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  • Our best sounding Echo Dot yet – Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room.
  • Your favorite music and content – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
  • Alexa is happy to help – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
  • Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room, or start a fan if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone.
  • Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.
  • Do more with device pairing– Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, create a home theatre system with Fire TV, or extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.
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Small size, big possibilities

Our most popular smart speaker features a sleek design and improved audio for vibrant sound anywhere in your home. With Echo Dot, you can stay on track with help from Alexa, control compatible smart home devices and start routines with your motion.

Vibrant sound

Vibrant
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Alexa Play Todays Hits

Echo Dot features improved speaker quality, delivering clearer vocals and deeper bass for rich vibrant sound. Just ask Alexa to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks and enjoy a dynamic audio experience anywhere in your home. Learn more about Alexa Entertainment

Amazon music
Apple music
Spotify
Audible
Sirius XM
Pandora

Alexa is happy to help

Make your life easier at home. Alexa is ready to help throughout the day with weather and news updates, hands-free timers and reminders, answers to your questions, and can even tell you jokes.

Help keep your home comfortable

“Alexa, turn on living room light.”

Light bulb

Light
Bulb

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Plug

Lock

Lock

Thermostat

Thermostat

Fan

Fan

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Start Routines with your motion

Paired with compatible light bulbs, thermostats, and more, Echo Dot, with built-in motion and temperature sensors, lets you control your smart home when you’re at home or away. Create routines to automatically turn on/off lights or play music at a scheduled time or when you walk into a room. Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device.

Tap to pause music or
snooze alarms

With a simple tap you can pause a song, end a call, or stop a timer. Need a few extra minutes of sleep? Just tap to snooze.

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Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection.

Do more with device pairing

Echo Dot + another Echo

Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Learn more about Multi-Room Audio.

Echo Dot + Fire TV

Watch TV with immersive sound when you set up Alexa Home Theater with compatible devices. Learn more about Alexa Home Theater.

Echo Dot + eero wifi router

Extend your wifi coverage and say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering with eero Built-in on a compatible eero network. Learn more about eero Built-in.

Simple to set up and use

Plug in Echo Dot.

Step 1

Plug in Echo Dot.

Connect to the internet with the Alexa app.

Step 2

Connect to the internet with the Alexa app.

Ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.

Step 3

Ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.

Meet Echo Dot Kids - Mighty sound for big imaginations

Echo Dot Kids is for growing independence - kids can ask Alexa for homework help, to play music, read bedtime stories, and more. Parental controls ensure Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses and filter explicit songs. Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ content. Shop Echo Dot Kids.

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1-year
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Ages

Ages

Music

Music

Learning

Learning

Bedtime

Bedtime

Every day is an earth day

You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here's how:

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Materials

55% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer polyester yarn
Device, cable, and adapter included

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Clean Energy

Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.

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Low Power Mode

To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle. Low Power Mode is not available for certain user configurations. To learn more, see Low Power Mode Restrictions.

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Device Packaging

This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable. Fulfillment center packaging not included.

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There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.

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Ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars (82,449) 4.6 out of 5 stars (153,085) 4.6 out of 5 stars (22,237) 4.6 out of 5 stars (150,272) 4.5 out of 5 stars (42,810)
Audio Quality Full Sound Big Vibrant Sound Big Vibrant Sound Premium Room-Filling Sound Our Best-Sounding Smart Speaker
Speakers 1.95” front-firing speaker 1.73" front-firing speaker 1.73" front-firing speaker 3.0" neodymium woofer and dual front-firing 0.8" tweeters Three 2" midrange speakers, one 20 mm front-firing tweeter, and one 5.25" woofer
Audio support Lossless High Definition Lossless High Definition Lossless High Definition Lossless High Definition, Dolby Audio Lossless High Definition, Dolby Atmos
Line in/out - - - 3.5 mm line in/out 3.5 mm line in
Screen - - 2.83” with 320x240 resolution - -
Ideal room placement Small spaces Bedrooms and small spaces Bedrooms and small spaces Communal spaces like the living or family room Living rooms and large spaces
Release Year 2023 2022 2024 2020 2019
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Camera - - - - -
Privacy Controls Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls
Dimensions 3.9”W x 3.3”D x 3.6”H 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H 4.5"W x 4.1"D x 4.4"H 5.7”W x 5.7”D x 5.2”H 6.9”W x 6.9”D x 8.1”H

