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February 2018
(77%)
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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
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
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
Abstract: Voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant have been taking the world by storm and Amazon has gone one step further by adding a touchscreen to its new Echo Spot – the first device in Canada to come with a screen. But is it worth the additional cost...
Abstract: Designed to be a desk gadget or a replacement for your old alarm clock, I see the Echo Spot as the next generation of these smart assistants (Google is coming up with its own display-enabled devices as well). We're slowly seeing assistants gain more defin...
"It's a well made, attractive speaker that adds an extra dimension with the addition of the touchscreen and webcam."...
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Published: 2018-05-21, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Oh god yes! This is the most fun I've had with a device in a long time. I've been loving the Echo line and Alexa since it arrived here in Australia. The inclusion of a screen to the Echo line is an evolutionary – yet still revolutionary idea.I've enjoyed...
Abstract: Mom's special day is right around the corner. You're not really going to give her flowers or candy again this year, are you?It's not too late to surprise her with the gift of technology, instead. Here are six memorable products she's sure to appreciate.Th...
Abstract: A smart speaker which can both show and tell thanks to a built-in touchscreen, the Echo Spot opens up a new front in Amazon's smart home war with Google and Apple.On sale today, the $199 Echo Spot joins the $149 Echo, $79 Echo Dot and $229 Echo Plus as...
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
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
The Echo Spot is a fine for what it is, but Amazon still hasn't done enough to convince us that Alexa needs a touchscreen at all...
