Amazon Echo Frames
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
Audio-only Alexa glasses with no camera for privacy-sensitive settings
Amazon Echo Frames
AmazonSpecifications
- Price
- $269.99
- Device type
- Smart Glasses
- Ecosystems
- Alexa
- Rooms
- Home Office
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- No
- Installation
- Not listed
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- No
- Voice control
- Yes
About
Echo Frames put Alexa and open-ear speakers into ordinary-looking glasses with no camera at all, which makes them one of the few smart glasses acceptable in offices, schools and clinics. You can take calls, listen to podcasts and control smart home devices hands-free, with prescription or sunglass lenses fitted through the usual optical channels. Audio is good for voice and thin on bass, and battery runs to a few hours of active use.
Pros
- +No camera
- +Alexa built in
- +Good for calls
Cons
- −Limited features
- −Middling audio
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Echo Frames | $269.99 | Alexa | No | No | No |
| Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) | $379 | Alexa | No | No | No |
| Oakley Meta HSTN | $399 | Alexa | No | No | No |
| Xreal One Pro | $649 | Not listed | No | No | No |
About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.