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- Plays all your music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more using just your voice
- Call or message anyone hands-free with your Echo device. Also, instantly connect to other Echo devices in your home using just your voice.
- Fills the room with immersive, 360º omni-directional audio. Play music simultaneously across Echo devices with multi-room music (Spotify and Sirius XM support coming soon).
- Hears you from across the room with far-field voice recognition, even while music is playing
- Answers questions, reads the news, reports traffic and weather, reads audiobooks from Audible, gives info on local businesses, provides sports scores and schedules, controls Amazon Video on Fire TV, and more using the Alexa Voice Service
- Controls lights, fans, TVs, switches, thermostats, garage doors, sprinklers, locks, and more with compatible connected devices from WeMo, Philips Hue, Sony, Samsung SmartThings, Nest, and others
- Always getting smarter and adding new features, plus thousands of skills like Uber, Domino's, DISH, and more
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Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you control with your voice. Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music, make calls, send and receive messages, provide information, news, sports scores, weather, and more—instantly. All you have to do is ask.
Echo has seven microphones and beam forming technology so it can hear you from across the room—even while music is playing. Echo is also an expertly tuned speaker that can fill any room with 360° immersive sound. When you want to use Echo, just say the wake word “Alexa” and Echo responds instantly. If you have more than one Echo or Echo Dot, Alexa responds intelligently from the Echo you're closest to with ESP (Echo Spatial Perception). Learn more about ESP
Amazon Echo provides hands-free voice control for Amazon Music —just ask for your favorite artist or song, or request a specific genre or mood. You can also search for music by lyrics, when a song or album was released, or let Alexa pick the music for you. With multi-room music support you can play music across multiple Echo devices simultaneously (Spotify and Sirius XM coming soon, Bluetooth not supported for multi-room music). Learn more
Amazon Echo also provides hands-free voice control to Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. Plus, Echo is Bluetooth-enabled so you can stream other popular music services like iTunes from your phone or tablet. Echo has been fine-tuned to deliver crisp vocals with dynamic bass response. Its dual downward-firing speakers produce 360° omni-directional audio to fill any room with immersive sound.
Tucked under the light ring is an array of seven microphones that use beam-forming technology and enhanced noise cancellation. With far-field voice recognition, Echo can hear you ask a question from any direction—even while playing music
When you want to use Echo, simply say the wake word, “Alexa,” and Echo lights up and streams audio to the cloud, where the Alexa Voice Service is leveraged to recognize and respond to your request instantly. Learn more about voice recognition on Echo.
Alexa—the brain behind Echo—is built in the cloud, so it is always getting smarter. The more you use Echo, the more it adapts to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and personal preferences. And because Echo is always connected, updates are delivered automatically.
Just in the last few months we’ve added Alexa calling and messaging, exclusive voice-shopping deals, far-field voice control of Amazon Video on Fire TV, and thousands of new skills from third-party developers. Explore more things to try with Alexa.
Skills add even more capabilities like ordering a pizza from Domino's, requesting a ride from Uber, tracking your fitness with Fitbit, controlling your TV with DISH Hopper, and more. Enabling skills lets your Echo do even more—simply discover and enable the skills you want to use in the Alexa App.
New skills are being added all the time. You can also see ratings and reviews to learn what other customers are saying about the thousands of skills available in the Alexa App. Discover and enable skills.
Use Echo to switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn on the fan or space heater while reading in your favorite chair, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movie—all without lifting a finger.
Echo works with devices such as lights, switches, TVs, thermostats, and more from WeMo, Philips Hue, Sony, SmartThings, Insteon, Nest, ecobee, and Wink. Learn more about compatible smart home connected devices, including starter kits for easy setup.
With the free Alexa App on Fire OS, Android, iOS, and desktop browsers, you can easily setup and manage your Echo. Use the Alexa App to connect music services you already use like Spotify and Pandora. Link your calendar from Google, G Suite, iCloud, Outlook.com or Office365. Setup your smart home devices from Philips Hue, TP-Link, ecobee, WeMo, SmartThings, Insteon, Wink, Nest, Lutron, and more.
