Echo Dot is a voice-controlled Smart Speaker with Alexa, perfect for any room. Just ask for music, news, information, and more. You can also call almost anyone and control compatible smart home devices with your voice.
A: Yes. And the speaker itself is much better than the 1st and 2nd generation!
A: Yes you can set up the Echo on your acct/smartphone BUT if you call her using another Echo on your account in your house let's say, she will hear the Echo 'ringing' and will need to say, "Alexa, answer the call' for her Echo to pick up and start the speaker phone call from you. My 80+ year old mom can do this. Suggest you write the answer call phrase on an index card and leave it with her if needed, plus good to 'demo' the process with her on a landline and you on your phone, so you & she can see how it words and sounds.
A: Here is a step by step on how to set it up without a smartphone https://www.techenhancedlife.com/citizen-research/how-set-alexa-calling-loved-one
Q: How do I get echo dot to play music? Is the music free or need to sign up with music plan?
A: It works with your free subscription to Pandora, You Tube or Spotify. Just ask Alexa to play music on one of these music services.
Q: How much is the cost for echo dot per month?
A: Hi Smitty, There is no monthly cost for an Echo Dot! Have a great day!
A: First download the Alexa app on your device, then plug in your echo dot , the echo dot light will turn light red/orange while pairing with your phone then wait for the light to turn blue and Alexa will say hello , then follow the instructions on the Alexa app. On the app just add the device to your list and scan the unique scan code that’s include inside the echo dot box. After set up just ask Alexa anything.
Q: Is the app available on a PC? (for a grandparent who doesn't own a smartphone)
A: Yes. I setup my first 2 from my laptop. Now I have a Chromebook and setup the last one I purchased from it. I don't have the app on my phone because I use the phone primarily for work and want to keep my contacts private. PS - use all 3, none of them went bad.
Q: what is the difference between the echo dot 2nd gen and the echo dot 3rd gen ?
A: The look and sound. It is way louder with a little more bass.