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Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) | Smart glasses with Alexa | Cat Eye frames in Brown Tortoise with gradient sunglass lenses
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Size: Medium
Fit: Standard Fit
Frame color: Brown Tortoise
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: Cat Eye is a Medium size
Not the right size? Visit the Find Your Fit guide to find the best style in your size.
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Find your measurements on the glasses you own
If you already have a pair of sunglasses 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.
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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.
- BROWN GRADIENT LENSES - Available with a brown gradient lenses with UV400 protection that reduce glare featuring a dark to light two tone tint.
- 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 while on the go, make a call without stopping to look at your phone, hear the barista call out your coffee order without having to pause your Audible book. Even check to see if you locked the front door from a thousand miles away—and look good while doing it.
Our Customer Stories
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.
Fashion meets function
Brown gradient lenses
Available with a brown gradient lens that reduces glare featuring a dark to light two tone tint
UV400 protection
Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Blocks UVA/UVB rays
IPX4 water and sweat resistant
Withstand the elements on a misty sunrise hike or a fun afternoon on your favorite city rooftop
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 enginered spring hinges
German engineered, flexible spring hinges provide comfort and a 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
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.
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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Browse the full collection of smart glasses with Alexa and find the right pair for you.
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.
Trade-in and Recycle
Built to last. But when you're ready, you can trade-in or recycle your devices. Explore Amazon Second Chance.
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Shape | Round | Cat Eye | Square | Modern Rectangle | Sprinter | Cruiser |
Prescription ready option |
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Blue light filtering option |
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N/A |
Sun lens option | Polarized | Gradient | Polarized | Polarized | Polarized | Gradient |
Front frame material | High quality acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate | Mazzucchelli Italian acetate |
Size | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Wide | Wide | Wide |
Measurement guide | 50-21-147 | 54-21-147 | 56-16-147 | 57-16-147 | 58-16-147 | 60-13-147 |
Technical details
Echo Frames
Size |
Cateye: 54-21-147 mm |
Weight |
Frames: 41.7g |
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.
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Customers like the appearance, sound quality, and performance of the glasses. For example, they mention it's stylish, functional, and has clear voice. Some appreciate the frames and fit. That said, some complain about the charging process.
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Customers like the sound quality of the device. They say it has great speakers for listening to music and taking telephone calls, and the ability to hear surroundings as well as music is great. Some mention that the voice is very clear.
"...Set up was easy and operation is pretty straight forward. Sound is very clear and I really like that I now don’t get the fatigue of wearing earbuds..." Read more
"...Her voice is very clear and it's exactly like talking to your Echo Show at home. Fits perfectly. My only regret is not buying them sooner...." Read more
"...I received many compliments and the ability to hear my surroundings as well as my music is a great advantage. #MEGA MEN" Read more
"...Nice sound, nice look, but so far they have been a pain. I miss my 2nd generation frames!" Read more
Customers are happy with the fit of the glasses. They say it has a very nice fit, is easy to adjust, and is comfortable. They also say it's small, easy to pack, and simple to use.
"Bought the round blue glasses and they are SSOO comfortable. Set up was easy and operation is pretty straight forward...." Read more
"...Fits perfectly. My only regret is not buying them sooner...." Read more
"...Much more comfortable than headphones." Read more
"...Why did they have to change from the previous chord? It was small, easy to pack, and simple to use! I miss those days...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. For example, they mention it's stylish and functional. Some say it'll look adorable dressed up with a cute outfit for happy hour.
"...The battery lasts a long time and is stylish as well...." Read more
"...Nice sound, nice look, but so far they have been a pain. I miss my 2nd generation frames!" Read more
"...them for walking and being more on the move, they are adorable dressed up with a cute outfit for happy hour!..." Read more
"I love the way these glasses look. They are very fashion forward! But I also love the tech...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the glasses to be easy. They mention that the operation is pretty straight forward, and the charging dock is easy to use.
