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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) vs. Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen): Is it worth the display?
They're similar, but there are key differences
If you're looking for an affordable voice assistant, Amazon's Echo Dot models are among the best smart speakers you can buy. While they don't provide the kind of sound quality that will make you want to use them as primary speakers, they're affordable enough that you can drop one in nearly every room, so you can call on Alexa from anywhere in your home.
Amazon Echo Dot vs. Google Nest Mini: Battle of the compact smart speakers
Which mini smart speaker should you buy?
The Echo Dot (5th Gen) and the Nest Mini (2nd Gen) are the latest tiny smart speakers from Amazon and Google, respectively. Ideal for individual rooms, these are two of the best smart speakers that use different voice assistants, Alexa in the case of the Echo Dot and Google Assistant in the case of the Nest Mini, to power their functionality.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) vs. Echo Dot (4th Gen): Should you upgrade?
Slightly different, yet nearly identical
Get the best out of Amazon Alexa with Echo Dot, a series of versatile smart speakers that will completely change how you interact with Alexa-compatible devices in your home.
Amazon Echo Pop Kids vs. Echo Dot Kids: Which is better?
Comparing Amazon’s two compact smart speakers for kids
Amazon started offering a kids-specific version of the Echo Dot smart speaker in 2020. But now the company has added a kids-version of the Echo Pop speaker as well.
Amazon Echo Dot vs. Apple HomePod Mini: Alexa or Siri?
The Echo Dot and HomePod Mini are two excellent smart speakers, but which is the better of two?
If you’re new to the world of smart home devices, smart speakers are one of the best ways to break into all things Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit. For years now, Amazon has been producing the much-loved Echo lineup, including the most popular Echo Dot. Then there's Apple, a company that arrived a little late to the party. However, with the release of the HomePod Mini, the iOS-friendly brand is now on pretty equal footing with its competition.
Save up to 65% on an Echo Dot with these Prime Day deals
Grab the best value smart speakers right now with these Echo Dot deals
There are many great Prime Day smart home deals up for grabs, but for some people, there won't be anything better than getting the Amazon Echo Dot at its lowest price ever. It's not just the basic Echo Dot either; Amazon has discounted some great Echo Dot variants and bundles that can help you get a start on your smart home or expand your existing one. Here are the best Echo Dot deals you'll find this Prime Day.
You’ll regret missing these Prime Day Echo deals
With up to 60% off, there’s no better time than now to grab an Echo smart speaker
With Amazon dropping offers like this ahead of Prime Day, one might begin to wonder if the big event has already started. Along with some slick deals on Fire TV Sticks and other Alexa-powered devices, the popular Echo Dot (5th Gen), the more budget-friendly Echo Pop, and the premium Echo Studio smart speakers are next on the list to receive big discounts before the sale starts. The timing couldn't be better with these deals if you're an early shopper, as these offers sell out quickly during the actual sale.
Smarten up every room in the house with these $30 Echo Dot deals
The Echo Dot is the best value in smart speakers right now
The Amazon Echo Dot is the budget model in Amazon's line of Echo smart speakers, but it's still an extremely capable device. It can play music and podcasts on demand, control your smart home products, and invoke Alexa for queries, games, and much more. The Echo Dot (5th Gen) is the current Best Value pick in our roundup of the best smart speakers, and it gets even more affordable with today's $20 discount.
Amazon’s latest Echo Dot is half price, today only
The Echo Dot is on sale today, available for its lowest price ever
The Echo Dot is available for half-price for just 24 hours, so you're going to have to hurry up and make your purchase if you want one for $25. We reviewed the Echo Dot 4th gen last summer and we quite enjoyed the device, and the 5th generation is a clear upgrade, featuring more sensors and better sound.
This super-cute Echo Dot deal is the cheapest way to renew your Amazon Kids+ subscription
Grab this Echo Dot Kids for half the price and get a year of Amazon Kids+ for free
Echo Dot Kids is a pretty cool device to get your children because it looks adorable and can play multiple roles, from a speaker playing their favorite songs to homework helper. Even better, it's the smartest way for parents to get their hands on an Amazon Kids+ subscription for next to nothing. With a 50% discount, you only have to pay $30 for the 2022 Echo Dot Kids, making it a perfect Christmas gift.