Technical Details

Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Size

3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100mm x 100mm x 89 mm)

Weight

10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process

Audio

1.73” (44 mm) front-firing speaker, Lossless High Definition

Wifi connectivity

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

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Sidewalk uses Echo and Ring devices to securely keep other devices connected and help find lost items by reporting their approximate location to the owner. Sidewalk can enable supported devices to remain connected even when wifi is lost or the supported devices are outside the range of their home wifi. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth and the approximate location of your devices to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors. Sidewalk is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned it off. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Amazon Sidewalk.

Smart Home Device Compatibility

WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter

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.

eero Built-in

Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice.

System requirements

Echo Dot comes ready to connect to your wifi. The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Supported operating systems. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees.

Setup technology

Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup.

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 Dot is subject to these terms.

Accessibility features

To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App.
• Adaptive Listening provides customers more time to finish speaking before Alexa responds.
• Preferred Speaking Rate allows customers to control how fast or slow Alexa speaks. To enable, say “Alexa, speak slower” or “Alexa, speak faster.”
• Request Sound will play an audible tone in addition to the visual indicator when you speak to Alexa. To enable, say “Alexa, turn on Start of Request Sound.”
• Kindle Read Aloud will have Alexa read your Kindle books aloud.
• Notify When Nearby will play notification sounds when you’re detected near your Echo device.
• Alexa Accessibility features also include several other settings for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech.

Included in the box

Echo Dot, glacier white power adapter (15W), and Quick Start Guide.

Generation

Echo Dot (5th Gen) - 2022 release

Privacy features

Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy.

Language

Alexa speaks English and Spanish

Alexa Skills & Features

Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful, and more fun by letting you voice control your world. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do.

Software Security Updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.

Sustainability features

This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.

Carbon impact

Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.

As certified by
Reducing CO2

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Customers find the Echo Dot's sound quality impressive, with one noting it delivers great sound on a budget, and appreciate its functionality, particularly for alarms. The device is easy to set up and use, with Alexa being super responsive and making life easier. Customers consider it good value for money, with one mentioning it exceeds expectations for its size and price, and they like its design, noting it blends well with most home decors. While some customers report seamless integration with other smart home devices, others experience connectivity issues, and opinions about durability are mixed.

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3,520 customers mention "Sound quality"2,640 positive880 negative

Customers praise the sound quality of the Echo Dot, noting its good volume for large rooms, with one customer highlighting its ability to maintain quiet parts of music.

"...A great smart speaker for everyday convenience!" Read more

"...Echo Dot 5 (this is such a sprite, great speaker!) Echo 4 are my favorite for Amazon Echo Echo Studio..." Read more

"...Easy to use, looks great and sounds great too. Works very well with our home components (ie Bose speakers, desk top etc.)..." Read more

"THE ALARM IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH TO WAKE ME. I am hard of hearing and I sleep right through it." Read more

3,277 customers mention "Functionality"2,420 positive857 negative

Customers find the Echo Dot's functionality positive, noting that it works seamlessly with other devices.

"...It works great as an alarm clock with adjustable brightness and clear volume control...." Read more

"...Lutron has the most stable and reliable app out there. I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps...." Read more

"...Easy to use, looks great and sounds great too. Works very well with our home components (ie Bose speakers, desk top etc.)..." Read more

"...of hope somewhere in the universe that this tiny, frustrating device had some potential, if only I could just add my personal wifi network..." Read more

1,788 customers mention "Ease of setup"1,537 positive251 negative

Customers find the Echo Dot easy to set up and use, with simple phone connectivity, and one customer mentions it handles commands effortlessly.

