We’ve all heard the advice: To stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
But if you are tired of quietly humming the “Happy Birthday” song twice, Amazon has another solution. The retail giant has unveiled a smart soap dispenser with lights on top that count down the 20 seconds as you scrub.
The 12-ounce dispenser is being released Wednesday, Aug. 4, but is available for preorder now. It comes in three configurations:
Any liquid hand soap will do, though — as long as it’s not foaming soap or an alcohol-based product. So, there’s no need to pay 25 cents an ounce for brand-name liquid hand soap.
The dispenser is compatible with most Echo smart speakers if the device is within 30 feet of the dispenser. According to Amazon, you can create an Alexa routine and “have your Echo automatically play songs, jokes, and more when you wash.”
The compatible models are:
- Echo (second generation and newer)
- Echo Dot (second generation and newer)
- Echo Plus
- Echo Show
- Echo Spot
- Echo Input
Amazon says the soap dispenser has variable dispensing, so you can control the amount of soap you get by raising or lowering your hand under the nozzle.
The dispenser’s battery can hold a charge for up to three months.
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