Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Charcoal
- Key Specs
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Featured Streaming Services: Apple Music, Pandora, SIRIUS, Spotify, YouTube (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of Microphones: 4
- Search Engine Used: Bing
- Streaming Media Player(s) Supported: Chromecast
- General
- Brand: Amazon
- Model Number: B07FZ8S74R/B0792KTHKJ
- Product Name: Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa
- Color: Charcoal
- Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Featured Streaming Services: Apple Music, Pandora, SIRIUS, Spotify, YouTube (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of Speakers: 1
- Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Number of Microphones: 4
- Microphone Features: On/off button
- Calling Features: Call almost anyone hands-free
- Connectivity
- Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance.)
- Bluetooth Version: Other (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Siri, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Search Engine Used: Bing
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Wireless Standard: AC, N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Features
- Streaming Media Player(s) Supported: Chromecast
- Control Button(s): Microphone, Volume, Wake
- Wake Word: Alexa, Echo (The term or phrase used to activate a device.)
- Alarm Function: true
- Processor Model: MediaTek MT516 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
- Display
- Display Screen: false
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.9 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.66 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 Months
- Warranty - Labor: 3 Months
- Other
- UPC: 841667166834
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.
- Made for any room: You can place Dot in the bedroom and use it as a smart alarm clock that can also turn off your lights. Or use Dot in the kitchen to easily set timers and shop with just your voice.
- Voice-control your music: Use your voice to play a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, and others.
- Voice-control your smart home: Switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn up the thermostat while reading in your favorite chair, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movie.
- Alexa always getting smarter: The more you use Dot, the more it adapts to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and personal references. And because Echo Dot is always connected, updates are delivered automatically.
- Alexa app: With the free Alexa app on Fire OS, Android, iOS, and desktop browsers, you can easily set up and manage your Echo Dot.
- Call almost anyone hands-free using your voice: 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.
Whats Included
- Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa
- Power adapter (15W)
- Quick start guide
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.
