Amazon Echo (2nd Generation) Charcoal
The 2nd generation Echo has a 2.5 downward-firing woofer and 0.6 tweeter powered by Dolby to deliver crisp vocals and dynamic bass throughout the room. You can play music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more. With Amazon Music, you can search by lyrics, time-period, or let Alexa pick the music for you. You can also listen to audiobooks from Audible, podcasts, radio stations, news briefs, and more. Want to play music on an Echo in another room? Now with multi-room music, you can tell Alexa to play across your compatible Echo devices. Tell Alexa to play jazz in the kitchen, top pop in the family room, or play the same song throughout your whole home. Use Echo to switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn on the coffee maker on your way to the kitchen, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movieall without lifting a finger. Ask Alexa to turn on the TV, turn up the volume, change the channel, or play your favorite movie. Echo can control your Amazon Fire TV and select devices from Sony, Dish, and Logitech.
The 2nd generation Echo has a 2.5 downward-firing woofer and 0.6 tweeter powered by Dolby to deliver crisp vocals and dynamic bass throughout the room. You can play music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more. With Amazon Music, you can search by lyrics, time-period, or let Alexa pick the music for you. You can also listen to audiobooks from Audible, podcasts, radio stations, news briefs, and more. Want to play music on an Echo in another room? Now with multi-room music, you can tell Alexa to play across your compatible Echo devices. Tell Alexa to play jazz in the kitchen, top pop in the family room, or play the same song throughout your whole home. Use Echo to switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn on the coffee maker on your way to the kitchen, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movieall without lifting a finger. Ask Alexa to turn on the TV, turn up the volume, change the channel, or play your favorite movie. Echo can control your Amazon Fire TV and select devices from Sony, Dish, and Logitech.
The 2nd generation Echo has a 2.5 downward-firing woofer and 0.6 tweeter powered by Dolby to deliver crisp vocals and dynamic bass throughout the room. You can play music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more. With Amazon Music, you can search by lyrics, time-period, or let Alexa pick the music for you. You can also listen to audiobooks from Audible, podcasts, radio stations, news briefs, and more. Want to play music on an Echo in another room? Now with multi-room music, you can tell Alexa to play across your compatible Echo devices. Tell Alexa to play jazz in the kitchen, top pop in the family room, or play the same song throughout your whole home. Use Echo to switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn on the coffee maker on your way to the kitchen, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movieall without lifting a finger. Ask Alexa to turn on the TV, turn up the volume, change the channel, or play your favorite movie. Echo can control your Amazon Fire TV and select devices from Sony, Dish, and Logitech.
The 2nd generation Echo has a 2.5 downward-firing woofer and 0.6 tweeter powered by Dolby to deliver crisp vocals and dynamic bass throughout the room. You can play music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more. With Amazon Music, you can search by lyrics, time-period, or let Alexa pick the music for you. You can also listen to audiobooks from Audible, podcasts, radio stations, news briefs, and more. Want to play music on an Echo in another room? Now with multi-room music, you can tell Alexa to play across your compatible Echo devices. Tell Alexa to play jazz in the kitchen, top pop in the family room, or play the same song throughout your whole home. Use Echo to switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn on the coffee maker on your way to the kitchen, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movieall without lifting a finger. Ask Alexa to turn on the TV, turn up the volume, change the channel, or play your favorite movie. Echo can control your Amazon Fire TV and select devices from Sony, Dish, and Logitech.
