20 reviews for All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with Alexa | Charcoal
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All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with Alexa | Charcoal
$44.99
Meet the all-new Echo Dot – Our most popular smart speaker with Alexa. The sleek, compact design delivers crisp vocals and balanced bass for full sound.
Voice control your entertainment – Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and others. Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts throughout your home with multi-room music.
Ready to help – Ask Alexa to tell a joke, play music, answer questions, play the news, check the weather, set alarms, and more.
Control your smart home – Use your voice to turn on lights, adjust thermostats, and lock doors with compatible devices.
Connect with others – Call almost anyone hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms or announce to the whole house that dinner’s ready.
Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic off button.
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I love the sphere of the new echo dot, it’s super modern and sleek and sounds great.
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I love the sphere of the new echo dot, it’s super modern and sleek and sounds great.
Lucian A. Sperta –
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 I’m loving the full sound, a great upgrade. What I don’t like is the white cord, why not black? Not sure 🤔 who made the decision for the cord to be white. For a little tech toy the sound is really nice for the price. I love the new design, why not add a digital clock on the charcoal design was disappointing but not a huge one. Overall a great sound from a little toy, can’t wait for them to add the new feature that allow me to monitor issues when I’m away at work and alert me real time on my phone…..
Jay Fishman –
We had Google Home devices primarily for music and basic information. We became disenchanted with Google when they started pushing their Youtube subscription service and when you ask for a certain artist, they don’t play that artist but similar artists. So, we tried a couple of these new Echo Dots and so far love them. They are superior in many ways. The sound quality is very good and we like the way the device operates and presents itself. We get the music we want and Alexa gives much better and thorough information when you ask questions. We’re getting rid of Google Home all together.
Jay Fishman –
We had Google Home devices primarily for music and basic information. We became disenchanted with Google when they started pushing their Youtube subscription service and when you ask for a certain artist, they don’t play that artist but similar artists. So, we tried a couple of these new Echo Dots and so far love them. They are superior in many ways. The sound quality is very good and we like the way the device operates and presents itself. We get the music we want and Alexa gives much better and thorough information when you ask questions. We’re getting rid of Google Home all together.
Shannon Fulton –
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 Little backstory – I work full time from home and have a fully-functional office. After assembling and placing my desk and all my equipment where it needed to go, I realized that ALL of the plug ins on that side of the room are controlled by the lightswitch! That means if I want to shut off the light, my 3 computer monitors, ring light, speakers, alexa, TV, phone charger, webcam, microphone, AND MORE will not work. So each time I turn it off, it’s a complete shutdown.I purchased this lightbulb as an addition to my Alexa and my life has changed. I taped my light switch in the ON position – and put the lightbulb in the fixture. NOW I can leave my work gear on – and control the lights separately! (See video) If you have this problem, Alexa and her lightbulbs will change your life!If this review helped you – please leave a thumbs-up!(I was not paid or incentivized in any way to give this review. I purchased this product with my own hard-earned money!)
Lucian A. Sperta –
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 I’m loving the full sound, a great upgrade. What I don’t like is the white cord, why not black? Not sure 🤔 who made the decision for the cord to be white. For a little tech toy the sound is really nice for the price. I love the new design, why not add a digital clock on the charcoal design was disappointing but not a huge one. Overall a great sound from a little toy, can’t wait for them to add the new feature that allow me to monitor issues when I’m away at work and alert me real time on my phone…..
Shannon Fulton –
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
 Little backstory – I work full time from home and have a fully-functional office. After assembling and placing my desk and all my equipment where it needed to go, I realized that ALL of the plug ins on that side of the room are controlled by the lightswitch! That means if I want to shut off the light, my 3 computer monitors, ring light, speakers, alexa, TV, phone charger, webcam, microphone, AND MORE will not work. So each time I turn it off, it’s a complete shutdown.I purchased this lightbulb as an addition to my Alexa and my life has changed. I taped my light switch in the ON position – and put the lightbulb in the fixture. NOW I can leave my work gear on – and control the lights separately! (See video) If you have this problem, Alexa and her lightbulbs will change your life!If this review helped you – please leave a thumbs-up!(I was not paid or incentivized in any way to give this review. I purchased this product with my own hard-earned money!)
