I'm just adding this before my copied review for the Pyle PFA300 that I paired this Echo Input with.
I don't plan on ever using the voice feature on this Echo Input and I've muted the mic immediately once turned on since I have an Echo about 5 feet away and I guess I could have just ran a long 3.5mm cord from the Echo but I wanted a clean look. I just needed the Echo Input so I could cast music from the Amazon Music Unlimited app on my phone to the Pyle receiver to then play the music in three separate rooms in my house with my in ceiling speakers. Luckily the Input was on sale for $9.99 or else I would have bought a Dot so this saved me $15! Thanks Amazon!
Pyle PFA300 review:
I've been going back and forth between this little guy and one of the bigger Pyle amps. I just need to get a signal to my built in ceiling speakers that are circa 2009 when my house was built so that means speaker wire connection. However I needed a way to get the music into the Pyle and I looked at a Chromecast but those are $35 and I use Amazon Echoes and Dots throughout my house so I wanted to stay with Amazon but didn't want to buy one more $25 Dot. Luckily I came across the Echo Input on sale for $9.99. Ordered everything and luckily everything showed up on the same day. Set up the Echo Input and connected the speaker wires to the back of the Pyle PFA300, plugged in the 3.5mm jack (that came with the Echo Input - score!) from the Echo Input to the Pyle and powered it on. I then turned on a song in Amazon Music Unlimited app, connected the Echo Input as the device to play music on in the app and nothing...no sound through my speakers. Go to the wall and turn the volume all the way up and I finally hear the music but it sounds like the volume is only a quarter of the way up. I immediately start thinking I should have bought a receiver with more power etc...but before I take it all apart and return it, I check the Alexa app on my phone and look at the Echo Input and see there is a volume control slide feature and it's at 10% for some reason. I cranked it up to 100% and the speakers get so loud it is now garbled, but hey it works. I turned the volume in the app down to 85%, my wall volume to 50% and it's at a perfect normal listening volume and if I turn the wall controller volume up all tge way it's nice and loud but with no distortion! Now I have no idea what kind of in ceiling speakers I have, but the music has nice highs a little bit of bass and it sounds great to me and the patio speakers work and so do the ones in the Master bedroom so I am a happy camper, thank you Pyle for not making me spend $50 to $300 on some needlessly expensive equipment for what I needed.
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Echo Input adds Alexa to your favorite speaker and connects via 3.5 mm audio cable or Bluetooth. Just ask Alexa to play a song, check the news or weather, set alarms and timers, add items to your to-do list, or control compatible smart home devices. |
Use your voice to ask for any song, artist, or genre from supported streaming services and play music across compatible Echo devices and connected speakers in your home. You can also listen to Audible, podcasts, radio stations, and more.
Make your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information.
Alexa has more than 50,000 skills and counting. Skills are like apps and help you do more such as playing Jeopardy!, meditating with Headspace, and falling asleep to rain sounds. Create your own skills with Alexa Skill Blueprints. Just say “Alexa, help me get started with skills.”
New skills are being added all the time. Discover them in the skills section of the Alexa app or visit the skills store.
Echo Input
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Size |
3.1” x 0.5” (80 mm x 13.8 mm) |
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Weight |
2.75 oz. (78 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your Echo Input to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
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System Requirements |
Echo Input comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. A list of supported operating systems can be found here. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
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Setup Technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more |
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Accessibility Features |
The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
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Warranty and Service |
90-day limited warranty and service. Use of Echo Input is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Echo Input, power adapter (5W), micro-USB cable, 1 m AUX cable, and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Input 1st Generation |
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Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Customers say
Customers find the Echo Input works just like any other Alexa device and appreciate its sound quality and ease of setup. They consider it an affordable way to get an Alexa device. The connectivity and compatibility receive mixed feedback - while it easily connects to Bluetooth soundbars and Bose Soundlink Color Bluetooth speakers, some report frequent disconnections and compatibility issues with certain systems. The music playback feature also gets mixed reviews, with some customers enjoying listening to music on demand while others report random playback interruptions.
