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Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) | Smart glasses with Alexa | Modern Rectangle frames in Charcoal Gray with blue light filtering lenses
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Add prescription lenses
After you purchase and receive your smart glasses, bring them to your optician or a nearby eyecare provider to add prescription lenses or make adjustments.
Will this style fit you?
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Size: Wide
Fit: Standard Fit
Frame color: Charcoal Gray
Size Guide
Echo Frames is a standard fit (best suited for higher nose bridges) and comes in a range of sizes. Choose the pair that corresponds with your own face width: narrow, medium or wide. You can also take your Echo Frames to your optician to be adjusted for optimal fit.
This style: Modern Rectangle is a Wide size
Not the right size? Visit the Find Your Fit guide to find the best style in your size.
Find your measurements on the glasses you own
If you already have a pair of prescription or blue light filtering glasses that fit you well, we recommend comparing to those measurements to determine if this style is the ideal fit. Most glasses have the lens, bridge, and temple measurements engraved on the inside of the temple arm.
What is a lens width?
The horizontal measurement will give you a sense of how large the frames will be.
What is nose bridge width?
The part of the frame that sits on your nose and the distance between the two lenses.
What is temple arm length?
The distance from the front of the frame to the rear end point of the temple tip.
What is frame width?
The width of the entire horizontal front of the frame, from the furthest extended point on either side.
- ACCESS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC AND CONTENT - Hit the streets and ask Alexa to play music, podcasts, or Audible books from some of your favorite streaming apps.
- HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATIONS - Keep in touch with open-ear audio calling, so you never have to pull out your phone. With Top Contact enabled, you can also call your top VIP with just a single press and hold of a button to give you an even more convenient and seamless way to stay in touch.
- NEXT GENERATION OPEN-EAR AUDIO - Echo Frames speakers direct sound to your ears without covering them, while minimizing what others around you can hear. Plus, with Auto Volume enabled, they automatically adjust volume based on the noise level of your environment.
- CONTROL YOUR SMART HOME FROM ANYWHERE - Do more with Alexa on your frames — check to see if you locked the front door, turn on/off lights, and set your thermostat when you're away from home.
- FASHION MEETS FUNCTION - Now available in new classic & fashion-forward styles made from handcrafted Mazzucchelli Italian acetate, German engineered spring hinges, and premium metal tone finishes designed to elevate your style.
- BLUE LIGHT FILTERING LENSES - Comes with blue light filtering lenses with an anti-reflective coating that filters out the blue light emitted by digital screens. These lenses improve visual comfort and clarity by reducing glare. They are lightweight, comfortable, and designed for long hours and late nights.
- DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY - Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Microphones are designed to respond to the voice of the person wearing the frames and can be muted with the double-press of a button.
- MORE BATTERY TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DAY - Get up to 6 hours of continuous media playback or up to 14 hours of moderate usage. Moderate usage includes 2 hours 30 minutes of media playback, 1 hour of talk time, 20 Alexa interactions, and 90 incoming notifications, all intermittently throughout the day.
- DESIGNED FOR SUSTAINABILITY - This device's charging stand is made from 35% recycled materials. 95% of this device packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
We want you to know
• Find Your Fit: This style might not fit you. View our fit guide to find the right size for your face.
• Get started: Explore the Learning Hub, with tips on how to charge your smart glasses, manually adjust your temple tips to improve comfort and fit and more.
• Temple Tips: Overbending the temple tips can prevent the ability to place your frames in the charger. You may need to unbend the temple tips for charging.
• Add Prescription Lenses: Echo Frames don't come with prescription lenses and are not compatible with Gen 2 Echo Frames lenses. Prescription-ready frames come with demo lenses with the inscription “DEMO LENS ONLY” and will need to be replaced by your prescription lenses. Learn more on how to add prescription lenses. Online Prescription: Get a 20% discount on prescription lenses with Boomerang Lenses.
• Worry Free Lens Installation: In the unlikely event that your frames break during the installation of prescription lenses, we will replace them. Learn more about lens installation.
• Insurance: Some insurance providers offer out-of-network reimbursement for Echo Frames. Learn more about insurance.
• Registration Required: To activate your Echo Frames, you will need to complete registration in the Alexa app using a smartphone with Android 9.0+ or iOS 14.0+.
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See sound differently
Do more without pulling out your phone
Echo Frames are designed to help you manage everything in style and without interruption. Ask Alexa to play the perfect playlist without interrupting your workflow. Make a call without looking at your phone. Hear the barista call out your coffee order without pausing your Audible book. Even turn on your living room lights without leaving your chair—and look good while doing it.
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Hear from our customers on how they use smart glasses with Alexa in their daily lives.