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Amazon Echo (2nd Generation) Smart Assistant - Charcoal Fabric
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originally posted on influenster.com
VERY VERY HAPPY with this purchase! I purchased the Echo on prime day along with the Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb-White bulb. It came to about £65 at the time. I wish I had bought two in hindsight as a gift! I chose the Echo rather than the Dot purely because of reviews that the quality of speaker on the Echo is better. A few friends of mine have the Dot so I knew of the benchmark quality, and I can say that the Echo is far better. It's crisp and fills the room. I mostly use this for listening to Audiobooks on Audible and it's fantastic. In the day I might have this sat in the living room where my friends and I can ask Alexa to play various songs we call out. And in the evening I often move it (because I only have the one :( ) into my room and ask Alexa to play one of my ... MoreVERY VERY HAPPY with this purchase! I purchased the Echo on prime day along with the Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb-White bulb. It came to about £65 at the time. I wish I had bought two in hindsight as a gift! I chose the Echo rather than the Dot purely because of reviews that the quality of speaker on the Echo is better. A few friends of mine have the Dot so I knew of the benchmark quality, and I can say that the Echo is far better. It's crisp and fills the room. I mostly use this for listening to Audiobooks on Audible and it's fantastic. In the day I might have this sat in the living room where my friends and I can ask Alexa to play various songs we call out. And in the evening I often move it (because I only have the one :( ) into my room and ask Alexa to play one of my audiobooks for a given time - e.g. "play the Secret Barrister on Audible" and "stop playing after 30 minutes". As I said, I also installed the Eufy white bulb. Thus far, I must admit it. is quite gimmicky. I don't really end up asking Alexa to do anything with the build. If I had more of a choice I would have bought one of the coloured bulbs, because they have more features like synchronising with the music etc. But again, probably just quite gimmicky. One potential use I'm yet to do is just move the bulb into my bedroom so that I can ask Alexa to turn the light off while I'm already in bed. But anyway, yes, would definitely recommend.
originally posted on influenster.com
Keep in mind that is the 2nd Gen Echo. Will have improvements against the original. I started with Google Home, it was on sale and I did not want to put so many eggs in one basket. My main interest with the device is music. I hoped to connect my existing bluetooth speakers to the Home and play music in stereo. This proved to be a bit of a challenge and having to shell out more $$ for Chromecast dongles. Google Home does not have an AUX port. All said and done it worked OK but at low volumes, one speaker would cut in and out. Also, the audio cable supplied with the Chromecast is not the best quality. As for saying "Hey Google" and asking things like "whats the weather forecast" or "whats the temperature today", Google Home did a nice job. The sound is clear and ... MoreKeep in mind that is the 2nd Gen Echo. Will have improvements against the original. I started with Google Home, it was on sale and I did not want to put so many eggs in one basket. My main interest with the device is music. I hoped to connect my existing bluetooth speakers to the Home and play music in stereo. This proved to be a bit of a challenge and having to shell out more $$ for Chromecast dongles. Google Home does not have an AUX port. All said and done it worked OK but at low volumes, one speaker would cut in and out. Also, the audio cable supplied with the Chromecast is not the best quality. As for saying "Hey Google" and asking things like "whats the weather forecast" or "whats the temperature today", Google Home did a nice job. The sound is clear and response is quick. Setup of the Google Home was seamless and quick. Since that time, Google sent an update that allows one speaker to pair via Bluetooth with the Home. As a speaker the Home is decent, don't expect powerful bass or earth shattering sound.Enter the Echo Gen 2 - AKA Alexa, which I received as part of a promo offer. The Echo took a lot longer to setup, it would not recognize the WIFI for some reason. After restarting the Echo a 4 times, turning the wifi off and on my phone, moving the phone closer, etc....I finally managed to get the Echo configured. No instructions provided, the device points you back to the App installed on your phone.After getting the Echo setup, i had navigate the App, which is somewhat confusing. Too many things! I wanted to figure out how to connect my bluetooth speakers up. I secretly hoped the Echo could pair with more than one speaker but no such luck. Turns out that the Echo has an AUX port in which you can connect a standard audio cable. Note to Amazon, make the space a tad larger to accommodate better quality cables. Anyhow I finally found the way to connect a speaker either through the AUX port or by bluetooth. My makeshift work around to achieve stereo heaven is as follows: I have one JBL Charge 3 Speaker connected using the AUX port. I then paired the JBL Charge to the 2nd JBL Charge, using JBL's built-in connect feature. Hey it works!! It sounds good, even at lower volume. i am not an audiophile but wanted to take advantage of the sound quality generated by the JBL speakers. I think highly of the Charge 3. You can use any speaker with the same functionality. I have not tried Echo as a stand alone speaker but other reviews indicate that its not bad.I had been keeping my eyes on the Alexa because of Apple Music integration. i tried Amazon Music through Prime, however when Amazon introduced the Amazon Music subscriptions all my "free" songs started to disappear. Using Apple Music is sweet! That was one of the limitations that I had with Google Home, very limited selection of music. Did not want to pay for Spotify or any other services. While many people say that there are issues using Apple Music on the Echo, no shuffle, etc. It seems OK to me, I can "Hey Alexa play Prince Purple Rain" and I hear the song in stereo. If you have tons of music saved in your Apple Music or iTunes, you can finally enjoy it through the Echo. Otherwise asking Alexa about the weather, time, etc is fine.Google Home and the Echo have their pros and cons. Amazon's integration is more mature, however I am sure Google with catch up. I have the Echo placed on the lower shelf in a corner book case, connected to an external speaker which is just one shelf above. I feel like the Echo cannot hear when I say "Hey Alexa" from across the room but that may be a placement issue. I can see quite a few advantages of this technology, particularly for education.
