A:AnswerNope 3rd generation doesn't have a screen, but there is a higher end model that has a screen and there's also a model that has a clock with no screen.
A:AnswerDepends on how loud you want to shout your commands and questions! 8^) I live in a 2 bedroom condo and I have 3 devices (1 in each bedroom - near the bathrooms and 1 in the kitchen/dining room area). Super handy when you need/want hands free operation. Actually, the microphone array in the E-Dot is pretty sensitive but not enough to reliably pick up commands from another floor. Another perk is you get a really nice intercom system. Furthermore, you can give commands on one to operate devices that may be configured in another room (e.g., turn off bedroom lights while I'm in the kitchen - this assumes you have a device or lightbulb that can be controlled by Alexa).
A:AnswerBased on our experience, this device will connect with any bluetooth device. You just use the Alexa App to search for bluetooth enabled devices (speakers, thermostats, etc.), and add them to its "network."
A:AnswerThe Echo Plus come by itself. The Dots has are offered at times as a bundle special purchase price with two for a discount price, otherwise no.
A:AnswerMy boyfriend calls me from his echo dot. but his phone he calls from is in the room. You would probably need a basic phone with all the phone numbers on it in her home.
A:AnswerSi! If not already, then pretty soon. And I believe you will also be able to configure it to speak German and Japanese but I don't think it can be done on the fly. I think it's one language or the other.
A:AnswerYes...And a smart phone or tablet. Unless you buy directly from Amazon and you have other Amazon devices, you have to configure the device to connect to your network by first directly connecting to it using your phone or tablet. Not sure if you can do it from a laptop.
A:AnswerThey would have to have the hotspot on at all times. To install the echo you need to download the amazon alexa app to complete installation or do from a computer. As long as you have the wifi and password for the hotspot it should work.
A:AnswerIt comes with a charger that has both 110-120 and 220-240 capability (with appropriate 50 or 60 cycles for U.S. and international use). All you would need would be a converter plug that will connect the charger to the electricity source of the country to which you are traveling (as you would do with a Norelco electric shaver, a hair dryer with universal voltage converter built in, and so forth). You will also need to connect it to the available wi-fi, which will probably require using the Alexa App on your smartphone or tablet.
A:AnswerYou could...But I hope you're on an unlimited data plan (even if you only have your hotspot up for 3-5 days). The E-Dot will still work with an intermittent connection.
