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Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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BLUETOOTH
113.4 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 948 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
184echo, echo dot, dot, voice, remote
+80%
-20%
" ... I have several Amazon dots and Echo devises, and am generally very impressed with their design and operation. ... However, while the dot I have installed with an outdoor audio system works seamlessly when I speak to it directly, when I use the Alexa voice remote it doesn't recognize 90% of my music requests from my extensive Amazon Prime library. ... "
" ... It works good if your in another room you can tell your echo what you want it to do an it does it glad I got it ... "
" ... Nice for when you don’t want to get up to increase/decrease the volume on the Echo. ... "
" ... I use it in the office and bedroom to control the Dot. ... "
" ... Much easier to use Echo Dot with this ... "
" ... And, upon completion of the pairing (everything worked great) I thought to myself . ... "
" ... This is an excellent solution if U have an Echo on another floor but want to control smart electric devices/speakers. ... "
" ... A must have for every Echo & Echo Dot owner! ... This, and a portable Anker bluetooth speaker and you can listen to your Echo or Echo Dot anywhere in your home! ... "
Remote
172alexa, echo, dot, voice, control
+74%
-26%
" ... great remote love amazon ... "
" ... the remote is imperative for the Amazon Echo. ... "
" ... If you are like me, you probably pre-ordered Alexa Echo and remote so you would be among the first to receive it! ... Tried everything under the sun and finally just ordered another remote. ... I wonder if I delete the old remote if this will work for one of my Dots? ... UPDATE BEFORE ORDERING A NEW REMOTE lol ... "
" ... The Alexa Voice Remote works beautiful with this set up. ... "
" ... I hope the second remote works as it should. ... Can't believe I am the only buyer who received a Amazon Remote that works like this. ... "
" ... The Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot . ... "
" ... This remote worked great for the last 60 days. ... "
" ... Good spare remote if you're not really close to your echo. ... "
Capacity
90room, alexa, bedroom, another room, echo dot
+91%
-9%
" ... A must have if you don't want a Dot in every room, even though I do. ... "
" ... I use it in the office and bedroom to control the Dot. ... "
" ... I have the Echo in a room, alone, upstairs. ... "
" ... From working out in a different room from my echo dot to streaming music in an outhouse and outdoors its VERY convenient and useful. ... "
" ... Works very well in noisy room, not sure how far away it will travel if in another room. ... "
" ... I use it to control the dot on our patio. ... "
" ... I typically leave my Echo on the counter in my kitchen. ... I love that I can sit in my living room and talk to Alexa without having to raise my voice. ... "
" ... I have an open floorplan house with a loft where Alexa sits on my desk. ... "
Controls
65alexa, button, remote, echo, speak
+57%
-43%
" ... Easy to use especially with volume control and the. ... "
" ... Nice for when you don’t want to get up to increase/decrease the volume on the Echo. ... "
" ... The Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot . ... "
" ... Press the microphone button and you don't have to say "Alexa" to wake it up. ... "
" ... No problem setting up this remote with my second echo. ... "
" ... It’s much easier to turn the volume up or down. ... "
" ... I also like to keep it next to my nightstand and that way I don’t have to speak loudly to give Alexa commands. ... "
" ... I just pickup the remote and (without having to press a button or say the "wake word", I simply speak in a normal volume of voice and "ask Alexa . ... "
Product Reliability
60worked, stopped working, remote, working, ago
+12%
-88%
" ... This hasn't worked for me. ... "
" ... I changed the batteries when they died and now it has stopped working. ... "
" ... We rarely used this remote and it went out the 1st year. ... "
" ... it stopped working one month ago!! ... "
" ... Quit working after 6 months. ... "
" ... Works most of the time, but will lose connection and have to be reset. ... "
" ... This isn't always functioning properly. ... "
" ... After one month is owning this items the recording stopped working and then the remote altogether stopped working tried to repair on several occasions with Alexa and it will no longer work. ... "
Software Platform
54app, remote, yelling, saying, command
+78%
-22%
" ... LOVE MY ALEXA. ... "
" ... Fantastic, don't even have to say Alexa when using it, ... "
" ... I also like to keep it next to my nightstand and that way I don’t have to speak loudly to give Alexa commands. ... "
" ... Works great with my Alexa. ... "
" ... Alexa does whatever I have asked. ... Rarely does Alexa let me down. ... "
" ... This is a must if you own an Alexa. ... "
" ... Instant recognition and installation with Echo. ... "
" ... I love my Alexa. ... "
Ease of Use
48easy, echo, use, set, works great
+100%
" ... Easy to use especially with volume control and the. ... "
" ... Much easier to use Echo Dot with this ... "
" ... Easy set up and easy to use. ... "
" ... Minimal set up was very easy to accomplish even for the technologically challenged. ... "
" ... This little guy makes the Echo easier to use. ... "
" ... You candidly direct alexia and easy to use. ... "