originally posted on influenster.com
I'm leaving a mixed review. This device performed as advertised. True it could be useful and is in a variety of ways. Once the skills are enabled it has access to that skill and can be entertaining... Alexa's voice isn't hard to listen to. That said I need to tell you...Alexa has been banished to the basement. For listening to private conversations and thinking she can just add her two cents whenever... Creepy.
| General | |
| Product Type | Smart speaker |
| Features | 360° omni-directional |
| Hands-Free Function | Yes |
| Microphone | 7 microphones array |
Amazon Echo (2nd Generation) Smart Assistant - Charcoal Fabric
Delivery $53.42
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Amazon Echo (2nd Generation) Smart Speaker
Delivery $54.08
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Amazon Echo (2nd generation) Smart Speaker - Charcoal Fabric
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VERY VERY HAPPY with this purchase! I purchased the Echo on prime day along with the Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb-White bulb. It came to about £65 at the time. I wish I had bought two in hindsight as a gift! I chose the Echo rather than the Dot purely because of reviews that the quality of speaker on the Echo is better. A few friends of mine have the Dot so I knew of the benchmark quality, and I can say that the Echo is far better. It's crisp and fills the room. I mostly use this for listening to Audiobooks on Audible and it's fantastic. In the day I might have this sat in the living room where my friends and I can ask Alexa to play various songs we call out. And in the evening I often move it (because I only have the one :( ) into my room and ask Alexa to play one of my ... MoreVERY VERY HAPPY with this purchase! I purchased the Echo on prime day along with the Eufy Lumos Smart Bulb-White bulb. It came to about £65 at the time. I wish I had bought two in hindsight as a gift! I chose the Echo rather than the Dot purely because of reviews that the quality of speaker on the Echo is better. A few friends of mine have the Dot so I knew of the benchmark quality, and I can say that the Echo is far better. It's crisp and fills the room. I mostly use this for listening to Audiobooks on Audible and it's fantastic. In the day I might have this sat in the living room where my friends and I can ask Alexa to play various songs we call out. And in the evening I often move it (because I only have the one :( ) into my room and ask Alexa to play one of my audiobooks for a given time - e.g. "play the Secret Barrister on Audible" and "stop playing after 30 minutes". As I said, I also installed the Eufy white bulb. Thus far, I must admit it. is quite gimmicky. I don't really end up asking Alexa to do anything with the build. If I had more of a choice I would have bought one of the coloured bulbs, because they have more features like synchronising with the music etc. But again, probably just quite gimmicky. One potential use I'm yet to do is just move the bulb into my bedroom so that I can ask Alexa to turn the light off while I'm already in bed. But anyway, yes, would definitely recommend.
