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I have been wanting to snag a new clock for my night stand. These were on such a good deal during Cyber Monday that I figured "why not". I had a first gen Echo Dot and it was pretty lame. First thing I noticed with this 3rd gen Echo with the Clock integration is a noticeable improvement in sound quality over the first-gen unit. The clock itself is a clock - nothing special but it's clear and adapts to the brightness of my room nicely and has a tap to silence alarm option which is nifty in the morning. The sound quality improvement is great - it's not like it'll blow you out of the water but it does a nice job of being a small speaker. I haven't tried pairing Echo Dots yet but I read that I can do stereo and I think that will make a world of difference. Thinking of buying one for my wife for her night stand so that there's a good stereo link in the bedroom for good music listening while getting ready for the day. Even then I don't expect a radical upgrade in sound quality but if I really wanna up the quality game there's evidently a subwoofer you can add to these speakers which would make a world of difference. The speaker gets only somewhat loud in a modest sized room - two would help and with a subwoofer I imagine it would be a formidable stereo sound system strictly for music and podcast listening. The Alexa integration is nice too - makes it useful for a myriad of other things. I wouldn't mind the Echo Dot/Echo Dot Clock being bigger though to allow more better bluetooth audio performance. I think these could be louder and fuller without a subwoofer attachment if they offered a jumbo sized unit. Maybe that's fragmenting the consumer base in Amazon's eyes, I dunno, but I certainy would be interested in that product. Or maybe I should just buy a full size Echo? Only problem is those aren't stereo.
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Technical details
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with clock
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Size |
3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99 mm x 99 mm x 43 mm) |
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Weight |
10.6 oz. (300 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
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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Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that can simplify Echo device setup and can help your device reconnect to your Wi-Fi router when you update your password or network name. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these services to you and your neighbors, and is enabled on your device unless you have previously disabled the setting. You can disable Sidewalk at anytime. Learn more here. |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Dot or from Echo Dot 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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Audio |
Built-in speaker for voice feedback when not connected to external speakers. 3.5 mm stereo audio output for use with external speakers (audio cable not included). |
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Display |
LED display |
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System requirements |
Echo Dot 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 about setup here. |
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Warranty and service |
90-day limited warranty and service. Additional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Dot is subject to the terms found here. |
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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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Included in the box |
Echo Dot, power adapter (15W), and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with clock – 2019 release |
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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 this Echo Dot to be a great alarm clock with excellent sound quality and easy setup. They appreciate its functionality as a clock radio and consider it worth the price. The clock feature receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its visible display. While some customers report great integration with Alexa, others mention connectivity issues.
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2349 customers mention quality, 2277 positive, 72 negative
Great speaker and clock. My daughter loves it for her room. Another great product, that makes 4 of them in my home now and never had an issue with...Read more
...is when you say “Alexa thanks” she answer you, so i think this is a great device and if you want to have a smart home obviously this is the beginning...Read more
Overall good product only thing is I would make the display brighter. Hard to see the time have to ask Alexa what time it is.Read more
...I believe this would make a great alarm clock. The sound is good not great but it is so small and priced low, still good for a small speaker.Read more
1765 customers mention sound quality, 1458 positive, 307 negative
Great Sound! I don’t like that it has to be plugged in. I wish I would have realized that because I have to unplug it to take it to different rooms....Read more
...I am not an audiofile, but even I can tell the difference in sound quality. Much better than Dot1 or 2. Clock light adjusts to rooms ambient lighting.Read more
...Great quality, easy set up (I’m 21 okay?), the sound is great, and this is really easy to use. Would definitely buy this for a birthday present again.Read more
Great sound quality if you’re in the vocals not great for bass music, Alexa controls are quick and responsive especially for even third-party...Read more
1311 customers mention functionality, 1180 positive, 131 negative
I absolutely love my Echo Dot with clock....mostly. It works great just like all my other echo devices but when it comes to the clock part it is sub-...Read more
I have two other Echo devices so this one was not a surprise. It works well and was easy to set up. There have been no problems. I like the color....Read more
...It works perfectly and isn’t so bright that it disturbs by rest. I love to use the sound machine skills on this particular Echo Dot as I go to sleep....Read more
Works very well... I only gave it a 4 star because I had an issue with the alarm, but, I rebooted it and that did the trick....before rebooting...Read more
956 customers mention easy to set up, 908 positive, 48 negative
I love the 3rd gen Alexa features. It's so easy to use and being able to customize what Alexa says and how she greets and answers questions is a plus.Read more
Recieved as a gift and pleased with what it does for the price. Easy to set up and connect to our wifi, as well as opt out of features I don't want,...Read more
...I would recommend it to anyone of any age. I got the easy set up from Amazon, all I did was take it out of the box and plug it in, that's all!...Read more
