The e-commerce and cloud computing giant, Amazon, appears to be preparing the launch of new devices. Documentation obtained by Tecnoblog indicates that Amazon plans new offerings for the Echo and potentially the Kindle lines.
One of the items, identified by the code LP38MA, received certification on Tuesday, August 25th. This device features Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth connectivity, in addition to an internal rechargeable battery via a USB port, whose capacity was not disclosed. These specifications are compatible with tablets, such as the Fire Tablet, or with a Kindle.
A clue regarding this product's origin lies in its manufacturing units; one of them is Nanchang Qinsheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., located in the Chinese province of Jiangxi, a company that currently manufactures the Kindle Paperwhite.
Another Amazon certification with Anatel concerns models Z4P32D and T3R8L5. Since they were certified together, it is presumed they have similar characteristics, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 5, and both charge via USB-C. The specifications also point towards a Kindle or Fire Tablet.
Both models (Z4P32D and T3R8L5) share the same factory, Nanchang Qinsheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., suggesting they are new versions of the Kindle. None of the three mentioned models supports wireless charging, which eliminates the possibility of a Signature edition launch.
The main candidate for renewal would be the basic Kindle model, launched in 2022 and which had brighter LEDs in 2024, while keeping the rest of the technical specifications unchanged. However, due to two distinct approvals, there is a possibility that a second Kindle model could be introduced.
In addition to potential Kindles, Amazon is developing a new Echo, with model code PE4Z26, which was certified by Anatel in April. This device features advanced connectivity, including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, Zigbee/802.15, and even FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave radar), which might be the same used in the Echo Dot Max for presence detection.
The most notable aspect of the new Echo is its design, which at first glance resembles an Echo Max or Studio equipped with a camera. An interesting detail is the apparent presence of an RJ45 port on the back, which would indicate support for wired Ethernet—an uncommon feature in Echo devices. However, it cannot be ruled out that this connection is intended for diagnostics or accessories, as is already the case with certain line models.
On the base of the device, besides logos and certification numbers, the PE4Z26 has a thread that allows it to be mounted on camera stands or tripods, a feature present in the Echo Studio and in previous generations, such as the 3rd generation Echo.
The product requires a robust power supply: the PA37BR model provides 30 Volts and 1.66 Amperes, totaling almost 50 Watts. Although the current Echo Studio uses a similar power supply, the new device is seen in the certification photos with a braided cable, suggesting a different model.
It is not unprecedented for Amazon to try incorporating cameras into an Echo product without a screen; the Echo Look was launched in 2017 with the goal of assisting in visual selection but was discontinued three years later, in 2020.
Amazon may present more launches: in the United States, a new remote control, possibly intended for Fire TV Sticks, received certification from the FCC regulatory agency, as reported by the AFTVNews website. The same portal also reported the certification of an item called 'Puck' (disc), with model code M2H74R. There is anticipation that Amazon will hold an event to announce new products at the end of September, following last year's pattern.