Announced on 20 September, the new Echo Plus is coming out on 11 October, but it’s available to pre-order right now.
The Echo Plus costs £139.99 in the UK and $149.99 in the US the exact same price as the original model. Right now, that price also includes a free Philips Hue smart bulb.
You can find out more about the differences in our Echo Plus vs Echo Plus 2 comparison. The main new feature is a built-in temperature sensor, which should mean you’ll be able to set Alexa to react to changes in the temperature and in turn do things like turn fans or heaters on or off.
You’ll also be able to pair two Echo Plus speakers to use in stereo, or connect them up to the Echo Sub for beefier bass, making much better audio possible. Beyond that, you can expect the usual suite of Echo features, allowing you to stream music, call friends, and ask Alexa questions, all through simple voice controls. Tech Advisor’s Deputy Editor, Dom covers everything that runs on electricity, from phones and laptops to wearables, audio, gaming, smart home, and streaming - plus he’s a regular fixture on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.
