Amazon today held an invite-only event where it unveiled a couple of products. The star product is undoubtedly the Echo SHow 15, Amazon’s largest smart display yet. The device carries a price tag of $249.99.

The Echo Show 15 just as the name implies, features a 15-inch display with a 1080p HD resolution. The design is also markedly different from those of the previous Echo Show models. It doesn’t include a bulky speaker attached to the back of the screen. Instead, it features a flat panel, making it possible to mount the display on a wall.

The Echo Show 15 is designed to be a shared hub like a notice board where family members can check upcoming calendar appointments, to-do lists, reminders and shopping lists, etc. Thus, it can be mounted in the kitchen, hallway, or living room.

Aside from the massive display and thin design, the Echo Show 15 features similar functions as the regular Echo Show such as playing music, beaming weather reports, video streaming, controlling smart home gadgets, and other tasks that can be activated via Alexa.

In addition, the large display allows the screen to display several important widgets permanently but they can be customized to suit the users’ preference. The screen also adds to the aesthetics of the home as it looks like a picture frame. Further, the display comes with a picture-in-picture feature, giving users access to view their security camera feed or video doorbell without obstructing what is being viewed previously. It also arrives with support for full HD resolution streaming from Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video, Hulu, and others. Amazon also announced that TikTok and Sling TV support is coming to its entire line of smart displays.

There is no word yet on the availability.

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