Amazon Echo speakers can now help kids relax and fall asleep

Amazon has launched a new feature for its site echo and echo kids It’s called smart speakers Sleep studio It is designed to make the daily transition to bedtime more enticing for children and less stressful for parents and caregivers. This feature uses a combination of bedtime stories, relaxing sounds, and guided meditations along with scheduling and customization options that are only accessible to adults.

Sleep Studio is now available to those for $5.99 per month Amazon Kids Plus Subscribe at no additional cost. Amazon offers a free one-month trial of the service, but purchasing an Echo Kids device will also get you a free six- or 12-month subscription.

Curated playlists and sleep schedules for kids can be configured using the Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard, available as a standalone mobile app for iOS/Android and Custom website. The half-hour relaxation routine will automatically start on Echo devices 30 minutes before the child’s scheduled bedtime, but kids can also start it themselves anytime they feel sleepy by saying “Alexa, play Sleep Studio.” the Echo glowany Doubles as a night lightIt will also light up with color-coded lights so kids can know when they should nap and when it’s time to get out of bed.

The soothing content available through Sleep Studio comes from platforms including Headspace, Moshi, and Calm. “A good night’s sleep is important for a healthy, well-rested mind for everyone,” Fergal Walker, vice president of partnerships at Calm, says in a report. “That’s why Calm has created a sprawling library of meditations, lullabies, soundscapes and sleep stories for kids.” Release on Amazon.