Easy setup, quick voice recognition, will not pick my music from my cell phone, cannot get it to attach to my Ring doorbell, still learningRead more
878 customers mention clock, 864 positive, 14 negative
Works as advertised. Love the clock, as it replaced my old clock radio on my nightstand. Created routines to control a fan and lights in the bedroom.Read more
I love everything about this echo dot! The color, the clock, the sound quality! I bought this for my bedroom and it fits the space perfectly!...Read more
This echo dot has been perfect for my two. It's their alarm clock, music and weather check each morning -- along with all the benefits of Alexa too!...Read more
The clock is great. Also acts as a visual countdown timer. Also when you ask the weather, the temperature shows digitally in addition to the voice.Read more
875 customers mention clock feature, 855 positive, 20 negative
works great ,love the clock feature. Has a great speaker ,nice sound when listening to music. Update But now it sounds like the speaker is blown .Read more
This replaced my first echo dot. Got it just because of the clock feature. Finally able to get rid of the clock radio on my nightstand!...Read more
The sound is really good and I love the fact it has a clock! I now get the weather, listen to music and have ocean wave sounds playing as I doze off.Read more
I brought this echo dot for myself since it has a clock , I had problems connecting it to the Internet, so I left it un plugged for days came back...Read more
580 customers mention value for money, 516 positive, 64 negative
Got this on sale for a great price. Nice having the time/temp right on the device. Great product! Makes a fantastic bed table "all in one" device.Read more
Love the clock/timer function! Decent sound...all in all a great value!Read more
Love it......worth the money even if it's only used as a clock and setting the alarm.......so easy. Sound quality great. Have the Echo also....Read more
The item is very useful. Great buy!Read more
621 customers mention connectivity, 428 positive, 193 negative
The voice recognition and Alexa integration and the sound quality are amazing I love my Echo I'm going to order a other one for my Grandma.Read more
Easy integration. The best feature is that th e countdown is visible in Timer mode.Read more
...I had searched that and this came up. One, it’s not wireless. Two, it connects to your phone but as far as music, you have to have amazon music....Read more
Easy to set up and connect to other devices.Read more
New To Alexa/Echo - Bought 2 More After Loving The First - It Even Sings To Me!
I finally decided to give Alexa a try. I was concerned about privacy and we are a little older so I did not want to have too much technology that would end up frustrating me. It was mainly the low price that talked me into it and the fact that we now have several devices and light bulbs each needing their own app. Having Alexa could simplify using them. I started out just using the app to see how I liked it. It was nice to just use one app rather than 6 different once for different branded light bulbs or outlets. Our first one we got was the darker color without the clock. I placed it in our family room. It has been a lot of fun to use and really does make things easier. I did turn off the ability for her to actually buy things but she can put them in my cart. I like that I can control that feature because I do not want to accidentally order something and not figure it out till it's too late. Usually I will want to go look at a photo anyway so it's nice to have her add items to my cart and then I can go look at them. I connected Alexa with several light bulb and outlet brands and our Roomba vacuum. I think it went pretty smoothly but I wish I had bought Alexa first because I am going to have to go through and rename some things to make it easier to identify them to turn them on. If I had to do it over again I would have definitely bought Alexa first. Alexa is sooo much smarter than Siri! When I ask her questions she has an answer for almost everything. She can play music, play games, read books, give you the news and weather and so much more. Alexa can also make calls and text for you, but I have not felt comfortable doing this. I would have to give Amazon access to my contacts and I just feel as though it's not something I need terribly. I do wish that there was a way to just connect an emergency contact and not my entire list....or just connect my favorites so I could maybe just add family members that I text often or would want her to call or text in an emergency. Anyway that will have to wait until I feel I have more control but it's a nice feature. After we fell in love with our Echo that we bought for our main floor, I ordered two more for our bedrooms that have clocks on them. They are the lighter color which is the only one with a clock. I do wish that the clock came in other colors but it's working out ok for us. Before I move to the clock units I do want to mention that Alexa has quite a range. We have a pretty big downstairs level with a wall between our kitchen and family room. It does have a wide opening but I have my Echo on the other side of the wall. I can be in the kitchen and set a timer or ask her a question and the volume settings work well enough that I can hear her responses. I keep the volume a little higher downstairs so we can use it from any room. Each echo also has a setting for bass, treble and midrange. I thought that the default is way too much bass. I mostly use it for answering questions, so you might feel differently if you are using it for music but I turned the bass all the way down and the treble and midrange all the way up to get the clearest voice. I did the same with the bedroom units too. The ones with the clocks are awesome for the nightstand. They are nice and bright during the daylight and automatically dim in the evening. You can turn the auto-dimming off if you want it bright at night and just set a manual light level. I like it just as it is. The light is bright enough to read it at night but so dim that it's not lighting up my room. I actually use Alexa during the night to ask her the time because then I do not have to put my glasses on. This would be such a great unit for those who are visually impaired. I have low vision but it's corrected with glasses but there are times when I really like not having to search for my reading glasses. I have used it to read me a book or play music or any number of things. Alexa can also play a number of games with you. I enjoy 20 questions. They also have Jeopardy and a bunch of other games suited for a variety of ages. Bottom line is that the Echo Dot with or without the clock is not only a fun toy but a useful tool. I think in years to come this sort of thing will be in everyone's home. Thanks for reading my review Becky Brooks