"The Echo Dot is compact, easy to use, and perfect for any room. It works great as an alarm clock with adjustable brightness and clear volume control...." Read more

"...Very little set up needed! The design is modern and fits into any setting or room, very durable, and NOT cheaply made...." Read more

"...✔️ Easy Setup – Setting up the Echo Dot was a breeze, and it connected to my devices effortlessly. Cons: ➖ None!..." Read more

"Is so easy to set up and use! The response time is perfect. The quality of the echo dot is really good. I love the deep blue style...." Read more

1,005 customers mention "Responsiveness"706 positive299 negative

Customers find the Echo Dot's responsiveness positive, noting that Alexa is quicker and smarter, responds well to voice commands, and makes life easier.

"...The built-in Alexa adds a touch of humor and is helpful for the whole family has my kids love using it especially when they want to ask any random..." Read more

"...I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps...." Read more

"...Overall she is limited, does not learn. Little to no AI, and is mostly an exercise in frustration rather than convenience...." Read more

"...She has excellent response and is easy the understand...." Read more

928 customers mention "Value for money"749 positive179 negative

Customers find the Echo Dot to be a great value for the money, with one customer noting it exceeds expectations for its size and price, while another mentions it sounds good for $22.

"...For anyone looking for an affordable way to enhance their smart home setup, wake up to a better alarm, or enjoy great sound on a budget, the Echo..." Read more

"...in a small package, and while it has a few quirks, it’s an excellent value for the price. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and casual users alike." Read more

"...The price you can't beat! Durable and long lasting, our first Dot we had for 5 years without problems...." Read more

"...Overall, this Echo Dot is an excellent value for the price—combining great sound, functionality, and convenience in one small, affordable package...." Read more

820 customers mention "Design"691 positive129 negative

Customers appreciate the design of the Echo Dot, noting its pleasant appearance and sleek charcoal color that blends well with most home decors.

"...I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps...." Read more

"...Very little set up needed! The design is modern and fits into any setting or room, very durable, and NOT cheaply made...." Read more

"...It’s stylish, functional, and perfect for any room in the house. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to add Alexa to their space!" Read more

"...The quality of the echo dot is really good. I love the deep blue style. The music sounds amazing...." Read more

907 customers mention "Connectivity"352 positive555 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo Dot's connectivity: while some praise its seamless integration with smart home devices and ability to pair with iPhones, others report issues with WiFi connectivity and poor internet performance.

"...It could not find ANY signal at all. I called customer support, did a hard reset, tried some things, and still nothing...." Read more

"...Alexa was sooooo easy and quick to connect to everything, before I figured out the fix...." Read more

"...the farthest room away from my router but she is the only device with connectivity issues. I have a 2012 laptop that gets 4 bars in the same spot...." Read more

"...Setup – Setting up the Echo Dot was a breeze, and it connected to my devices effortlessly. Cons: ➖ None!..." Read more

841 customers mention "Quality"445 positive396 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the Echo Dot's quality, with some finding it excellent and durable, while others report it being poor and not as reliable as expected.

"...Lutron has the most stable and reliable app out there. I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps...." Read more

"...I don't understand how this is a 5th generation device with such a flawed and frankly crappy set up process...." Read more

"...The design is modern and fits into any setting or room, very durable, and NOT cheaply made. She has excellent response and is easy the understand...." Read more

"...This one doesn't have that, a little disappointed, but works well." Read more

