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Echo Dot 3rd Gen Smart speaker with Alexa Charcoal Fabric
Last Updated: March 24, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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Sound Quality
192sound quality, echo, speaker, dot, songs
+95%
-5%
" ... The sound quality for the size is excellent. ... "
" ... impressed with the speaker . ... but wow how wrong I was Amazing soond for such a small speaker ... "
" ... Sound quality is excellent for such a small thing and I got them for £25 at Christmas so very pleased. ... "
" ... Got this echo so I can connect via 3.2 jack to my Samsung sound bar . ... Sound good but better when connected with external speakers. ... "
" ... Great little thing for playing music, listening to the radio. ... "
" ... Use it to listen to music. ... "
" ... great as a speaker ... "
" ... Neat, good looking product with a good sound and all the features I need for use in the bedroom. ... "
Device Compatibility
125echo dot, music, echo, smart, ask
+91%
-9%
" ... Mostly play my music sending Alexa to my soundbar and joined amazon music for a small fee ... "
" ... I love how my Alexa recognises my voice so well and also reacts well to my commands. ... "
" ... The whole Alexa thing is a bit of a novelty ... "
" ... Alexa is life! ... "
" ... This has also helped when I lost my phone I was still able to call my girls school using the Alexa to see if it was there and thankfully font my phone. ... "
" ... Just as good as Alexa. ... "
" ... I have my dot set up in my bedroom and my main alexa in my lounge, they work together well. ... "
" ... I do recommend the Echo dot with alarm and I love it! ... "
Software Platform
101app, echo dot, ask, echo, google
+89%
-11%
" ... Loving my Alexa easy 2 set up set my alarm with her ... "
" ... Genuinely love my Alexa. ... "
" ... Alexa is so good helping my son wit his homework ... "
" ... Having both an Alexa and a Google home mini, I can say from my experience that Alexa is better in every single way. ... "
" ... The whole Alexa thing is a bit of a novelty ... "
" ... This has also helped when I lost my phone I was still able to call my girls school using the Alexa to see if it was there and thankfully font my phone. ... "
" ... Alexa recognition is almost perfect every time and many features available. ... "
" ... We appreciate the updates that are sent to us. ... "
Ease of Use
56easy, set, easy to set, use, simple
+100%
" ... Easy to set up and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Have multiple Echo dots, find them easy to set up and use and handy to have around. ... "
" ... So simple to use and quickly integrated itself into daily routine ... "
" ... Very quick to set up easy to use everything we expected. ... "
" ... It gives me easy access to the radio and music. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... Fun and easy to set up/use ... "
Capacity
51house, room, another, living room, family
+96%
-4%
" ... Love this wee addition to the family ... "
" ... Got three now in my house. ... "
" ... A very welcome addition to our household. ... "
" ... I have one of these in the living room and one in the bedroom. ... "
" ... The whole family love it. ... "
" ... Using it in the bedroom ... "
" ... This has been installed in the bedroom. ... "
" ... A couple in the house and another for the garden hut. ... "
Clock
48alarm, bedroom, echo dot, bedside, alexa
+92%
-8%
" ... The clock addition is great. ... "
" ... As a disabled person who often falls, I am now able to call a friend for assistance, without having to wear an alert alarm and avoid any charges for that device! ... "
" ... Set timers and alarms ... "
" ... Great little side-table clock. ... "
" ... It’s Great we love the clock on the front as well so you don’t have to keep asking Alexa for the time this way it doesn’t interfere with watching the tv we are more than happy with this Echo Dot great allrounder. ... "
" ... Overall I love my Echo Dot and hope to buy one for the bedroom with the built in clock. ... "
" ... Great in the bedroom as a clock, alarm and integrated hive/ring device. ... "
" ... Clock for time at night. ... "
For Kids
39kids, kids love, daughter, son, xmas
+100%
" ... More happy and my kids are enjoying with alexa every day. ... "
" ... I brought this for Christmas for my daughter as she loves music, stories and everything else. ... She listens to bedtime music or stories everynight and absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... brought this for my grand daughter for xmas and she loves it thank you ... "
