Amazon Echo Dot
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The Echo Dot is Amazon's compact smart speaker for music, podcasts, timers and voice control of compatible smart home devices. The listing pitches it for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices, and it may suit anyone who wants hands-free Alexa help around the house.
Product details
- Measures about 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches and weighs about 0.75 pounds; Charcoal color
- Plays from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and other services, or over Bluetooth
- Built-in motion and indoor temperature sensors can trigger routines
- eero Built-in lets it act as a mesh extender, adding up to 1,000 sq. ft. to an existing eero network, per Amazon
- Privacy controls include a mic off button
- Can group with compatible Echo devices for multi-room music or with Fire TV for home theater sound
Why you might like it
- If you want routines that react to your home, the motion and temperature sensors can switch on lights or a fan through compatible devices.
- If you already run an eero network, Amazon says the Dot can extend its coverage.
- If you like a bedside alarm, the listing says a tap on the Echo Dot snoozes it.
- If you split listening across services, it supports several music apps plus Bluetooth.
Good to know
- Smart home control works with compatible devices, so check that your lights, plugs or fans support Alexa.
- The mesh extender feature needs an existing eero network.
Amazon listing title: Amazon Echo Dot (newest model) - Vibrant sounding speaker, Designed for Alexa+, Great for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices, Charcoal
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