Amazon Has Unveiled An Alexa Powered Microwave & It Can Order Popcorn Automatically

Amazon has been trying to integrate Alexa in almost every other gadget. Starting with phones, the company has not only integrated it into its Fire HD line of tablets but also third-party mobile phones. It took it a step further by launching the Echo line of smart speakers.

Amazon's designs on smart home domination and beyond is nothing new and is no different from Apple, Google, or Samsung.

Thanks To Amazon, You Can Now Talk To Your Microwave© Twitter / Robotodd

The key difference here is, Apple makes products for the premium segment of the market, while Amazon is targeting every one of us. Amazon has unveiled a torrent of new products and this now includes a smart Microwave. This marks the start of the company's journey in making everything smart, or let's say smarter. 

Thanks To Amazon, You Can Now Talk To Your Microwave© Amazon

The integration of voice controls into nearly any household item you can think of underscores Amazon's ambitions to own the voice and the digital command industry, that is expected to boom in the coming few years. Why deal with the settings and menu's when you can simply command, and the system will understand?

In addition to a microwave, Amazon has also announced an Alexa enabled wall clock. These appliances are basically speaker-less Echo devices that connect with speakers made by other manufacturers including Bose. Creating a bigger universe of Alexa-powered products is an increasingly important goal for Amazon. 


Coming back to the microwave, it shall start shipping from November, and the user can give commands like “Alexa, reheat my coffee,” or “Alexa, defrost a potato,”. Like we've said earlier, the company wants to have market domination right now and is targeting every kind of user, hence the price has been kept under check, at US$ 59.99 (Rs 4,300). 

One thing you need to keep in mind is, Alexa isn't built into the microwave. So, for the hands-free control, you'll need a compatible Echo speaker paired to the microwave. Amazon has taken this a step further by integrating an automatic reordering system. This way, when you're running low on popcorn, the company's Dash Replenishment technology will kick in and order a new batch for you. 


Amazon also unveiled Echo Auto that can turn on the lights in your house automatically, the moment you pull into your driveway. It's just a small device you can keep on your car's dashboard and it will act like an extension to your remote operated garage door.

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