Amazon Echo Dot (newest model), Vibrant sounding Alexa speaker, Great for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices, Charcoal

THE SMALLER ECHO THAT IS TRULY A HEAVY-WEIGHT IN PERFORMANCE!!!!
For more than nine years running, I have had Amazon Echo devices on every level of my home. An Amazon Echo lived in the kitchen, the family room, the office, and four bedrooms. All were Generation 1 devices, you know….the tall tower-like devices that if they fell would severely damage your foot!!!😫 Then one day, all of my Generation 1 devices went off-line and ceased to function!!😮 I contacted Amazon for help, and was told the Generation 1 devices were no longer supported by Amazon and could not receive any updates. I can’t comprehend how 7 separate devices just stopped working all at the same time. My entire family has come to depend on Alexa to play music, news, weather, podcasts, and many other apps we added to the mix. I ordered a new 5th-generation Echo Dot, and it was delivered overnight. Set-up was easy-peasy using my Alexa app on my phone. It was connected to my internet, and the settings were selected in just a few minutes. The sound from my old Echo was dynamic, but this new Echo Dot produces great-sounding music with the right blend of bass, mid-range tones, and highs brilliantly!!😃 This Echo Dot is small in its dimensions but VERY BIG IN PERFORMANCE!!!😄 The bass is deeper and more pronounced, and the mid-range vocals are more defined and clear!! This new Echo has exceeded my expectations regarding punching out some music!!! This first purchase of the Amazon Echo Dot was my test device, which, if great, would be purchased in greater quantity and set up in each room missing an Echo device.I believe I’ll be ordering more of these to satisfy the family!!! The design is very pleasant to look at, and the rounded shape looks more at home than my previous 1st generation units!! I set the Echo so that if I was talking to the unit and stopped, I didn’t have to say “Alexa” to wake the device. This unit waits for my next words seamlessly making commands flow much more smoothly!! You can also set whether the Echo, when woken, makes a sound or remains quiet. I like the awake notification especially if I’m not looking directly at the device. This Echo also has a temperature sensor which could make it more repsonsive if it were running a home thermostat!! I like the “+” and “-” bottons on the top of the device to control volume as opposed to turning the top of my old Echos to increase or decrease the volume. You can also, like the older models, use your voice to tell Alexa which level of volume you prefer. Whether you’re playing music, listening to news, or getting a weather report, this device can be muted just by touching the top of the Echo!!! NICE FEATURE!!!!😃 It will remain muted until you touch the top again which will pick up where you stopped the unit!!! CONVENIENT!!!!😉 I have also found that this newer generation Echo is much more responsive to voice commands and follows through with exactly you asked for in a flash!!! I discovered that if I didn’t know how to install an app or function, or wasn’t aware of what’s available to run on the unit, Alexa is on the job either describing apps or functions she can perform, or she can tell me how to set up an app or functions in easy to follow clear directions!!!!😉 I haven’t in the past set up lights or the house thermostat, but since this Echo seems better suited to the tasks than my previous generation devive, I think I’ll venture into the world of Alexa controlled convenience items!!! 🚩I rate this new 5th Generation Echo Dot a super-solid 10 out of 10, because of the units ease of set-up, the quick and crisp responses from Alexa, the improved sound whether playing music or even just news, the addition of volume controls on the topo of this device, and the affordable price of this amazingly handy device!!!! I highly recommend this new 5th Generation Echo Dot to anyone who has gone through the same situation as I with my older devices shutting down, or to new first time buyers that have yet to experience the convenience and helpfulness of owning an Amazon Echo device!!! I can guarantee you that you won’t be disappointed in the least with the function and performance of this newest generation Echo device!!!!😊

Amazing product.
I absolutely love my alexa. I ask it about weather, setting my alarms, reading me bible verses, playing songs, and telling me riddles. It’s perfect and so convenient. It’s loud like a speaker but also has low modes. It’s portable and not too visible if you’re worried about it looking bulky.

Excellent Smart Speaker with Great Sound Quality
Been using this Echo Dot 5th Gen since August 2023 and it’s been fantastic. The sound quality is noticeably better than previous generations – much more vibrant and fuller than you’d expect from such a compact device.After getting this one, I ended up buying another Echo Dot and an Echo Pop, but the Dot is definitely superior to the Pop in terms of audio quality and overall performance. The helpful routines feature works seamlessly and makes daily tasks much easier.The Alexa+ upgrade has been a solid improvement, adding even more functionality. The Deep Sea Blue color looks great and feels well-built.One minor drawback: You can only transfer what’s currently playing between Echo devices if you’re using Amazon Music. Would love to see this feature expanded to other streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music.Despite this limitation, it’s an excellent smart speaker that delivers way more than its size suggests. Highly recommend for anyone looking to start or expand their smart home setup.Pros: Great sound, compact design, reliable Alexa features, good value, routines, alarmsCons: Limited audio transfer between devices for non-Amazon Music

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Sound—Better than My 4th Gen Echo!
I absolutely love this Echo Dot! The sound quality is amazing—crisp, rich, and surprisingly powerful for such a small device. In fact, I think it sounds even better than my 4th generation Echo, which really impressed me. Setup was a breeze; it connected to my Alexa app in just a few minutes without any hassle.It’s the perfect size for any room, and the audio fills the space beautifully. Whether I’m listening to music or podcasts, it performs beyond expectations. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great sound in a compact, easy-to-use smart speaker!