Make calls, view your conversation history, manage contacts, and get notifications when you receive a message (calling and messaging features available on iOS and Android only). See which books are available to read from your Kindle and Audible libraries. View shopping and to-do lists while on the go. Control your timers and set custom tones for your alarms, and much more. The Alexa App is also where you discover third-party skills.
Technical Details
Echo
Size |
9.25” x 3.3” x 3.3” (235 mm x 84 mm x 84 mm) |
Weight |
37.5 oz. (1064 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
Wi-Fi connectivity |
Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming to Bluetooth speakers from Amazon Echo, from your mobile device to Amazon Echo and 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. |
Audio |
2.5 inch woofer and 2.0 inch tweeter. |
System Requirements |
Amazon Echo comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo is subject to the terms found here. |
Included in the Box |
Amazon Echo, power adapter/cable (6 ft.), and quick start guide. |
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Customers like the performance, sound quality and usefulness of the digital device. For example, they mention that it does all of that pretty well, the speakers are brilliant and that it sounds unbelievable for its size. They also like the entertainment value, and music selection. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of setup, connectivity, and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the digital device. They say it does all of that pretty well, listens really well, and constantly surprises them. They also say the algorithms and bit rate seem to work well, it understands more and responds much faster than both OnStar automated voice. Customers also say it's worth the purchase, the questions are answered fast, and it'll help them catch up on world and global news.
"...while it's a little more clunky than you may prefer, once set up it works very well...." Read more
"...The music aspect is awesome. Much better than I imagined. Totally great. Sounds great. I like to sleep to it...." Read more
"...The sound is crisp and has depth. This function alone is worth the price.The voice-based internet connectivity is compelling...." Read more
"Great music and radio device for the kitchen with limitations on Internet search capabilities..but really an awesome device...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They mention that the speakers are brilliant, it fills up the room very well, and Alexa plays crisp, clear music without issue. They also say that the voice is loud and clear, and not robotic sounding. Customers also say the device sounds unbelievable for its size, and can tell jokes and read books from Audible or books from Amazon Prime. They say the volume is voice activated.
"...Much better than I imagined. Totally great. Sounds great. I like to sleep to it...." Read more
"...The sound is crisp and has depth. This function alone is worth the price.The voice-based internet connectivity is compelling...." Read more
"...the speaker sounds great to my ears as well). It's fast and very useful in the kitchen...." Read more
"...Echo has a 7 Microphone array which allows it to have a full 360 degree listening range to pick up your voice as easy as possible...." Read more
Customers find the digital device extremely handy and helpful. They say it tells stupid jokes, gives smartass answers, and has great Easter Eggs. Readers also say it makes their homes smarter and has practical applications.
"...* Family Friendly: My wife is an anti tech person mildly convinced that eventually all the electronics will cause brain cancer and gluten will most..." Read more
"...But she is great at answering other sports questions like "What was the Reds score yesterday"...." Read more
"...on the commute to work, what's on my calendar, and to-do list are all extremely helpful, all without eyes open...." Read more
"...from her being your assistant at home this impacts you by making your home smarter and in a lot of ways more efficient...." Read more
Customers like the music selection of the digital device. They mention it plays music, it plays Amazon Prime music, and it's a great music streaming device. Some say that it can play music while they cook and that it'll play their music well.
"...She's compatible with tons' of music service and the ones I've used work flawlessly...." Read more
"...I purchased exclusively for home automation. It plays music. You can talk to it for iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Amazon Prime Music (and more)...." Read more
"...It's a great music streaming device and has incredible voice recognition. (the speaker sounds great to my ears as well)...." Read more
"...for him not to have to use the remote, plus it is always there for his favorite music, an update on news, and to check the weather...." Read more
Customers find the digital device to be a lot of fun. They mention that it has a good sense of humor, and is great for a laugh. They also say that it includes lots of fun games, and provides a fun way for them to learn and gain confidence. Customers also mention that the device has Easter Eggs, and Jeopardy.
