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.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I find myself saying, "Goodnight" to Alexa...
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I enjoy my new toy, but haven't fully configured it.
I am annoyed when I request the Eagles, Alexa says shuffling songs by Eagles, then proceeds to play one of a few playlists. Amazon's arrogant about how smart their users are. It was obviously just a preselected playlist. This happens with several artists.
It is deceptive and below the standards I expect for such a nice piece of hardware!
This review is from Amazon - Echo (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weather
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun to use
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Alexa keeps you updated on news and weather. Great to answer questions. Fun to use.
This review is from Amazon - Echo (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon - Echo - Black
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Love this device, enjoying everyday its in my home. I actually purchased another one.
This review is from Amazon - Echo (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Really makes it easy to listen to any music I want without having to pick up my phon
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome voice recognition!
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Awesome voice recognition. Great buy even if sole use is as a speaker. Great sound.
This review is from Amazon - Echo (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Echo
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Easy to use, works great with Amazon music. Connects with Pandora and iheart radio.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weather
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I Love Alexa
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This product does far more than we expecxted. We use it fore the news, weather and music
This review is from Amazon - Echo (1st generation) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
very user friendly
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Alexa is ready quickly and very easy to use. Accurate information and good sound quality
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Home automation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Growing to be a useful tool
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The integration with Crestron Home Automation platform makes the Echo a very useful tool.
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
i brought for my husband to leave me alone
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great device...a lot of learning to do. we hsve a lot more of exploring to do with Alexa
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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So easy to use and entertaining....I love this product
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Shopping list
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well so far
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I like being able to add to a shopping list the moment I think of an item I need, purchased smart outlets and can run lights & small appliances too
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Made my smart home smarter
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Easy to set up and user friendly. This is my second device we have added to our home.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome product
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I just love this product can't wait to add to it and be able to turn on and off lights.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sweet machine - I have two.
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Very helpful setting timers while cooking, reminders I know I'll let slide to long and playing music and general entertainment. I like the feature of "whole house" music when they all play as a speaker system together. Sometimes I get a little concerned about what might be kept as data on my activities not involving Alexa though. :)
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than dot
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The speaker sounds so much better than the dot. I stream music through there constantly.
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon Echo
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We really find Alexa very intuitive and works with ease. Would recommend to others.
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cool stuff
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I love this thing! I use it to control my Hue lights and music. It's a great speaker too.
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love our alexa.
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One of the best new products today. It is like a assistant to answer all your questions.
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great creative past time
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Good fun activity if you enable certain skills , kids enjoy it . Good sound quality
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