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- PREMIUM SOUND – Rich, detailed sound that automatically adapts to any room. Supports lossless HD audio available on select streaming services such as Amazon Music HD.
- VOICE CONTROL YOUR MUSIC – Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and more. HD requires a compatible music streaming service.
- SMART HOME HUB – Built-in hub to voice control compatible lights, locks, and sensors. Easily set up compatible Zigbee and Matter devices or select Ring Smart Lighting solar lights and bulbs.
- ALEXA IS READY TO HELP – Set timers, reminders, and alarms. Alexa answers questions like "Alexa, what time is it?"
- START YOUR ROUTINES WITH MOTION – Turn on compatible lights, play your Flash Briefing, or turn on the coffee maker when you walk into the room.
- FILL YOUR HOME WITH SOUND – With multi-room music, play synchronized music across Echo devices in different rooms. You can also pair your Echo with compatible Fire TV devices to feel scenes come to life with home theater audio, or extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.
- CONNECT WITH OTHERS HANDS-FREE – Call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device. Instantly drop in on other rooms or announce to the whole house that dinner's ready.
- PRIVACY CONTROLS – Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic off button.
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HD music requires a compatible streaming music service, including an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
eero Built-in – add up to 1,000 sq ft of wifi coverage to a compatible eero network.
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Meet Echo |
Talk about well-rounded. Echo combines premium sound, a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, and a temperature sensor. Powerful speakers deliver clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass for rich, detailed sound that adapts to any room. |
Just ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, make calls, and tell you the news, sports scores, weather, and more. |
More music in more rooms
Use your voice to play a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and others. With multi-room music, you can fill your whole home with music, radio stations, podcasts, and Audible using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. You can even pair your Echo with compatible Fire TV devices to feel scenes come to life with home theater audio.
Built-in smart home hub with simple setupThe built-in smart home hub lets you easily set up and manage Zigbee and Matter compatible smart devices. Just power on compatible lights, plugs, sensors, and locks and say, “Alexa, discover my devices.” The hub also works with select Ring Smart Lighting solar lights and bulbs. Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device. |
Alexa is happy to helpMake your life easier at home. Set timers, ask questions, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. Check the traffic and weather, or play the news. Access tens of thousands of Alexa skills. You can even bring new life to game night with Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, Common Knowledge, and more. |
Stay connected and in syncInstantly drop in on other rooms in your home or make an announcement to every room that has a compatible Echo device. Let everyone know dinner is ready, or remind the kids that it’s bedtime. You can also stay in touch with friends and family with hands-free calling. |
Alexa for kids
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Alexa can help kids learn and grow—while having fun along the way. And with free parental controls from Amazon Kids, Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses, filter explicit songs and block shopping. Children’s privacy is important to us. Discover how kids can use Alexa, watch helpful how-to videos, get answers to FAQs, and more. |
Haven’t tried Amazon Kids+? Click here to start your 1-month free trial. Amazon Kids+ is an all-in-one subscription that unlocks thousands of hours of kid-friendly videos, interactive games, educational skills, and Audible books starting at $4.99/month. |
Designed to protect your privacy
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. Echo smart speakers have a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings and can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Alexa uses ultrasound motion detection with select features, such as Occupancy Routines. Ultrasound does not emit on your device unless a feature is enabled that uses motion detection to properly function. You can turn motion detection off at any time. Learn more about motion detection.
Simple to set up and use
1. Plug in Echo and connect to the internet with the Alexa app.
2. Just ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.
3. For simple setup with compatible smart home devices, say, “Alexa, discover my devices.”
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here’s how:
Materials
50% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled fabric
100% recycled die-cast aluminum
Device, cable and adapter included
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle. Low Power Mode is not available for certain user configurations. To learn more, see Low Power Mode Restrictions.