Brighten up your holidays with this discounted Echo Dot smart bulb bundle
This smart home mini starter kit goes for just $40
If you have yet to take the plunge on all things smart home, here's your chance to test the waters. Amazon is running an excellent promotion right now on a smart home bundle that includes both an Echo Dot with Clock smart speaker and a Bluetooth color bulb, available at a $20 discount. The two devices are easy to set up and pair, and the combo will allow you to control your lights with voice commands.
This absurdly good Amazon Echo Dot and Philips Hue deal is the ultimate smart home starter kit
Get both of these smart home gadgets for only $40
Amazon has really found its stride with its smart speakers over the past few years. The latest-generation Echo Dot is a testament to that, offering useful features, and full access to Amazon's services, at an affordable price. The tiny speaker can be used to listen to music or podcasts, read out news and weather reports, and invoke Alexa for any number of useful queries. It can also be used to control your favorite smart home accessories, such as smart bulbs, and it just so happens that Amazon is giving you two free Hue White smart bulbs in this Black Friday weekend combo deal.
Amazon's newest Echo Dot speaker is already half off for Black Friday
The Clock and Kids versions are discounted, too
Black Friday is here (in spirit, anyway), and the deals are going strong. We've been seeing all manner of great deals on smart home tech so far, but few have been as appealing as this one: right now, all of Amazon's latest Echo Dot speakers are super cheap, starting at just $25.
Get $80 off of the Amazon Echo Show 15 before it turns into a Fire TV
Many Echo Shows are discounted, but the one most worth your attention is the Echo Show 15, which is about to get even more useful
We might not have the smart homes of the future that we all dreamed of a decade ago, but our smart homes are still useful and have made the lives of many easier. The smart speaker comes in all shapes and sizes and is a fundamental part of the modern smart home. Besides light bulbs, you'll want more smart speakers in your house than anything else, so buying them at a discount is smart. Thanks to Amazon's Early Access event, you can do just that.
Today, at its 2022 Devices & Services Event, Amazon revealed all kinds of new stuff: a stylus-equipped Kindle you can take notes on, a sleep-tracking alarm clock, and brand new QLED Fire TVs. But one announcement was particularly surprising: new Echo Dot speakers are coming, and they're packing some pretty significant generation-over-generation upgrades.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) review: Good things come in small packages
Amazon's entry-level smart speaker delivers
Amazon effectively kicked off the sweet smart speaker market with the launch of the original Amazon Echo in 2015. The product line has gone through several evolutions and expansions since then, but for many customers, the Echo Dot has been a key entry point into the ecosystem thanks to a budget-friendly price and support for the full range of Amazon’s services. Now in its fourth generation, it adopts the new look of the larger Echo while retaining all of the qualities that made the original Dot popular.
Amazon's Echo smart speaker devices are a useful and easy-to-use addition to your smart home. The smaller Echo Dot is one of the best smart speakers out there. Whether you're running into some issues or getting rid of your Echo dot, you may need to reset it. Let's take a look at how to reset any generation of Amazon Echo Dot.
Amazon already had its Prime Day festivities last month, but the company apparently still has some Echo speakers it needs to clear out. Amazon has again discounted most of its hardware products, plus a few third-party devices running Fire TV.The bulk of the discounts are on Fire TV devices, including the HDMI sticks, the Fire TV Cube that looks like a Borg ship, TVs running Fire OS, various Echo Show smart speakers, and the pint-sized Echo Flex. Most of the prices are identical to what we saw on Prime Day, so if you already bought something then, you don't have to worry about missing out.
At a private online stream yesterday, Amazon unveiled its new lineup of hardware products, and boy, did they really let it rip. There are a ton of new offerings coming up from several of their lines, including Echo, Fire TV, and Ring. There's the new spherical Echo, a Ring-connected car alarm, and even a flying security camera — a real wonderland of tech. If you're interested in Amazon's offerings, or even just want to see what they're up to, there's a treasure trove of information here.
In case you haven't heard, the stock market has taken quite a tumble in the last week or two, forcing tech companies all over the world to reconsider their financial forecasts for the foreseeable future. So far, this hasn't affected the number of deals that have come across our desks, but it could have an impact down the road. Nevertheless, you can help support some of your favorite brands by investing in the latest round of discounts from this week.