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Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Black

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Echo Dot
  • Echo Dot is a voice-controlled speaker that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, make calls, answer questions, set timers and alarms, and more.
  • Play music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio.
  • Call or message family and friends hands-free, or drop in from the Alexa App to your Echo device.
  • Controls lights, locks, thermostats, and more with compatible connected devices.
  • Use the built-in speaker, or for bigger sound, connect to speakers through Bluetooth or audio cable.
  • 50,000+ skills, including Jeopardy!, Lyft, Audible, and Domino's. Always getting smarter and adding new features.
  • Hears you from across the room with 7 far-field microphones for hands-free control, even in noisy environments or while playing music.

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Echo Dot in any room

Sleek and compact design makes Echo Dot a convenient addition to any room in the house. With its built-in speaker, you can place Dot in the bedroom and use it as a smart alarm clock that can also turn off your lights. Or use Dot in the kitchen to easily set timers and shop tens of millions of Amazon products using just your voice.

Echo Dot can also directly connect to speakers using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi for compatible wireless speakers to add voice control to your home stereo system in the living room or den. Learn more about Bluetooth speakers and devices that work well with Echo Dot. With multi-room music support and connected speakers via cable, you can play music across multiple Echo devices. Learn more

Voice control your music

Echo Dot provides hands-free voice control for Amazon Music—just ask for your favorite artist or song, or request a specific genre or mood. You can also search for music by lyrics, when a song or album was released, or let Alexa pick the music for you. Set a music alarm to wake up to your favorite song or playlist. Listen to any song with Amazon Music Unlimited. Learn more

Echo Dot also provides hands-free voice control to Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio.

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Control your smart home

Use Echo Dot to switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn up the thermostat while reading in your favorite chair, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movie—all without lifting a finger…or even raising your voice. Control multiple devices at scheduled times or with a single voice command, like locking the doors and turning off the lights when you go to bed.

Echo Dot works with smart home devices such as lights, switches, TVs, fans, thermostats, and more from Philips Hue, TP-Link, Sony, ecobee, WeMo, SmartThings, Insteon, Lutron, Nest, Wink, Honeywell, and more. Learn more about compatible smart home connected devices, including starter kits for easy setup.

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Far field technology

Tucked under the light ring is an array of seven microphones that use beam-forming technology and enhanced noise cancellation. With a more powerful processor, the Echo Dot has improved wake-word performance to hear you ask a question from any direction—even in noisy environments or while playing music.

When you want to use Echo Dot, simply say the wake word, “Alexa,” and Dot lights up and streams audio to the cloud, where the Alexa Voice Service is leveraged to recognize and respond to your request instantly. Learn more about voice recognition on Echo Dot.

Echo Dot has skills

Echo uses tens of thousands of skills and counting. Skills are like apps and help you do more with your device, like test your trivia knowledge with Jeopardy!, find your inner Zen with Headspace, track your fitness with Fitbit, fall asleep to ambient sounds, play games, and more. It’s easy to get started – just say “Alexa, help me get started with skills.”

New skills are being added all the time. Discover skills and see ratings and reviews in the skill section of the Alexa app or by visiting the skill homepage. You can also create your own custom Alexa responses in minutes by using Alexa Skill Blueprints to create your own Alexa Skills.

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Echo Dot cover

Customize your Dot for any room with the optional Echo Dot Case. Available in leather or fabric and a range of colors. Learn More.

Do more with Alexa App

With the free Alexa App on Fire OS, Android, iOS, and desktop browsers, you can easily setup and manage your Echo Dot. Use the Alexa App to connect music services you already use like Spotify and Pandora. Link your calendar from Google, G Suite, iCloud, Outlook.com or Office365. Setup your smart home devices from Philips Hue, TP-Link, ecobee, WeMo, SmartThings, Insteon, Wink, Nest, Lutron, and more.

Make calls, view your conversation history, manage contacts, and get notifications when you receive a message (calling and messaging features available on iOS and Android only). See which books are available to read from your Kindle and Audible libraries. View shopping and to-do lists while on the go. Control your timers and set custom tones for your alarms, and much more. The Alexa App is also where you discover third-party skills.