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Price | From: $39.99 | From: $49.99 | From: $99.99 | From: $199.99 |
Ratings | 4.7 out of 5 stars (35,467) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (92,269) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (144,171) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (41,033) |
Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Alexa built in | ||||
Speakers | 1.95” front-firing speaker | 1.73" front-firing speaker | 3.0" neodymium woofer and dual front-firing 0.8" tweeters | 30 mm tweeter, three 2.0" mid-range speakers, and 5.3" woofer |
Audio support | Lossless High Definition | Lossless High Definition | Lossless High Definition, Dolby audio | Lossless High-Res, Dolby Atmos |
Line in/out | 3.5 mm line in/out | 3.5 mm (analog) or mini-TOSLINK (optical) line in | ||
Screen | LED display on Echo Dot with clock | |||
Privacy Controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in camera shutter, microphone/camera off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
Motion Detection | ||||
Temperature Sensor | ||||
Built-in Zigbee smart home hub | ||||
Dimensions | 3.9”W x 3.3”D x 3.6”H | 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H | 5.7”W x 5.7”D x 5.2”H | 6.9”W x 6.9”D x 8.1”H |
Technical details
Echo (4th Gen)
Size |
5.7” x 5.7” x 5.2” (144 x 144 x 133 mm) |
Weight |
34.2 oz (970 g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band wifi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that helps compatible devices work better at home and beyond the front door. If wifi is lost, Sidewalk enables certain devices to stay connected. Also, Sidewalk helps devices like water sprinklers and pet locators work over longer distances. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors via Sidewalk Bridges (participating Echo and Ring devices), and is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned off the setting. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Sidewalk. |
Smart home hub |
Zigbee + Sidewalk + Matter + Thread Border Router |
eero Built-in |
Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice. |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo or from Echo to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Direct control of BLE Mesh. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
Audio |
3.0” (76.2 mm) neodymium woofer and two 0.8” (20 mm) tweeters. |
Alexa app |
The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices. Supported operating systems. |
Accessibility features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App. |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo is subject to these terms. |
Setup technology |
Amazon wifi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wifi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about wifi simple setup. |
Included in the box |
Echo (4th Gen), glacier white power adapter (30W), and Quick Start Guide. |
Generation |
Echo (4th Gen) - 2020 release |
Privacy features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish |
Alexa Skills & Features |
Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful, and more fun by letting you voice control your world. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do. |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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Customers like the performance, sound quality, value, ease of setup, and appearance of the digital device. They mention that it works well, the sound is pretty decent, and is well worth the price. Customers are also satisfied with appearance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on voice recognition, alexa, and quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They say that the sound is incredible, better than any of the mid level soundbars they tried, and it transforms their living space into an acoustic haven. They love the clarity of the vocals and the crisp highs from the pair of.08 inch drivers.
"...Sound is really diminished if you are behind it or immediately to it's side but comes barrelling at your ear drums when you are any angle in front..." Read more
"...Overall, if you're in the market for a smart speaker with premium sound, l highly recommend!" Read more
"...With premium sound capabilities, it transforms your living space into an acoustic haven, where every note and beat resonates with clarity and..." Read more
"...It adds an extra tweeter, and seems to produce more sound than previous versions...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the digital device. They mention that it works well, is excellent, and the setup for their Echo worked very well. They say it works as a great speaker phone and is one of the best in its class. They also say it has great mids and is affordable.
"...It's louder, more clear, and much more advanced when it comes to being able to utilize Dolby Atmos playback...." Read more
"...you're listening to your favorite tunes, podcasts, or audiobooks, it works well...." Read more
"This is my 3rd. Echo None of them have worked right. Your lucky to get a response when given a command. There about usless...." Read more
"...It's a versatile companion, offering superior sound, seamless smart home integration, and the reliability of Alexa...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the digital device to be easy. They mention that the sound quality is great, the usability is fantastic, and the dual Echo configuration is completely seamless. The product offers premium sound, home automation, and Alexa, who is versatile, efficient, and ready to help. The capabilities available with routines is mind-blowing, and integration with services is constantly evolving.
"...A huge plus, it looks great in any space. The set up isa breeze. Just plug it in, connect to your Wi-Fi, and you're good to go...." Read more
"...speaker that goes beyond the basics, offering premium sound, home automation, and the always helpful Alexa...." Read more
"...THE GOOD:Setup was incredibly simple. I just powered the device on, and the Echo announced that it was ready for setup...." Read more
"...Great device, great sound, great price, easy set up, what's not to like?" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the digital device. They mention it's aesthetically pleasing in the room, has an amazing technological design, and is not visually intrusive. It adds life to the kitchen and contains a bright blue when they are listening in and responding.
