AmazonEcho Dot (newest model) - Vibrant sounding speaker with Alexa+ Early Access, Great for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices, CharcoalReducing CO2

Like so many, my wife and I have taken the next step, bringing the Ring-Echo systems into our home. Between our Ring front door camera, indoor camera, outdoor camera, and of course the Dot, we feel covered. We took this step after a 3:30 am pounding on our front door. When looking out and not being able to see who it was, only two dark shadows very close to the door and looking back at us, protecting us on another level changed from consideration to we're buying.The Dot was an Amazon good deal giving us the basic options. (Note: the Dot itself does not have a camera, but it works in combination with the Echo Show 8 and Ring cameras we also got, allowing us another room where we can stay on top of things without having to physically be there). Of the option, one of our most often used parts is an alarm that goes off every half hour from 9 am until 7 pm. It keeps us aware of time as we both work at home where it's easy to not pay attention to the time, ending up missing lunch, taking a break, or whatever.We liked the Dot so much we ended up adding an Echo Show 8 for a more expanded range of options (photos, viewing things). With that we moved the Dot to the bedroom, the Echo Show 8 is in the living space, and the Ring cameras are in a few spots. Our home is covered. And while this review is specific to the Dot, it's the fact we have been able to use it on its own, making us happy enough we ended up adding the Echo Show 8, along with the Ring cameras, and increased our safety and comfort. For the most part these are pretty easy to learn how to operate. Between the Dot - App - Show 8 we've gotten a lot of it down, but I admit, we're still figuring things out.My wife and I talked about these things for a few years. It took a concerning experience to get us to do it, but we're glad we did. We believe the Dot - along with the others - has added protection, the ability to check in whenever we want - even while working at home - can see what's going on outside without having to look out the window or opening the door, and it has perks (reminder to drink water when coughing, time and weather, music, photos, reminders for things, etc). In other words, the Dot has been a great find and the foundation to our sense of safety.PHOTOS:** The Dot has been a great find, laying the foundation for our sense of safety** We had a stand, it fit, and allowed us to set it in the main room of our home** It covers a great amount of space - the whole main room is easily serviced** The Dot was moved into the bedroom when we got the Echo Show 8, now covering all of the house** The main thing we've found with the Dot, and subsequently the Echo Show 8 and Ring cameras: a sense of safety and security

El Amazon Echo Dot (5.ª generación) es un altavoz inteligente compacto que ofrece un sonido sorprendentemente potente y claro para su tamaño. Equipado con Alexa, permite controlar dispositivos inteligentes, reproducir música y obtener información al instante con solo usar la voz.Características destacadas:• Sonido mejorado: Ofrece un audio más claro y con mayor profundidad en los bajos en comparación con modelos anteriores, proporcionando una experiencia auditiva más rica y envolvente.• Control por voz con Alexa: Permite realizar tareas como configurar alarmas, controlar luces inteligentes, obtener noticias y más, todo mediante comandos de voz.• Diseño compacto y elegante: Su tamaño reducido y diseño moderno se adapta a cualquier espacio, desde la cocina hasta el dormitorio.• Compatibilidad con dispositivos inteligentes: Se integra fácilmente con una amplia gama de dispositivos compatibles, permitiendo un hogar más conectado y automatizado.Conclusión:El Amazon Echo Dot (5.ª generación) es una excelente opción para quienes buscan un altavoz inteligente de calidad a un precio accesible. Su sonido mejorado, control por voz y diseño compacto lo convierten en una adición valiosa para cualquier hogar.

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!!!!😊