Pete –
I currently have 6 Echo devices and I have had nearly every model since the original pringles can design. I love the look of the new globe style dots. I purchased this latest dot for use near my new Xbox in the media room. the sound is excellent for its size and I love the futuristic look and shape of the device. Highly recommended! Amazingly simple setup took all of 20 seconds using the alexa.amazon.com website!
Pete –
I currently have 6 Echo devices and I have had nearly every model since the original pringles can design. I love the look of the new globe style dots. I purchased this latest dot for use near my new Xbox in the media room. the sound is excellent for its size and I love the futuristic look and shape of the device. Highly recommended! Amazingly simple setup took all of 20 seconds using the alexa.amazon.com website!
Minifig –
Much smaller than expected but the sound is phenomenal. I have almost every single version of the Echo and Echo dot in my house for an easy to use Spotify music setup to surround my upstairs with music but this little orb is the best sounding of the lot. Highly recommended and a great improve over the Dot. I hope that Amazon keeps this style for a while.
Minifig –
Much smaller than expected but the sound is phenomenal. I have almost every single version of the Echo and Echo dot in my house for an easy to use Spotify music setup to surround my upstairs with music but this little orb is the best sounding of the lot. Highly recommended and a great improve over the Dot. I hope that Amazon keeps this style for a while.
Brian Remmerde –
I don’t understand some of the other reviews.Power brick: Yes the power brick is bigger, it’s longer, not wider or thicker, but if you read the information, it’s because it has advanced power management, it only supplies what’s needed and drops lower in standby mode. I uploaded a comparison photo.The cord: Yes the cord is white, I don’t see the problem with that, mine is on a table, the cord behind it, I don’t see the cord, also, you can use a sharpie and color it how you like or buy cable sleeving and change it that way, or bundle it with other cords and use a cable wrap.The sound: I never understood the 3rd gen dot, the speaker fires down, there are no holes in the fabric area, or under the speaker, if you have one, turn it on it’s side, you’ll be surprised by the difference! This one has a larger speaker, fires forward and upward, the sound is clearer, crisper, if you want more base or less treble, open the Alexa app, you can adjust bass, midrange and treble to your preference.Placement: it’s small and light, you can use a couple of command strips or there’s already a mounting device and there will probably be more as people get ideas and invent holders.Microphones: It took me some digging to find out where they put the microphones, there’s no schematic yet but looking at the disassembly videos and articles, they appear to be around the buttons on top. I’ve tried different things, it’s in my living room, I tried turning my back to it from 10 feet away, talking to it from my bathroom with the door open, talking from my kitchen pass through with the TV on, so far it’s only not responded once out of many times daily, I don’t know why it didn’t hear me that time but it almost always does.Function: I’m a disabled veteran, 60 years old, and widowed. I have smart lights and switches so I can turn lights on before I enter a room and turn off the ones in the room I just left. Skills, there are thousands of Alexa skills and you can learn to create and publish your own, it has skills for home function, guarding while you’re away, alerting you for your home security system, playing games, telling jokes, making lists, looking up information, calling family members who also have an Echo. One thing I found really handy is, you can pair it by bluetooth with your phone, when someone calls you, you can answer and talk hands free, it’s very handy when I’m cooking or doing crafts, I don’t miss the call and have to call back the person later. There are so many things this does, it’s really amazing! You can even have a conversation with Alexa, I was quite surprised by that when I had a 45 minute conversation with her!I’m new to owning the devices but I’ve had the app in my phone for 3 years and I really love the devices, they make everything easier for me and I now can play music and listen to TV through the devices instead of the small TV speakers. I’m totally addicted now and I’d be really upset if I had to give up my devices, lol!
