Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Charcoal

I've been using the Amazon Echo Dot for several months now, and I have to say, I'm impressed with what it can do. It's a small, compact smart speaker that packs a lot of features into a small package. The sound quality is surprisingly good for its size, and it can fill a small room with sound without any issues. One of the best things about the Amazon Echo Dot is that it's integrated with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, which is incredibly powerful. You can use it to control smart home devices, play music, set reminders, and even order products from Amazon. It can also answer questions and provide information on a wide range of topics. Another thing I like about the Amazon Echo Dot is that it's very easy to set up and use. You just plug it in, connect it to your ... MoreI've been using the Amazon Echo Dot for several months now, and I have to say, I'm impressed with what it can do. It's a small, compact smart speaker that packs a lot of features into a small package. The sound quality is surprisingly good for its size, and it can fill a small room with sound without any issues. One of the best things about the Amazon Echo Dot is that it's integrated with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, which is incredibly powerful. You can use it to control smart home devices, play music, set reminders, and even order products from Amazon. It can also answer questions and provide information on a wide range of topics. Another thing I like about the Amazon Echo Dot is that it's very easy to set up and use. You just plug it in, connect it to your Wi-Fi network, and you're ready to go. The Alexa app makes it easy to customize your settings and manage your device. One thing to keep in mind is that the Amazon Echo Dot is always listening for the "Hey Alexa" wake word. Some people might be uncomfortable with this, but you can always mute the microphone if you don't want it to listen. Overall, I think the Amazon Echo Dot is a great device for anyone who wants a smart speaker that can do a lot of things without taking up too much space. It's not perfect, but it's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a smart speaker.

Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker

We received the Echo Dot - Smart Speaker from a promotional purchase. Since we have a few of them around the house, we decided to give this one to our daughter. She absolutely loves it, she uses the device all through the day.She is 11 years old and is constantly listens to music and the sound from this little device is more than enough for the room. Her speech isn’t the clearest and often times people have difficulties understanding her. Not saying these devices are perfect, however I’m pleased that she rarely has to repeat her self. This is something that means a lot! She gets rather frustrated having to repeat something over and over again. She also uses the Echo Dot for assistance with spelling difficult words and when she has a spontaneous curiosity about ... MoreWe received the Echo Dot - Smart Speaker from a promotional purchase. Since we have a few of them around the house, we decided to give this one to our daughter. She absolutely loves it, she uses the device all through the day.She is 11 years old and is constantly listens to music and the sound from this little device is more than enough for the room. Her speech isn’t the clearest and often times people have difficulties understanding her. Not saying these devices are perfect, however I’m pleased that she rarely has to repeat her self. This is something that means a lot! She gets rather frustrated having to repeat something over and over again. She also uses the Echo Dot for assistance with spelling difficult words and when she has a spontaneous curiosity about something that peaks her interest.They are excellent devices and are a great tool to have. Make sure to look at parental features.

Best deal to automate your home

This dot paired with the Sengled bulb has been so amazing! I also added a TP plug and that's cool too, and it turns on when it shouldn't, but with voice command I can turn the plug on and off with ease. Not sure if the issue is with Alexa, the plug, or my old 1950s wiring.The routines are fantastic because I can have the lights on just before I wake up, so i can see where im going. The voice commands work really well, but yiu do need to be sure to put in all the different ways you would say the command like, "Alexa, turn the lights off", and "Alexa, turn off the lights". If you don't do that for some commands, she won't recognize what you are asking her to do.Adding other devices is semi-quick and easy. Linking two dots for speaker purposes is fairly easy too ... MoreThis dot paired with the Sengled bulb has been so amazing! I also added a TP plug and that's cool too, and it turns on when it shouldn't, but with voice command I can turn the plug on and off with ease. Not sure if the issue is with Alexa, the plug, or my old 1950s wiring.The routines are fantastic because I can have the lights on just before I wake up, so i can see where im going. The voice commands work really well, but yiu do need to be sure to put in all the different ways you would say the command like, "Alexa, turn the lights off", and "Alexa, turn off the lights". If you don't do that for some commands, she won't recognize what you are asking her to do.Adding other devices is semi-quick and easy. Linking two dots for speaker purposes is fairly easy too and they work really well for streaming music between rooms.I'm looking forward to using the announcement feature, and really wish I had it when my kids were younger. I have not tested it yet.I gave these out to a couple people as gifts, and at $15 each with a free Sengled bulb, I could not go wrong. Bought one for every room in my house, including the garage. Even hooked them up to my Nest thermostat easily.I do have issues with my Alexa TV. The dot initially connects, but then can't make the connection with the TV most of the time. Not even with voice commands.