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Technical Details

Echo Dot

Echo Dot

Size

1.3” x 3.3” x 3.3” (32 mm x 84 mm x 84 mm)

Weight

5.7 oz. (163 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process

Wi-Fi connectivity

Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.

Bluetooth connectivity

Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Dot or from Echo Dot to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.

Audio

Built-in speaker for voice feedback when not connected to external speakers. 3.5 mm stereo audio output for use with external speakers (audio cable not included).

System Requirements

Echo Dot comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. A list of supported operating systems can be found here. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees.

Warranty and Service

90-day limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo is subject to the terms found here.

Accessibility Features

The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility.

Included in the Box

Echo Dot, power adapter (9W), Micro-USB cable, and Quick Start Guide.

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
232,831 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the music and entertainment value of the digital device. For example, they mention it's a fun and useful tool that can help with everyday tasks. Customers are also impressed with the ease of use, and performance. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, connectivity, and sound quality.

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32,576 customers mention26,951 positive5,625 negative

Customers like the performance of the digital device. They say it's a pretty functional little device, with basic functions that work immediately. Customers also appreciate the Echo's responsiveness and the fact that it works well with other devices. They also say it packs a lot of function at a very good price point. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...I've found that this works pretty well, but not perfectly...." Read more

"...Works well with our TP Link smart plug so if I come home to a dark house, all I have to say is "alexa turn on the lights" and our downstairs..." Read more

"...and potential is still in its infancy but the Echo is already really useful and excels at home automation, playing music, podcasts, and radio...." Read more

"...Read you news. Tell a joke. There are lots of neat little functions that I think can be lost in the mix...." Read more

18,128 customers mention14,449 positive3,679 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the digital device. They say it pairs very easily with the Amazon Echo app for iOS and Android, and has an uncanny ability to understand what you want it to do. The device is a great companion for the full-sized Echo, and is handy for arriving home and asking Alexa to turn lights on before you head out.

"...and hope you find it useful.Setup really IS a breeze. I am technologically-challenged, so I was a bit worried about this aspect of it...." Read more

"...For $50, the Dot is an incredible device, and the price point makes it pretty painless to pick up a few of them or give them as gifts...." Read more

"...Compared to Google Home (which I just bought):* Setup on Google Home was super-simple, easier than Echo..." Read more

"...She is now synced to my Pandora and UPS accounts. This process was actually quite easy and she responds well when asking her to do tasks with those..." Read more

8,725 customers mention8,625 positive100 negative

Customers find the entertainment value of the digital device to be great. They say it's a fun and useful tool, and it'd be fun to just ask her random questions. The kids love the joke feature, and they like the fact that it' s perfect for people who are busy and like technology. However, some customers say that the device can be pretty intense. Overall, customers are happy with the entertainment that the Echo Dot provides.

"...That said, skills are definitely fun: I've added Jeopardy (Alexa, play Jeopardy) and Sleep Sounds..." Read more

"...However, Alexa responds well and is a heck of a lot of fun to play with! This is by FAR the most detailed review I have given for any item...." Read more

"...All the other little things the Echo Dot can do are fun and useful, but I would have found more than enough value in just the three things I listed..." Read more

"...for voice activated stuff really, but this is a good start and its a fun gadget, it fails sometimes but gets it right way more than it glitches." Read more

8,476 customers mention6,552 positive1,924 negative

Customers like the music capabilities of the digital device. For example, they say it can play music, search the internet, set the time, and more. Customers are also impressed with the Bluetooth connectivity, saying it allows them to connect to other devices and play music on demand. They say the new Prime music is awesome and inexpensive if they own an Echo. Customers also say the device is intuitive and can find music in 9 out of 10 tries. They also say it plays lullabies for their daughter at bedtime.

