Amazon has announced a new Echo Show 21 with a larger screen, Wi-Fi 6E, and a built-in Matter smart home hub, along with similar upgrades for the Echo Show 15.
Amazon’s first wall-mounted smart display just got a big upgrade. Today, the company announced the launch of the Echo Show 21, an upgrade to the Echo Show 15 that debuted in 2022. The new model has a 21-inch screen with 1080p resolution for $399.99. Amazon says it has better audio quality than the original Show 15 and nearly doubles the viewing area. An improved camera and a built-in smart home hub round out the features. A new Echo Show 15 for $299.
Both devices can act as smart home hubs, with Wi-Fi, Thread, and Zigbee radios, and Matter Controller capabilities for smart home control. Amazon says these models will also be capable of controlling some devices locally, including lights, switches, and plugs. This function was first available on the Echo Hub, which launched earlier this year. The two new Show devices also have Wi-Fi 6E, which should help with faster music and video streaming.
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