More than a typical alarm
5 out of 5 stars
More than a typical alarm
I bought this mainly to match the esthetic of my daughter’s bedroom which is pink and white. It’s a nice size, sits on her frame of her bed. It hooks up easily with my Alexa app. The only feature I wish it had was a time display. I didn’t realize that when I bought it. But you can ask Alexa for the time. lol! Sound quality is good to make announcements, play music or play an alarm. Or to ask it what is the joke of the day. My daughter created a routine with her alarm, favorite music station and to read off the weather so she knows how to dress for school (shorts vs pants, short sleeves vs sweater, boots vs sneakers, etc) No more “mom what’s the weather?!” It has helped her with organizing her morning routine. I can also drop in on her room to talk to her when I’m downstairs or at work and my daughter is upstairs in her bedroom. The call quality is just like a cell phone. If your child won’t answer their phone or has their door closed you can drop in or make an announcement even if you are not at home. It’s a helpful tool for parents.
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  • AM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Use
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
    Color: Glacier WhiteConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
    The Echo Dot is compact, easy to use, and perfect for any room. It works great as an alarm clock with adjustable brightness and clear volume control. The built-in Alexa adds a touch of humor and is helpful for the whole family has my kids love using it especially when they want to ask any random question. A great smart speaker for everyday convenience!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars We love our new Amazon Echo Dot
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
    Color: CharcoalConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
    We love Alexa and our new Echo Dot. The overall quality is excellent and the sound quality is full, clear, crisp and fills the whole room . Ready to use right out of the box, plug it in and she's goes right to work . Very little set up needed! The design is modern and fits into any setting or room, very durable, and NOT cheaply made. She has excellent response and is easy the understand. Thanks to Echo Dot and Alexa we now have a smart home.. If there is anything that we don't know how to do as for setting up new smart devices she's does and she guides us through it with ease! We love our new Amazon Dot and Alexa! Easy to use, looks great and sounds great too. Works very well with our home components (ie Bose speakers, desk top etc.) Volume is easy to control by voice and also has a manual control on the speaker . So, Over all the sound is bright and the functionality is excellent. Five stars for Amazon Echo Dot!
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  • CafeSociety
    5.0 out of 5 stars Multi-Music Player mystery solved, how to select more than one echo if you cannot
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
    Color: CharcoalConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
    Alexa Echo Speakers
    Multi-room Music issues

    I found a solution to not being able to get more than one speaker to work at a time, paired, or set up a “Multi-Room Music” in the Alexa app. This solution also fixed my inability to get Apple enabled devices connected into HomeKit, or even Google Nest Hubs to set up, period.

    Quick answer: 
    Deselect “Enable Wireless Isolation” when activating your 2.4 Wi-Fi broadcast on your router.

    I also took all speakers off guest wifi. But I’ll try to put them back to see if that is necessary now.

    Back story: 
    Months of issues with HomeKit, (only weeks with Echo Multi-Room Music), I gave up trying and decided to try Alexa and Google to replace my Apple smart home efforts. I spent way too much time. After the fix, I’ll live a blended tech life. I’ll give a quick answer, followed by my backstory: 

    Last week I was at my wits end in utter frustration over three major roadblocks. I acquiesced and decided to try Alexa because I couldn’t get almost any of my Apple HomeKit enabled devices into HomeKit, except for new Apple products. 

    I knew it had to be something small I was missing. 

    Alexa was sooooo easy and quick to connect to everything, before I figured out the fix. (I dislike the echo show advertising, their echo speakers are better.) While they seemed a breeze to connect everything, for some reason I couldn’t get more than one echo speaker to work at a time. I was continually blocked from setting up Multi-Room Music or even connect a pair to play together.  

    Hundreds of tries. I deleted, reset, rebooted, spent over 4 hours with Comcast yesterday (thankfully a Boston native who did not put me on hold every minute like certain countries) getting my internet working again. I had rebooted my modem and router so many times, my computer got molasses slow and I feared I went too far

    In interest I also decided to try a few Google nest hub speakers. Black Friday had great sales on all this stuff. Trying to set up googles hub 7 was impossible. It wouldn’t stay connected to the internet for more than a split second before “Something went wrong” message. Probably over 70 tries. (Google is better than Echo Show. Apple HomePod mini sounds crisper and better than Amazon echo 4 and mini 5’s. But Alexa is way friendlier to interact with verbally, and price point, well...)

    Frustration. Thursday, I broke down and bought my first Apple Homepod Mini to see if I can get that working and see if it works better than the Apple TV 4k Ethernet connection. The HomePod mini gave me a hint how to solve all these l connection and internet blocks. 

    The HomePod mini kept telling me that I don’t have “peer-to-peer connection” allowed on my network.

    Now, I’m a little techy, but it took three days (ehem, months) to finally take a chance on a for granted setting I always enable on my netgear router. It’s the blasted first Wireless page when enabling a wifi broadcast.

    I had to deselect “Enable Wireless Isolation.”

