Amazon Echo Loop ring: Hands-on and first impressions

The Amazon Echo may be one of the most popular connected home products, but the company is making a big effort to expand its Echo gadgets beyond our households.

During an event on Wednesday, Amazon unleashed a slew of new Alexa and Echo products, among the most unexpected being a smart ring that can be used to access Alexa.

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The smart ring, known as the Echo Loop, is part of Amazon’s Day 1 program, meaning it will be available in limited quantities and on an invitation-only basis. During the invitation period, the Echo Loop will be priced at $130.

It’s one of two Day 1 products Amazon announced during its big event, the other being a pair of Alexa-enabled smart glasses called Echo Frames.

After trying the Echo Loop for a few minutes, here’s a brief look at what it’s like to use it.