addition to having a unique and friendly design. you find it by R$ 315 in cash at the Loja do showmetech.

Echo Dot fourth generation

A fourth generation of Echo Dot tracing mainly visual changes, now being a sphere that loses a little, it discreetly mixes with the environment, and a chip AZ1 Neural Edge which shows more speed in the execution of orders. Porém, the hooks are not big enough to justify buying this box of som instead of the third generation. He swaps or Design flattened to a nice sphere. you find it by R$ 365 in the Store showmetech. There is also a version of Echo Dot 4th generation that includes a traditional digital watch on the front.

Novo Echo fourth generation

Com design similar to or Echo Dot fourth generation, or New Echo It is similar to its cheaper irmão, but it has better audio possibilities. Also counting on support Dolby Audio, to quality of som emitted hair New Echo It also serves as a powerful speaker. You can find it from R$ 674,10 in the Store showmetech.

Echo Studio

Increasing even more or price, we have or Echo Studio. This caixa de som tem compatibilidade como o Dolby Atmos generating cinema audio experience for your home. It also has compatibility like the hub smart home Zigbee, which allows you to control various functions of your home without relying on Wi-Fi. EITHER Echo Studio This is the most expensive product available online Echo, from R $ 1614,05 in Amazon. 

Echo Show 5

Also, with some of the main functionalities of the virtual assistant, it is possible to have a glimpse of Alexa It's worth nothing for you.

Previous version of Echo Show 8, this device may be one of the two that is currently least worth it. Counting with the same functions echo show 8, but performing them worse. It has a 1 MP camera and 1 speaker of 4W power. You can find it from R$ 499,10 in cash at the Loja do showmetech.

Echo Show 8

O Echo Show 8 It has a powerful canvas for displaying data, photos or even films. In order to enjoy a larger fabric and with a better resolution, in addition to enjoying a quality image premium, ele é or ideal model. Its 8″ screen and 1280 x 800 resolution pixels. It has a 1 MP camera and 2 2″ speakers, with 10W per channel. You can find it from BRL 854,05 in cash at Amazon.

Echo Show 10

A Echo Show 10 It has a 10,1-inch screen, a more powerful speaker than its previous versions — 2 tweeters of 1 inch and 5W of power per channel, apart from woofers 3 inches and 35 W. That is, perfect for watching series and movies, with the bonus of being a great tool for video calls because of its camera. go out for R $ 1800,05 in Amazon.

Echo Show 15

A Echo Show 15 segue or semelhante concept ao de um tablets With connection to a voice assistant, it went from being a tabletop device to being placed on the wall, like a painting or, more specifically, a picture frame.

It is a 15,6-inch canvas that has a higher resolution of 1980 x 1080 pixels. Due to the appearance that we call the traditional “quadros”, it can be hung on the wall, but also can be used as a support for those who prefer to keep it on top of a table or a shelf. Available at Amazon for R $ 1804,05.

fire stick tv lite

O Fire Stick It was always a good option for those who wanted to access the most varied stream serviceshingI tied the same as em Smart TVs they are not so easily available. What fire stick tv lite, now afraid of Amazon Alexa integrated, isso fica more easy. With its voice-activated remote control, it is possible to use the assistant to search for content and services. Or Fire TV Stick Lite can be found na Amazon for $ 246,05.

Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick FHD

Apart from allowing its users to install applications from streaming, such as Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, and others, or Fire TV Stick face that the search results appear directly on the TV screen, without specifying a Echo Show for this.

O Fire TV Stick 4K can be found for sale officially na  Amazon Price: $ 426,55. already the Fire TV Stick FHD comes out at a slightly lower price, from BRL 360,05 in Amazon. The only difference between the two devices is the image resolution desired by the buyer, 4K/UHD or 1080p/Full HD.

Fire TV Voice Remote Control with Alexa 

This device allows linking and unlinking a TV and other compatible equipment, such as peripherals. To buy one two two recent models – Fire TV Stick ou Fire TV Stick 4K – we see together in the packaging.

