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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
When you decide to buy an Echo speaker, the decision hinges on what you seek from it. If you want Alexa in addition to a decently loud speaker then you should look at standard Echo or Echo Plus. But if you want the Echo to show you contents like ingredien...
Video calling support, Touchscreen, Attractive design
Mediocre audio, Less intuitive screen, No battery backup
Overall the Echo Spot qualifies as an adorable piece of hardware. It looks attractive and complements your workstation pretty well. We enjoyed using the device for playing music and getting instant news wraps. The screen surely does enhance the Alexa expe...
Touchscreen makes the Echo Spot more interactive, Cutest Echo device you can get, Sound quality is good for the size, There's a camera (video calling ahoy!),
Lack of visual Skills, Overpriced, Sound quality is not good enough for the price, There's a camera (privacy concerns ahoy!)
The Echo Spot is Amazon's first smart speaker in India that has a screen, and even though the display on the Echo Spot allows it far more flexibility in operation than any other Echo device, the lack of visual skills renders it useless in India. However...
Abstract: Amazon recently launched its Echo Spot smart speaker in India for a price of Rs 10,499. It is yet another Echo device that can be controlled through your voice commands. What makes this a standout device is its circular display that can show the clock, no...
Abstract: Hace apenas unos meses irrumpían en España los nuevos altavoces inteligentes de Google. La multinacional no tenía competencia alguna y se alzaba como el rey de este tipo de dispositivos en España. Ahora, la situación es bien distinta y parece no ser tan...
Published: 2018-11-21, Author: Sara , review by: pcworld.es
El Amazon Echo Spot es otra gran pieza de hardware diseñada por Amazon que sin duda ha logrado convencernos. Esta vez, el dispositivo incluye una pantalla táctil que permite añadir información realmente útil para la mayoría de las cosas que le preguntarás...
Abstract: Este es el nuevo reloj alarma de Amazon que integra la inteligencia de Alexa y tiene una cámara integrada para realizar videollamadas.¿Te gustó la Amazon Echo Show, pero piensas que es muy grande? El nuevo Amazon Echo Spot integra una pantalla y la intel...
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Published: 2018-10-10, Author: Marie , review by: numerama.com
Son écran, Son look, Son utilisation instinctive
Son prix, Le son étouffé, Alexa a toujours du mal à nous comprendre
Son écran tactile nous facilite la vie, mais c'est aux dépens du son, d'une qualité bien moindre. L'Echo Spot offre toutefois des options intéressantes, comme l'appel vidéo. Mais cela fait beaucoup d'argent à dépenser pour ce qui ressemble, par moment...
