Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo speakers now available in Canada

Amazon’s anticipated cloud-based voice service, Alexa, is now available in Canada along with three Alexa-enabled devices: Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Plus. The lineup of innovative voice-controlled speakers allows users to experience a new level of convenience and intelligence. From simply asking Alexa for the temperature, or the news of the day, to controlling your entire home’s lights and locks, Alexa’s capabilities are endless and ever-expanding. You can order your Echo device today at www.amazon.ca/echo. Hit jump for specs and pricing.


Amazon Echo – Hands-free and always ready
·        Echo is a voice-controlled speaker that allows you to access Alexa from anywhere in the room with far-field voice control.
·        Colour options: Sandstone, heather grey, and charcoal.
·        Limited time introductory price: $99.99 (regular: $129.99)
·        High-res images available here.

Echo Dot – Add Alexa to Any Room
·        A sleek, compact device that allows you to either use the built-in speaker or directly connect to additional speakers via Bluetooth or stereo cable.
·        Colour options: Black and white
·        Limited time introductory price: $49.99 (regular: $69.99)
·        High-res images available here.

Echo Plus – Set Up Your Smart Home in Minutes
·        Includes all the features of Echo, and adds a built-in ZigBee smart home hub.
·        Colour options: Silver, white, and black.
·        Limited time introductory price: $169.99 (regular: $199.99)
·        High-res images available here.

Amazon Canada recently launched its Smart Home store at www.amazon.ca/smarthome, expanding Alexa’s abilities into every aspect of the home with a range of Alexa-certified products. Categories include smart lighting, smart outlets, smart home entertainment and much more.

Amazon Prime Members in Canada now have access to more than one million songs on-demand, at no additional cost with Prime Music. This launch will also enhance Alexa’s intelligence, as you’ll be able to stream music on your new Amazon Echo devices! Begin streaming Prime Music today at www.amazon.ca/PrimeMusic.