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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2641 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 Release) Smart Speaker with Alexa for its impressive sound quality, ease of use, and compact size. Many also appreciate its design, price, connectivity, and straightforward setup. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the volume, privacy, and lack of a display.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Echo Dots Rock!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Echo Dot. It and two others in my house provide music and communication throughout, plus they can provide some lively conversation at times.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexis

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

    Live my unit keep music on in the Howard all day it let me know who is at the front door

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My grandma loves to use this and the speaker is very good on it. Very easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must-Have Product.

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

    I purchased this for my elder mom. After having my own for years, I knew she liked it from using it at my house as well as my sisters, but never had her own. The echo dot is great because it gives her a hands free opportunity to take care of things. She can also connect it to a few other smart devices in her house. Overall I think it was a great purchase for her and will be extremely handy.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazon Echo DOT

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great and very affordable for its small size

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Echo Dot

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

    Like the compact design. Sound quality is very good. I use the timer feature all the time when I cook.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5 stars

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

    love it.needed one asap..good for my daily base life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to install and works amazingly and it’s smart right out of the box!!! Love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hey Alexa, you’re awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Echo Dot has so many convenient features. Want music for motivation, “Hey Alexa”. Need to reorder household supplies, “Hey Alexa”. Add an appointment to your calendar, “Hey Alexa”. Looking for a recipe for supper, “Hey Alexa”. So, so many features available with Alexa and the Echo Dot’s compact design fits in nicely and has a bold sound when playing music. ❤️❤️Alexa!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for folks new to Echo and Alexa

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This echo device has a decent sound for the price. We’re pleased with the purchase. It’s especially good for anyone who may be trying out an echo product and Alexa.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Music +++++

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

    I LOVE MY ALEXA! TEMP, WEATHER, LOCAL/WORLD NEWS /UPDATES,GOOD SOUND & QUALITY FOR BEING OLDER VESION.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa works for me!

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

    This updated Echo Dot is cool. Responsive to voice commands and the sound quality is greatly improved over earlier editions. I like the charcoal color.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm super impressed with this great speaker. For me, it's the best. 100% recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, Easy to Use, Convenient

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly, connects easily to our network. Great virtual assistant.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with it

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

    Great microphone, it hears the word Alexa from far. Great sound as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Grand son

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased it for my grandson really liked it. Ease of operation and had a choice of colors.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ALEXA SPEAKER

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

    SOUNDS WONDERFUL, SHE LISTENS WELL AND UNDERSTAND THE OWNERS VOICE

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazon echo dot

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

    Setup Is Cumbersome: Getting both units set up was more difficult than I expected. The Alexa app was not always intuitive, and going through Wi-Fi configuration, linking accounts, and getting routines going felt more time-consuming than it should be. Learning Commands Is a Challenge: Even after setup, teaching Alexa to understand my commands was a bit tricky. I found myself repeating phrasing, and sometimes the responses weren’t quite what I intended. This made using it less seamless than I hoped. Connectivity & Command Recognition Issues: There are known concerns with 5th-gen Dots missing voice commands or not always responding reliably. Some users on forums report that their devices don’t always pick up the wake word, or that connectivity drops. No 3.5mm Audio Jack: One major downside is that this version lacks a physical audio-out jack, so you can’t easily connect it via cable to external speakers. Sound Limitations at High Volume: While the sound is solid at low-to-medium volume, pushing it higher can lead to distortion, especially for bass-heavy content.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5th Gen Echo Dot

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Echo Dot works very well. It is easy to set up using the Alexa app and picks up the wifi signal very well. I replaced a 1st generation Amazon Echo with this because it wouldn't pick up the new signal. This Echo Dot has very good sound for a small speaker and is a lot easier to control.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    alexa device

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

    I love this new echo device it works great.I like the voice and it is more personable.

    I would recommend this to a friend