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1201 customers mention works well, 1004 positive, 197 negative
...IS NOT Alexa compatible So, I thought this was the answer and it works great and is easy to install, however, the Echo Input is only functional when...Read more
It works well but seems laggy compared to the other echos devices. It isnt as accurate as the other echos I have and usually requires a correction....Read more
...I would try this because it takes less room for my store and it works perfectly as did the dot that I used to have there but I wanted to use the dot...Read more
...Now, it works great, I have it hidden inside the car's armrest/compartment, there's a carcharger and a usb plug in there so it fits perfect, all i...Read more
730 customers mention quality, 644 positive, 86 negative
Great Product. This is my 5th input. Using to replace my echo dots that I currently use for input only. Frees up spare Dots for other roomRead more
I thought this was a good product that i recived i gave this away as a gift to one of my freinds for christams and tehy loved it so i bougth another...Read more
...Great device. Makes working in my garage nicer. Even controls the volume on my stereo.Read more
Great item. Let’s me use my surround sound system in the modern era.Read more
625 customers mention sound quality, 470 positive, 155 negative
...completely cool... looks great.. attached easily... and of course sounds great. It shuffling songs by Mozart right now. Too cool....Read more
...voice commands, enjoy the incredible universe of Amazon music with great sound, request the time on command without lifting my head in the morning,...Read more
...It plays back music OK and the sound is great (More a function of my computer Klipsch speakers than the Echo), it works as intended once you press...Read more
...Skip the dot and for the standard echo. Difficult to set up and poor sound quality.Read more
523 customers mention ease of setup, 441 positive, 82 negative
this was really easy to set up and works really well with my speakers, the only complaint I have is every time I use it , I get a pop up on my phone...Read more
...way to add Alexa to another part of your home.....Inexpensive....Easy set up....Great sound quality for Alexa through the Bose Wave Radio auxiliary...Read more
Works very well. Easy setup. Keep enough distance between input and Echo so they don't compete with each otherRead more
...So, I thought this was the answer and it works great and is easy to install, however, the Echo Input is only functional when the receiver is in the...Read more
508 customers mention value for money, 435 positive, 73 negative
...I picked up the Input when it was $20, which is a great price for all that you get. However, it's tough to recommend at $35.Read more
...All in all it’s a good product at a good value - and I’ve bought several more for myself and as gifts since....Read more
You can't drop in. Other than that it's super awesome. Great value.... I highly recommend this product if you have nice speakers to hook it upto.Read more
Pluses.....Great way to add Alexa to another part of your home.....Inexpensive....Easy set up....Great sound quality for Alexa through the Bose Wave...Read more
616 customers mention connectivity, 335 positive, 281 negative
Works for me. Easy to connect. I keep it plugged into the speaker and the speaker powered on continuously. Does everything the other Alexa's do.Read more
Connection problems...Read more
...the fact the minute I get into my car with the hotspot on it connects automatically. If your wanting Alexa on the go this is for you.Read more
Doesn't stay connected...Read more
390 customers mention compatibility, 272 positive, 118 negative
Love the modern design. Works well with my speaker. I feel like i have surround sound when all connected at the same time!Read more
...was cheap, 15 bucks so I thought what the heck and it works great with my bluetooth speaker....Read more
...All are set in a group, but this particular one will not stay connected. Have to go through the set up procedure every time it drops out....Read more
Compact and works well with older Bose speaker that doesn’t have Bluetooth.Read more
263 customers mention music playback, 129 positive, 134 negative
Stopped working after one week. No power. Plug into a different outlet and still No power. Piece of junk.Read more
does exactly what I needed, to stream music through an older bose wave music systemRead more
Not Impressed... constantly buffering when none of my other Alexa devices are. Unit also gets warm to the touch....Read more
...It works perfectly. Music throughout the house. For this use, no internal speakers are needed. A very inexpensive "tuner".Read more
Echo Input works great for casting my music