"...But, they are simple to set up and then make for a flawless experience...." Read more
"...difference is that this one is much easier to use, and actually kind of fun. Sort of like having a personal assistant...." Read more
"...Alexa has a number of skills which include lots of fun games and as such she does well with entertainment factor, however she's limited in more..." Read more
"...Not only is she smart but she also has a very keen sense of humor and she is quick with many unique responses...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of setup of the digital device. Some mention that it is crazy easy, beyond simple, and has an amazingly intuitive user interface. However, others say that it's really a pain to set up and the WiFi router installation was somewhat complicated.
"...Program color changes etc and Alexa will execute. Super useful and easy. I love the convenience before bed, in the morning etc.*..." Read more
"...Alexa (Amazon Echo) impressed me with how easy and fast it responded to my music commands...." Read more
"...That functionality would be awesome of course, but incredibly difficult. I do not expect that so soon...." Read more
"...It is, intentionally, simple so as to not require software updates. The second piece is Alexa, a cloud-based voice interface service...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the digital device. Some mention that Alexa is very good at what she does, but does have limitations. They appreciate the cool connectivity features that ECHO has to other smart apps, and the practical functions that it has. However, others say that it's very annoying using Alexa to listen to audio, and that it won't connect to their Instant Pot Smart and cook their supper.
"...It's a great music streaming device and has incredible voice recognition. (the speaker sounds great to my ears as well)...." Read more
"...Sound quality is very good. It's not Sonos quality and you can't stream to multiple rooms (even with multiple echo's they will act independent) but..." Read more
"...I love the easy reconnect to the WIFI...." Read more
"...Using Echo:Plug in Echo. Follow instructions. If it fails to connect to your WiFi (mine failed) you have to get Echo in "connect" mode...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital device. Some mention that it's great for shopping lists, music resources, and creating a personal portfolio. They also say that it has a range of miscellaneous things you can ask her, from coin flips to random. However, others say that the Echo is not so great as a general search device, it'd be better suited for music or US History. They mention that the high end is quite lacking, and the search engine is Bing, which is not the best in the world.
"...It's important to add that the Wink app is phenomenally simple, yet fairly robust, which makes it the perfect sister (or brother) to Alexa...." Read more
"...It's fast and very useful in the kitchen. It's not so great as a general search device, but if you're asking about music or US History, she's your..." Read more
"...Neat stuff:Alexa is great for shopping lists. When in the kitchen, I holler out what I need added to the shopping list...." Read more
"...The toddlers love it, and there is a vast selection to choose from...." Read more
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I'm a late adopter of Echo; (obviously with over 3000 Echo reviews already posted). So I'll walk through a few ways Alexa's grown up in the past few months and how I enjoy her every day.
Firstly; I use the Wink app (not the hub, just the free app). I would use the hub, but I don't feel like I need one (yet). The SmartThings hub from Samsung seems to have more product support, but you can't use the app alone and it get's about 1.75 stars on iTunes. So the free Wink app is the winner. It's important to add that the Wink app is phenomenally simple, yet fairly robust, which makes it the perfect sister (or brother) to Alexa. I also use IFTTT. The simplest method (simple being relative I know) is to create an IFTTT that directs Alexa to a Wink Shortcut. Although this takes a few steps to set up, it makes it sooooo easy afterwards to work well with Alexa. All you say is, "Alexa, trigger X". X being things like, "Arm system", "Set Away", "Movienight" etc. You can customize the phrases pretty much however you want. I like, "Alexa, trigger Self Destruct". She doesn't actually explode, fyi. So with that being said, here's some ways Alexa makes life better.
