Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Charcoal Fabric
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Description
Features
Voice control your music
Just ask for a song, artist, or genre from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, and more.
With multi-room music, you can play music on compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Echo can also play Audible audiobooks, radio stations, news briefs, and more.
Tell Alexa to play jazz in the kitchen, top pop in the family room, or play the same song throughout your whole home.
Voice control your 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 movie — all 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 Fire TV and select devices from Sony, Dish, and Logitech.
Control multiple devices at scheduled times or with a single voice command, like locking the doors and turning off the lights when you go to bed.
Echo works with lights, locks, switches, thermostats and more from WeMo, Philips Hue, SmartThings, Insteon, Nest, ecobee, and Wink.
Hands-free calling and messaging
You can talk to almost anyone - no tapping or searching required. Use Drop In to instantly connect to another compatible Echo at home or send an announcement across Echo devices, like calling the family for dinner or reminding the kids to go to bed.
Plus, now with Skype calling stay in touch with friends and family in over 150 countries.
Additionally, you can send messages via voice or text to anyone with a supported Echo device or the Alexa app.
Let your household know when dinner is ready, ask someone for help with a chore, or remind the kids to go to sleep — without having to raise your voice.
With the Drop In feature enabled for room-to-room calling, instantly connect with compatible Echo devices in your home.
Far-field voice recognition
Tucked under the light ring is an array of seven microphones that use beamforming technology and enhanced noise cancellation.
The 2nd generation Echo has improved wake-word performance to hear you ask a question from any direction — even in noisy environments or while playing music at loud volumes.
When you want to use Echo, simply say the wake word, "Alexa," and Echo lights up and connects to the cloud, where the Alexa Voice Service recognizes and responds to your request instantly.
Echo has skills
Echo has tens of thousands of skills and counting.
Skills add even more capabilities, such as ordering a pizza from Domino's, requesting a ride from Uber, tracking your fitness with Fitbit, controlling your TV with Dish and more. To enable new skills, just ask Alexa.
New skills are being added all the time. You can also see ratings and reviews to learn what other customers are saying about the thousands of skills available in the Alexa app.
Always getting smarter
Alexa is always getting smarter - the more you use Echo, the more Alexa adapts to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and personal preferences. And because Echo is always connected, updates are delivered automatically.
Suit your style
Customize your Echo for any room with Echo Shell, available in a range of fabrics and finishes.
What's Included
Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa
Echo Shell
Power adapter/cable
Quick start guide
Things to Try card
Key Specs
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Number of Microphones7
- Search Engine UsedBing
General
- Product NameEcho (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa
- BrandAmazon
- Model NumberB06XCM9LJ4
- ColorCharcoal Fabric
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Number of Speakers2
Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa
- Number of Microphones7
- Calling FeaturesYes
Connectivity
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioYes
- Connectivity TechnologyWi-Fi
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink
- Search Engine UsedBing
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOS
Features
- Control Button(s)Microphone, Volume, Wake
- Wake WordAlexa, Echo
- Alarm FunctionYes
- Processor ModelMediaTek MT8163B
Power
- Power SourcePlug-in
Display
- Display ScreenNo
Dimension
- Product Height5.8 inches
- Product Width3.4 inches
- Product Depth3.4 inches
- Product Weight1.8 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC841667189741
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 6077 reviews
(6,077 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the Echo (2nd Gen) Smart Speaker for its impressive sound quality, user-friendly setup, and seamless smart home integration. They particularly enjoy the capabilities of Alexa and the stylish design of the device. While some users find it a bit eerie and express concerns about privacy, the overall sentiment is positive, with many considering it a great gift at a reasonable price.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hooked on Echo
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am slowly building a connected home using Amazon Echo as my base. I now have 5 connected devices in multiple rooms. I even put one in my office at work. Set up is super easy. Skills get added daily. It is becoming a personal assistant of sorts. I can make phone calls through it without touching my phone, add appointments or meeting to my calendar, get notifications, order food, set alarms, play whatever music I'm in the mood for, listen to the news, sports, and weather and so much more. The home automation is limitless for me too. This thing will even tell me how much gas is in my jeep or if it needs service.
This review is from Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Heather Gray Fabric
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds very good, looks great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded to the new Echo from an Echo Dot 2 connected to a Big Jambox. The sound is considerably better and the new charcoal grey cloth styling looks terrific. The new 7 microphone array understands commands much better than the Dot.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is so futuristic. It responds to my voice, with no problems. It's very impressive with the technology it possesses.
This review is from Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Sandstone Fabric
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love it just wish I could attach it to speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it just wish I could attach it to speakers. It was the best Christmas present I bought for myself. Love it so much I ordered two more so I could have a stereo affect. Plus I bought one of the small units for in the bedroom.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Alexa, Smart home
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Alexa is amazing she can do it all!!! Exactly what I wanted!!!!
