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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
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...
The screen makes the device easier to get used to, Attractive design, Voice calling
Needs more critical functionalities, Should have had a built-in smart home hub
The screen doesn't add real functionality to the Echo Spot, but it acts as a much needed placebo for a market that isn't ready for smart speakers. If you're buying into this market, the Spot is the best smart speaker for beginners...
Published: 2018-02-13, Author: Chris , review by: Theinquirer.net
Sound quality is superb, video is crisp, Alexa seems to be more responsive
Who wants an exposed video camera by their bed? The UI is a bit screwy on a round screen, it's expensive, Rating:
The Amazon Echo Spot is a superbly executed device. We're just not sure that the public is quite ready, especially at this price...
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Published: 2018-02-05, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
attractive, clear screen, Alexa, can hear you well, Bluetooth, video calling, excellent smart home control, lots of clock faces to choose from
alwayslistening object in your house, no web video support, expensive compared to Echo
The Echo Spot is an attractive little addition to Amazon's smart speaker range. It does everything you might want from a smart speaker, while adding a clock, at-a-glance information and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface for accessing additional feature...
Published: 2018-02-03, Author: James , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: AMAZONAmazon's Echo family of devices have been dominating the market in the 15 months they've been available, and now it seems Amazon is keen to continue taking the lion's share as it releases its new Echo Spot.On top of the tens of millions of Alexa-pow...
The speaker comes with Amazon's voice assistant Alexa builtin it can control playback of music (if you subscribe to specific services) as well as controlling your smart home devices, setting alarms and reminders and even searching the web for you, The spe
While it comes with a 3.5mm socket to connect devices that don't have Bluetooth, you'll need to supply your own auxiliary cable, The sound lacks punch in the bass and warmth and richness
This is a handy compact bedside speaker that doubles as an alarm clock. It can even let you make calls to friends and family and lets you drop in on other rooms in the home that have Echo Spots or Echo Shows. It doesn't offer the best sound quality but it...
Sharp screen, Good range of features, Neat design, Clear midrange,
Divisive camera, Sound quality could be improved, Needs more video content,
Products like the Echo Spot live and die by their features. This is the first of its kind to come through the What Hi-Fi? testing rooms and it has performed well. It has a number of useful features, the display is sharp and it looks rather elegant.However...
The Echo Spot is another great piece of hardware from Amazon, and the screen adds genuinely useful information for most things you ask Alexa.It's also half the price of the Echo Show when bought as a two-pack. And if you want a screen and will use the Dro...