"...A huge plus, it looks great in any space. The set up isa breeze. Just plug it in, connect to your Wi-Fi, and you're good to go...." Read more
"...This Echo variant isn't just a device; it's an aesthetic addition that enhances your living space, seamlessly blending in with your decor to create..." Read more
"...I neglected to choose a color so my order defaulted to blue. It’s a soft blue and I like it...." Read more
"I'm loving the sound in this new generation. And they look cool! I've had Echoes since the very first "beta" I guess, which still works...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital device. Some mention that the 4th Gen with premium sound, smart hub, and Alexa/Charcoal is an impressive product, while others say that it started becoming unreliable and the app with every update gets worse.
"...Yours in elegance and technological refinement,An average smart speaker user who discovered the simplicity and style of Echo." Read more
"...Zigbee + Sidewalk Bridge. This comes with a Zigbee hub, just like previous versions of the Echo Plus...." Read more
"...tell the story to another tech support guy, he agrees that it is faulty and says he can just refund my purchase...." Read more
"...highs from the pair of .08 inch drivers and the bass (individually) is solid but not window rattling considering it only has a 3" upward firing..." Read more
Customers generally like the value of the digital device. For example they say it's well worth the price, the best screenless device for the price and has excellent sound. They also appreciate the free feature and say it is well worth keeping around.
"...Great device, great sound, great price, easy set up, what's not to like?" Read more
"...too so kudos to the designers of these things because they are very affordable and do so much.!!!" Read more
"For such a small size, this speaker has great low end. Fills a small to medium sized room with sound...." Read more
"...price with a free smart bulb so I think it was definitely worth the moolah." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice recognition of the digital device. Some mention it has impressive voice recognition, sound quality, integration with services, routines, and onboard voice capabilities that makes response faster. However, others say that the microphone doesn't hear the commands well, and the voice isn't as loud.
"...Oh, also the voice recognition can be spotty. I swear Alexa never understands me when I speak commands in an angry tone 🤣 Very weird...." Read more
"...With Alexa built-in, you can control your music with just your voice, set reminders, check the weather, and more...." Read more
"...Over the last two weeks, it has twice gotten stuck. It won't respond to voice commands and keeps playing the playlist it was last on...." Read more
"...AZ1 Processor. This new Amazon processor promises better voice recognition and faster Alexa responses...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the Alexa. Some mention that it's amazing, fun to ask Alexa to remind them about things, and that it is a speaker that has Alexa on it. Others say that it’s still surprisingly limited, has many glitches, and the Alex app needs a redesign.
"...I have devices on all three and the Alexa integration is seemless. Except the darn ceiling fan speed control...." Read more
"...of her spoken responses (way too loud ALWAYS), and the many glitches between the Alexa system and various other services/skills, but that’s really..." Read more
"...With Alexa built-in, you can control your music with just your voice, set reminders, check the weather, and more...." Read more
"...updates, daily news, or playing your favorite tunes, Alexa is your reliable companion, making your Echo experience not just smart but incredibly user..." Read more
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I actually purchased two 4th Gen Echoes to create a Home Theater Group with the FireTV Stick 4k latest variant. I'll include notes about that as well.
Sound Quality Pros: I really enjoy music from different genres and I like to tinker with equalizer settings so that I get the fullest sound out of even a cheap speaker. I also like when a speaker(s) can pull double duty as a surround sound system for my television as well. That's what attracted me to the new Echoes.
Regarding music streaming from Amazon Music HD, I must say the sound is really smooth and crisp. I adjusted the equalizer settings for the individual devices in the Alexa app to boost the mid most, followed closely by the treble and a moderate bass setting (if they are paired in a stereo pair or Home Theater, adjusting one device automatically adjusts the other). I have my Echoes placed about 12 feet away in front of my primary seating spot on the sofa and the are spaced about 8 feet apart flanking the television. They are situated about 4 feet off the ground on book shelves. This positioning has been perfect for the accoustics in my 15x18 living room with tall ceilings. The speakers really fill up the space. And I am most impressed with how the sound bounces off of the walls and truly feel as if it surrounds me and immerses my eardrums into it.