* Nest: Nest control isn't currently native with Alexa. There are two work arounds 1) The aforementioned use of IFTTT to trigger a Wink or using Reflect Connect (free skill in Alexa); then telling Alexa, "Talk to Reflect". Each serves a different purpose and you'll probably use both. With the IFTTT method, you can direct a specific set of pre set actions. I use this to "Trigger Away" which then set's the Nest to Away, turns on my drop cam and my Canary, turn off Hue lights etc. Also use it to "Trigger Home" which does the opposite. Reflect Connect, primes Alexa through a third party to interact more directly with the Nest. So you can say things like, "Set Nest to 70, Turn up Nest 2 degrees", "Run Fan for 15 minutes" etc. So while it's a little more clunky than you may prefer, once set up it works very well. Ecobee integrates more tightly with Alexa, but you still have a few workarounds for things like setting it to heat and cool mode at the same time. I'm sure in short time there will be a direct control from Alexa to Nest but for now, Google has it's vice grip on the system, so the workarounds are the way to go. All in all, I love this setup.
*Dropcam/Nest Cam: Being a now Google owned product, you have some of the same challenges as above and I answer them the same way. I link the Dropcam to Nest and use IFTTT/Wink triggers to set away, set home, create a schedule and turn on my hue lights if it activates and I'm not at home. By packaging commands with Wink, I use one phrase like "Arm System" to activate all the components.
* Canary: I've been testing a Canary, which I'll review separately. In short, I really like it; given what it is and how it's designed to work. IE it's not a full home security system, but it is a good solution and has major advantages over Nest cam (mainly you're aren't limited to alerts only once in 30 minutes). Similar to what I described above, when I say, "Alexa arm system" or "disarm system"; the Canary is set to Armed/Disarmed mode. Or if I say, "Alexa, trigger Away" she turns my Nest to Away, shuts off the lights, arms Canary and turns on the Dropcam. Arming and Disarming are about the only Echo features so far. Canary hasn't opened up the "trigger alarm" ability, except from the app. That would be a great emergency feature, "Alexa, alarm", but I haven't found a way to make that work.
* Hue Lights (and other lights like Lifx). Hue integration is very simple and seamless. Once you set up your Hue system, you just have Alexa "find" the devices. They all show up in the Alexa app and you're good to go. You can say, "Alexa turn on living room light" or group them together and she will. You can say, "Alexa, dim living room light 50%" and she will. Program color changes etc and Alexa will execute. Super useful and easy. I love the convenience before bed, in the morning etc.
* Traffic: Alexa gives you a traffic report, but only on a preset route, i.e.; you have to have put the destination into the app. I was considering moving back towards the beach, which would increase my commute significantly. I set up the destination in the app and ask Alexa a few times throughout the morning, "Alexa, how's traffic?". She tells me the estimated time and route. I've been logging this to see if the new commute changes at different times and if it's worth the move. So far it is definitely not. Alexa can't move time and space, yet.
* Music: I use Alexa mostly to play Spotify or Pandora. "Alexa, play Pandora, Of Monsters and Men". She's off and running. Of course you can ask, what is this song, who is this artist etc and she'll provide you an accurate fast answer. She's compatible with tons' of music service and the ones I've used work flawlessly. If you're an Amazon Prime member, and let's face it, you should be really unless you live under a rock, but probably mostly then; you just say, "Alexa, play Band of Horses" and she almost immediately fires off the tunes. Super easy and efficient. Sound quality is very good. It's not Sonos quality and you can't stream to multiple rooms (even with multiple echo's they will act independent) but it's very good. Better than most typical bluetooth speakers. Speaking of Sonos, I think you can use a Smartthings Hub and link Alexa to turn on your Sonos, but I'm not sure how effective it is, nor what music would play (you're last station maybe?). But if you're interested it's worth exploring further. That would be a big win to me, as I'd rather use Alexa to run my Sonos, vs opening another app.
* Time, Alarms and Weather etc: this works like you'd expect and similar to Siri or Cortana etc. It's easy, fast and reliable. I use these type of commands almost daily and no need for me to rehash things like to do lists, alarms or timers.
