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DEVICE DW
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5588528
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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.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT ITEM

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

    i didnt know what this was at 1st till neighbor got one, so i had to also--love it !

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Device

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

    Easy to hook up and use. Great sound. I use this device in many ways every day!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun but quirky

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

    First time with anything like Alexa and still trying to figure out all her features. Kids love to ask her questions but she doesn't connect to as many apps as I would like and doesn't connect with my Apple products (calendar, music playlists, etc). Wish I'd realized that sooner but still enjoy listening to podcasts & Audible books. She has great sound quality for music as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The future is here....

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

    I really didn't think I'd use the Echo nearly as much as I do. It's unbelievable!!! It's my go to for questions, weather, news, and the family even plays games on it !! The music is great... such big sound from such a small speaker. I need one for every room !!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun product to have around the house!

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

    Bought as a gift for my mother in law for Christmas, and was happy to hear that her husband got Alexa to play "Revelry" at volume 10 to wake her up in the morning. Easy to use and great sound quality for listening to music. Helpful with definitions and spelling of words.

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

    Love it

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

    I use it in my classroom with preschoolers.....the only thing I don't like is sometimes I have to repeat my request...dos'nt pick voice up good...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Husband gave to me as an anniversary gift and I thought he was crazy. I do love it though. I wish it came with more directions of all it is capable of doing. I'm sure I am missing out on a lot of possibilities. The sound is great. We use it a lot for music.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Get the DOT

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

    Alexa is a great tool. It's fun to use, but the DOT has just as much functionality and seems to hear my voice better. The speaker on the Echo is better, but when the volume us up high, it can't hear me at all. The DOT can connect to an external speaker via bluetooth or 3.5mm, and it's a third of the price

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Easy to set up, controls multiple devices and has a great sound. I like it

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

    Fun for the first few days

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

    While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this item, the kids get more fun from it than I do. It is extremely impressive with its prompt responses and info.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A truly great device for the house

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

    This is our second full size Echo and I love it. It is a great device overall, and when combined with other smart home products it really comes to life. I highly recommend one to anyone that is curious about the features or the potential uses in home automation.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    I've always been a fan of gadgets,and I had to have it. I had read some of the reviews that were quite favorable, but I had to find out for myself. I absolutely love it. The sound is rich and room filling. In fact, the sound in bigger than its very discreet size.

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

    Love Alexa

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

    Love the Alexa Full size, great speakers and look forward to new things she can do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa Alexa Alexa

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

    This is an amazing piece of hardware. The Amazon Echo is very user friendly and my girlfriend loves how the echo interfaces with her Phillips Hue and simple it is to operate. I am definitely looking at getting another one for my mother for her birthday in the upcoming months.

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

    very user friendly

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

    I really enjoy using alexa. It is program to answer almost any question you ask it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    I recieved my echo for Mother's Day and I figured it was just another toy for my husband to play with! I am not to high tech savvy but found the echo very easy to use!! I especially like the grocery list! I would highly recommend this product to anyone young or old

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This is a unique product

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

    Bought this on a whim! I really have enjoyed using it. At first I wasn't sure what I would use it for, but over time I have found many uses and ways to enjoy it. I'm still learning! I am able to interact with items I didn't think I could interact with at first. We will see how the it goes in the long run

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

    Early Adopter Success

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

    This is a rare instance of a product delivering on its promises. The set up is extremely easy and intuitive. Amazon has clearly taken the lead in the home assistance space with Echo. As more compatible products become available, the usefulness is only going to improve.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keeps getting better

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

    I have two echos and one dot. I am purchasing this one for a gift for my daughter. Amazon keeps adding enhancements all the time. I have one echo at my cabin for playing music, controlling lights and thermostat. You can control all devices from either location.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Alexa!

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

    Daily Alexa wakes me up, gives me the scores of last nights games and weather. Better than the dot because you don’t have to reconnect to the speaker. I love being able to listen to music on demand. The $5 per month is worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend