- Is the Echo Dot good for music?
- It is fine for background music, radio and podcasts in a small room. Bass is limited and it is mono, so it is not a substitute for a stereo speaker or soundbar.
- How is it different from the previous Echo Dot?
- Amazon says this model plays about 5 dB louder, adds an LED display for time and weather, and includes a temperature sensor. The shape is a sphere instead of a puck.
- Does it need Wi-Fi?
- Yes for Alexa features and streaming. It also has Bluetooth, so you can pair a phone and play audio without Wi-Fi, and a 3.5 mm jack for wired output.
- Can I use it as an alarm clock?
- Yes. It shows the time, sets alarms by voice, and you can tap the top to snooze. The display dims automatically in a dark room.
- Does it work with other smart home devices?
- It controls lights, plugs and thermostats that work with Alexa over Wi-Fi. It has no built-in Zigbee or Thread radio, so those devices need their own hub or Wi-Fi.
- What is in the box?
- The speaker, a power adapter and a quick start guide. No batteries are needed or included.
- Where is the Amazon Echo Dot Speaker cheapest?
- At Smartify, for $61.55, 38% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Amazon Echo Dot Speaker?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including Logotech, Amazon, Smartify, InpexOpcion, Best Buy.