" ... Such a simple thing, yet so convenient. ... "
" ... I thought the assembling was a little tricky, but was able to figure it out. ... "
Volume
48loud, alexa, room, hear, echo
+94%
-6%
" ... A must have if you don't want a Dot in every room, even though I do. ... "
" ... Nice for when you don’t want to get up to increase/decrease the volume on the Echo. ... "
" ... While we play loud music outside, this remote allows me to talk to Alexa without yelling across the room. ... "
" ... I find these very handy when there is a lot of background noise in the room. ... "
" ... Our Alexa speaker is located in the front of our home. ... "
" ... really good investment if you don't like to constantly be yelling across the room for echo to turn up, down, or play next song, etc. ... "
" ... It’s much easier to turn the volume up or down. ... "
" ... It's good for asking Echo a question when in another room or not near it. ... "
Marketplace
44works, described, thank, seller, works as advertised
+80%
-20%
" ... love it very happy, fast shipping, awesome seller :) ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Great product, would order again! ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... THANK YOY AMAZON.AAAAAAA+++++++ ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... works as stated ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
Call quality
37voice, hear, echo, echo dot, voice commands
+78%
-22%
" ... I cannot hear Echo from this device (which is fine for me). ... "
" ... I love that I can sit in my living room and talk to Alexa without having to raise my voice. ... "
" ... Now, I do not need to raise my voice from another room when I want to talk to Alexa. ... "
" ... If you hooked your echo dot to a big home stereo and use it like a voice activated jukebox (only way better!!!) ... "
" ... Speak clearly and it works great! ... "
" ... I was constantly screaming at Alexa and now I can lower my voice and simply talk to her. ... "
" ... I use it mostly to ask Alexa to play music when I am in another room or on anther floor and she cannot hear me. ... "
" ... when I blast my music -- and Alexa can't hear my commands to turn down the volume --- great innovation! ... "
Sound Quality
32loud, hear, echo, alexa, volume
+88%
-13%
" ... It will recognize generic requests such as "play Beethoven, Jazz," etc. ... ), but if I request a specific artist, song, or album from one of the 3,000+ albums in my Prime Music library it invariably fails, and pulls up something completely unrelated to my request, or tries to direct me to Pandora. ... "
" ... No interference from other sounds. ... "
" ... MUSIC IS THE BEST. ... "
" ... Bought the UE Boom 2 Wireless speaker to use the echo dot outside and for better sound quality than the dot's speaker. ... "
" ... I find these very handy when there is a lot of background noise in the room. ... "
" ... Plus, when music is playing loudly, Echo doesn’t always hear me, so the remote really helps. ... "
" ... I am so glad a friend recommended this because it is a great thing to have, especially when I've got the music cranked up and Alexa couldn't otherwise hear me or I'm in another room and think of something to add to my shopping list and don't have to yell to be heard. ... "
" ... Love to open the windows and sit outside to listen to my favorite music. ... "
Network
31echo, rooms away, great range, feet away, alexa
+77%
-23%
" ... I have the Echo in a room, alone, upstairs. ... "
" ... Works great outside for at least 30 feet away from the dot and also works fine in the basement with the dot upstairs on the main floor. ... "
" ... It seems to work fairly well from anywhere on the main floor anyway haven't tested it from further away yet. ... "
" ... I use the remote outside in our courtyard and by our fire pit to extend the range. ... "
" ... Goes through my walls in the house and at a good distance too. ... "
" ... The range is awesome it goes through all the walls in my house. ... "
" ... Great connectivity and can reach Alexa from a good distance. ... "
" ... This item is a must if you have an Echo , works great from any location in the house ... "
Apps
29app, remote, voice, talk, saying
+76%
-24%
" ... LOVE MY ALEXA. ... "
" ... This is a must if you own an Alexa. ... "
" ... Instant recognition and installation with Echo. ... "
" ... I love my Alexa. ... "
" ... I was constantly screaming at Alexa and now I can lower my voice and simply talk to her. ... It's nice that you don't have to say Alexa every time either, you just hold the button down which activates her and you talk, no need to say Alexa. ... "
" ... It is a must have with Alexa. ... "
" ... I can quietly command Alexa without yelling at her. ... "
" ... No more shouting ALEXA! ... "
Price
29money, well worth, worth, worth the money, dot
+59%
-41%
" ... great item a little pricey ... "
" ... And made a little bit cheaper. ... "
" ... Wish there were more at a good price. ... "
" ... wow worth every penny just that . ... "
" ... A great price. ... "
" ... It's only a few more bucks. ... "
" ... The small extra price to add an Echo Dot is worth every penny. ... "
" ... for a reasonable price. ... "
Returns
27amazon, returned, replacement, send, help
+11%
-89%
" ... Complete waste of money and I'm planning on returning mine. ... "
" ... Wanted to return item but it has been 30 days ... "
" ... I try to return it. ... "
" ... Returned for a refund. ... "
" ... The first one quit working and Amazon sent a replacement. ... "