Keep in mind that is the 2nd Gen Echo. Will have improvements against the original. I started with Google Home, it was on sale and I did not want to put so many eggs in one basket. My main interest with the device is music. I hoped to connect my existing bluetooth speakers to the Home and play music in stereo. This proved to be a bit of a challenge and having to shell out more $$ for Chromecast dongles. Google Home does not have an AUX port. All said and done it worked OK but at low volumes, one speaker would cut in and out. Also, the audio cable supplied with the Chromecast is not the best quality. As for saying "Hey Google" and asking things like "whats the weather forecast" or "whats the temperature today", Google Home did a nice job. The sound is clear and ... MoreKeep in mind that is the 2nd Gen Echo. Will have improvements against the original. I started with Google Home, it was on sale and I did not want to put so many eggs in one basket. My main interest with the device is music. I hoped to connect my existing bluetooth speakers to the Home and play music in stereo. This proved to be a bit of a challenge and having to shell out more $$ for Chromecast dongles. Google Home does not have an AUX port. All said and done it worked OK but at low volumes, one speaker would cut in and out. Also, the audio cable supplied with the Chromecast is not the best quality. As for saying "Hey Google" and asking things like "whats the weather forecast" or "whats the temperature today", Google Home did a nice job. The sound is clear and response is quick. Setup of the Google Home was seamless and quick. Since that time, Google sent an update that allows one speaker to pair via Bluetooth with the Home. As a speaker the Home is decent, don't expect powerful bass or earth shattering sound.Enter the Echo Gen 2 - AKA Alexa, which I received as part of a promo offer. The Echo took a lot longer to setup, it would not recognize the WIFI for some reason. After restarting the Echo a 4 times, turning the wifi off and on my phone, moving the phone closer, etc....I finally managed to get the Echo configured. No instructions provided, the device points you back to the App installed on your phone.After getting the Echo setup, i had navigate the App, which is somewhat confusing. Too many things! I wanted to figure out how to connect my bluetooth speakers up. I secretly hoped the Echo could pair with more than one speaker but no such luck. Turns out that the Echo has an AUX port in which you can connect a standard audio cable. Note to Amazon, make the space a tad larger to accommodate better quality cables. Anyhow I finally found the way to connect a speaker either through the AUX port or by bluetooth. My makeshift work around to achieve stereo heaven is as follows: I have one JBL Charge 3 Speaker connected using the AUX port. I then paired the JBL Charge to the 2nd JBL Charge, using JBL's built-in connect feature. Hey it works!! It sounds good, even at lower volume. i am not an audiophile but wanted to take advantage of the sound quality generated by the JBL speakers. I think highly of the Charge 3. You can use any speaker with the same functionality. I have not tried Echo as a stand alone speaker but other reviews indicate that its not bad.I had been keeping my eyes on the Alexa because of Apple Music integration. i tried Amazon Music through Prime, however when Amazon introduced the Amazon Music subscriptions all my "free" songs started to disappear. Using Apple Music is sweet! That was one of the limitations that I had with Google Home, very limited selection of music. Did not want to pay for Spotify or any other services. While many people say that there are issues using Apple Music on the Echo, no shuffle, etc. It seems OK to me, I can "Hey Alexa play Prince Purple Rain" and I hear the song in stereo. If you have tons of music saved in your Apple Music or iTunes, you can finally enjoy it through the Echo. Otherwise asking Alexa about the weather, time, etc is fine.Google Home and the Echo have their pros and cons. Amazon's integration is more mature, however I am sure Google with catch up. I have the Echo placed on the lower shelf in a corner book case, connected to an external speaker which is just one shelf above. I feel like the Echo cannot hear when I say "Hey Alexa" from across the room but that may be a placement issue. I can see quite a few advantages of this technology, particularly for education.
I'm leaving a mixed review. This device performed as advertised. True it could be useful and is in a variety of ways. Once the skills are enabled it has access to that skill and can be entertaining... Alexa's voice isn't hard to listen to. That said I need to tell you...Alexa has been banished to the basement. For listening to private conversations and thinking she can just add her two cents whenever... Creepy.
I love having an Alexa in the house. Being able to ask the temperature, time, or for cooking measurements while multitasking makes life much easier. I also have it connected to several smart plugs which is nice for nights I get home late so that I can turn the lights on before I get there. I even use it to play music for my dog when she stays home alone. Being able to control it from afar via app is a huge plus as well!
VFM - the Echo Plus (2nd Gen) we have bought, after lots of research with other smart hubs, is very very good. Sound is rich and even on half volume easily fills our large kitchen with music ... and as good as other smart speakers costing much more money. The Echo was easy to set up with the Alexa App and link up to our WiFi. Its quite discreet sat in the side and I really like the button on the top of the Echo to switch the unit off so not able to listen to anything. We have already linked it up to our BBC account and between that and our Amazon Prime membership it seems to play all the music and radio stations we like. We have not yet had to.buy into any additional music services. Not sure we needed the Plus model and perhaps should have just gone with the (3rd ... MoreVFM - the Echo Plus (2nd Gen) we have bought, after lots of research with other smart hubs, is very very good. Sound is rich and even on half volume easily fills our large kitchen with music ... and as good as other smart speakers costing much more money. The Echo was easy to set up with the Alexa App and link up to our WiFi. Its quite discreet sat in the side and I really like the button on the top of the Echo to switch the unit off so not able to listen to anything. We have already linked it up to our BBC account and between that and our Amazon Prime membership it seems to play all the music and radio stations we like. We have not yet had to.buy into any additional music services. Not sure we needed the Plus model and perhaps should have just gone with the (3rd Gen) Echo as we have no additional smart items to link with it. But it was such a good price it was hard not to buy it. We did consider spending a lot more money on a music hub - Apple Home hub that is just fantastic at 400, Bose & Sonos that are both very similar at around 200... BUT they are double - quadruple the price of the Echo. VFM the Echo is great so I would highly recommend it. If you have loads of money and dont care how much you spend buy one the other models out there but if you want VFM& a great little product - by the Echo.