Echo + Alexa app does a lot

The amazon echo is a great addition to your home if you are open to having mics listening in on your activities and conversations. I know some don't like that, but those who allow it will find great convenience in getting information about weather, movies, actors, jokes, and more. Plus, you'll be able to request music, and with a little effort in the app, you can have the same music playing via a group across multiple echos and fire sticks, giving you a great way to have a sonos-like environment. While the intelligence of the questions aren't up to par with Google's similar devices, the echo will suffice for most. Just don't expect it to answer complex questions, or provide extremely precise answers in all cases. And if you're a smart home user who likes to control ... MoreThe amazon echo is a great addition to your home if you are open to having mics listening in on your activities and conversations. I know some don't like that, but those who allow it will find great convenience in getting information about weather, movies, actors, jokes, and more. Plus, you'll be able to request music, and with a little effort in the app, you can have the same music playing via a group across multiple echos and fire sticks, giving you a great way to have a sonos-like environment. While the intelligence of the questions aren't up to par with Google's similar devices, the echo will suffice for most. Just don't expect it to answer complex questions, or provide extremely precise answers in all cases. And if you're a smart home user who likes to control lights, thermostats, etc., then the echo and its alexa app let you do lots of cool things, and even automate them with routines (e.g., say "goodnight" at the end of the day to turn off all the lights and lower the thermostat). What's especially nice is if you have multiple brands, the alexa app bridges that complexity so it all plays nicely together. Keep a spare echo ready in your music group and you can bring it outside on the deck on a nice day and have your music - and control of your music - at your side. Just wish they'd come out with a waterproof or outdoor version to have it out there all the time.

OK for a Simple Voice Device

I received this as a free promotional item when I purchased a Fire TV. This is my second introduction to Amazon's Alexa integration products. It's great for controlling the new TV by voice (although the included remote with the TV also allowed this feature)Easy setup and took some reading of the manual with the Fire TV to figure out the integration. I can't say I would put this in every room of the house but an interesting addition to the TV.I was disappointed that the Fire TV I purchased would not integrate the sound very effectively. There is a WiFi option but the TV or the Dot would not support the connection regarding audio setup with the TV. My only audio connection with the Fire TV was via Bluetooth and for some reason the audio on the Dot was very low. So ... MoreI received this as a free promotional item when I purchased a Fire TV. This is my second introduction to Amazon's Alexa integration products. It's great for controlling the new TV by voice (although the included remote with the TV also allowed this feature)Easy setup and took some reading of the manual with the Fire TV to figure out the integration. I can't say I would put this in every room of the house but an interesting addition to the TV.I was disappointed that the Fire TV I purchased would not integrate the sound very effectively. There is a WiFi option but the TV or the Dot would not support the connection regarding audio setup with the TV. My only audio connection with the Fire TV was via Bluetooth and for some reason the audio on the Dot was very low. So low that it was not usable for that purpose and I removed the Bluetooth pairing.Not sure what would need to take place to ensure WiFi audio pairing with a Fire TV but otherwise OK.

Small but Mighty

I recently purchased the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker with Alexa from Best Buy, and I'm thrilled with the addition to my home. I had been considering a smart speaker for a while, and the Echo Dot's price point and features made it an easy choice.The setup process was a piece of cake. I simply followed the instructions provided in the box, and within minutes, I had the Echo Dot connected to my Wi-Fi and ready to go. The Alexa app made it effortless to link the speaker to my Amazon account and customize its settings.Despite its compact size, the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) delivers surprisingly good sound quality. It fills my room with crisp, clear audio, whether I'm listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. The volume range is also quite impressive for a ... MoreI recently purchased the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker with Alexa from Best Buy, and I'm thrilled with the addition to my home. I had been considering a smart speaker for a while, and the Echo Dot's price point and features made it an easy choice.The setup process was a piece of cake. I simply followed the instructions provided in the box, and within minutes, I had the Echo Dot connected to my Wi-Fi and ready to go. The Alexa app made it effortless to link the speaker to my Amazon account and customize its settings.Despite its compact size, the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) delivers surprisingly good sound quality. It fills my room with crisp, clear audio, whether I'm listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. The volume range is also quite impressive for a speaker of this size.The real star of the show, though, is Alexa. The voice assistant is responsive and incredibly helpful. I've been using it to set timers, check the weather, control my smart lights, and even order takeout. The more I use it, the more I discover new and useful skills that make my daily life easier.The only minor gripe I have is the speaker's design. While it's compact and unobtrusive, the fabric covering can collect dust and be difficult to clean. That said, it's a small inconvenience given the speaker's overall performance and capabilities.In a nutshell, the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is a fantastic smart speaker for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of smart home devices. Its affordable price, ease of use, and impressive sound quality make it a great starting point, and Alexa's capabilities are sure to make it an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Still Very Popular, And It Easily Proves Why!!

The Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation) was Amazon's most popular smart speakers – and while it's since been replaced by the Echo Dot (2020) and the Amazon Echo Dot released in 2022, it's still well worth considering.Don’t let the size of this diminutive gadget put you off. Amazon claims that the Dot is the best-selling speaker of all time – a massive achievement and a testament to how useful, and relatively affordable, it is too.The Echo Dot we’re reviewing here is the 3rd version of the smart speaker. The 1st generation model was launched back in 2016 and it’s had a number of updates since, including the Echo Dot with Clock (2020) and the Amazon Echo Dot released in late 2022 with an audio upgrade.Some of these upgrades will be appealing for people. but the ... MoreThe Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation) was Amazon's most popular smart speakers – and while it's since been replaced by the Echo Dot (2020) and the Amazon Echo Dot released in 2022, it's still well worth considering.Don’t let the size of this diminutive gadget put you off. Amazon claims that the Dot is the best-selling speaker of all time – a massive achievement and a testament to how useful, and relatively affordable, it is too.The Echo Dot we’re reviewing here is the 3rd version of the smart speaker. The 1st generation model was launched back in 2016 and it’s had a number of updates since, including the Echo Dot with Clock (2020) and the Amazon Echo Dot released in late 2022 with an audio upgrade.Some of these upgrades will be appealing for people. but the third-gen Echo Dot sans time display and without an audio boost that we’re reviewing here is still absolutely worth buying and one of our most-recommended smart home devices.That’s because there’s plenty to love about the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation). It allows you to control your smart home with a few voice commands, it’s able to make calls almost anywhere in your country, and it can also stream music from a range of the world’s most popular services. It’s small, but it packs a punch.However, despite a number of upgrades to the Dot over the years, this 3rd gen version still lacks a few key things that could make it a 5-star product. Most notably, there’s no 3.5mm auxiliary cord. It's not the simplest Amazon Echo speaker though; the Amazon Echo Input, adds Alexa smart capability to a connected speaker, without having the ability to play music itself.

Sucks, and Bluetooth doesn’t work right

I use YouTube as my ONLY music streaming service. The echo dot, doesn’t integrate with YouTube but can play via Bluetooth. I read that I could use this as a Bluetooth speaker and all I would have to do is say “Alexa turn on Bluetooth” and then I would be able to connect my phone. Well it worked the first night I got it, and I was super happy with it. Then the next morning it wouldn’t connect to my phone via Bluetooth. Then it would say it was connected and it wasn’t. I tried to connect my phone via the app to Bluetooth it, and then the speaker would say “connected to iPhone” and then instantly “unable to connect to iPhone” I had gotten a free Google speaker a year ago and gotten rid of it after a month, so I decided to try this out, but after two days, I’m giving it ... MoreI use YouTube as my ONLY music streaming service. The echo dot, doesn’t integrate with YouTube but can play via Bluetooth. I read that I could use this as a Bluetooth speaker and all I would have to do is say “Alexa turn on Bluetooth” and then I would be able to connect my phone. Well it worked the first night I got it, and I was super happy with it. Then the next morning it wouldn’t connect to my phone via Bluetooth. Then it would say it was connected and it wasn’t. I tried to connect my phone via the app to Bluetooth it, and then the speaker would say “connected to iPhone” and then instantly “unable to connect to iPhone” I had gotten a free Google speaker a year ago and gotten rid of it after a month, so I decided to try this out, but after two days, I’m giving it away. It’s also really off putting that YouTube seems to be one of the only platforms that it doesn’t integrate with. I am 27 for reference and understand how technology works, but this Bluetooth problem going from working to not working overnight is beyond frustrating since I was going to use it as a glorified speaker anyways.

alexa echo works for doorbell chime

i purchased this only becuase my google home speakers does not have this feature. when someone rings my smart doorbell alexa can play a very loud chime of my choice were i can hear this from mostly all the rooms so i know someone is knocking at the door. so yes speaker has a very desent looud sound. other than that i dont used the speaker because i have everything in my house set up with google home. in my personal opinion i do think alexa has more features or things you can do that you cant do in google home speakers. for one exaple on my difuser is wifi gooogle and alexa, but in google i can only turn it on and off and in alexa it lets me turn it on and off and turn the led light on difuser and the color of led on difuser and google dont give me that option. but i ... Morei purchased this only becuase my google home speakers does not have this feature. when someone rings my smart doorbell alexa can play a very loud chime of my choice were i can hear this from mostly all the rooms so i know someone is knocking at the door. so yes speaker has a very desent looud sound. other than that i dont used the speaker because i have everything in my house set up with google home. in my personal opinion i do think alexa has more features or things you can do that you cant do in google home speakers. for one exaple on my difuser is wifi gooogle and alexa, but in google i can only turn it on and off and in alexa it lets me turn it on and off and turn the led light on difuser and the color of led on difuser and google dont give me that option. but i have alredy place google in all the house becuase some of my larage soundbards have google home and i do have youtube premium were i can play music on all spears. not sure if alexas does youtube music. i know it does play it on all speakers since i did purchase 4 for my siter home and she likes them. becuase i also gave her some blink wifi cameras that have motion sensor and when she set up that on alexa when someone walks by the area it will play the speaker she chose and alexa would said motion detaction on front door. so i would say this has a better sound than the google mini. yes this speaker is much louder than google home speaker. i would say it sometimes feel sound is louder than the google hub.