"Bought the round blue glasses and they are SSOO comfortable. Set up was easy and operation is pretty straight forward...." Read more
"...It was small, easy to pack, and simple to use! I miss those days...." Read more
"The Echo Frames are easy to set up which I was concerned about since I do not have any other Alexa products, but there were no problems at all...." Read more
"...I love the fit of the glasses and the setup and charging has been super easy for me! I love using my glasses out in my shop on a sunny day...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the glasses. They mention that it's functional, has useful features, and works fairly well. Some customers are also blind and appreciate the hand free capabilities.
"As a totally blind man, these glasses are super helpful. This is my first pair and it is the 3rd generation...." Read more
"...one action button, and a tap & swipe support on the stem, and it worked fairly well..." Read more
"...This gives me all the hand free capabilities I miss from wearing my Airpods. Also, these glasses are so cute...." Read more
"Stylish and functional..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the glasses. They say they are wonderful, great for on the go, and love the tech.
"...Just smile and nod your head and be grateful you bought these wonderful smart glasses." Read more
"Great glasses for being on the go. You have great speakers for listening to music and taking telephone calls...." Read more
"...They are very fashion forward! But I also love the tech...." Read more
"Glasses seem good so far..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the frames. They mention that the frames are high quality, the charging dock is easy to use, and the battery lasts a long time.
"...The battery lasts a long time and is stylish as well...." Read more
"...Charging it is very easy, it’s lasting for a good while, i have been using them for 5 hours right now and I’m still over 90% batteries, Alexa is..." Read more
"...Frames are high quality and charging doc is easy to use." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the device. They mention that it stopped charging properly in the middle of the night, and fails to charge far too often. Some customers also say that the device arrived dead on arrival and would not cut on nor charge.
"...3. No way to wear them while charging them4. It also fails to charge far too often... I've gone to get my frames on multiple occasions only to..." Read more
"...then I got less than an hour of music before they powered off from loss of battery. Nice sound, nice look, but so far they have been a pain...." Read more
"...they no longer have the swipe feature, or tap feature, and the charging is HORRIBLE...." Read more
"...The blue sunglasses arrived dead on arrival and would not cut on nor charge. Now I am waiting for my refund...." Read more
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= Multiple Device Support =======================
One feature missing from Gen 2 (that these have) is support for dual devices. This is the ONE thing about Gen 3 that is preferred over Gen 2.
= Audio ====================================
The new frames do sound better, however there are some serious trade offs that come with this...
First off, the speakers sound much quieter in a loud room.
Auto volume control has been removed.
Volume rocker no longer beeps, so changing volume without audio actively playing is a literal crap shoot.
There are also a number of glitches that randomly occur:
1. At random sound only comes out on 1 stem.
2. At random sound will be out of sync (one stem will play the sound slightly ahead of the other, creating an echo like effect).
= Silencing Notifications ========================
The ability to mute notifications is completely removed.
If you are going to be listening to music or an audio book, you're getting notifications along with that.
The only way to fully stop notifications is to turn the frames off. Unfortunately this is now a difficult process.
Turning them off requires removal of the frames, then holding down 2 buttons at once for 10 seconds. For those less dexterous (like myself), this requires both hands.
This process is highly problematic, sometimes dangerous, and in some cases literally even illegal:
1. On the annoyance side of things, I was talking to a coworker when my wife started texting me. I had to mentally tune out the notifications since I couldn't stop them.
2. As for danger: A few weeks back on my way to work, my co-workers started a back and forth on the teams app, and I got an ongoing flood of notifications. I then opted to turn the glasses off, which requires removal of the glasses (I can legally drive without my glasses, for those who can't this is literally already illegal). I then had to use both hands (hard to do while still operating a steering wheel) to hold down the 2 power off buttons for 10 seconds. In my case, really bad timing had the car next to me change lanes without looking while I was still holding both buttons. I did manage to swerve, but it easily could have been tragic.
* Note that amazon support contacted me on posting about the near accident, but in the end said they would pass the information on for possible use in future products.
The removal of mute function OR the time and complexity added in powering them off alone would have been manageable. The fact they did BOTH was a really, REALLY bad idea.
