Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Charcoal
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Description
Features
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.
Plus, now with Skype calling stay in touch with friends and family in over 150 countries.
What's Included
- Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa
- Power adapter (15W)
- Quick start guide
Voice Control
Works With
Wink
Key Specs
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Streaming ServicesApple Music, Pandora, SIRIUS, Spotify, YouTube
- Number of Microphones4
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink
- Search Engine UsedBing
- Streaming Media Player(s) SupportedChromecast
General
- Product NameEcho Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa
- BrandAmazon
- Model NumberB07FZ8S74R/B0792KTHKJ
- ColorCharcoal
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Streaming ServicesApple Music, Pandora, SIRIUS, Spotify, YouTube
- Number Of Speakers1
Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa
- Number of Microphones4
- Microphone FeaturesOn/off button
- Calling FeaturesCall almost anyone hands-free
Connectivity
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
- Bluetooth VersionOther
- Bluetooth ProfileAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
- Network ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Headphone JackYes
- Search Engine UsedBing
- Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOS
Compatibility
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Wink
Features
- Streaming Media Player(s) SupportedChromecast
- Control Button(s)Microphone, Volume, Wake
- Wake WordAlexa, Echo
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
- Alarm FunctionYes
- Processor ModelMediaTek MT516
Power
- Power SourcePlug-in
Display
- Display ScreenNo
Dimension
- Product Height1.7 inches
- Product Width3.9 inches
- Product Depth3.9 inches
- Product Weight0.66 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 Months
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 Months
Other
- UPC841667166834
Customer rating
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 23662 reviews
(23,662 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 20 reviews
(20 Reviews)Customer images
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Echo Dot
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I am pleasantly surprised with the Echo Dot. Like any Echo devices, it's easy to setup and use. Truly a miniature version of the larger Echo devices. I cannot compare against Gen 1 or 2 but I'd imagine that there are improvements. If you have other Echo devices, the Dot is a great addition. If this is the only Echo devices that you own, it is equally good.The Dot is perfect for the bedroom, kitchen, basement, family room, or home office. Literally just about anywhere in your house. Working exactly like larger Echo devices, you can Alexa for a weather forecast, news update, time, play trivia, or interesting facts. The Dot can also be used as a bluetooth speaker. It is certainly not going to be as loud, offer better bass, mids/lows as a full fledged BT speaker or larger Echo but holds its own.TIP:Do you want louder and better sound quality? Pair a bluetooth speaker with the Dot or use connect a speaker using the AUX port located on the back of the Dot.If you have smart plugs, lights or other devices in your house, the Dot can control all of those. Placing the Dot on a night stand, you can ask Alexa to turn the table lamp on or off. I tested calling with the Echo Dot and it was good. The sound was clear and the person on the other end could clearly hear me. The Dot can stream Apple Music, Spotify, Tune-in, NPR, etc, and pair with another Dot for stereo sound.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome. It helps a lot
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5At first, I was reluctant to talk to a hockey puck. Okay so I am old fashioned. I use smart sockets in some areas in my home. I have them connected to my phone. But I found out you could program the Echo Dot to them. I have gotten used to talking to it. I now command it to turn on and turn off certain things around my home. You can command it to guard your home. You can ask where your orders are. If you say good morning it will give you information as to what happened on that date years ago. You can joke with it too. The things you can do with it are endless.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my Echo Dot!
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I purchased the Ring Doorbell at Best Buy and the Echo Dot was included with the purchase. Thanks Best Buy! I love my Echo Dot! All you need to do is plug it in, get the app on your phone and follow the prompts. I ask Alexa silly questions, I ask her to play music, tell me jokes, set up my alarm, set up reminders, I ask for the weather, the time, etc. love it!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Echo Dot
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This was a gift for my granddaughter’s friend. He has MS and is confined in a wheelchair. He could use his arms a couple year’s ago, but only his fingers now. Echo has changed his life. He can talk on the phone and reach his family and friends. It was the best gift EVER.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smart Speaker
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I really like this speaker it can do a lot of things like in the morning i have an alarm to go to work when i turn off the alarm i set it up to tell me how is the traffic to work and tell me weather and if i want i could set it up to tell me also news, radio and more when i arrive From work i tell it to play music the sound is really good when im going to sleep i tell it to open sleep sounds or i say good night and it gives me a list of sounds it can make that will help me go to sleep i leave the sound the entire night it helps me go to sleep, I don’t have anything smart yet like light bulbs but if i did I would be able to do a lot more with this
This review is from Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Sandstone
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING DEVICE!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I LOVE THIS DEVICE ! This was my third Echo device (my second 3rd generation Echo) I received this Echo Dot (3rd Gen) as a free gift when I ordered my son's Fire TV and passed it on to him as well. My family enjoys them. We use it to play music, ask questions about the weather and local/national events, timers/alarms, making calls and sending messages, and controlling other devices, he has even added smart lighting and smart plugs to his room. Couldn't be happier!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade from previous dot
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This review is for the Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Sandstone I have this dot in my garage for when my hands are full or super dirty and I need lights on, or the worst song ever is playing and an emergency song skip is required. I have it plugged into an old ups
This review is from Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Sandstone
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The sound!
