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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2697 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:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa

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

    Very tiny but works so well! I enjoy just calling for Alexa and she responds amazing purchase for oneself or even as a gift!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but perfect

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

    Great for kids, easy to use with perfect sound quality. Love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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

    Great sound. The highs and mids are so clear, even the bass is noticeable on this little speaker. Love it!!! Perfect for small or medium size rooms; not for large spaces. I got the Deep Sea Blue and it looks amazing. Bought it on sale, half the regular price. Recommended!

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

    very good product price very affordable ,quality of sound good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Alexa device ever

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

    I had never had an echo before but this is great and it works so great with my sound bar. I love that it works as a speaker, an alarm, and I can also talk to my kids through it when they don't answer their phone at home.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everyone should have one at home.

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

    It's excellent, the right size for any space, it has excellent sound... I like it.

    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:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best item Alexa have!!

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

    I can live without my Alexa !! Is the best product that I buy . Helps me remember appoitments , can use with spottify, pairs with all alexa items . My phone in home is connected when more busy I am!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker and alarm clock ⏰️

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

    5 star's. A speaker and an alarm clock. It's a great item for a college dorm room

    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:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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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 Connect, I love the color and sound, the size its very perfect

    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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Echo

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

    Amazing price. It takes a little time to set up if you’re looking for a portable speaker or even a AI assistant integrates easy. And pretty easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Music +++++

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    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
  • 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
  • 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

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to set up w smart lights and sound quality is decent for playing music

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Great sound sleek look and i love that it controls my television, smart lights ,smart outlets. So many great features

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa dot

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

    Price is very reasonable and the sound is fantastic. Easy to instal but if you need help, the geek squad is available.

    I would recommend this to a friend