Next generation open-ear audio
Echo Frames feature a custom-built speaker driver and a redesigned open-ear audio architecture that improves overall sound quality over the previous gen. The optimized dipole configuration is built to more accurately direct sound to your ears without covering them, while also minimizing what others around you can hear. Plus, with Auto Volume enabled, they automatically adjust volume based on the noise level of your environment.
Seamless switching
with multi-point pairing
Move from a video call on your laptop to music on your phone without skipping a beat. Connect two devices at the same time and move seamlessly between your phone, laptop, smart speaker, or tablet.
All new button control interface
Use newly added customizable buttons to manually control your smart glasses with Alexa when you need to. The buttons are designed to be easy to find and give you instant control of your smart glasses. Use the Front and Back Action Buttons to control calls and notifications, to turn your microphone on/off, start and pause music and to talk to Alexa. Use the Volume Control button to control the volume of your smart glasses.
Personalized music made easy
With the double-press of a button, listen to all your favorites from your preferred music provider. Want more? Press again to quickly browse a selection of personalized playlists. Learn about supported music services.
Fashion meets function
Blue light filtering lens technology
Filters out blue light emitted by digital screens
UV400 protection
Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Blocks UVA/UVB rays
IPX4 water and sweat resistant
Anti-reflective coating
Anti-reflective coating allows light to pass through the lenses while reducing glare from around you and improving visual comfort and clarity
Scratch resistant lenses
Lenses come with a scratch resistant treatment that enhances their resistance to scratches and abrasions
German engineered spring hinges
German engineered, flexible spring hinges provide comfort and secure fit
Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
Made from premium acetate handcrafted in Italy to deliver excellence in innovation and quality with a focus on tradition and craftsmanship
Adjustable temple tips
Made from soft-touch silicone with a lightweight titanium temple core. Temple tips are easy to adjust and designed to improve comfort behind the ear
Make Echo Frames your go-to pair
Add prescription lenses
Echo Frames don't come with prescription lenses. To get prescription lenses added to your frames, check out our in-person and online options. For in-person prescription, use our Store Finder to locate a nearby eyecare provider to add prescription lenses. Visit your optician and share these instructions. Get an online prescription with boomerang-lenses.com/smartglasseswithalexa. Learn more about how to add prescription lenses.
Worry free lens installation
Your Echo Frames were designed to be compatible with prescription lenses, just like any other acetate frames. In the unlikely event that your frames break during installation of prescription lenses, we will replace them. Learn more about lens installation.
Insurance
Many vision insurance providers offer out-of-network reimbursements for Echo Frames, including VSP, EyeMed, Cigna, and Metlife. You can also use your FSA or HSA to pay for your Echo Frames if you have prescription lenses. Learn more about insurance.
Designed to protect your privacy
Built with multiple layers of privacy protection. Microphones are designed to respond to the voice of the person wearing the frames, and can be muted with the double-press of a button.
Take charge
Get up to 6 hours of continuous media playback or up to 14 hours of moderate usage. Moderate usage includes 2 hours and 30 minutes of media playback, 1 hour of talk time, 20 Alexa interactions, and 90 incoming notifications all intermittently
throughout the day. To conserve battery, simply fold the frames
when not in use to automatically turn off.
To charge, place glasses lenses facing up on the charging stand. A pulsing white light will display while the stand detects your smart glasses. When proper placement is detected, the blinking light goes to a solid color depending on the smart glasses battery status. A solid orange light means the frames are charging. A solid green light means the frames are fully charged. Echo Frames (3rd Gen) fully charges in approximately 2 hour and 30 minutes. Learn more about what to do if you see a blinking red light.
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Designed for sustainability
We measure this device's carbon footprint and look for opportunities to reduce its emissions at every stage of its life cycle. Figures are for Echo Frames, not including any other versions (e.g., any special editions) or any bundled accessories or devices. We update the carbon footprint when we discover new information that changes the estimated carbon footprint of a device by more than 5%.
Carbon Footprint
Materials
Charging stand is made from 35% recycled materials. 100% recyclable packaging (shipping packaging not included).
Energy
We invest in renewable energy that, by 2025, will be equivalent to this device's electricity usage.
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Built to last. But when you're ready, you can trade-in or recycle your devices. Explore Amazon Second Chance.
