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Echo Dot 3rd Gen Smart speaker with Alexa Charcoal
Last Updated: November 4, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.3
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Device Compatibility
213echo dot, echo, devices, smart, love my echo
+94%
-6%
" ... Wonderful little home smart speaker. ... Integrates into the rest of the smart home very easily. ... "
" ... I love, love love my new Alexa! ... "
" ... The echo/echo dot devices have been a welcome addition to the home . ... "
" ... I’m looking forward to having them synced up to listen to podcasts and music throughout my house. ... "
" ... I enjoy the echo dot. ... "
" ... This is our second Echo Dot. ... "
" ... The Echo Dot was the perfect solution. ... "
" ... I love everything about the echo. ... "
Sound Quality
195sound quality, speaker, listen, dot, alexa
+97%
-3%
" ... music while i work in the garage . ... "
" ... The music, the volume, the sound, Alexa! ... "
" ... Best for me is when I am in bed and I want to turn on a light, play music, turn on the electric heater, hear my Amazon order deliveries, find out the weather, get a news briefing. ... "
" ... I love the sound, for a small speaker it sounds ver good ... "
" ... Better sound than I was expecting ... "
" ... Good speaker voice. ... "
" ... I have several of the earlier models of the Echo Dot, but this generation has the best sound quality. ... "
" ... Liked that it setup nicely.sound could be better. ... "
Software Platform
155echo dot, echo, google, devices, smart
+92%
-8%
" ... It is pretty amazing all the things Alexa can do if you take the time to investigate. ... "
" ... I can call from the app to the echo dot even if I’m not at home and I can use it like an intercome! ... "
" ... I have mine right next to Google Mini. ... "
" ... Like the new look for Alexa. ... "
" ... Alexa is pretty accurate and it's fun asking alexa random stuff. ... My kids love it, they ask Alexa funny questions and I didn't expect she'll know the answer. ... "
" ... He asked me " How Alexa knows evrything " ... "
" ... Price on Amazon Prime day was amazing — $25 for Echo Dot 3rd Gen and Smart Plug. ... Now have 3 smart plugs so Alexa can turn lights on in three rooms. ... Signed up for 90 day free trial of Amazon Music and love the vast library and instant access to any type of music, whether classic rock from the 60’s, to classical music or even Halloween music today. ... "
" ... I love everything about the echo. ... "
Ease of Use
79easy, easy to set, set, easy to setup, super
+99%
-1%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... They are so easy to set up and work seamlessly with so many other products. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... It's effortless to install. ... "
" ... Makes life easier. ... "
" ... I always put on music while I'm getting ready for work and it is just so easy! ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easier than I thought to set up ! ... "
Capacity
79room, bedroom, rooms, family, dot
+100%
" ... The first one I purchased is in my bedroom and it has been very helpful with my insomnia. ... "
" ... It's like having a go to assist in every room and also serve as a room to room intercom. ... "
" ... The whole house smart now. ... This is my 5th Echo Dot, I put one in each room. ... "
" ... I've got these throughout my house. ... "
" ... I love this product and I have them in several rooms . ... "
" ... Perfect for my bedroom! ... "
" ... I bought this dot for my bedroom ... "
" ... Love that you can communicate between rooms. ... "
Call quality
43voice recognition, sound quality, hear, call, alexa
+88%
-12%
" ... The sound quality is impressive, as is the voice recognition. ... "
" ... I can call from the app to the echo dot even if I’m not at home and I can use it like an intercome! ... "
" ... Good voice response ... "
" ... Voice recognition is great, and music rendition is excellent but not hi-fil . ... "
" ... Seems responsive to both my and my hubby's voice. ... "
" ... Loved ,very good sound quality, recognized my voice , ... "
" ... With hookup for phone she can call me ... "
" ... Voice recognition, Alexa integration, Sound Quality ... "
Volume
40music, room, loud, volume, small speaker
