Echo Dot (2nd Generation) connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to play music, make calls, set timers and alarms, ask questions, provide information, check weather, manage to-do and shopping lists, control smart home devices, and more
Just ask to play music from Amazon Music Unlimited (available in 30+ countries, subscription required) and TuneIn. Connects to external speakers or headphones through Bluetooth or 3.5 mm stereo cable.
Use Echo Dot as a Bluetooth speaker to play music from your own collection or other services (requires Bluetooth connection from a compatible device, voice control not supported)
Hands-free calling or messaging anyone who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App. Also, quickly connect to other Echo devices in rooms throughout your home using just your voice (coming soon).
Controls lights, plugs, and other compatible smart home devices
Hears you from across the room with seven far-field microphones for hands-free voice control, even in noisy environments or while playing music
Includes a built-in speaker so it can work on its own as a smart alarm clock in the bedroom, an assistant in the kitchen, or anywhere you might want a voice-controlled computer
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I had this Echo Dot for some years now and when it first came out it was magic but now that the new generations came out my echo has been giving me problems after problems. I can’t really search for nothing Alexa always say “I don’t know that one” or she can’t hear me at all even when I’m screaming from across or up close. They definitely change it to try to get people to buy a newer version to spend more and more money. I hate when companies do this. Trash it goes!
My Alexa Dot International (2d Generation) is awesome. I have had it for 3 years and I love it. It plays music and answers questions. It's so thorough! One awesome purchase! Priceless!
Ok, it works, sort of. It will not accept payment for amazon music, not sure why, perhaps because of no US credit card?
An email from Amazon says: "Once you receive your Echo Dot, visit: www.amazon.com/echodotsetup. This will direct you through the setup process. Once you've connected to Wi-Fi and associated Dot with your Amazon account, you're ready to start using Dot."
It does connect to my home wifi, and will play some news, NPR, CNN, Fox.
For one and a half years, every day, I would come downstairs and ask Alexa to turn my group living room on, without fail. For the last 15 days, I get: sorry, there is more than one device named Living Room, which one do you want? And no matter which voice command I try, I get no response. I have NO other devices named living room. My voice functions are frustrating and useless, a huge step backwards from a long time user.