This holds even more true for when I watch a movie with the Dolby Atmos setting on. I can hear the channels fairly well and it really seems like I own my own private movie theater in my living room. There's been times that there's a sound affect so specific to one channel and reproduced so clearly that I've actually muted the show thinking that I was hearing some noise from outside or in the hallway of my apartment building.
These two devices together get pretty loud without any noticeable distortion. Now I haven't played much bass heavy music but I do love action and sci-fi movies that are sound effect laden and peppered with bass booming explosions etc. The new 4th Gen Echoes keep up very nicely.
In contrast, though I thought I really loved the Echo Plus 2nd Gen, I now find that I really can't enjoy music or movies as much on it. I think that this is because the main speaker fires downward and the rest of the sound is omni directional. This sounds good on paper but in practice, at least for my uses, that type of speaker just seems muffled and really a waste of sound waves. Let me explain. How often to you place the Echo device in the center of a room to benefit from an omni-directional speaker? Most people don't have floor outlets under their coffee tables so it sits on an end table or bookshelf. It's usual home in a bedroom is on the end table. Even in a kitchen, unless placed on the island, the Echo rests with it's back to a wall. So, why then, would you want (let's say) 40% of the sound waves to be directed to a big slab with no ears to appreciate it?
The directional sound setup of the new Echo 4th Gen is ideal, really, for it's positioning in most homes. Sound is really diminished if you are behind it or immediately to it's side but comes barrelling at your ear drums when you are any angle in front of it. It's louder, more clear, and much more advanced when it comes to being able to utilize Dolby Atmos playback. I definitely choose the 4th gen over the 2nd Gen Plus any day. I almost feel bad for unloading the Plus onto my parents when I bought the 4th Gen. I'll upgrade them this Christmas. Lol.
The omni-directional speaker would be a benefit if it were placed in the center of a patio for a gathering or party, but again, where's your outlets? Not in the middle of the concrete or deck floor. So chances are, even on the patio, it will be placed backing up to an exterior wall. So the myth of the omni-directional speaker advantage is busted in my book.
Voice Recognition:
At first, I felt there was a noticeable difference with the Plus having the upper hand when I comes to summoning Alexa. However, I believe there have been some fairly large software updates recently that included fine tuning adjustments to the mics on the 4th Gen devices. They now clearly pick up my questions or commands from across the room and quickly cancel out the other Echo Dot I have on the far side open floor plan nearest the kitchen. Before, with the Plus, it was a toss up as to which one would respond because I firmly believe the best mics are still on the Echo Dot 3rd Gen with clock variant. Hands down. If only the echo show 5 in my bedroom would be even half as good, I'd be happy ( that unit is by far the worst with just 2 lack luster mics vs the 4 on the Dot and Plus).
Alexa is also quicker to respond on the 4th Gen too. Now that's a combination of the 450-ish gbps internet speed I am fortunate enough to have but I understand it's also due to a better processor and improved software.
And let me just say one thing... I don't know anyone who buys their smart home devices with Zigbee compatibility being the #1 consideration. Who cares? I have bought the best reviewed for the price smart bulbs, TV, and plugs etc not giving a thought to Zigbee because the latest generation smart devices don't require a hub.
All of my smart home devices work just fine by enabling the skill on the Alexa app with that of the manufacturer's chosen app and linking the accounts. The biggest issue I have is trying to remember what I named each lamp and group to turn on and off the lights. First world problems, I know.
For what it's worth, the big 3 smart home apps which seems to be used by these el cheapo devices are Kasa, Govee, and Smart Life. I have devices on all three and the Alexa integration is seemless. Except the darn ceiling fan speed control. Still haven't completely figured that one out entirely.
Setting up the devices and Grouping:
Both the Echo Plus and 4th Gens are very easy to set up initially. The Alexa app, though not entirely user friendly regarding the UI, does all the work and guides you through the process fairly quickly. The oddball thing that's a bit more challenging is knowing what the difference is between a stereo pair, a home theater and a speaker group.
First, a stereo pair must be two identical models (I believe an Echo Sub woofer can be added as the one off) and the pairing is only for music streaming. Only one Echo will respond at a time when you are conversationally interacting with Alexa.