I am an Echo enthusiast. I have various Echo models in every room of my house. I love them and I use the Alexa virtual assistant dozens of times daily. I was very excited to try out this new 4th gen model. It was super easy to set up. The sound is excellent - music is full and clear, no distortion, and it has a good amount of bass. Alexa responds immediately to me saying her name and has no trouble hearing me. I was not a huge fan of the spherical shape at first, but it has grown on me. We are working on making our home a full smart home. We have numerous smart plugs, smart bulbs, smart appliances, et cetera, and so far all of them have worked with this Echo and all of our Echoes. We use our Echoes to set reminders, find out the weather, find out what time ... MoreI am an Echo enthusiast. I have various Echo models in every room of my house. I love them and I use the Alexa virtual assistant dozens of times daily. I was very excited to try out this new 4th gen model. It was super easy to set up. The sound is excellent - music is full and clear, no distortion, and it has a good amount of bass. Alexa responds immediately to me saying her name and has no trouble hearing me. I was not a huge fan of the spherical shape at first, but it has grown on me. We are working on making our home a full smart home. We have numerous smart plugs, smart bulbs, smart appliances, et cetera, and so far all of them have worked with this Echo and all of our Echoes. We use our Echoes to set reminders, find out the weather, find out what time restaurants and stores in our area are closing, make hands-free phone calls, and so many other things daily. These little devices have become invaluable to us. I do very highly recommend this 4th generation model.
I was very excited to receive our new Amazon Echo. I am very hands on with taking care of my parents and who knew a small device like an Echo would us so much with our daily routine!?The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) was very easy to set up. Once plugged in, you simply download the Amazon Alexa App and follow the prompts. Make sure you keep the Echo nearby when syncing and setting up. Once we followed all setup instructions, it was ready to go! We tested it with many different commands and enjoyed many laughs during the process.My mother recently had a fall and couldn't get to her phone to call anyone. I was able to sync my mothers phone to the Echo so that all her contacts would be available to call on command. She can now tell Alexa to call me (or anyone else in her ... MoreI was very excited to receive our new Amazon Echo. I am very hands on with taking care of my parents and who knew a small device like an Echo would us so much with our daily routine!?The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) was very easy to set up. Once plugged in, you simply download the Amazon Alexa App and follow the prompts. Make sure you keep the Echo nearby when syncing and setting up. Once we followed all setup instructions, it was ready to go! We tested it with many different commands and enjoyed many laughs during the process.My mother recently had a fall and couldn't get to her phone to call anyone. I was able to sync my mothers phone to the Echo so that all her contacts would be available to call on command. She can now tell Alexa to call me (or anyone else in her phone contacts), hands free. As long as she's in hearing range of Alexa, she will be able to make a call. I plan to install one in every room in the house because of this reason. Not only does it give me peace of mind that she can call without having her phone in hand, we can set reminders to take her pills at specific times during the day, add items to her calendar and set a reminder hours prior to her appointment to start getting dressed and ready, add items to her grocery list, and so much more! We also enjoy playing music and even trivia games during my visits. It's great being able to ask Alexa a question and get an answer immediately. She a wonderful Assistant and I wouldn't want to go a day without her now!
