So you might not know about the Amazon Echo Frames.
The smart audio glasses can help you take Alexa almost anywhere.
What Are Echo Frames?
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As you might have guessed, Echo Frames add smart technology to the standard pair of glasses or sunglasses.
The glasses look similiar to standard pair.
But the technology is added to the temples.
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Instead of headphones, open-ear technology uses four micro speakers to direct sounds into your ears.
Those also minimize the sound heard by people around you for privacy.
To listen for the Alexa wake word and other commands, there are two microphones.
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They connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth.
What Echo Frame Options Are Available?
One of the best advantages of the Echo Frames is the wide variety of available options.
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Many other of thebest smart glassesare only available in a single option.
But thats not the case with the Echo Frames.
Buyers can select from three different styles.
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First up are Echo Frames withblue light filtering lenses.
Anyone who stares at computer screens all day needs to contend with blue light.
So those lenses can help prevent some of those issues.
Buyers can choose from three frame options with blue light filtering lenses.
If you wear prescription lenses, Amazon also has you covered.
Theprescription-ready option, available in a blue color, comes with clear frames.
Youll just need to take them to an eyewear professional so they can add in your prescription lenses.
Five options are available, each with polarized lenses.
Just like the hands-free speaker, you just need to say Alexa to summon the virtual assistant.
you’ve got the option to also change the wake word to Echo if youd prefer.
Its also possible to activate Alexa by pressing the action button on the bottom of the right stem.
A small LED status light on the frames will turn blue to indicate that Alexa is listening.
After that, you could access apps, skills, entertainment, and much more.
The Echo Frames will use your smartphone to communicate with the Alexa app to provide anything you need.
To help protect your privacy, you might easily turn off the microphones on the Echo Frames.
Double-press the action button to turn them off.
The status light on the frames will turn red to indicate that the microphones are disabled.
Just double-press the action button again to turn it on.
Youll hear a sound on the frames when a new notification arrives.
Just swipe the right temple to listen.
After customization with the Alexa app, just press and hold the touchpad to use those other virtual assistants.
During the day, to check the battery life of your frames, just ask Alexa.
To help protect the frames, Amazon also includes a carrying case for the frames.
With an IPX4 rating, the frames are splash and sweat resistant.