In a Home Theater grouping, one or more Echo devices of the same model can be joined with a FireTV device such as the Stick 4k. A sub can also be added. The crummy part at first, is that you can't include your existing sound bar into this Home Theater Group. Amazon devices only, folks. So you must choose which you want to listen to.
Now, I'm not horribly disappointed because the sound quality of the two 4th Gens on each side of the TV is really great so the sound bar isn't needed but I hate the thought of the wasted money sitting 32 inches wide in front of me producing no sound at all.
IF, you have a smart TV like a Vizio, there is a way to activate the sound bar and have the Amazon Home Theater working at the same time. And here it is: the sound bar must be hooked up to an optical cable and the audio setting on the TV must be set to PCM not automatic. Auto defaults to whatever device you are streaming on ie a FireTV Stick. Then, while playing your FireTV Stick, choose the Home Theater as your audio source on the Fire TV menu. So in essence, the TV thinks it must send sound to the sound bar only while the Stick thinks it should be using the Home Theater. Through whatever glitch, I now have all three speakers working in tandem. BUT ONLY while using the FireTV device. It does not work if I am using the smart TV streaming apps from the Vizio home screen. Which I don't do anymore except for a couple things that are not found on the Amazon App store.
FYI, I don't believe that the Fire Edition Insignia and Toshiba televisions sold here and at Best Buy have the capability to set up the Home Theater function with the Alexa app.
Finally, a speaker group is the best way to get unlike models to sync with each other to play music. However, there's a catch... You must ask for that group's every time at the end of your request to play music etc.
Meaning, with the stereo pair and home theater, music and movies are automatically played through those selected speakers by means of the Alexa app. You would simply make the standard request for Alexa to play a song or album with no extra added specification. But remember, you're limited to only pairing the same models together for this to work like that.
Now, with a speaker group, you can include your Echoes, Dots, Shows, Spots, Inputs, FireTVs, Tablets etc etc into that group and have them all going at the same time through out your home, so long as you name this all-Echo inclusive group something like "Every where" or "all speakers" or "whole house". Be creative :) "Echo Symphonic Orchestra", "Live from the Love Shack", or "on all decks of the Enterprise" (you can even call your individual room groupings for lights and sounds things like " the Bridge" -Living Room, "Ship's Galley" -Kitchen, "Ten Forward" - dining or rec room, "Shuttle Bay Two"-garage, " Engineering"-utility room/basement, and "Captain's Quarters"-master bedroom, "Risa" -backyard patio). Lol. Alexa groups can be named whatever you want! I digress though....
The point is you have to tell Alexa to play music AND include the name of the speaker group everytime or else music will just play from the device you speak into. Ex: "Alexa play the song Starships on all decks of the Enterprise" or (boring) "Alexa, play Mr. Robot-o, everywhere" or "Play a lullaby in the dirty diaper factory (nursry)". Get it?! I can sense your mind is starting to ignite like a solid rocket booster, now.
I really hope this helps someone. I know it's been a learning curve for me. And not always a lot of fun. Just wait til you first start exploring how to build your own custom routines or then decide to relocate devices into different rooms as you upgrade with new ones. It can be a labor of love...or regret.
Bottom line, if you are looking to upgrade but aren't entirely sure, try out the new Echo 4th Gen (especially in a pair for a Home Theater) and decide within 30 days if you really like them. Definitely explore the Alexa app and routines. And commit to replacing at least one bulb in each room with a color changing LED smart bulb to experience the fun you can have with this device. Also, I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what many people say is a drawback about being a directional speaker is really a benefit for most user's needs, including yours.
Some people will find fault in anything and some will find that they can't have everything to their exact liking. There's not a perfect smart speaker out there, so figure out what you must have features are, your nice to haves, and your deal breakers are and make the choice.
Regardless, enjoy these little glimpses of the future. Heck, they're even spherical shaped just like what the future devices and ships looked like in 2001: A Space Odyssey and Space Balls or a Borg scout ship, even. You gotta think that's at least a nice nod for sci-fi fans everywhere. Or if you are a devotee of mod design or simply a believer in form following function, then this ball of joy is sure to please. So, enjoy your new Echo; It's outta this world!
-Picard, out. Hailing frequencies closed.
With Alexa built-in, you can control your music with just your voice, set reminders, check the weather, and more. It's like having a personal assistant at your beck and call, I absolutely love it.
