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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2619 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

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My echo dot.

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

    Works great, and easy setup. Music sounds great for a little speaker good sound. It has a nice design sitting on top of my speaker. Next to my fire TV I can change channels and volume just by speaking. Good affordable price range. Recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    Small but love the sound quality! Great choice! And bought it at a great price.

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa

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

    I love this device; it's very affordable and very efficient, with a futuristic style.

    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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    Excellent, a good sound and this Alexa work very good

    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:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cute little echo

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

    Perfect size and my grandson set it up within 5 minutes, he now enjoys his music!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price and sound

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

    Great sound. Play your favorite music. Get notifications , and set alarms. Nice price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best product ever!

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

    Amazing product! Love how they can connect through out my house and I can have a whole home surround.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazon Echo Dot

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good speaker. Love listening to music with this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker for the price.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker and responsive. I use it in the kitchen and even with the noise it sounds and responds great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everyone needs an Alexa

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

    Got this for my 70yo MIL and she loves it. So easy to use and it learns your voice and habits. So the more you use it the better it gets.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Little Sucker

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

    Love the way it fits in the room and the exceptional sound.

    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