See what Alexa can do
I have really liked my Echo Frames since I’ve gotten them. The Bluetooth isn’t the best audio quality that I have experienced however it is quite good though a bit on the tinny side. As a person who has worn glasses all my life, I have always found over the ear headphones to get uncomfortable and ear buds have always tended to give me pain or they would just fall out with the echo frames however I can truly enjoy what I am listening to in comfort and not have other sounds such as my wife and kids sounding muddled.
It does have some drawbacks but nothing that truly makes them terrible for me. I can assume as the technology/software gets better they will be able to fix some of the more annoying things. I.E. Wake word options are only Alexa and Echo. When out in the wild a lot of ladies are named Alexa, and it quite amazing how many words/sounds though out the day can sound like “Echo” and trigger my frames to start listening.
In my Opinion getting these on a prime day deal was a good value. And I would recommend them to anyone who wears glasses all the time.
Pros:
Prescription Ready
Fantastic left right/3D audio, (for example ASMR tracks)
Very comfortable
Fast Charging
Great call mic volume, (Other people hear me great)
Swiping the glasses to answer calls is also great.
Magnetic charger.
I can active Alexa/routines from anywhere
Cons:
Only two wake words available. (Just let me use computer, please!)
A little tinny
Only one size and style of frames (would like smaller ones.)
A single charge only lasts me 5-8 hours. I’d like to get 10-12 while listening to audio books at work/home. (Of course as I need to wear prescription glasses, all waking hours would be ideal)
You can’t charge while wearing them.
It’s a little slow on responsiveness when out in the wild if asking Alexa things like time, weather and such. I find my self repeating the question several times because either I talk too fast, or it just takes longer to process through my poorer phone signal.
Overall all my experience with the echo frames has been very positive for the three months that I have had them. It is quite nice to some ask Alexa to call my wife when my hands are full or simply double tap my frames to start my audio book or music.
One Size: Medium/Large
We recommend using this size guide to ensure Echo Frames will fit before placing an order.
How to assess if Echo Frames are likely to fit:
Step 1: Using your existing glasses, find the lens, bridge, and temple measurements. Most glasses have these numbers printed on the inside of the temple arm, as illustrated below.
Echo Frames measurements (mm): 54 - 18 - 145
Step 2: If the measurements of your existing square or rectangular glasses are within the Medium/Large ranges in the table below, then Echo Frames are more likely to fit you.
| Small Unlikely to fit | Medium/Large Likely to fit | X-Large Unlikely to fit | |
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| Lens Width (mm) | 51 or less | 52-57 | 58 or more |
| Bridge Width (mm) | 16 or less | 17-21 | 22 or more |
| Temple Length (mm) | 134 or less | 135-145 | 146 or more |
Can't find your measurements?
You can measure your frame dimensions with a millimeter ruler or cloth measuring tape, as demonstrated below.
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Hear what
matters most
Use VIP Filter to select the notifications you want to hear from any app on your phone, and filter out the rest. Alexa will alert you when new notifications come in–just swipe the temple to listen. All notifications will still show up on your phone.
Frequently asked questions
How does Amazon open-ear
audio work?
Amazon open-ear audio uses 4 micro speakers designed to direct sound toward your ears and minimize sound heard by those around you. Echo Frames can also measure the noise level of your environment and automatically adjust the volume accordingly. You can also use the volume controls on the frames to adjust the level at any time.
Can I turn off the microphones on my Echo Frames?
Echo Frames are designed to protect your privacy. You can turn the microphones off by double-pressing the action button any time. When the mics are off the light indicator will turn red and your Echo Frames will no longer be able to detect the wake word (“Alexa” or “Echo”). To learn more about how Amazon and Alexa protect your privacy, visit the Alexa Privacy Hub.