A huge plus, it looks great in any space. The set up isa breeze. Just plug it in, connect to your Wi-Fi, and you're good to go.
Overall, if you're in the market for a smart speaker with premium sound, l highly recommend!
With Alexa built-in, you can control your music with just your voice, set reminders, check the weather, and more. It's like having a personal assistant at your beck and call, I absolutely love it.
A huge plus, it looks great in any space. The set up isa breeze. Just plug it in, connect to your Wi-Fi, and you're good to go.
Overall, if you're in the market for a smart speaker with premium sound, l highly recommend!
Let me share my experience with the Echo (4th Gen) in the captivating Twilight Blue—a smart speaker that goes beyond the basics, offering premium sound, home automation, and the always helpful Alexa. This isn't just a smart speaker; it's a stylish companion, a technological gem that effortlessly fits into your daily life.
**Exceptional Audio Experience**: Immerse yourself in a world where sound isn’t just heard; it’s experienced. The Echo (4th Gen) doesn't just produce sound; it creates an auditory experience. With premium sound capabilities, it transforms your living space into an acoustic haven, where every note and beat resonates with clarity and depth.
**Twilight Blue Aesthetics**: The Twilight Blue color isn’t just a choice; it's a touch of sophistication. This Echo variant isn't just a device; it's an aesthetic addition that enhances your living space, seamlessly blending in with your decor to create a stylish focal point.
**Smart Home Integration**: Take control of your smart home with the built-in hub. It’s not just a speaker; it's a central command station that manages your lights, locks, thermostats, and more. A hub of convenience at your fingertips, making smart living feel like second nature.
**Alexa, Your Virtual Assistant**: Alexa goes beyond being a voice assistant; she's your helpful guide through the digital realm. Whether it's weather updates, daily news, or playing your favorite tunes, Alexa is your reliable companion, making your Echo experience not just smart but incredibly user-friendly.
**Effortless Control**: Despite its sleek design, this Echo powerhouse is your go-to control center. It’s not just a speaker; it’s a technological marvel that responds to your every command, simplifying the intricacies of smart living.
**Family-Friendly Hub**: The Echo (4th Gen) isn't just for tech enthusiasts; it's a family hub. From bedtime stories to settling disputes with a virtual coin flip, this speaker brings the family together.
Now, from the perspective of an average smart speaker user, you might wonder, "Is it just another gadget?" To that, I say, dear reader, it's not *just* another gadget. It's a versatile companion, offering superior sound, seamless smart home integration, and the reliability of Alexa.
In conclusion, if you've been searching for a smart speaker that not only delivers excellent audio but also effortlessly fits into your lifestyle, the Echo (4th Gen) in Twilight Blue is the perfect choice. It's not just a smart speaker; it's an enhancement to your daily living.
To premium audio, seamless smart living, and the undeniable charm of Echo sophistication,
Yours in elegance and technological refinement,
An average smart speaker user who discovered the simplicity and style of Echo.
Top reviews from other countries
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2020
I can't even find any use or even mention of the zigbee hub. The one thing I love which is probably unimportant to most is the indoor temperature feature. Love knowing the temperature in my room by asking. This is extremely hard of hearing and never wakes up when I ask it to, yet wakes up when its dead quiet. Very strange experience this purchase. Hopefully Amazon can release a fix (OTA) for the hearing issue as its a major issue and walking to control the echo 4 defeats its purpose.
Update- no firmware updates have fixed anything yet, I love my echoes but I wish I had of bought another one with a screen as I find those ones 1000 times more useful. A Red ball is cool looking but that’s about it. Having a screen has spoiled me.
The voice recognition is poor, making me repeat Alexa often. Whisper mode works well, so I don’t understand why it does not wake when I say Alexa normal voice often.
It lost my Sengle smart light just after a month of working perfectly...also a mystery why. Now it will not recognize the light at all. I will have to talk to the nice amazon techies soon.
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2021
The voice recognition is poor, making me repeat Alexa often. Whisper mode works well, so I don’t understand why it does not wake when I say Alexa normal voice often.
It lost my Sengle smart light just after a month of working perfectly...also a mystery why. Now it will not recognize the light at all. I will have to talk to the nice amazon techies soon.