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February 2018
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The editors liked
It's loud enough to wake me up in the morning
It's a fun
Great-looking Echo
The round display is a good size
All the smarts of Alexa
The Echo Spot is a well-made device with a good-looking design
And it's handy for quick
Voice-activated video calls. Sound quality was better than we expected
And noticeably better than the Echo Dot's
Super cute
Useful display
Supports all Alexa features
3
5mm output
Excellent design that looks great in any room
2.5-inch circular screen is bright
Crisp
And doubles as a clock
Camera can be completely disabled
Great sound in a compact package
Powerful voice-recognition capabilties
Fantastic Alexa integration
Wit
ZigBee smart home hub onboard
Large
Vibrant
Higher-resolution display
Vastly improved user interface
Has an attractive design
Its audio is good for the speaker's size
Built-in camera works well
Fits well on a nightstand
Most attractive Echo device so-far
Alexa is as capable as ever
Speaker is loud and mic-array works well
Cheaper than Echo Show
3.5mm and Bluetooth audio options
Clear speaker for Alexa's responses
Bright display with large text that always shows the time
Microphones pick up voice commands well
Does all of the things other Echo devices can do
Dinky design
Alexa smarts
Decent mics
Can be connected to other speakers
Display feedback
Lovely form factor
Video is clear
Touchscreen interface makes some tasks easier and Alexa slightly more tangible
Good looks
Can fit in most any room
Decent sound for a small device
Frontfacing camera adds value
Cute design
Touchscreen enhances the Alexa experience
Great for video calls
The editors didn't like
Creepy nightmares about Jeff Bezos watching me sleep
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The design reflects an understanding that we want the display for a quick glance—not to consume content as apparently you're supposed to on the Show's 7-inch display. With its single 2.5
No access to YouTube
Seems like it's a bit pricey
Do you want a camera next to your bed
The Echo Spot doesn't currently support YouTube
Nor does it offer many video sources for your flash briefings. The touchscreen adds less than it should to the Alexa experience
And it's too small to be helpful unless you're within a few feet of the devic
Not a powerful speaker
No non-camera option
Hefty cord somewhat limits where it can be placed
Videos are truncated in full-screen mode
You can't use voice commands to stream music from your own local server
You can use voice commands with only a handful of the 80+ streaming services Sonos suppor
No Z-Wave support
Not the best smart speaker for music
The power plug can be a little tricky to hide
Lack of visual search can be frustrating
Plays catch-up t
Screen is too small to be very useful
Needs more clockfaces
Alexa Skills can look awkward on circular screen
No YouTube support (currently)
Price difference with Echo Show is (currently) small
Circular display isn't ideal for video
Do you really want an always-watching camera in your bedroom
Not the best for serious music listening
Expensive relative to audio-only Echo devices
Few third-party apps make use of the display
Tinny audio
Very compact screen
Round screen means video cropping
Pricier than the regular Echo
Lacking in display integration and touchscreen interaction with Alexa/Skills
"It's a well made, attractive speaker that adds an extra dimension with the addition of the touchscreen and webcam."...
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Published: 2018-05-21, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Oh god yes! This is the most fun I've had with a device in a long time. I've been loving the Echo line and Alexa since it arrived here in Australia. The inclusion of a screen to the Echo line is an evolutionary – yet still revolutionary idea.I've enjoyed...
Abstract: Mom's special day is right around the corner. You're not really going to give her flowers or candy again this year, are you?It's not too late to surprise her with the gift of technology, instead. Here are six memorable products she's sure to appreciate.Th...
Abstract: A smart speaker which can both show and tell thanks to a built-in touchscreen, the Echo Spot opens up a new front in Amazon's smart home war with Google and Apple.On sale today, the $199 Echo Spot joins the $149 Echo, $79 Echo Dot and $229 Echo Plus as...
The Echo Spot is a well-made device with a good-looking design, and it's handy for quick, voice-activated video calls. Sound quality was better than we expected, and noticeably better than the Echo Dot's
The Echo Spot doesn't currently support YouTube, nor does it offer many video sources for your flash briefings. The touchscreen adds less than it should to the Alexa experience, and it's too small to be helpful unless you're within a few feet of the devic
The Echo Spot is a fine for what it is, but Amazon still hasn't done enough to convince us that Alexa needs a touchscreen at all...
It honestly feels the Echo Spot would be a totally different proposition if it kept the screen but dropped the webcam. Framed like that, it's just a more compact approach to the smart display niche fast-gaining traction among Lenovo, LG and the like.As it...
Published: 2018-05-09, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Mom's special day is right around the corner. You're not really going to give her flowers or candy again this year, are you?It's not too late to surprise her with the gift of technology, instead. Here are six memorable products she's sure to appreciate.Th...
Abstract: A fine addition to the Alexa family or a vastly overpriced alarm clock? Tech reviewers have got their hands on the Amazon Echo Spot, the latest Echo device to arrive in the UK and the second with a screen. What have they made of it? We've picked out the k...
The Amazon Echo Spot is easily one of the more interesting Alexa-powered devices Amazon has released recently. It's far better equipped to blend into your home's decor than the Echo Show and the circular touchscreen adds valuable extra features.The one fl...
Abstract: When Amazon released the Echo Show, many thought it was too expensive, too big and - dare we say - ugly. So if you were hankering after an Alexa speaker with a screen but didn't like the Show then the Echo Spot might fit the bill. Also see our guide to t...
