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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
'Alexa Calling' video calls, Cute design, Sounds pretty good considering the size, The smartest radio alarm clock you'll ever find
'Drop In' could cause privacy concerns, Price feels a little high compared to Echo Dot, Small screen for video playback
The Amazon Echo Spot hits a number of key areas: it's the best designed of the Echo collection, giving it immediate appeal. Whether in the bedroom, on a kitchen worktop or side table in the living room, the Spot fulfils its role as master of all.For us it...
Published: 2018-01-17, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com
Lovely form factor, Video is clear
Round screen means video cropping, Pricier than the regular Echo
The Amazon Echo Spot is the best-looking Echo product out there: a versatile, Alexa-toting video device that wants to be in your bedroom, your kitchen, your office...
The Amazon Echo Spot is adorable. But, more importantly, I think it will make for a perfect alarm clock. The size and design were really my only reservations about the Echo Show, and now that those have been addressed, I think this ‘glanceable' gadget wil...
'Alexa Calling' video calls, Cute design, Sounds pretty good considering the size, The smartest radio alarm clock you'll ever find
'Drop In' could cause privacy concerns, Price feels a little high compared to Echo Dot, Small screen for video playback
When it comes to design, the Echo Spot is probably the most appealing of the Echo range. It's softer form makes it nicer to look at than the Echo Show, but it's important to recognise the difference between these two devices. While the Show sits nicely in...
Abstract: Amazon pitches it as an Alexa-enabled alarm clock, but it’s also capable of making video and voice calls and letting you watch video clips. It has all the powers of other Echo devices, meaning you can control your smart home, ask it to tell you jokes, giv...
Abstract: Previously, it was possible to see who was at the door but not talk to them and Alexa wouldn't even ring a chime when the doorbell was pressed. Now, you can set Alexa to alert you whenever the doorbell is rung and tell whoever's at the door to go away wit...
Published: 2018-01-16, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
The sound quality is deliberately weak – if you want beefier sound, you'll need to hook it up to an external speaker via the 3.5mm audio jack on the rear or connect it to a Bluetooth speaker – and it's certainly not a patch on that kicked out by the excel...
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Published: 2018-01-05, Author: Andrew , review by: stuff.tv
Sleek, compact design, Alexa with all her powers, Great as a bedside clock
Only modest sound quality, Not many useful visual skills, Bedroom camera can be unsettling
We're still not 100% sold on a screen being a critical part of the Echo experience, but the Echo Spot feels significantly more focused and purpose-driven than the slightly aimless Echo Show – especially with a US$100 difference in price. With the smaller...
Published: 2017-12-23, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: The smartphone made the standalone alarm clock worthless. Sure you probably know some alarm clock holdouts (a parent or grandmother perhaps), but you probably just use your phon e, which is already resting on the nightstand and has a decent enough alarm...
