![]() If you turn the speaker around you’ll find a power connector and a 3.5mm aux jack that can be used as a line out port to send the audio signal to an external speaker. ![]() You won’t necessarily need to use them if you don’t want to – as almost all of them can be replaced by voice commands – but they’re nice additions. On the top of the space age-looking speaker are four control buttons – volume up, volume down, microphone off/on and a button that summons Alexa. You’ll also notice a plastic translucent ring along the bottom, which serves as the LED indicator light, telling you when Alexa is listening (blue), when the microphone is muted (red) or when the speaker has lost its internet connection (yellow). Like the larger Amazon Echo, the Amazon Echo Dot’s spherical chassis is divided into two parts: a layer of hard mesh and a plastic back piece with rubber feet on the bottom so that it doesn’t scratch your table. Instead of a hockey puck shape like previous versions, this Echo Dot is a palm-sized sphere. (Image credit: Future) Echo Dot review: designĪmazon definitely took a different approach when it was coming up with the 4th generation Amazon Echo Dot. There aren’t many other cheap smart speakers available to buy right now, but the closest competitor we think it's worth mentioning here is the Google Nest Mini that’s supposed to cost $49.99 / £49 / AU$79, but is usually on sale for $35 / £35. It costs slightly more than the standard Echo Dot at $59.99 (likely £59.99 / AU$99 in the UK and Australia if it becomes available in those markets), but this super-cute smart speaker continues the ball-like design and makes it kid-friendly with panda and tiger-style grilles. Check out the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition. The standard Amazon Echo Dot price is $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$79, while the Echo Dot with Clock costs $59.99 / £59.99 / AU$99.īuying an Echo Dot for your child's room? There's a special Dot just for them. ![]() The Amazon Echo Dot (2020) is available in three colors – Charcoal (dark gray), Glacier White (white), and Twilight Blue (grayish-blue). Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) at Amazon for $49.99 (opens in new tab). ![]()
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