This review is from Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Sandstone Fabric
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for connecting several rooms
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this. Has enabled us to communicate throughout the house without raising our voices!!!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Smart Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Echo speakers are beautiful, sound wonderful, work with all sorts of other devices and are good with getting information and answering questions. The Google assistants are a bit better at getting information and answering questions (I've tested both with various questions). But the Google speakers don't sound as well, don't look as good and do not play with other devices as well as Echos. The Echos are incredibly easy to set up and have been pretty much trouble free.
This review is from Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Sandstone Fabric
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An other great Amazon/alexa product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you like or want alexa this is a great product with awesome sound for its size. It's has no trouble hearing you even from a room away.
This review is from Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Heather Gray Fabric
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: Questionif I unplug echo and move it to a new location,do I have to reconfigure echo
Asked by dude.
- A:Answer No, I have moved mine once and it was fine. Don't forget, Do Not move it out of your Wi-Fi range.
Answered by WildBill11
Q: QuestionHow easy is this to set up? Senior friendly?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Very easy to set up. I'm 65 and have set up three of these with no outside help..
Answered by Stitchwitch
Q: Questionwill it work with the regular amazon echo ? and you could control 3 or 4 echo's in your house from anywhere?
Asked by g.
- A:Answer Yes, this is compatible with the original Echo.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionMy echo 2nd gen cant play music...every request she just responds there is nothing in my library and refers me to iheart radio or amazon music app. Everyone i know that has echo just asks her to play a particular artist or song and she does, but not mine.
Asked by Sunspot44.
- A:Answer Hi Sunspot, You must first connect (or link) your music service (Pandora, I heart radio, spotify, siriusxm) with your Echo first. Open your app and touch the three horizontal bars on the top left of the app. When it opens, touch Music, Video & Books. Scroll down until you see your music service and touch that name. When it opens, you will see the "Link Your Account" in blue. Just touch there and follow the prompts. Repeat that with your other services and there you go. Alexa will also wake you to your favorite station or song in the morning. In the menu, go to Reminders & Alarms. You can tell her to wake you at the same time every day, or set it to a different time each night. Touch "Manage Alarm Volume", you can adjust the volume of your alarm in the morning. The first time I set the alarm, I did not do this and it awakened me quite abruptly:) If you have any other problems, you can call Amazon tech Support and follow the prompts until you get to Echo support. They are open 24 hours a day. Good Luck! I hope you enjoy yours, as much as I am enjoying mine. Happy Holidays P.S. There are many things you can link to your Echo... lights, plugs, switches, A/C controllers, cameras, motion sensors.... that will allow you to turn on lights and other features just by saying... Alexa, turn on Master bedroom light.
Answered by Printo
Q: QuestionIs hub in plus necessary?
Asked by Hemu.
This question was asked about the related product: Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Heather Gray Fabric
- A:Answer It depends on what you want to achieve with the Echo. If you want it to have the ability to control lights, etc. then it is.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionDo you have to subscribe monthly for music etc.
Asked by Friday.
This question was asked about the related product: Amazon - Echo (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Heather Gray Fabric
- A:Answer Pandora is free with adds. If your an Amazon prime member you get music free no adds.
Answered by NCjobu
Q: QuestionI have an iPhone 6s. My husband does not have an iPhone. I have Pandora on my iPhone. Can my husband ask Alexa to play music while I am at work? If so, will I be using data from my iPhone plan?
Asked by Annmarie.
- A:Answer Hi, You can link your Alexa to your Pandora account. You can also link it to your Sirius, I Heart Radio, Spotify, Tunein, Amazon Music unlimited accounts. Go into the Alexa app and touch the three horizontal slashes on the top left to open the menu. Then, touch Music, Videos & Books. Then you will touch Pandora or either of the other services and follow the instructions to link your Pandora account to the Alexa. It will give you easy to follow directions to do this. Once it is connected, you will be able to ask Alexa to play any of the stations you have created on Pandora. You will also be able to ask Alexa to create a new station just by asking her to play a station you do not already have. She will ask you if you want her to create that station. Just say yes and it is saved to your account. Connecting to music on your Echo will have no affect on your data plan on your phone. These are two completely separate things. One other thing you can do is ask her to pause your music (if you receive a phone call or someone comes to the door), and then resume when you are ready (Alexa, pause music) You can also ask her to stop playing music in 15 (or any time amount you set) minutes at the end of the night when going to sleep. If you want to wake to music, you can ask Alexa to wake you at 6:30 am to a favorite radio station you have. To adjust the volume for the alarm, go into menu, then Reminders & Alarms, then alarms. The top line says "Manage alarm volume and default sound". Touch that and move the black dot to where you want it to be. At 50%, it is pretty loud, so do a test alarm to see where you want it to be. Good Luck and Happy New year!
Answered by Printo
Q: QuestionIs this all I need to buy? Does this answer your questions or responds to your demands?
Asked by Rudy.
- A:Answer This is all you need to actually talk to device and get it to respond and connect to internet. If you want to control lights then you will need some smart home devices and probably a hub.
Answered by scottswann