+95%
-5%
" ... This is my 5th Echo Dot, I put one in each room. ... "
" ... It connects with two other Echo devices for a whole house sound experience. ... "
" ... I use it at a lower volume to unwind and relax. ... "
" ... We aren't sound snobs, and this is perfectly good for having in the living room (we have a 2BR apartment). ... "
" ... It has good sound for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... Wonderful little home smart speaker. ... "
" ... This is my first Echo Dot and so far so good, the sound is great for a small speaker and there is lots I can do with it. ... "
" ... Bought second Echo for a downstairs room. ... "
Price
38worth, cost, value, sale, awesome
+100%
" ... I couldn't believe that AMAZON can provide us with a product at it's caliber at such a low price. ... "
" ... good for this price ... "
" ... I got two of them during Prime Days (2 for $39.99) but it would have been worth the price for one. ... "
" ... Great product and Value ... "
" ... Awesome price and product ... "
" ... Bought this for the price and the reviews, never had Alexis before. ... "
" ... It cost $18 on sale. ... "
" ... Great device for a fabulous price. ... "
Setup
34setup, set, easy to setup, easy to use, easy to install
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to use and setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... The setup was fast and it’s been working great so far. ... "
" ... Easiest set-up ever! ... "
" ... It is easy to use and install ... "
" ... Easy to setup, easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy setup ... "
" ... No configuration needed. ... "
For Kids
25love, daughter, ask, son, loves
+100%
" ... plus it’s entertaining my kids love talking to it ... "
" ... but for the little time i used before packing back it was great i am sure my kids will love it ... "
" ... The kids also love being able to play music in almost any room of the house. ... "
" ... My sister got this for her birthday and LOVES it. ... "
" ... My kids love it, they ask Alexa funny questions and I didn't expect she'll know the answer. ... I'm buying another one for my room, so that I don't have to go outside to speak to my kids ... "
" ... Good company for kids ... "
" ... Kids love it ... "
" ... Always useful with kids ... "
Size
25small, like the size, compact, speakers, speaker
+100%
" ... Have at nightstand, love it ... "
" ... The sound is good and it takes up very little spacE. ... "
" ... It is a handy unit. ... "
" ... I like the sound quality for the size ... "
" ... Also like the size ... "
" ... Great accessory for home and it doesn't take much space at all. ... "
" ... Perfect size, responds well. ... "
" ... It’s small and light enough to travel with. ... "
Apps
23music, alexa, alexa app, reminders, playlist
+74%
-26%
" ... Alexa will answer your questions, play songs you request. ... "
" ... Downloaded the Alexa app on my phone and was able to add my smart devices quite easily and I'm not really tech savvy ... "
" ... Great little speaker with the app . ... "
" ... Signed up for 90 day free trial of Amazon Music and love the vast library and instant access to any type of music, whether classic rock from the 60’s, to classical music or even Halloween music today. ... "
" ... I can call from the app to the echo dot even if I’m not at home and I can use it like an intercome! ... "
" ... it was super easy to setup through the app and the integration of the light bulbs was also easy to setup using the manufacturers app and Alexas app, I setup one in the living room and one in my bedroom, overall I am extremely satisfied with it so far and now need to buy another one for my 19 year old who initially said no, and now wants one because it's so cool . ... "
" ... Would be nice if there was an Alexa command to "optimize settings for talk" and "optimize settings for music." ... "
" ... Allows me to easily set reminders, ask questions that can be answered with a simple internet search, and plays my music. ... "
Clock
20alarms, weather, timer, music, etc
+90%
-10%
" ... Easy to set alarms . ... "
" ... I can make lists and reminders and set it to be a wake up alarm or an alarm when I am cooking. ... "
" ... We use it for different nature sounds to relax and sleep to as well as an alarm. ... "