"...You can stream any song you want without commercials, and chances are the song you want to listen to is in the library...." Read more

"...the Echo is already really useful and excels at home automation, playing music, podcasts, and radio. Highly recommended, especially for the price...." Read more

"...As a side note, the new Prime music is awesome and inexpensive if you own an Echo but it is only good on ONE Echo so you will not have access to it..." Read more

"...Security: She is always listening. Always. To stop this, you can mute her (button on top of Dot) or just unplug her to be doubly sure...." Read more

7,844 customers mention6,448 positive1,396 negative

Customers like the value of the digital device. They say it's a very reasonable price and has functionality that is worth the money. Some say that it'd be better sounding with Bluetooth speakers, but that's not a big deal. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and functionality of the product.

"...The speaker is really the only difference, and Bluetooth speakers are cheap enough to give the Dot better sound quality...." Read more

"...It's relatively cheap and well worth the asking price.*..." Read more

"...The inexpensive cost of this cannot be underscored enough…BUT…it seems it can be a slippery slope as I have decided to purchase more and more items..." Read more

"...Pros:- Dot is affordable. If you are thinking of getting a bluetooth adapter for a stereo, dot is your solution...." Read more

15,428 customers mention7,114 positive8,314 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital device. Some mention that the built-in speaker isn't bad at all for the price, the devices are excellent listeners, and it gets enough volume to easily hear the voice without any distortion. However, others say that it doesn't hear well in a noisy environment, or when other people are talking at it, and the volume levels vary enough that they'd find themselves constantly turning the volume up or down.

"...The Dot also seems to struggle with hearing you when it's playing music or especially when it's sounding an alarm, whereas the Echo never really has..." Read more

"...Final thought: The speaker on these are just alright...I think they are better relegated to the bedroom or kitchen and a full-sized Echo in the..." Read more

"...The echo dot does have a built in speaker but it does sound tinny...." Read more

"...TuneIn, Pandora, set alarms, medical reminders and timers, listen to books via Audible, and even tell me good morning and good night all from my..." Read more

12,274 customers mention8,457 positive3,817 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital device. Some mention it's a very smart and timely solution to all the disparity in, it can answer sudden curiosities while watching television, there are plenty of useful and really good Skills, and it' a pretty good calculator. However, others say that without it, the Echo will not work, it''s very picky with commands, and is unable to answer general web queries.

"...Google Home is smarter for general questions... significantly smarter...." Read more

"...This process was actually quite easy and she responds well when asking her to do tasks with those downloaded or learned "skills"...." Read more

"...She drops all knowledge of knowing about some of the things she responds with, which is just entirely unfriendly in conversational terms...." Read more

"...cheaper (50% of the first generation cost) and it is improved upon by the spatial recognition that was implemented...." Read more

8,421 customers mention3,462 positive4,959 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the Echo Dot. Some mention that it has connectivity to external speakers, allowing it to play music in sync across devices. However, others say that it had issues connecting, had some internet connectivity issues, and had Wi-Fi disconnects. Some customers also mention that there is no way to pair this with a phone to be able to make hands-free calls.

"...Dot cannot work without wifi, so it doesn't really matter that she doesn't have a battery pack in that sense...." Read more

"...have an explicit advantage with an Echo Dot in that you can connect it to your sound system, home theater system or any other speakers you like and..." Read more

"...signal so devices placed within a foot of this device had issues connecting...." Read more