" ... Fab price when on deal daughter loves it in her room ... "
" ... Sometimes hit and miss but kids love it ... "
" ... Bought this for my son and he loves it ... "
" ... Excellent my daughter loves it ... "
" ... The kids love it to listen to music and dance around the kitchen! ... "
Volume
32volume, room, sound quality, small speaker, small
+88%
-13%
" ... Sound quality not quite as good as full sized version, good for an extra room ... "
" ... Great sound loud enough to hear from upstairs great value for money ... "
" ... This is my first Alexa item , I bought it purely for music in the living room and it did not disappoint , sound is fantastic for a tiny speaker , seriously easy to set up took seconds . ... "
" ... Obviously the sound quality is not of the highest quality, it is after all a very small speaker, but the sound it does make is not harsh and relatively free from distortion, so whilst it’s not perfect is is good. ... "
" ... The sound is clear and good quality for a small speaker although it does distort a little when playing at higher volumes, so I'd recommend for the smaller room or as an addition to another echo ... "
" ... Looks good as well, for me the volume and sound quality is equal to a nose system. ... "
" ... Decent sound, comparable to the larger Alexas in the room it's in. ... "
" ... Very good speaker ... "
Price
28good, worth, value for money, money, buy
+93%
-7%
" ... Worth the extra spend. ... "
" ... Delighted with its capabilities exceeds expectations ... "
" ... Very good value for money when offer is on at £25. ... "
" ... I got mine on sale price so feel I got much better value but I would buy this at full price and still be happy with it. ... "
" ... Bought this such a good price £29.99 ... "
" ... Amasing value for money. ... "
" ... Buy at black friday or cyber Monday for best price. ... "
" ... The sound quality is really impressive for the size of the thing and considering the low price. ... "
Call quality
25alexa, music, voice recognition, respond, echo
+64%
-36%
" ... Voice recognition for music is great ... "
" ... This has also helped when I lost my phone I was still able to call my girls school using the Alexa to see if it was there and thankfully font my phone. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised with this voice assistant, it does work and integrates well with most of the supported products we own, with the natable exception of some Bluesound kit we have which so far is a complete failure, (although I suspect this is more down to Bluesound than Alexa). ... "
" ... And voice controle is amaizing ... "
" ... Ie tv lights phone calls music. ... "
" ... I choose not to use it to answer the phone but it does this well too. ... "
" ... Can’t imagine living without these now, this has been added to existing echo and dot but sound quality on this is far superior the the first generation I have. ... "
" ... Listening to music ask questions ... "
Size
25small, compact, sound quality, sound, powerful
+100%
" ... I was pleased with the sound, quite good quality for the size! ... "
" ... Amazing for the size. ... "
" ... The sound quality defies this compact speakers size. ... "
" ... Great little compact device with decent sound quality and a smooth tone. ... "
" ... Good for the size ... "
" ... The speaker is excellent for its size, really impressed ... "
" ... Brilliant little thing, small but powerful, love it ... "
" ... For such a small product it really does pack a punch ... "
As Gift
21bought, present, loves, christmas present, christmas
+100%
" ... Excellent value for money, brought as christmas gifts for niece and nephew and they are obsessed with them, also brought light bulbs to give with! ... "
" ... It was brought for me as a Christmas present and I love it! ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my dad for Christmas and he absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Easy set up, bought as a gift for my mum and dad, kids can use it too. ... "
" ... Never thought we need anything like this before but after receiving it as a gift it's brilliant, we use it a lot and the sound quality for such a small piece of kit is unbelievable! ... "
" ... Love Alexa, I was bought one as a christmas present, loved it and proceeded to buy my sons one each. ... "
" ... The echo dot 3,was a gift from my son,it is one the best things he has ever given me,it so entertaining and helpful. ... "
" ... Bought this as a birthday gift, which the person loved. ... "
Apps
18alexa, music, spotify, ask, apps
+78%
-22%