I recently got a new 4th Gen Amazon Echo and was pleasantly surprised by how much I actually liked it. I've tried out just about every smart home assistant / speaker out there in the last few years with mixed results. We have several Dots in our house as well, and although we like them, they were never something incredible in my mind. When we decided to try out the new Echo, my expectations weren't all that high. Luckily, after a quick setup, the Echo far exceeded those expectations. Setup was a breeze with the Alexa app. After a quick sync to our wireless internet, I was off and running. Syncing apps for music and other stuff was so easy. I quickly had my calendars added as well. The Echo is a decent size and has some weight to it, but looks great in my opinion. My ... MoreI recently got a new 4th Gen Amazon Echo and was pleasantly surprised by how much I actually liked it. I've tried out just about every smart home assistant / speaker out there in the last few years with mixed results. We have several Dots in our house as well, and although we like them, they were never something incredible in my mind. When we decided to try out the new Echo, my expectations weren't all that high. Luckily, after a quick setup, the Echo far exceeded those expectations. Setup was a breeze with the Alexa app. After a quick sync to our wireless internet, I was off and running. Syncing apps for music and other stuff was so easy. I quickly had my calendars added as well. The Echo is a decent size and has some weight to it, but looks great in my opinion. My favorite feature of all though, it sounds great! We love having music playing throughout our house, and this Echo makes that simple while providing great sound quality. Highly recommend!
The 4th Generation Amazon Echo is a great addition to any room! I love the modern design, it can fit on any table, counter or shelf. The cord is pretty long which is a nice bonus if your outlet isn't right by the device. The sounds is top notch! You definitely get a nice balanced mix of sound all over the room the device is in. There are so many things that Alexa can do now, including pairing your smart devices with Alexa. This past Christmas, we really enjoyed having our Christmas tree plugged into the smart plug so we just asked our Amazon Echo to turn our tree on for us. My kids really enjoy asking Alexa to tell them a joke or to play a silly song. You can even add a kids feature to your Amazon Echo to make it kid friendly which is definitely a bonus feature if ... MoreThe 4th Generation Amazon Echo is a great addition to any room! I love the modern design, it can fit on any table, counter or shelf. The cord is pretty long which is a nice bonus if your outlet isn't right by the device. The sounds is top notch! You definitely get a nice balanced mix of sound all over the room the device is in. There are so many things that Alexa can do now, including pairing your smart devices with Alexa. This past Christmas, we really enjoyed having our Christmas tree plugged into the smart plug so we just asked our Amazon Echo to turn our tree on for us. My kids really enjoy asking Alexa to tell them a joke or to play a silly song. You can even add a kids feature to your Amazon Echo to make it kid friendly which is definitely a bonus feature if you have children. You can make calls from your Echo or ask Alexa to order you things from Amazon. I love getting notifications from Alexa that I might be running low on something that I order regularly and she will ask me if I want her to order that item for me. Treat your self this new year to the 4th generation Amazon Echo or give it to someone as a present, either way, it's a win/win for you and the receiver of the gift!
Pros: Surprisingly full, large and rounded sound from a small speaker. Honestly, I cannot fault the 360% sound from the unit which is warm and precise. I have the speaker positioned in the kitchen while I am seated at the computer, at least 10 feet distant in the living room: it picks up my Belfast accent with ease and precision. Not sure that I could say the same if I where from Kerry, Cork or Glasgow - based upon my YouTube viewing! Seeking access to my pop, rock and classical catalogue presents no problems at all to the Echo. Where has this fantastic piece of technology been all my life. I am going to order at least 3 of them as belated Christmas gifts to family and friends who will (correctly) believe they are communing with the Devil when they ask Alexa to play ... MorePros: Surprisingly full, large and rounded sound from a small speaker. Honestly, I cannot fault the 360% sound from the unit which is warm and precise. I have the speaker positioned in the kitchen while I am seated at the computer, at least 10 feet distant in the living room: it picks up my Belfast accent with ease and precision. Not sure that I could say the same if I where from Kerry, Cork or Glasgow - based upon my YouTube viewing! Seeking access to my pop, rock and classical catalogue presents no problems at all to the Echo. Where has this fantastic piece of technology been all my life. I am going to order at least 3 of them as belated Christmas gifts to family and friends who will (correctly) believe they are communing with the Devil when they ask Alexa to play Three Mantras by Cabaret Voltaire to be confronted with Alexa seeking it out and playing it. Now, that's what I call smart! If you can say Jussi Bjorling, Birgit Nilsson, Jonas Kaufmann and Joseph Calleja in any accent, yet not trip up the Echo, then you have a very high quality item!Cons: That it is not twice the size with 4 times the volume! Preferably 8 - 16 times the volume actually - at least! Especially listening to Maria Callas, Abba and Kraftwerk. It could never be too loud!
| General | |
| Product Type | Smart speaker |
| Features | 360° omni-directional |
| Hands-Free Function | Yes |
| Microphone | 7 microphones array |