    That was it. It solved every issue I have come across with smart home tech for the last 4 months, ..year.

    For the months that I could not solve these problems, Amazons Multi-Player Music issue made me dig deeper. I did not find anyone suggesting this particular router setting, so I thought I’d share with ppl. 

    Tonight, I finally am able to simultaneously play music on all of my Echo speakers, connect my HomeKit enabled and Google nest hubs.

    I’m not sure what this will do for my/your internet security. But I’m going with it for now. And I’ll try to put all devices back onto guest Wi-Fi. I’ll never really leave Apple, but after interacting with other smart speakers, it’s probably not going to be my main go to for speaker or answers to questions. Or I’ll just get too creeped out by Google and Amazon invasiveness and acquiesce with Apple instead. 

    Echo Dot 5 (this is such a sprite, great speaker!)
    Echo 4
    are my favorite for Amazon Echo

    Echo Studio
    seems the least smart, most deaf, quiet, combative, difficult to interact with, of the three speakers. Hopefully the Multi-Room music fix will improve my experience with it

    Echo Show 8
    Meh. Far too much and annoying advertising of non-solicited or wanted advertisements. Least user friendly screen to work with. It sits unplugged for the most part. I mostly got this for a friend who visits who wants a YouTube fireplace playing on the tv.

    SIDE NOTE on other Smart Home Amazon (online, or physical store) products, related to this topic:
    I have been pleased with Smartbot plugs, switches and app, the Levoit 600s air purifiers and app (app goes by VeSync), and Lutron Caséta Light Switches and Dimmers, and hub. Lutron has the most stable and reliable app out there. I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps. Well, back to listening to music throughout my house instead of one or two rooms. Joy!
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  • Kim
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
    Color: CharcoalConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
    Overall, it works well and it is easy to use with your phone. It has a good response time and there are no delays. It functions well and it is a nice style. It is space saving.
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  • Booker Berman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon Echo Dot Review – A Big Upgrade in a Small Package
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
    Color: CharcoalConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
    Upgrading to the latest Echo Dot was a game-changer for me. The sound quality is a massive improvement over my old version, delivering music exactly the way I want it. Whether I'm using it as an alarm clock, controlling my smart home, or just playing music, it handles everything effortlessly.

    One thing that really stands out is its durability. Even after accidentally knocking it off my nightstand, it still works perfectly without any issues. The build quality is solid, and it feels like it’s made to last.

    For anyone looking for an affordable way to enhance their smart home setup, wake up to a better alarm, or enjoy great sound on a budget, the Echo Dot is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!
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  • Jelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Alexa Speaker – Perfect for Any Room!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
    Color: CharcoalConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
    I recently purchased the Amazon Echo Dot (Newest Model), and I absolutely love it! The vibrant sound quality is amazing for such a compact speaker, and it’s perfect for any room in my house. Whether I’m in the bedroom, dining room, or office, it fits seamlessly into my space and delivers clear, crisp audio.

    Pros:
    ✔️ Clear, Full Sound – The audio quality is fantastic for such a small speaker—perfect for music, podcasts, and calls.
    ✔️ Compact & Stylish – The charcoal color looks sleek and modern, fitting in with any décor.
    ✔️ Great for Voice Commands – Alexa responds quickly and accurately, making it super easy to control my smart home, play music, set timers, and more.
    ✔️ Perfect for Small Rooms – It’s the perfect size for my bedroom and office, providing just the right amount of sound without being overwhelming.
    ✔️ Easy Setup – Setting up the Echo Dot was a breeze, and it connected to my devices effortlessly.

    Cons:
    ➖ None! This speaker is a great addition to any space, and I can’t think of any downsides.

    Final Thoughts:
    If you're looking for a vibrant sounding, compact Alexa speaker, the Echo Dot (Newest Model) is a great choice. It’s stylish, functional, and perfect for any room in the house. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to add Alexa to their space!
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  • Skylar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
    Color: Deep Sea BlueConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
    Is so easy to set up and use! The response time is perfect. The quality of the echo dot is really good. I love the deep blue style. The music sounds amazing. It’s super small which is great for moving to different parts of your house.
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