" ... My children use Alexa for music, starting up or looking for TV programs. ... "
" ... good interaction with apps and lighting and heating love how you can just ask for the light to go on and play your amazon music or switch on your central heating . ... "
" ... I love the all its features especially the games (escape the room) and music. ... "
" ... Kids have the Alexa app light bulbs too, which is a great feature. ... "
" ... Links well with my music apps etc. ... "
" ... Very easy to download app and setup syncing to your chosen device and only takes a few minutes. ... "
" ... Easy to down load the app and set up. ... "
" ... The Alexia app interface is also much improved and far easier and less ’geeky' to navigate. ... "
Setup
17easy, set, easy to install, use, voice
+100%
" ... Very easy to download app and setup syncing to your chosen device and only takes a few minutes. ... "
" ... So far my dot has worked very well and has executed all instructions as well as connecting to all household items as required ... "
" ... I have to say I am very happy with its simple setup guide and how easy it is to use and the overall look. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up & once it became used to our voice commands ( two or three goes) all worked smoothly. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to install and step by step instructions ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use ... "
For Fun
16good, use, product, lots, lot
+100%
" ... Great item many thank fun for all ages ... "
" ... She’s fun to play lots of games when have friends or family over. ... "
" ... We are all having great fun with our Echo Dots and highly recommend this version. ... "
" ... Great item so much fun ... "
" ... Four stars good product for some fun. ... "
" ... Fun and easy to set up/use ... "
" ... Fun addition to home. ... "
" ... Great fun to listen to foreign radio with just a couple of commands. ... "
Features
14light, also, settings, lights, home
+93%
-7%
" ... I really do like this product and its features. ... "
" ... Love the features ... "
" ... First time I am using this echo dot and exploring its features, found additional feature with clock. ... "
" ... More features would be great. ... "
" ... One of its stand out features is the level of sound and its clarity. ... "
" ... Like the shopping list feature when I remember to use it ... "
" ... It also brightens in when the light is on. ... "
" ... Love whisper mode. ... "
FM
13stations, music, use, play, thing
+100%
" ... Offers a myriad of radio stations ,acts as a personal assistant and for £3.99 a month for Amazon music gives access to millions of tracks------ so easy to set up too . ... "
" ... It’s great for reminding me and for littering to radio stations. ... "
" ... Great for morning radio when you need to just stay in bed. ... "
" ... Good for using as radio aswell. ... "
" ... Used for variety of music and live radio. ... "
" ... Really like it use it for radio stations and music channels ... "
" ... Bought as a radio but now use it for much more. ... "
" ... Great little thing for playing music, listening to the radio. ... "
Marketplace
12product, purchase, purchased, prime, service
+83%
-17%
" ... Very prompt service received ... "
" ... much cheaper on EBay ? ... "
" ... If it is genuinely from Amazon I think you should change it immediately. ... "
" ... I am very patient in waiting to receive this product after 2 month as confirmed by Amazon, but its delivered as agreed. ... "
" ... My favourite Amazon purchase and product ... "
" ... Amazon tech help were baffled but sky sorted it. ... "
" ... Another amazing amazon product these are brilliant, I need more now lol ... "
" ... But the Best feature is if you have ‘Amazon Prime’. ... Amazon Prime delivery . ... "
Controls
10songs, voice, play, news, control
+60%
-40%
" ... Works great if you want to listen to music, get the news or weather, set a alarm to play your fav music or be woken up to the news and weather, get the latest traffic reports for your area and lots more. ... "
" ... To pick me up songs ... "
" ... Find it amusing when you can use the app and change songs when they're mid sing-song . ... "
" ... It’s great as she can just talk to it to get music, news etc without having To use buttons etc ... "
" ... Setting alarm, playing music, asking any kind of question, addin to grocery list, it even plays with you and tell you bed time stories,reminds you fo things and can do much much more. ... "
Product Reliability
10days, well, stopped, year, using
+70%
-30%
" ... I’ve had Prime for over a year . ... "