* Family Friendly: My wife is an anti tech person mildly convinced that eventually all the electronics will cause brain cancer and gluten will most likely kill us. In less than a week, she's now using Alexa to check the time, check the weather and stream music every morning. I've caught her asking Alexa random questions to test her. Although she initially approached Alexa baring her teeth like a protective mother wolf, she's now realized Alexa's not a threat and accepted her warmly into the pack.
* A billion other things: There are so many things, questions, commands etc that you can give Alexa. This is one of my favorite sites and is really helpful if you are new to Alexa or considering her; [...]: search "The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Amazon Echo" they have over 300 easter eggs that are worth exploring and show Alexa's versatility.
-Downsides: are there any? Yep, some, but none that make her less than worthy. As described above, to get full function you still need to maximize a combo of IFTTT, Wink and third party skills. But, they are simple to set up and then make for a flawless experience. Think of it, like setting up your TV and Surround sound so you can watch Game of Thrones (of The Voice if that's your thing) in immersive auditory bliss. It's like that.
-Also, she isn't integrated with everything yet. Like Nest, Canary, Door locks, etc there are closed software platforms that she can't control. She's only so smart, there are many things you'll ask and get, "I'm sorry, I didn't understand that question". However, she's getting smarter every day and you'll be more surprised at the things she does know vs her limitations.
-Portable; she has to be plugged in; oh wait, Amazon Tap you say? Yep, now there's a portable, recharging version if you need to move it around and free yourself from a cable. Big caveat though; she isn't always listening, you have to tap a button first, hence the name Tap because "button" sounds too cute. I'd still opt for plugged and always on, that's the magic of Alexa, throwing out random questions or commands, but too each their own. The new Echo dot looks like a great way to expand your system into other rooms and use your own speakers...more to follow.
-Speaker quality: It's not as good as it could be. The money is in the technology and her speed of response, not in the speaker. So to keep price manageable, it was either a really smart product, or a really good speaker. It's smart and fairly good speaker. Don't expect it replace your Sonos Play 3.
-Connectivity and syncing: It's too bad you can't use these to replace your Sonos. Put a few around the house and have them all play the same music? Maybe in near future; its completely software updatable, but right now...no you can't.
I'll update as I find fun new uses for Alexa, but I'm already head over heels. This is a fantastic new product that moves past gimmick and becomes essentially integrated to your life style.
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But about home automation:
I had difficulty finding cohesive information about how to hook up home automation and what to buy. And this is the primary reason I was purchasing Echo. I make no claim that the way listed here is the best way. I do not have a frame of reference. I ignored some popular hardware, like WeMo and Insteon, for various reasons. It is possible that other solutions work better. But I wanted to link hardware and software, make an order, and get on with it. And the stuff listed here works very well for me. I couldn't be more pleased.
What you need:
Hardware that works with a home automation hub (wifi lights, thermostat, camera, switches, etc.).
Echo
Home automation hub
WiFi Thermostat
What I got:
*Wink brand home automation hub. (Wink works with Z-Wave and Zigbee protocol home automation switches and plugs).
*Cree WiFi Soft White LED bulbs.
*Osram Lightify LED wifi bulbs.
*Sensi WiFi Home Thermostat
I researched and these devices should all be supported by Google's Home Hub when it comes out.
How to set up Echo with a typical Home Automation System:
Automatic Thermostat:
I would do this first.
Sensi, Nest, and Honeywell are the brands that work best with Echo now (6/2016). Sensi and Nest should both work with Google Home Hub when it comes out.
I used the Sensi. Use the phone app first. It walks you though the install. I had to call the tech support about auxiliary heat. The guy answered my question. For a homeowner with no idea, expect an hour to install the thermostat. Once installed, follow the instructions and it will be detected by the thermostat app. Worry about the hub later.