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Ratings | 3.7 out of 5 stars (62) | 3.7 out of 5 stars (62) | 3.7 out of 5 stars (62) | 3.7 out of 5 stars (62) | 3.7 out of 5 stars (62) | 4.0 out of 5 stars (52) |
Shape | Round | Rectangle | Cat Eye | Square | Modern Rectangle | Sprinter |
Prescription ready option | N/A | |||||
Blue light filtering option | ||||||
Sun lens option | Polarized | N/A | Gradient | Polarized | Polarized | Polarized |
Front frame material | High quality acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate |
Size | Narrow | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Wide | Wide |
Measurement guide | 50-21-147 | 55-17-147 | 54-21-147 | 56-16-147 | 57-16-147 | 58-16-147 |
Technical details
Echo Frames
Size |
Modern Rectangle: 57-16-147 mm |
Weight |
Frames: 39.7g |
Material |
Front frames are made from Italian acetate and premium metal tone finishes to deliver beautiful color and design. Temple tips are made from soft-touch silicone with a lightweight titanium temple core. Temple tips are easy to adjust and designed to improve comfort behind the ear. Similar to traditional acetate glasses, do not leave in a car on a hot day. Do not expose smart glasses or charging stand to extreme heat or cold. Store them in a location where temperatures remain within the storage temperature ratings. The device and the included accessories are designed to function within the operating temperature ratings. If it is too hot or too cold, they may not turn on or function properly until they have warmed or cooled, as the case may be, to within the applicable temperature ratings. The operating temperature range for Smart Glasses with Alexa and charging stand is 0–35°C (32–95°F). |
Smartphone compatibility |
Echo Frames support Android 9.0 or greater and iOS 14 or greater. Please note that these smartphones are not compatible with Echo Frames for Alexa voice control. |
Subscriptions and services |
Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
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. |
Battery and power |
Get up to 6 hours of continuous media playback or talk time at 80% volume. Alternatively get up to 14 hours of battery life with moderate usage in a day at 80% volume. Moderate usage includes 2 hours and 30 minutes of media playback, 1 hour of talk time, 20 Alexa interactions, and 90 incoming notifications all intermittently throughout the day. Echo Frames (3rd Gen) fully charges in approximately 2 hours and 30 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 (3rd 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. |
Charge time |
Fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours with a 5W USB power adapter (not included). |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
Speakers |
2 microspeakers (1 in each temple). |
Microphones |
4 beamforming microphones (2 in each temple) |
Water resistance |
IPX4: Splash-resistant for water and sweat. |
Sensors |
Hall sensor, Ambient light sensor, and Accelerometer. |
Accessibility features |
Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
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. |
Included in the box |
1 pair of Echo Frames (3rd Gen, 2023 release) with carrying case, cleaning cloth, charging stand, and USB-A to USB-C cable for charging stand. Power adapter sold separately. |
Privacy features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators with LED feedback, double press the front action button to mute 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. |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Customers like the ease of use, sound quality and appearance of the glasses. For example, they mention it's very easy to use, stylish and convenient. That said, opinions are mixed on fit, quality and battery life.
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Customers like the sound quality of the product. They say the blue light option is nice, the volume is better in the 3rd generation, and can still hear everything around them. They also mention that it connects faster and has a better mic.
"...I was shocked by how good the audio quality is...." Read more
"...is better (everyone said so), they fit better, feel better, and sound better...." Read more
"...The only good thing about them is the battery and sound are better, the other handy features that made Generation 1 and 2 a cinch to use have been..." Read more
"...This is controversial but I think the speakers sound worse than the previous gen...." Read more
Customers find the product very easy to use and simple to activate. They also say the Bluetooth feature makes life easier. Customers also mention that the glasses are comfortable and convenient.
"...The video on the website made learning how to use this product very simple. I feel like I got the hang of them quickly. Highly recommend !" Read more
"...The first 2 Generations had great features, and ease of use. I was excited to see what they would do with the 3rd installment...." Read more
"...Multipoint Bluetooth is great, makes life easier if you use the frames with multiple devices and it works exactly like it should - your phone is the..." Read more
"...The quality is amazing and they are so easy to operate. The fit is comfortable and the price is every bit worth the product...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the glasses. They say the blue light blocking is very effective, functional, and helpful with work. Some mention that the glasses are awesome, more productive, and super cool.
"...The music shortcut (press back action button twice) works great and being able to connect to 2 devices at the same time (phone and computer) is a..." Read more
"...The quality is amazing and they are so easy to operate. The fit is comfortable and the price is every bit worth the product...." Read more
"I bought a pair for my husband for Father's Day! They are awesome! Easy to use, fashionable, but comfortable, and so convenient (hands free 👍👍👍!!!)..." Read more
"...3. The blue light blocking. Very effective.4. The folding case. When I'm not using it I can fold it and it takes no space in my bag...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the device. They mention that it is stylish, functional, and has a good design.