" ... Still working it out ... "
" ... The product is working well ... "
" ... Very easily set up, working well ... "
" ... Great device my 4 year oldcan play gamesandisten to songs ... "
" ... Had no problems, works well. ... "
" ... Early days yet. ... Only been using for three days, but so far so good. ... "
Gaming
9playing, music, fun, alexa, love
+100%
" ... My son loves playing games such as Simon says with alexa. ... "
" ... It's a game changer ... "
" ... or games and quizzes. ... "
" ... She’s fun to play lots of games when have friends or family over. ... "
" ... Particularly the routines, games for kids, music and drop in and announcements! ... "
" ... Has a few good games. ... "
" ... My kids love playing games and music on it. ... "
" ... I love the all its features especially the games (escape the room) and music. ... "
Design
9stylish, sounds, bought, blends, colour
+100%
" ... The pink blends well with our lounge. ... "
" ... Looks great and works a treat! ... "
" ... Modern stylish piece of Kit, my Wife loves it, so do I. ... "
" ... Cute little gadget bought for my daughter to play her music through and also to ask "odd" questions that I cant seem to answer without being serious . ... "
" ... Looks good and sounds great. ... "
" ... It looks much more stylish and is smaller and discrete. ... "
Delivery
8arrived, time, says, amazon, service
+100%
" ... Delivered on time. ... "
" ... Amazon Prime delivery . ... "
" ... Arrived and works as expected ... "
" ... Arrived in time well packaged does what it says it does ... "
" ... I am very patient in waiting to receive this product after 2 month as confirmed by Amazon, but its delivered as agreed. ... "
" ... Very prompt service received ... "
" ... Does exactly what it says on the box! ... "
Wifi
5resetting, loses, connection, wi, well
+60%
-40%
" ... Bit tricky training myself to give required specific commands, as well as finding strong Wi-Fi in some rooms (it’s an old house) but overall very enjoyable. ... "
" ... On wifi at the back of the house, she sometimes loses connection but other than a few hiccups with voice recognition she is great. ... "
" ... It is useful to have Bluetooth as well as wifi. ... "
Bluetooth
5speaker, works, well, listening, bought
+100%
" ... Also the speakers are amazing for the price and they are Bluetooth, so o connect to my iPad when watching telly in bed ... "
" ... It is useful to have Bluetooth as well as wifi. ... "
" ... I have also purchased the Phillips Hue Bluetooth bulb and it works perfectly with alexa. ... "
Memory
4shopping
+100%
" ... Just what I needed to help my memory ... "
" ... I love it helps me because I have memory problems ... "
" ... You know it's great if your memory isn't what it was, you can set a reminder in real time. ... "
" ... I have poor memory so it’s fantastic in quickly adding things to my shopping list as I remember, plus it works with my shopping app where I can state which shop to add item to. ... "
Network
4house, wifi, useless, loses, internet
+25%
-75%
" ... Only problem is that it occasionally loses connection to internet and needs resetting ... "
" ... Resetting it doesn't help, nor does moving it closer to the wifi. ... "
" ... I moved house and now have a phone which doesnt allow the downloading of the app so it is now useless ... "
Bass
3sound, much, volume
+100%
" ... Much better than the first generation echo dot, far more sound and bass. ... "
" ... The sound is great for a little speaker but it does lack the bass that the larger unit has. ... "
" ... And bass is deep yet still clear and precise. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3love
+100%
" ... Also good for mood music to help relax and sleep. ... "
Color
3+100%
" ... Great little discreet colour matched unit. ... "
" ... Love the colour, use it for my sons room and it's perfect. ... "
Display Clarity
3clock, sound quality
+100%
" ... The addition of the clock display means this is the only item on my bed side table. ... "
" ... Excellent product from the sound quality to the high quality display. ... "
" ... Great display & can change from 24hr to 12hr clock. ... Adjusts display brightness to light conditions ... "
Food Items
3+100%
" ... Perfect for those garden or kitchen singalongs when cooking and working away. ... "
" ... Just about everything but cook your dinner. ... "
Baking
3+100%
" ... Perfect for those garden or kitchen singalongs when cooking and working away. ... "
" ... An ideal place particularly when cooking. ... "
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