= Form Factor ===============================
The physical design is noticeably different than Gen 2, with caveats:
1. Lenses, though close to Gen 2, cannot be transferred into these (so new lenses is a must).
2. They are noticeably smaller than Gen 2. I have a big head so the stems squeeze my head, leaving visible dents on either side of my head once removed (Gen 2 fit me comfortably).
3. I'm not happy with the end of the stem design. They barely make contact with my ears at all and are constantly sliding down my nose as a result.
= Phone Calls ===============================
These still work as bluetooth headsets for calls, with one downgrade which I REALLY don't understand.
These frames do NOT remember contact info!
On my Gen 2 frames I frequently used eyes to call my wife. The very first use I did have to provide identifying information ONCE. From that point forward, it was a breeze:
Me: "Alexa, call my wife"
Alexa: "Ok" (then dials)
No fuss, no muss, it worked.
THIS version goes through the following routine EVERY SINGLE TIME:
Me: "Alexa, call my wife"
Alexa: "Did you mean wife?"
Me: "Yes"
Alexa: "What is your wife's full name?"
Me: "[wife's name]"
Alexa: "Do you know your wife's full phone number?"
Me: "Yes"
Alexa: "What is the phone number"
Me: "[wife's phone number]" (then dials)
THIS IS EVERY TIME WITHOUT FAIL!
If I immediacy ask Alexa to call my wife again, it's the ENTIRE routine all over again!!!
This one makes me shake my head, how did this fail this far?
= Charging =================================
Gen 2 used a magnetic cable. This may not have been elegant, but it worked. I bought several cables, always having one close by to charge. And you could even charge while wearing them (which I did on occasion).
The new frames use a large charging cradle, with drawbacks:
1. The charge stand looks like it wants to be a piece of modern art.
2. It's too big to be portable.
3. No way to wear them while charging them
4. It also fails to charge far too often... I've gone to get my frames on multiple occasions only to see a red light on the stand indicating they didn't charge overnight... One occasion I had to remove and re-place them on the charge stand a good 10 to 15 times until the light stayed on without turning red.
= Dual Pairing ===============================
As mentioned above, this is the one new feature I like, but it too has an annoyance...
If I turn my ipad off, I get a notification beep, a verbal indication it lost connection (keeping in mind they're still connected to my phone so still functional), and a blue blinking light on the side of the frames that continues indefinitely until I either power the ipad back on, or power cycle the frames.
= Action Buttons =============================
Gen 2 had one action button, and a tap & swipe support on the stem, and it worked fairly well (and also managed to support both muting notifications, and single button power off).
The dual button design on these, having 2 button next to each-other on the stem has lead me on more than one occasion to push the wrong action button (the difference between answering a call or rejecting it).
= Final Thoughts =============================
I get the feeling the design team on these really didn't do much testing. So many things are worse than the previous generation. The question as to why I'm wearing them: Frames and lenses put me over $500 in the hole. It was also time for me to get new lenses, so I can see better with these.
My hope for the future is Gen 4 goes back to the Gen 2 frames with added multi-device support.
I put prescription transition lenses on them with no issues, adjusting the glasses to my face was a lot easier than i thought. Charging it is very easy, it’s lasting for a good while, i have been using them for 5 hours right now and I’m still over 90% batteries, Alexa is also funny and fun to use, i love my siri but now i also love this one.
Hopefully my review helps you decide on getting these or not, after all it’s a want and not a need, but if you wear prescription like me, you would have to pay even more than the price selected which is to me really cheap compared to some of the frames i bought in the past.
![Customer image](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/transparent-pixel._V192234675_.gif)
I put prescription transition lenses on them with no issues, adjusting the glasses to my face was a lot easier than i thought. Charging it is very easy, it’s lasting for a good while, i have been using them for 5 hours right now and I’m still over 90% batteries, Alexa is also funny and fun to use, i love my siri but now i also love this one.
Hopefully my review helps you decide on getting these or not, after all it’s a want and not a need, but if you wear prescription like me, you would have to pay even more than the price selected which is to me really cheap compared to some of the frames i bought in the past.
![Customer image](https://cdn.statically.io/img/m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UGnZERUXL._SY88.jpg)