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February 2018
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The editors liked
'Alexa Calling' video calls
Cute design
Sounds pretty good considering the size
The smartest radio alarm clock you'll ever find
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
Good value
Useful touchscreen
Loud speaker
Sleek
Compact design
Alexa with all her powers
Great as a bedside clock
Lovely form factor
Video is clear
Useful touchscreen features
Small design
Sharp screen
Good range of features
Neat design
Clear midrange
The screen makes the device easier to get used to
Attractive design
Voice calling
Attractive
Clear screen
Alexa
Can hear you well
Bluetooth
Video calling
Excellent smart home control
Lots of clock faces to choose from
Affordable
Decent sound quality
Sleek looking
Cute
Sleek looking device
Intuitive controls
User-friendly
Alexa keeps getting smarter
Sound quality is superb
Video is crisp
Alexa seems to be more responsive
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
The editors didn't like
'Drop In' could cause privacy concerns
Price feels a little high compared to Echo Dot
Small screen for video playback
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
Small screen
No video support
Only modest sound quality
Not many useful visual skills
Bedroom camera can be unsettling
Round screen means video cropping
Pricier than the regular Echo
Pricey
Sound quality isn't the best
Divisive camera
Sound quality could be improved
Needs more video content
Needs more critical functionalities
Should have had a built-in smart home hub
Alwayslistening object in your house
No web video support
Expensive compared to Echo
Screen needs some work. It's a camera for your bedroom
Video camera could be a privacy issue
Wish it had a USB port
Who wants an exposed video camera by their bed? The UI is a bit screwy on a round screen
It's expensive
Rating
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
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...
'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...