" ... Set alarm, play music and turn on lights ... "
" ... Use this to find out the weather , the timer for an alarm, cooking etc. ... "
" ... Really helps with weather, alarms, timers, turning tv and lights on and off. ... "
" ... Now when I have guest they can set the alarm, ask time, listen to ... "
" ... I love it and use it to play music alarm and more ... "
Marketplace
19sale, prime day, works, got, bought
+95%
-5%
" ... I works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Awesome job, Amazon!! ... "
" ... I put of getting one for a long time but got one on sale. ... "
" ... better than the original dot ... "
" ... Bought on prime day. ... "
" ... Bought this on sale . ... "
" ... Works perfectly, like almost all of the Amazon stuff I have. ... "
Controls
17volume, play, alexa, weather, questions
+88%
-12%
" ... This has an issue with the pause command when using audible, however it is still amazing when you look at the original that was in use. ... "
" ... So far mostly using for asking random questions and playing music. ... "
" ... Can play music, get the weather, set alarms and whatever else you want. ... "
" ... I mostly use alarms, timers, and music. ... "
" ... I love it and use it to play music alarm and more ... "
" ... For turning on and off the TV, Speak Up & Down Volume, Listening to music & Radio Station, And asked what other questions I needed to ask. ... "
" ... to ask questions and find out information, also love playing music ... "
" ... It plays music, controls our Dyson fan, does reminders, etc. ... "
Product Reliability
16weeks, expected, dot, year, worked
+69%
-31%
" ... I hope that'll work itself out. ... "
" ... They are working as expected and I'm happy. ... "
" ... Do you match your own prices within 30 days? ... "
" ... I have only had my Echo Dot for a week and so far it’s working well. ... "
" ... We've had our Echo Dot for a few weeks and love it. ... "
" ... It is working very well and good ... "
" ... I was sent a new one that right now is working fine ... "
" ... Worked as expected ... "
For Fun
15fun to use, skills, use, sound quality, quality
+100%
" ... Fun with kids ... "
" ... Still experimenting with ways to use, having fun with it! ... "
" ... Fun to use ... "
" ... Even my friends are now getting it because the quality is great, and it's lots of fun to have around ... "
" ... The dots are fun to have. ... "
" ... Fun to use ... "
" ... Learning some of all the things it can do. ... "
" ... it is fun most time, but not much since there are so many ads while you are enjoy evening jazz. ... "
As Gift
15gifts, got, loves, give, friends
+93%
-7%
" ... I brought this last year as a white elephant gift. ... His relatives and friends visited him all loved it so much, so he brought 3 for gift giving! ... "
" ... My sister got this for her birthday and LOVES it. ... "
" ... I am purchasing another one for my daughter and son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Overall, I think this would make a cool buy for a birthday or Christmas present. ... "
" ... I love mine, so I bought another as a gift. ... "
" ... They make great gifts. ... "
" ... set it up but actually a christmass gift for my kidos 😄😄 . ... "
" ... Bought two of them as holiday gifts for my young grandchildren. ... "
Features
11features, smart, whisper, plugs, mode
+91%
-9%
" ... I got smart lights & plugs, now I can turn lights on/off when needed. ... "
" ... They’re stuck in their ways but I think they will come do it enjoy its Many features. ... "
" ... I also bought a smart light bulb and use it for my lights. ... "
" ... Automating switches, lights, plugs, etc. ... "
" ... Love the "whisper mode. " ... "
" ... Integrated with smart bulbs (2 different suppliers). ... "
" ... The rest of the features are awesome and so convenient to have! ... "
" ... It has so many features I can hardly keep up and I know I'm not utilizing all that I could. ... "
Design
10look, like, love, design, decor
+100%
" ... and I like the overall look ... "
" ... Fits the decor. ... "
" ... It's certainly better looking. ... Softer edges and the fabric outside are a much better aesthetic. ... "
" ... The small design is sleek and out of the way. ... "
" ... Like the look, nice to have. ... "
