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  • Learn about the Amazon Echo video 1 minutes 46 seconds
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Amazon - Echo (1st generation) - Black

Model:
B00X4WHP5E
SKU:
4747312
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 7570 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Echo (1st generation) for its sound quality and ease of use, frequently citing these as top features. Many also appreciate its home automation capabilities and the convenience of accessing weather information and managing shopping lists. However, some customers expressed concerns about the price point and occasional issues with battery life, response time, connectivity, and setup.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Echo

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    Gift for the wife was a hit. I was in and out of Best Buy in minutes. Great experience.

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • very easy to use

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    Still learning the things Alexa can do, but so far, I'm extremely happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Such a fast response time!

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    I love Apple, but this product is so much better than Siri, and really great for smart homes.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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    ECHO is great, still learning but Alexa is full of apps skills. Love how responsive it is.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Still getting familiar w/Alexa

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    I haven't signed up for Amazon Prime yet, so haven't gotten to experience the musical aspects yet, but have with friends' Echoes and really liked theirs.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love my Amazon Echo

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    Love Alexa! She is very helpful and was very easy to set up. She learns new skills everyday.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love Alexa

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    I love Alexa. She works exactly like I thought she would. A must have for every home.

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lots of Fun!

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    We are so enjoying our Alexa Amazon Echo. We especially enjoy the music and stations.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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    I bought this as a birthday gift for my dad and he LOVES it! I highly recommend this!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to set up and use.

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    Really like this allows me to set reminders and listen to Sirius radio. Easy to set up

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Alexa has personality!

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    We enjoy this new addition to our home. It's fun, entertaining, and the speaker is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Device

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    Bought for Friends Anniversary they love it the first one was damaged no hassle return

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love It!

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    I received this as a birthday gift and I absolutely love it. Super easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works well

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the Echo, but be warned that you are still very dependent on your iPad to get the most out of your purchase, especially as it relates to music.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great addition to smart home

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    This works well and is a great way to keep up on news. Works well with smart home items.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great assistant for every day life

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    Great assistant for every day life. Has plenty of features for adults and kids alike.

    This review is from Amazon - Echo - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Alexa, my average intelligent friend.

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    It's going to take more work to get her up to useful capacity, but she has a nice speaker for music in the kitchen.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Great product for everyone

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    I really enjoy my Alexa. I use it for news briefs, listening to music and a playing games

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Christmas gift

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    Because of the great reviews I have read on this product, I have purchased 2 for Christmas

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • alexa

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    I wake up every morning and get my weather and news before I go to work. Haven't really done any other things with it yet. Not sure if it's worth the price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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