Michael Russo –
Device is great, but beware… the black ones come with a white cable… unlike the previous model. No idea why they did this.
Michael Russo –
Device is great, but beware… the black ones come with a white cable… unlike the previous model. No idea why they did this.
Brian Remmerde –
I don’t understand some of the other reviews.Power brick: Yes the power brick is bigger, it’s longer, not wider or thicker, but if you read the information, it’s because it has advanced power management, it only supplies what’s needed and drops lower in standby mode. I uploaded a comparison photo.The cord: Yes the cord is white, I don’t see the problem with that, mine is on a table, the cord behind it, I don’t see the cord, also, you can use a sharpie and color it how you like or buy cable sleeving and change it that way, or bundle it with other cords and use a cable wrap.The sound: I never understood the 3rd gen dot, the speaker fires down, there are no holes in the fabric area, or under the speaker, if you have one, turn it on it’s side, you’ll be surprised by the difference! This one has a larger speaker, fires forward and upward, the sound is clearer, crisper, if you want more base or less treble, open the Alexa app, you can adjust bass, midrange and treble to your preference.Placement: it’s small and light, you can use a couple of command strips or there’s already a mounting device and there will probably be more as people get ideas and invent holders.Microphones: It took me some digging to find out where they put the microphones, there’s no schematic yet but looking at the disassembly videos and articles, they appear to be around the buttons on top. I’ve tried different things, it’s in my living room, I tried turning my back to it from 10 feet away, talking to it from my bathroom with the door open, talking from my kitchen pass through with the TV on, so far it’s only not responded once out of many times daily, I don’t know why it didn’t hear me that time but it almost always does.Function: I’m a disabled veteran, 60 years old, and widowed. I have smart lights and switches so I can turn lights on before I enter a room and turn off the ones in the room I just left. Skills, there are thousands of Alexa skills and you can learn to create and publish your own, it has skills for home function, guarding while you’re away, alerting you for your home security system, playing games, telling jokes, making lists, looking up information, calling family members who also have an Echo. One thing I found really handy is, you can pair it by bluetooth with your phone, when someone calls you, you can answer and talk hands free, it’s very handy when I’m cooking or doing crafts, I don’t miss the call and have to call back the person later. There are so many things this does, it’s really amazing! You can even have a conversation with Alexa, I was quite surprised by that when I had a 45 minute conversation with her!I’m new to owning the devices but I’ve had the app in my phone for 3 years and I really love the devices, they make everything easier for me and I now can play music and listen to TV through the devices instead of the small TV speakers. I’m totally addicted now and I’d be really upset if I had to give up my devices, lol!
Shesinstpete33710 –
I have a few Dots around the house. One decided to have an attitude and she had to be replaced. Problem with voice recognition. I still pay the bills around here so she is not here any more!! HaHa!! I replaced her with the new Echo Dot 4th Gen in Blue. How pretty! It matches my home furnishings. Love the ball design. Very different but really kool. Sound is beautiful. I love playing music and the tone is great. I’ll update if I run into a problem but so far I’m really pleased with this new design, color and sound. Highly recommend.
Shesinstpete33710 –
I have a few Dots around the house. One decided to have an attitude and she had to be replaced. Problem with voice recognition. I still pay the bills around here so she is not here any more!! HaHa!! I replaced her with the new Echo Dot 4th Gen in Blue. How pretty! It matches my home furnishings. Love the ball design. Very different but really kool. Sound is beautiful. I love playing music and the tone is great. I’ll update if I run into a problem but so far I’m really pleased with this new design, color and sound. Highly recommend.
yarrum –
This smart speaker is great at controlling your smart home and light music listening. While it sounds okay to a person with good taste in sound, the normal consumer would love this. Overall a must-buy!
yarrum –
This smart speaker is great at controlling your smart home and light music listening. While it sounds okay to a person with good taste in sound, the normal consumer would love this. Overall a must-buy!