Home Automation Hub:
*Hook up your home automation hub (a Wink in my case) and the phone app that goes with it. Your phone will walk you though everything. You should probably get a Wink or a Samsung Smart Things Hub if you want the most connectivity. Once your hub sees your network, you start adding devices, one at a time. The Wink app walks you through this.
Thermostat:
It should be detected automatically by your Hub software. It should just magically show up if you have properly installed it and connected it to your WiFi and to the app that came with it. It just shows up, working in the Wink App (after you tell the Wink to search for devices).
Automatic Lights:
*Cree LED light bulbs (and Osram Lightify, among others) can be screwed directly into any traditional light socket and then controlled through the Hub app (and later Echo).
Wink app sees each light individually and connects and allows you to name them one at a time. Be specific with naming. Left Nightstand Light, or Emily's Bedroom Light, etc.You group them later.
There's nothing more to it. (Echo in a minute....)
WiFi Switches, Fan controls, etc:
Wire them in, follow the pairing instructions for your switch, and it should appear in the Wink app. In other words, manually install the switch in the junction box. Then put the switch in pairing mode, then run the Wink app and look for the device. It should appear.
Using Echo:
Plug in Echo. Follow instructions. If it fails to connect to your WiFi (mine failed) you have to get Echo in "connect" mode. Hold the action button on Echo until the light ring turns orange. Then it is in wifi connect mode and a new network will appear in your phone. Once you have the orange light ring, follow the Echo instructions.
Here is the IMPORTANT PART: You have to install the "skill" for your hub to continue. This is not made clear with Echo or online. Go to Alexa/Menu/Skills and search for your home hub (Wink, or Smart Things) and install the Skill (app) for your device.
Then, and ONLY THEN, should you go to Alexa/Menu/Smart Home and "Detect Devices." If you have properly installed the Skill (app) for your home hub, then running detect devices will return all of your devices. At this point, you are finished. Ask Alexa to "turn down the thermostat one degree" and she will. Or "Turn on the bathroom light at 40%" and she will.
You can create groups within the Alexa app. You can make a group called "All Of The Lights" and add all the lights in your home you want to come on with "All of the lights." Then when you come in the door, you say "Alexa, turn on all of the lights." And they all come on. That's it. Easy.
This is awesome. This is perfect. It can't be said enough how great this is. And a Nest camera can be added ($200, yikes!), and home security, and more.
Amazon Voice Remote:
Yep. Get this. $30 more dollars. You can put it in your bedroom, velcro-ed to your headboard or nightstand, and push the button, talk to the remote, and control bedroom lights (or whatever else you want to control) through Alexa.
Roger Talk App:
Roger Talk app allows you to talk with your home Echo/Alexa from anywhere. You can set calendar events. Timers. Lights. Whatever. Using your phone. From anywhere. Cool. Pulling into the neighborhood in the evening? Grab Roger and tell Alexa to Turn On All The Lights...and presto! Your lights come on.
Controlling your entertainment center:
You will need the Logitech Harmony Hub (another hundred bucks). The harmony hub is a universal electronics hub. Alexa can communicate with Harmony through IFTTT (If This, Then That) commands. In short, with some additional configuration, you can tell Alexa to turn on your tv and stereo. Changing channels is not currently an option as far as I know.
Neat stuff:
Alexa is great for shopping lists. When in the kitchen, I holler out what I need added to the shopping list. When I get to the store, I open my Alexa app, and there is my shopping list. Perfect.
Ask if it is going to rain. Or ask when the Titans play their next game. Etc.
Alexa integrates with Google calendar. So you can ask her to set up appointments and reminders.
This thing is awesome. But I would not recommend spending the money on it unless you go all in and purchase home automation stuff as well.
It is really cool. But unless you just want to spend an extra $200...it is not that useful just for asking questions and playing music. I can do all of these base functions with my phone, chromecast, and home stereo. But for home-automation....wow.
It is sold as a music player or a bluetooth speaker. And it does these things. But it is so much better as a personal home assistant and automation center.