Amazon 2nd Gen Echo Dot review
Amazon'sEcho Dot: Still a crown jewel of the modern smart home Summary The Dot is a smaller yet just as powerful version of the Amazon Echo. What it lacks in an internal speaker system it makes up for with an audio-out port and Bluetooth connectivity. While the app and inability to route queries to a single Alexa device within close proximity of each other can be annoying, the $50 price and Alexa's usefulness make the Dot a solid option for anyone who wants to start building a connected home on the cheap. Hardware At only 1.3 inches tall, the Dot (available in black or white ) virtually disappears into your home. It can be placed anywhere, and it won't disrupt your carefully decorated room. Like the larger Echo, the second-generation Dot can be used to fill an Amazon cart. But that's not the only thing people use it for. Instead, the Alexa platform is an incredibly helpful connected home hub , a fountain of random facts, an audiobook reader ...