" ... Tried to return it but it has been past the return period. ... "
" ... Dead - and I misplaced it and did not try it out until the replacement period was over. ... "
" ... When I went to return it the date was past the return date. ... "
Bluetooth
27pair, remote, echo dot, echo, dot
+63%
-37%
" ... Have to make sure it's setup though the bluetooth settings . ... "
" ... We have our Echo on the first floor and in the bedroom on the second floor we use a Bose blue tooth speaker. ... "
" ... This, and a portable Anker bluetooth speaker and you can listen to your Echo or Echo Dot anywhere in your home! ... "
" ... Paired very easily with my echo. ... "
" ... very handy if you have a remote Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... Excellent devise, I use a JBL Bluetooth speaker and the remote on the patio with Alexa in the den. ... "
" ... Makes using Echo on the deck with Bluetooth speakers just like I was standing next to it in the house. ... "
" ... Great product I have Dot in the kitchen and I use a bluetooth speaker in the bedroom and the remote is perfect to pair the two and listen to books or set alarm . ... "
Delivery
20fast, seller, purchase, promised, item
+90%
-10%
" ... love it very happy, fast shipping, awesome seller :) ... "
" ... WHEN IT FIRST ARRIVED I WAS SCARED OF WHAT TO DO NEXT. ... "
" ... ++++ GREAT Item - GREAT Shipping - GREAT Seller - THANKS!! ... "
" ... Good product & quick shipment ... "
" ... Awesome purchase fast delivery ... "
" ... Everything as promised. ... "
" ... Received the item and can't wait to get my system up and running. ... "
" ... Arrived on time . ... "
Product As Described
18described, works as advertised, expected, stated, product
+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... works as stated ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Great product and works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as described. ... "
Battery Life
17battery, put, new batteries, tried, nothing
+41%
-59%
" ... Tried multiple new batteries but wil not turn on/work. ... "
" ... And parrot just for it to work or take out the battery and put in new batteries and it still doesn’t work my mom received hers hers only work for one day so I’m not sure If people are leaving their reviews too quick but out of three remotes that I have gotten none of them have worked properly upon purchase I really hope Amazon can fix this issue and do something for the people who had defective remotes ... "
" ... Changed batteries, tried everything, it just doesn’t work ... "
" ... Unable to open to put the batteries in. ... "
" ... It did not last long! ... "
" ... Checked the batteries, still nothing. ... Replaced the batteries, nothing again. ... "
" ... We've tried all the troubleshooting options, including just changing the batteries. ... "
" ... I changed the batteries, no change. ... "
For Kids
16fun, think, talking, room, mess
+94%
-6%
" ... Kids enjoy using it ( once they figure it out ) Not very hard to do . ... "
" ... Our kids liked them so much they have asked us to buy them for their upcoming birthdays ... "
" ... I will probably get one for my parents. ... "
" ... It's fun using this to mess with my kids. ... The kids think Alexa is actually talking to them. ... "
" ... My nephews luv it more than I do. ... "
" ... Its kind of fun to mess with kids in other room by talking through it. ... Daughter and friends had it in her room last . ... "
" ... Usually have to get our daughter to set this stuff up, not this time! ... "
" ... My mother loves this! ... "
As Gift
15gave, son, loves, liked, wife
+100%
" ... Great product and even plan to purchase this as stocking stuffers for all my friends and family echo owners. ... "
" ... this was a gift to our son he liked it very much. ... "
" ... Purchased this as a gift for my dad (along with the echo dot). ... "
" ... Can't wait to set up, giving as an anniversary gift. ... "
" ... My son and his wife love this gift. ... "
" ... Gave as a gift ... "
" ... My mother loves this! ... "
" ... I was give Alexa as a birthday gift from my son and his wife. ... "
Setup
14set, instructions, setup, use, understand
+86%
-14%
" ... Easy set up and easy to use. ... "
" ... Minimal set up was very easy to accomplish even for the technologically challenged. ... "
" ... I thought the assembling was a little tricky, but was able to figure it out. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Size is right, instructions are easy to read and understand . ... "
" ... Easy setup and use. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up! ... "
" ... Easy to setup and easy to use. ... "
Comfort
10nice, hands, hand, got, good
+90%
-10%
" ... This feels nice and smooth in your hands, just a little heads up when you press the button to speak, make sure you tip the top part to your mouth, because the microphone is on the top, I realized that works better for the echo or Alexa to hear you clearly . ... "
" ... All from the comfort of your comfy spot. ... "
" ... What a relief! ... "
" ... +Comfortable to hold ... "
" ... Works perfectly, has a very nice feel in your hand. ... "
" ... It's got a nice rubberized finish, that feels good in the had and provided good grip. ... "
" ... I got a holder with it that attaches to a flat surface with sticky foam. ... "
" ... Under promised and over delivered feel confident in the purchase. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 113.4 grams
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
Recommendations
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