# Amazon adds a home camera and Alexa+ features to Echo Studio

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-amazon-echo-studios-new-camera-can-check-on-your-dog-or-tell-you-how-to-play-monopoly/
- Published: 2026-10-28T12:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T12:22:09+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2299245/the-amazon-echo-studio-new-camera-tell-you-how-to-play-monopoly/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Amazon added a camera and video-call support to the Echo Studio.
- It retains Dolby Atmos sound and gains room-adaptive audio features.
- The camera model costs $250, compared with $220 without a camera.

## Summary

Amazon has added a built-in camera to its Echo Studio speaker, allowing owners to check on pets or their home through the Alexa app and make video calls. The redesigned device retains the original’s focus on high-quality sound while adding Alexa+ features for everyday tasks, including answering questions about board-game rules.

The Echo Studio with Home Camera streams video to Live View and can act as a webcam for personal or business calls. Its audio features include Dolby Atmos, a high-excursion woofer and three full-range drivers, plus sound adjustments that respond to room acoustics and the listener’s position. It is available for $250, while the camera-free 2025 Echo Studio remains on sale for $220.

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