Amazon’s Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Alexa is their most popular voice controlled speak in the range. This slimline speaker is now in its third generation and features a new sleeker design and improved sound over the previous generation Echo Dot. You can ask Alexa questions, set alarms, play music, read the news, check the weather and control other, compatible smart devices around the home.
You can ask Alexa to stream music from various providers. Choose from Amazon Music, Spotify, TuneIn, Apple Music, and many more through the Echo Spot’s vastly improved speaker for a louder and fuller sound.
You can now call almost anyone on your Amazon Echo Spot hands-free, now including UK mobile and residential numbers (from within the UK only), other Amazon Echo Devices, the Alexa App and Skype. Vodaphone customers can link their mobile phone account so they are able to make and receive calls.
The best thing is that Alexa is always getting smarter meaning that your Amazon Echo Dot is always getting smarter and smarter. New skills are continuously being added allowing you to track your fitness, play games and much, much more.
You can talk to your Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker from across the room thanks to four far-field microphones that are built into the device. Alexa can literally hear you in every corner of the room.
Want to add more sound? With a built in 3.5mm audio jack you can connect to your existing speakers. If your current speakers allow Bluetooth connections, then your Amazon Echo Dot can connect this way as well.
With your Amazon Echo Dot you can control multiple devices around the home. Adjust the temperature, turn the kettle on, turn lights on and off and much more. The list of thing you can do with your Amazon Echo Dot and Alexa is increasing all the time.
| Size | 43 x 99 x 99 mm |
| Weight | 300 grams Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
| 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. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
| Accessibility Features | The Alexa App and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility and speech. Click to learn more about the Amazon Echo Dots accessibility features. |
| Included in the Box | Echo Dot, power adaptor (15W) and Quick Start Guide (Click to view the Amazon Echo Dot Quick Start Guide). |
| Model | Echo Dot | Echo | Echo Plus |
| Quick Link | Check the latest price on Amazon | Check the latest price on Amazon | Check the latest price on Amazon |
| Overview | Echo Dot (3rd Gen), add Alexa to any room | Echo (2nd Gen), smart speaker with Alexa and room-filling sound | Echo Plus (2nd Gen), premium sound and built-in smart home hub with Alexa |
| Speaker size | 1.6" speaker | 2.5" woofer and 0.6 tweeter | 3" woofer and 0.8" tweeter |
| Controls compatible smart home devices | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Zigbee smart home hub | No | No | Yes |
| Dual-speakers powered by Dolby | No | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming music | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Line out with 3.5 mm cable or Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes - Line in and line out |
| Audio calls between Echo devices & Alexa App | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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