"...We can now play music in sync across devices. Yay!..." Read more

Dot, Echo or Google?
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Dot, Echo or Google?
10/03/2018 Update:While I still like my Dots and Echos, Google assistant is better than Alexa especially when it comes to questions with multiple phrases, technical or is not a simple reaction to a command. Google has a sense of humor whereas Alexa - not-so-much. Off-the-wall questions to Alexa illicit either a blue and cyan light without any response, an "I don't understand" response or something which makes absolutely no sense. Here's a simple, and funny, test to try. I apologize for anyone that is offended by this example. Ask each of them if they farted - Google assistant will crack you up - at least she did me. Alexa on the other-hand completes fails to understand what you're getting at and eventually goes on to define flatulence - boring. Don't get me wrong I still use Alexa extensively as I have integrated the Alexa eco system into my environment over time - I guess you could say that I have allowed myself to be assimilated and now part of the Amazon collective ;-).Nevertheless, the Google machine learning algorithms are superior to the ones used for Alexa and seem to be getting even better with regards to true interaction. I can ask both the same questions and I will often get back "I don't understand" or some off-the-wall response from Alexa. To be fair, the Google machine learning algorithms flake out as well from time to time. So far, I believe that Google has failed to exploit what they've developed whereas Amazon keeps pushing the envelope. I also expect Alexa to improve over time. Both Google and Amazon would benefit from development teams with a bit more creativity I think, but hey maybe I am just weird and what I like diverges far beyond the market both are selling.The net-net is get both, even if it's nothing more than a Dot and a mini. This will give you the best of both worlds. Forget about Siri, Apple completely blew that opportunity.Both the Dot and mini are frequently are discounted, so just wait for the next discount on whichever one you want or don't have and then you'll have them everywhere. You can even do some relatively simple hacking and use either in the car or just wait a tiny bit longer for Amazon's Echo Auto which I expect is just a much better productization of my hack using things I already had laying around.=======================================================================================================I purchased an Echo and and a Dot about a year ago during Black Friday and have added to the collection since. I got my first devices soon after getting out a lengthy hospital stay. My surgery had been challenging and I was pretty much bed-ridden for eight weeks afterward. Needless to say I was miserable due to being bed-ridden and my inability to hardly walk or care for myself.I had previously been somewhat familiar with the Echo and Dot, but had never taken the plunge. I decided to get my first two devices shortly after discovering Audible and seeing that the Echo products, Audible and TuneIn were compatible. The Black Friday discounts were pretty enticing as well and given my health at the time and lack of anyone to help me compelled me to make the plunge. In hindsight, the product combination, capability and timing was a Godsend for me. In combination they helped me make through a difficult and challenging period. Alexa allowed me to control my lights, music, check the news and weather, listen to TuneIn, Pandora, set alarms, medical reminders and timers, listen to books via Audible, and even tell me good morning and good night all from my bed.In terms of sound quality, the Echo is hands down substantially better than the Dot, but I compensated the shortcomings of the Dot's speaker by pairing it with a JBL Charge speaker that I had gotten for my recovery ahead of time.Fast forwarding, my Alexa Eco system has grown in combination with my overall home automation. Overall, I think the Dot and the rest of the Alexa ecosystem are awesome (see my review on the Fire TV 4K Ultra for what else you can do from a video perspective), especially when it comes to home automation and control. In terms of sound and responsiveness, the Dot is not as good as the Echo. The Dot's sound quality is understandable.The sound quality of the Dot can be addressed by using external Bluetooth or powered speakers with an analogue input as I mentioned previously. Or if you happen to have Sonos speakers, then sound quality is a non issue since you'll use the Sonos speakers in either case. In terms of responsiveness, the Dot is just not as good as the Echo. I find myself having to sometimes repeat myself to the Dot, especially if music is playing and the DOT is placed too closely. The Echo appears to handle this type of scenario much better.If you don't have external speakers and you plan to use for listening to music, then definitely pay the extra to go with the Echo. The sound quality is substantially better with the Echo. But if you're interested in primarily listening to Music get the Dot and pair it up with a SONOS 1, a bit more expensive but a great combo and you can pair the Sonos speaker with other devices and services.The Dot is still a great product if you're not going to use for listening to music or if you already have external speakers you can use with it. A fun Alexa capability if you happen to have multiple devices and want to listen to the same music in multiple locations in your home then you can use the Alexa app