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I had to give my old ones away after hearing the speakers on this baby. I have it in the bathroom and visitors turn it on to block out the sounds I suppose. Lol
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What experts are saying
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 20 reviews
(20 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Nick Pino on September 24, 2019Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) reviewAccording to Amazon, the Amazon Echo Dot, which is now available in its third (and best) iteration, is the best-selling speaker of all-time. This impressive little smart speaker makes calls almost anywhere in your country of residence, givesFull Review
- Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Kate Kozuch on May 27, 2020Amazon Echo Dot with Clock reviewThe Amazon Echo Dot with Clock makes it easy to see the time and packs punchy sound in a small, familiar package.Full Review
- Tom's GuideRating, 5 out of 55.0Mike Prospero on December 11, 2019Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review: Great Looks, Greater SoundWith a nicer design and vastly improved audio, the third-generation Echo Dot is Amazon's best, cheapest speaker yet.Full Review
- Digital TrendsJohn Velasco on August 12, 2020Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock review: The time is nowThe Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock shares many outstanding features with past iterations, but now it gains the convenience of displaying the actual time.Full Review
- Digital TrendsCaleb Denison on December 18, 2019Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) reviewAmazon's third-generation Echo Dot puts on some weight and comes dressed in a warmer, more welcoming design. The result is a better-looking Alexa device with good enough sound quality to deserve being called a speaker. In our Amazon Echo DotFull Review
- PCMagRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Will Greenwald on October 18, 2019Amazon Echo Dot With ClockThe Amazon Echo Dot With Clock is simply an Echo Dot smart speaker with an LED clock on the front—and it's terrific.Full Review
- Trusted ReviewsDavid Ludlow David Ludlow on June 10, 2019Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review | Trusted ReviewsBetter looking, louder and clearer than the previous model, the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is an improvement in every way over the previous model.Full Review
- Tech AdvisorRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Jim Martin on November 25, 2019Amazon Echo Dot with ClockAdding a simple display turns the third-gen Echo Dot into a great bedside alarm clock, but it can also be useful in the kitchen as it can also show timers. Here's our Echo Dot with Clock review.Full Review
Q: QuestionDoes the 3rd generation have Alexa? So all you have to do is ask it a question and need no other equipment?
Asked by PATCH.
- A:Answer Yes. And the speaker itself is much better than the 1st and 2nd generation!
Answered by Jporterf
Q: QuestionMy Mom doesn't use a smartphone. Is it possible for me to set up an Echo Dot or Echo in her apt using my smartphone for the Alexa app ... and then can I use this to check in on her and start a conversation without her needing to issue a command to answer?
Asked by Larry.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Jbell
Q: QuestionHow do I get echo dot to play music? Is the music free or need to sign up with music plan?
Asked by Lil.
- A:Answer It works with your free subscription to Pandora, You Tube or Spotify. Just ask Alexa to play music on one of these music services.
Answered by John
Q: QuestionI bought the echo dot I don't know what app to get on my I phone for this product. can you please helpmeet with the app
Asked by millie.
- A:Answer Download the free “Amazon Alexa” app
Answered by Sandy
Q: Questionwhat is the difference between the echo dot 2nd gen and the echo dot 3rd gen ?
Asked by dora913.
- A:Answer The look and sound. It is way louder with a little more bass.
Answered by Zachattak
Q: QuestionHow do I set this up?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Smurfy43
Q: QuestionIs the app available on a PC? (for a grandparent who doesn't own a smartphone)
Asked by Kyle.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Gidge
Q: QuestionHow can I get my Echo Dot (2nd floor) to play same music as my Echo (main floor)?
Asked by Timmy.
- A:Answer In the Alexa app, you can create a group. When you click on devices, create a speaker group. Add the devices that you want to that group, Then, when you play a song, say "Play <Awesome song here> on the <Group Name> group". we have a group called everywhere and it plays on all of the echo dots.
Answered by Doug