I'm just adding this before my copied review for the Pyle PFA300 that I paired this Echo Input with. I don't plan on ever using the voice feature on this Echo Input and I've muted the mic immediately once turned on since I have an Echo about 5 feet away and I guess I could have just ran a long 3.5mm cord from the Echo but I wanted a clean look. I just needed the Echo Input so I could cast music from the Amazon Music Unlimited app on my phone to the Pyle receiver to then play the music in three separate rooms in my house with my in ceiling speakers. Luckily the Input was on sale for $9.99 or else I would have bought a Dot so this saved me $15! Thanks Amazon! Pyle PFA300 review: I've been going back and forth between this little guy and one of the bigger Pyle amps. I just need to get a signal to my built in ceiling speakers that are circa 2009 when my house was built so that means speaker wire connection. However I needed a way to get the music into the Pyle and I looked at a Chromecast but those are $35 and I use Amazon Echoes and Dots throughout my house so I wanted to stay with Amazon but didn't want to buy one more $25 Dot. Luckily I came across the Echo Input on sale for $9.99. Ordered everything and luckily everything showed up on the same day. Set up the Echo Input and connected the speaker wires to the back of the Pyle PFA300, plugged in the 3.5mm jack (that came with the Echo Input - score!) from the Echo Input to the Pyle and powered it on. I then turned on a song in Amazon Music Unlimited app, connected the Echo Input as the device to play music on in the app and nothing...no sound through my speakers. Go to the wall and turn the volume all the way up and I finally hear the music but it sounds like the volume is only a quarter of the way up. I immediately start thinking I should have bought a receiver with more power etc...but before I take it all apart and return it, I check the Alexa app on my phone and look at the Echo Input and see there is a volume control slide feature and it's at 10% for some reason. I cranked it up to 100% and the speakers get so loud it is now garbled, but hey it works. I turned the volume in the app down to 85%, my wall volume to 50% and it's at a perfect normal listening volume and if I turn the wall controller volume up all tge way it's nice and loud but with no distortion! Now I have no idea what kind of in ceiling speakers I have, but the music has nice highs a little bit of bass and it sounds great to me and the patio speakers work and so do the ones in the Master bedroom so I am a happy camper, thank you Pyle for not making me spend $50 to $300 on some needlessly expensive equipment for what I needed.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
I'm just adding this before my copied review for the Pyle PFA300 that I paired this Echo Input with.
Echo Input works great for casting my music
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
I don't plan on ever using the voice feature on this Echo Input and I've muted the mic immediately once turned on since I have an Echo about 5 feet away and I guess I could have just ran a long 3.5mm cord from the Echo but I wanted a clean look. I just needed the Echo Input so I could cast music from the Amazon Music Unlimited app on my phone to the Pyle receiver to then play the music in three separate rooms in my house with my in ceiling speakers. Luckily the Input was on sale for $9.99 or else I would have bought a Dot so this saved me $15! Thanks Amazon!
Pyle PFA300 review:
I've been going back and forth between this little guy and one of the bigger Pyle amps. I just need to get a signal to my built in ceiling speakers that are circa 2009 when my house was built so that means speaker wire connection. However I needed a way to get the music into the Pyle and I looked at a Chromecast but those are $35 and I use Amazon Echoes and Dots throughout my house so I wanted to stay with Amazon but didn't want to buy one more $25 Dot. Luckily I came across the Echo Input on sale for $9.99. Ordered everything and luckily everything showed up on the same day. Set up the Echo Input and connected the speaker wires to the back of the Pyle PFA300, plugged in the 3.5mm jack (that came with the Echo Input - score!) from the Echo Input to the Pyle and powered it on. I then turned on a song in Amazon Music Unlimited app, connected the Echo Input as the device to play music on in the app and nothing...no sound through my speakers. Go to the wall and turn the volume all the way up and I finally hear the music but it sounds like the volume is only a quarter of the way up. I immediately start thinking I should have bought a receiver with more power etc...but before I take it all apart and return it, I check the Alexa app on my phone and look at the Echo Input and see there is a volume control slide feature and it's at 10% for some reason. I cranked it up to 100% and the speakers get so loud it is now garbled, but hey it works. I turned the volume in the app down to 85%, my wall volume to 50% and it's at a perfect normal listening volume and if I turn the wall controller volume up all tge way it's nice and loud but with no distortion! Now I have no idea what kind of in ceiling speakers I have, but the music has nice highs a little bit of bass and it sounds great to me and the patio speakers work and so do the ones in the Master bedroom so I am a happy camper, thank you Pyle for not making me spend $50 to $300 on some needlessly expensive equipment for what I needed.
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