" ... I like the gray with the non-shiny black. ... "
" ... The finish is smooth and classy and it really adds beauty to the room. ... "
Color
8plum, love, like, sound quality
+100%
" ... Like the color. ... "
" ... It’s decent I like the color and very respsonsive ... "
" ... And the plum color is very pretty ... "
" ... The plum color is very nice. ... "
" ... I love the color, sound quality is great. ... "
" ... I love the white, plum color. ... "
Bluetooth
8speaker, one, get, speakers, music
+63%
-38%
" ... It connects with two other Echo devices for a whole house sound experience. ... "
" ... I think these Bluetooth speakers are excellent! ... "
" ... I use one in my office as a Bluetooth speaker and can pause and play without touching anything with no issues as well as get information without having to stop working to Google it. ... "
" ... The sound quality when connecting via Bluetooth is decent for a small speaker, similar to other Bluetooth speakers I own. ... "
" ... I like how easy and understanding it is,As soon as i enter my home alexa plays my music,no logg in no bluetooth wait i love it. ... "
Network
6placed, throughout, rooms, multiple, easy
+83%
-17%
" ... I have them placed throughout my house! ... "
" ... The whole house smart now. ... "
" ... I am getting multiple and placing them in multiple rooms in my house. ... "
Comfort
6free, daughter
+83%
-17%
" ... I bought it to sync with my massage chair. ... "
" ... It is very useful and hands free. ... "
" ... Ease of gathering info hands off ... "
" ... Helps My daughter fell asleep ... "
" ... I like the hands free way to activate the functions. ... "
Gaming
5games, playing, play
+100%
" ... She is handy to have around because she plays music, the news, play games and a whole load of useful information. ... "
" ... Other is in the living room and used mostly for music and playing games. ... "
" ... It has very good bas when playing music and lovely game you can play with her ! ... "
" ... Ask it and give an answer or games and general use. ... "
" ... Great for music, games weather and other fun things. ... "
Sleep Tracking
5weather, sounds, play, music, love
+100%
" ... I have access to knowledge and I love the sound app for sleep. ... "
" ... It is great to wake up and ask Alexa what the weather is like outside, or to give me an extra 15 minutes to sleep. ... "
" ... Love to use it to shut off all my lights and play soothing music to sleep to. ... "
" ... He loves to listen to Alexa's thunderstorms when he goes to sleep, and I like the ability to listen to my music as well as add items to my grocery list. ... "
" ... music, get the weather and news and can listen to sleep sounds. ... "
Product As Described
5advertised
+100%
" ... I works just as advertised. ... "
" ... It is just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
" ... Came on schedule and works as advertised. ... "
Wifi
5wi, fi, device, nice, music
+80%
-20%
" ... If I had not gotten it on sale and the free wi-fi light bulb with my purchase I probably would not of bought it. ... "
" ... It is is a good device but needs a strong internet connection for other Alexa Devices ... "
" ... Voice is great, WiFi music device to replace other WiFi music device now. ... "
Storage
4takes, little, color
+100%
" ... I love the color as I just remodeled my family room and kitchen and this color fits right in. ... "
" ... Great accessory for home and it doesn't take much space at all. ... "
" ... Takes up lees space ... "
" ... Takes up little space and is a nice little assistant. ... "
Bass
3sounds
+100%
" ... Sound quality is good but google has better bass. ... "
" ... It sounds muffled right out of the box so I turned down the bass and tweaked other settings ... "
Delivery
3arrived, product, one
+67%
-33%
" ... It arrived as expected and is exactly what I ordered. ... "
" ... Also, shipping was FAST. ... "
Cleaning
3+100%
" ... But the best part is saying play smooth jazz while I cook and clean. ... "
" ... I keep here in my kitchen where I spend the majority of the day, cooking, cleaning, etc. ... "
" ... I love it I use it to help me with my calendar and reminders and definitely music when I am cleaning up or just relaxing. ... "
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