# Assistive Smart Glasses The Amazon Echo Frames Have Microphones for Consulting Amazon Alexa By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-echo-frames References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/25/20881736/amazon-event-news-products-announcements-updates-highlights-alexa-echo) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Frames/dp/B01G62GWS4?tag=trenhunt0f-20) [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-delivery-glasses) recently introduced a new [Alexa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-modo-mio-voicy)-enabled wearable called the Amazon [Echo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-amazon-echo-frames) that set themselves apart from many other kinds of smart glasses on the market. While many smart eyewear designs are packed with displays and cameras, the Echo Frames boast a stylish design and discreet microphones for the purposes of making hands-free connections with Amazon Alexa. With these voice assistant glasses, wearers will be able to make calls, set reminders, add items to their to-do list, listen to podcasts and even control their smart home on the go. The lightweight frames—that come in at just 31 grams—are compatible with most prescription lenses, although a prescription is not needed. Initially, this new Day One Edition product from Amazon is being made available in limited quantities as part of an invite-only program. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alexa-enabled Wearables:** Wearables with Alexa integration for hands-free connections offer opportunities for voice-controlled devices and personalized experiences. - **Discreet Smart Glasses:** Smart glasses with a discreet design that prioritize voice technology provide opportunities to create minimalist wearable devices that blend into everyday life. - **Limited Release Products:** Launches of special edition, invite-only products can create hype and demand, prompting consumers to sign up for waitlists and limited edition drops. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The implementation of voice-controlled assistants into wearable devices offers opportunities for innovation in health and wellness monitoring, personalized augmented and virtual reality experiences, and data collection. - **Eyewear:** Discreet smart glasses offer opportunities for disruption in fashion-forward eyewear technology and designs that prioritize practicality, accessibility, and comfort. - **Smart Home:** Hands-free controls for smart home devices offer opportunities for integration and innovation in home automation systems, offering more personalized, efficient, and convenient living experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Source AI Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-glasses.md) - [Advanced AI Assistance Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looktech-ai-glasses.md) - [Audio-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mijia-smart-audio-glasses.md) - [Gemini Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-glasses-1.md) - [Delivery Personnel Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-delivery-glasses.md) - [Rimless Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eddie-bauer-smart-eyewear.md) - [Audio-Amplifying Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuance-glasses.md) - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md)