to set that up. I really like this capability and find myself using this option frequently.Where the Dot and Echo come up short in my opinion, is if you try to address things in a more conversational manner or to answer questions. Neither product does very well in this area, they actually do pretty poorly. Whereas the Google Home and Mini excel in this. The Home and the Mini provide better answers to most question compared to Alexa Echo or Dot. The Google cloud server is just better at this type of thing. I can also access songs and other content from YouTube using the Home or Mini and use Chromecast to cast it to another device. Neither of which can I do with the Dot or Echo. YouTube access is huge for me, I wish Amazon and Google would play nice together and allow each other's devices access to one another's content. I have to admit, despite that I am a huge Alexa fan, I really like the Google devices and their capabilities. However at the same time it get's very annoying and sterile having to say "Hey Google" over and over again. "Alexa" is so much more pleasant. Additionally, the Google devices do not currently work with Sonos whereas the Dot and Echo do. I am not sure if Sonos/Google integration will ever occur, especially now that Google has introduced it's own Sonos-like speaker.So which do you choose if you're just starting out? I would say it depends on a number of factors. If you have a preference for one or the either's Eco system, then let that be your guide. If you want to have somewhat of a conversation, get nswers to questions or listen to a lot of YouTube content and you don't mind saying "Hey Google" over and over again, then I would recommend either the Google Home or Mini. If you're going the Google route, then I would skip the Home and go with the Mini personally and pair it up with one of the Chromecast devices and some low cost (or better) speakers. The Google Home and Mini are pretty good for home automation use, but the Echo and Dot still have them beat in that area (although the gap is starting to close). I should mention, at least at the time of this writing, Alexa has some periodic problems with Hue lights. You can ask Alexa to turn on a particular device and she may turn on all of your Hue devices which can be frustrating if you didn't want them all on. The problem is absent from the Google devices.If you already have, or plan or getting Sonos speakers, then go with the Dot. Although if you're considering the Sonos 5, you may want to compare it to the Google Home Max which is $100 cheaper although not as functional yet. If you just want to listen to Audible content, newscast and sports then you could get by with the Dot alone, but I would recommend that you jump to the Echo. I really wouldn't recommend the Dot as a standalone unit. It's better if you already have some overall use in mind such as controlling your lights in which it would work nicely. Don't get me wrong, the Dot is a great little device, but not as a standalone unit in my opinion.If you're on a limited budget and you're starting from ground zero, go with the Dot and purchase a low cost, compatible speaker to go with it. The Google Mini doesn't have an analog port like the Dot does, but you can pair both devices with Bluetooth capable speakers. Despite the limitations in the conversational area, there's a large number of Apps and products that already work with the Dot and Alexa - plus you don't have to say "Hey Google" all the time ( ;-) maybe it's just me that's bothered by this - I really wish Google would change this). If you have the money, but not sure which direction to go in or want the best of what's available from each ecosystem, then get a Dot, a Google Mini, a Sonos Play 1 and one of the Chromecast devices and figure out how you want to grow from there.Light Ring Status Meanings:I thought I should also mention something about the light ring status indicators as they can sometimes be a bit confusing and the Alexa app does a poor job of communicating what they mean. You can find light ring meaning if you check Amazon Device Support › Echo Help › Getting Started with Echo› on the Amazon site or check in my review below:* Pulsing yellow light - A message or notification is waiting for you. Say, "Play my messages" or "What did I miss?" To learn more go to About Alexa Messaging at the site I mentioned above.* Pulsing green light - You are receiving a call or Drop In on your device. To learn more go to Answer or Ignore Calls on Your Echo Device at the site I mentioned above.* Single flash of purple light after an interaction with Alexa - Do Not Disturb is active.* Spinning blue light that ends in a solid purple light - Do Not Disturb is enabled. To learn more, go to Use Do Not Disturb for Alexa at the site I mentioned above.* Continuous oscillating violet light - An error occurred during Wi-Fi setup. To learn more, go to Your Echo Device Doesn't Connect to Wi-Fi at the site I mentioned above.* White light - You are adjusting the volume level on your device.* Solid red light - You have turned off the microphones on your device. Press the Microphone button to turn on the microphones.* Orange light spinning clockwise - The device is connecting to your Wi-Fi network.* Solid blue with cyan pointing in direction of person speaking - Alexa is busy processing your request.* All lights off - The device is active and waiting for your request.* Solid blue with spinning cyan lights - The device is starting up.I hope you enjoy your Dot as much as I have enjoyed mine.
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