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Technical Details
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Size |
Echo Frames: 54-18-145 mm
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Weight |
Echo Frames: 31g
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Material |
Eyewear grade TR-90, carbon fiber, and titanium make Echo Frames lightweight and great for daily use. |
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Temple tips |
For instructions on how to adjust your temple tips click here. |
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Smartphone compatibility |
Echo Frames support Android 9.0 or greater and iOS 13.6 or greater. Please note that the following smartphones are not compatible with Echo Frames for Alexa voice control. |
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Data connection |
Echo Frames uses the Alexa app on your smartphone and data plan or wifi for connectivity and other features. Carrier charges may apply. Please consult your carrier for information on any fees and limitations that apply to your plan. |
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Battery and power |
Get over 2 hours of talk time, Alexa interactions, and media playback over a 14-hour day at 80% volume. The 2 hours includes 20 Alexa interactions, 85 minutes of music, podcast or other audio playback, 30 minutes of phone calls, and 90 incoming notifications. Alternatively, a fully charged battery will last up to 4 hours of continuous audio playback or 3.5 hours of continuous talk time at 80% volume. Fully charges in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Actual battery life will vary depending on device settings, features utilized, environment and other factors. Testing was conducted by Amazon in a lab environment with preproduction Echo Frames (2nd Gen) using prerelease software and a prerelease version of the Alexa app on both iPhone and Android phones. Prior to testing, Echo Frames were fully charged to 100%. Learn more about Amazon’s battery life testing. |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0
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Speakers |
4 microspeakers (2 in each temple) beamforming audio to a user's ear |
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Microphones |
2 beamforming microphones |
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Water resistant |
IPX4: splash-resistant for water and sweat. Learn more about your splash-resistant Echo Frames. |
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Sensors |
Capacitive touch sensor, ambient light sensor, and accelerometer. |
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Accessibility features |
Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
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Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Frames is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the box |
1 pair of Echo Frames with blue-light-filtering lenses, carrying case, cleaning cloth, power adapter, and charging cable. |
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Privacy features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, double press action button to disconnect the mics, view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
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Serviceable Prototype
The Echo Frames (Gen 2) seem like a prototype for a better, future device. Low battery life might be fixed if you could 'turn off' one speaker at a time.Pros:* can use prescription lenses* good sound quality* always available on-face* LED status light* laid upside-down = standby mode* good interface to Alexa* priced right at $159 discountCons:* 5-hour battery life is too short* Elvis Costello wannabe fashion* cheap-feeling plastic* custom charging cable* Frames confuse other nearby Echo devices* Mic as iPhone input seems to be very low quality* Were not custom-fit to my face when fitted w/ prescription lenses* right-side controls are confusing* "% power remaining" countdown is intrusive* status LED indicator is confusing* bluetooth syncing is challenging, switching to apple watch is nearly impossible* requires Alexa app on iPhone* Other nearby Echo devices get confused* too expensive at $250PROS:-------The advantage over similar products (like the RayBan Stories frames) is Echo Frames can be fitted with prescription lenses. RayBan Stories also has cameras that can take videos or pictures for upload to Facebook - which was not a "feature" I wanted.The sound quality was surprisingly good (albeit tinny). And the major advantage was they are always on my face (as opposed to my Apple AirPods, which I can never find, dangle precariously from my ears, are not hygenic, and are not easy to keep on my person).The LED in the upper right corner is an unobtrusive system status indicator. When you lay the frames upside-down on the table, a red LED turns on to let you know they are in standby mode.CONS:--------On the downside, the 5-hour battery life means they only perform their function for half the day.Then they turn into mere Elvis-Costello-wannabes (I feel I look ridiculous in them, but my millenial daughter assures me otherwise). I find the plastic feels cheap and flimsy.The custom charging cable means I have to return home to charge them.The microphone seems to interface well with Alexa (although my other Echo devices get confused as to whom I'm talking). When I use it for voice-to-text on my iPhone, the accuracy goes down to about 30%. Also, when conversing using the phone app, folks have trouble hearing me. Wind noise seems to turn the mic off.It's hard to sync the bluetooth to my iPhone and very hard to resync with some other device (like my Apple Watch). I originally bought Echo Frames to sync to my watch (as I have it on my wrist all the time, but my phone gets left on my desk). But most features requires the Alexa app on the iPhone making the functionality on Apple Watch mere headphones.While I had them fitted with prescription lenses, the ear 'hooks' were not fitted to my head so the glasses constantly slip down my face.The controls on the right side are confusing. I can never remember what 'slide forward/backwards" does, whether to click, double-click, or long-press the 'action' button and what that does. And 'tap' on the side means 'stop' and double-tap means 'play' (I feel like it should be opposite).For phone calls, 'tap' on the side means 'decline' when someone calls - which to me should mean 'accept.' I'm constantly hanging up on folks. And I never know who is calling before I accept or decline (which causes me to use my Apple Watch to screen calls). A caller-id alert would be welcome ("Incoming call from Joe Jones. Tap to accept, double-tap to decline").The frames alert me to 'xxx power left' on a 10% countdown, which is annoying as it interrupts my listening pleasure.The status indicator light is useful, but shows blue, red, or cyan with no clear mnemonic to indicate what these colors mean.CONCLUSIONS:------------------Overall, the glasses are serviceable but don't feel like a final product. I got them on a discount for $159, which is an appropriate price for what I got. But the 'normal' price of $250 seems too high for glasses that are simply 5-hour EarBuds.