The remote control has specific buttons for volume control, or the classic button for mute, return, home and others that users of smart TV's reconhecerão. Likewise, the chef car also offers the possibility of using voice commands to locate and control the content. Following the market trend, there are new buttons dedicated to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney + e Amazon Music. buy separately for R $ 179,00 in Amazon.

Alexa compatible products

Comfort, economy and practicality are some of the advantages of what we have or want to have a smart home with Alexa. Currently, more than 650 products are fully compatible or possuem embedded technology, among them devices manufactured by major brands such as Samsung, LG, intelbras e Philips, making home automation easier and more affordable. We have selected some of the best available on the market!

Philips Hue smart bulb

With smart lamps Philips Hue, both the lighting intensity and colors are ideal for having a creative and practical environment, as they can be controlled through Alexa. The kit with three lamps can be found at American stores for R$899, but you can also purchase single units as you see fit.

Multilaser Liv Smart Socket

A Multilaser smart socket accumulators is a hand on the wheel for your smart home. Providing comfort and automation to the user, it is controlled and configured through the free application Multilaser Liv. That is, it is possible to turn electronic equipment on and off remotely. Among other interesting points, there is the possibility of monitoring the energy consumption of the device and the possibility of creating intelligent scenarios and activation schedules. And of course, being compatible with Alexa, everything can be done by voice command. Find the outlet on Magazine Luiza for just R$54.

Air conditioner LG DUAL Inverter Voice

A virtual assistant can connect with some common products in Brazilian homes that have been developed with support. What Ar Conditioned LG DUAL Inverter VOICE, for example, from Alexa you can ask for the temperature to go down or up, without needing the control. Available with 9000 BTUS in American stores for $ 1.953,63.

Allo W3 Video Doorphone

If you're looking for security for a connected home, the Allo W3 Video Doorphone from Intelbras, which supports Alexa, is the choice! With it, you can attend to your visits in a practical way, even if you are thousands of kilometers from your home. Available at Showmetech store for R$399,99.

LG SP9A Soundbar

A LG SP9A Soundbar is synonymous with cutting-edge technology, sound quality and design! Counting on virtual assistants, they can also be controlled by voice commands through the Alexa. In the American stores, the device costs R$3.299,99.

Smart TV 65″ UHD AI ThinQ LG

A LG I also have a Smart tv com Alexa integrated, such as the model 65UP7750, a 65-inch LED TV. It has an image frequency of 60Hz and can generate 4K content, and together with the TV operating system fully integrated with the voice assistant of Amazon, can be fully controlled by voice. It is available at Showmetech store for R$3.894,05.

Smart TV 60″ Crystal UHD Samsung

Some smart TVs are already watching with Alexa integrated, creating interfaces that are easy to connect with devices Echo e environment where everything can be controlled by voice. A Samsung count on the CrystalUHD, which in addition to having an infinity edge and capable of generating 4K images, comes with a unique control with access shortcuts to the Alexa. The 65-inch model can be found for R$3.999,99 at Showmetech store.

Xiaomi Smart Panoramic 360° HD Camera

One more of the items that make your home safe and connected, the Xiaomi smart camera has AI motion detection alert, precisely determining when to alert you and notify you on your smartphone. The talkback feature (two-way calling) allows you to talk to those in the environment using the camera. Buy for R$240 at American stores.

Robot Vacuum Cleaner Bivolt Robot Wconnect Wap

Finally, how about automating the cleaning of your house and still triggering everything with voice commands? O Robot Vacuum Cleaner Bivolt Robot Wconnect Wap is compatible with Alexa - sweeps, vacuums and wipes automatically, offering more convenience in cleaning the environment. Available for R$2.053 at American stores.

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So, can we help you know if it's worth buying Alexa? Tell us in the comments which device makes your life more practical!

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