"These frames are so stylish and high quality! I love that they are blue light blocking as I stare at a computer screen all day long...." Read more
"...The style is better (everyone said so), they fit better, feel better, and sound better...." Read more
"...They are awesome! Easy to use, fashionable, but comfortable, and so convenient (hands free 👍👍👍!!!)..." Read more
"...But this version has better color options so it's the usual trade off...." Read more
Customers like the phone calls with the glasses. They say it's a great way to make phone calls and listen to music. Some mention that the glasses are functional and helpful with work calls. They also say that the first two generations had great features and ease of use.
"...and these smart glasses help me set reminders, take notes and make phone calls while I am working!..." Read more
"...The first 2 Generations had great features, and ease of use. I was excited to see what they would do with the 3rd installment...." Read more
"...Pros/Likes:1. I can take calls seamlessly and work on other tasks while still being aware of my environment.2...." Read more
"...These glasses are the ultimate tech accessory. Even my coworkers were impressed and wanted to test them out themselves...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it's surprisingly well fitting, snug, and not tight. However, others say that the fit is awkward, too big for their face, and the glasses keep sliding off their face.
"...The style is better (everyone said so), they fit better, feel better, and sound better...." Read more
"...I had to return them because even with nose pads, the fit was too awkward and I ended up with extreme headaches after wearing this device just for..." Read more
"...The quality is amazing and they are so easy to operate. The fit is comfortable and the price is every bit worth the product...." Read more
"...The fit is similar to regular glasses, ensuring all-day comfort...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the product. Some mention that the battery lasts a full day, while others say that it needs an all-day battery or a portable charger case.
"...My trick is to mute them to save the battery and they last my entire shift. Thank you for making a product that increases my productivity!..." Read more
"...I love the audio quality and design, however, the battery lasts much shorter than advertised...." Read more
"...An extra 2 hours of battery life is welcome, but I didn't test those claims.Unfortunately that's where the improvements end...." Read more
"...They can be paired to 2 devices which is very helpful, have a solid battery life and they are very user friendly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the frames. Some mention they are stylish and high quality, while others say the charger is terrible and not even charging.
"...The new charger is a joke, the glasses have to be put on the charger in a very precise way and balance just right, or they do not charge...." Read more
"These frames are so stylish and high quality! I love that they are blue light blocking as I stare at a computer screen all day long...." Read more
"...None of the previous charging cables work with the new frames and Amazon doesn't currently sell extra charging docks...." Read more
"I love my echo frames 3 but the charger is terrible. I’m still within the return window so I will return...." Read more
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The music shortcut (press back action button twice) works great and being able to connect to 2 devices at the same time (phone and computer) is a game changer.
Great product, very pleased so far
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
The music shortcut (press back action button twice) works great and being able to connect to 2 devices at the same time (phone and computer) is a game changer.
Great product, very pleased so far
The new charger is a joke, the glasses have to be put on the charger in a very precise way and balance just right, or they do not charge.
You can no longer silence notifications.
The Gen 3 will auto take over you calls, for instance, if you want to use your phone to make a call, as soon as the person on the other end picks up, the call will auto switch to the Echo Frames, and there is no options to shut this off.
The volume control only works if the Echo Frames are playing sound.
It almost seems like Amazon wanted to make these as inconvenient as possible to use. Honestly, it's better to just connect them to your phone as just headphones and not bother with the Echo features.
I get the directive sound but I'd rather bone conduction based audio for privacy at work. This tech has existed for a while, why was directive audio selected instead?
Also, for the price and novelty of the device, I would have expected a HUD. Guess I'll wait.
Multipoint Bluetooth is great, makes life easier if you use the frames with multiple devices and it works exactly like it should - your phone is the primary device it always connects to and it switches between the secondary devices while still announcing notifications and accepting Alexa commands.
The new charging cradle is much easier to throw your frames on and to find in the middle of the night, but it's still far from perfect and takes some effort to get them in the sweet spot so they charge.
An extra 2 hours of battery life is welcome, but I didn't test those claims.
Unfortunately that's where the improvements end.
This is controversial but I think the speakers sound worse than the previous gen. They sound more tinny and hollow, and I tried two different pairs of 3rd gens.
They replaced the touchpad with two buttons and you can only assign two custom functions to them. Before you basically had 3 with the touchpad, and it was more intuitive.
They removed auto volume, which is very strange.
Lenses from the previous frames will not fit in any of these styles. It would have been nice for them to at least have one style that matched the previous gen so we don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on new prescription lenses.
None of the previous charging cables work with the new frames and Amazon doesn't currently sell extra charging docks. Packing a whole charging dock for traveling with takes up a lot more space than a simple cable, would have been nice to have a USB port of some kind for charging on the go.
I decided instead to return these and pick up another pair of 2nd gen frames for cheap - I don't find the 3rd gen upgrade compelling enough.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024