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Echo (2nd Generation) - Smart speaker with Alexa and Dolby processing - Charcoal Fabric

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 96,111 ratings

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  • Meet Echo - Our flagship smart speaker that connects to Alexa to play music, set alarms and timers, answer questions, control smart home devices, and more. Fits best in communal spaces, like living and family rooms.
  • Enjoy room-filling sound - Enjoy crisp vocals and dynamic bass response with Dolby processing.
  • Voice control your music - Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and others.
  • Ready to help - Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
  • Voice control your smart home - Turn on lights, adjust thermostats, lock doors, and more with compatible connected devices.
  • Connect with others - Call almost anyone hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms in your home or make an announcement to every room with a compatible Echo device.
  • Alexa has skills - With tens of thousands of skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like tracking fitness, playing games, and more.
  • Designed to protect your privacy - Built with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones.
It's one of the most powerful Echo devices yet.

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Ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars (984,132) 4.6 out of 5 stars (96,111) 4.7 out of 5 stars (101,803)
Overview Add Alexa to any room Room filling sound in various styles Premium room-filling sound and built-in smart hub
Speaker size 1.6" speaker 2.5" woofer and 0.6" tweeter 3" neodymium woofer and 0.8" tweeter
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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
96,111 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of set up of the digital device. For example, they mention it sounds very bright, airy and has a deeper bass. They appreciate the ease of use and the ability to set alarms, timers, play music and ask questions. Customers are also impresseded with the voice recognition, saying it's much more responsive to voice than they'd expected. They find the knowledge and skills of the device to be impressive.

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16,956 customers mention15,259 positive1,697 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They mention that it has a deep bass, it sounds bright and airy, and is sonically beautiful. Some say that it makes a perfect kitchen speaker when cooking and is loud. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.

"...BUT WITH DOLBY DIGITAL SOUND, THIS IS ONE NICE SOUNDING SPEAKER SYSTEM,FULLY AS GOOD AS MY 7 SPEAKER ALTECH LANSING ON MY PC...." Read more

"...reasonable background music; and it is crystal clear and sonically beautiful. I simply didn't expect it from this seemingly small and simple device...." Read more

"...element sounded flat and muffled, the Echo's two element system sounds very bright and airy, with as much bass as you could expect from such a small..." Read more

"...So I can listen to my favorite songs or an audio book. The sound is surprisingly good out of such a compact unit...." Read more

14,038 customers mention12,007 positive2,031 negative

Customers like the quality of the digital device. They say it is a well-functioning device that does an excellent job for what it is meant to do. They also say that it is very capable, and the instructions are phenomenally good. Customers also mention that it works well with the Echo products and that it has an 8-hour battery backup. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...It is attractively packed, and very capable, but the "instructions" are not detailed and are sketchy...." Read more

"...compare to that of my 100W/channel stereo system, it is EXTREMELY impressive just the same...." Read more

"...better than the 1st gen - it's shorter and a little wider but feels quite substantial and has a great non-skid rubber or rubber-like base.*..." Read more

"...Very powerful device with a great look and great sound." Read more

6,839 customers mention5,528 positive1,311 negative

Customers find the set up of the Echo and Alexa to be incredibly easy. They say it's user-friendly and simple to set alarms, timers, play music, and ask questions. Customers also mention that it'll make their life easy and hands-free.

"...I could not be more pleased with my Echo 2. First off, setup took merely a few minutes with the app walking me through everything...." Read more

"...Come back when you've done that.Unpacking was easy, not a lot of junk in the box. An echo, and a power adapter. Some paperwork...." Read more

"...But I digress.Like I said, its capabilities as a versatile, easy, hands free interface to music services is why I bought it..." Read more

"...I also love that she has a skill for my grocery list app “AnyList”. That is a HUGE win for Alexa...." Read more

3,081 customers mention2,311 positive770 negative

Customers like the voice recognition of the digital device. They mention that it's a good device, and is much more responsive to voice than expected. They also appreciate the microphone, saying that it can even hear whispers. Overall, customers are satisfied with the voice integration, and find it to be able to hear commands even when spoken to softly.

"...The Chromecast audio units worked fine...." Read more

"...The Echo is a good device but I think you should also seriously consider Google Home, or maybe even both like I have." Read more

"...All in all, I like this device. It plays my Amazon music very well, and; the "daily briefings" and "Reuters News" are nice to have...." Read more

"...I also found that speaker placement is critical. At first I had it 8" from the wallls in a corner which caused the bass to boom...." Read more

2,701 customers mention2,164 positive537 negative

Customers like the knowledge and skills of the digital device. They say it's great for quick lookup of word meanings and Bible references, and very good at understanding what they say. They're impressed with the answers and jokes it tells. They also say the advanced unit is helpful and enriching, and can give repeating reminders. However, some customers feel the Google Home is smarter for general questions.

"...IT IS SO FAR, MIRACULOUS, and intriguing!..." Read more

"...I've only had her for a day or so, but am forever impressed with the answers she gives, jokes she'll tell, and the fact that I can call people in my..." Read more

"...Google Home is smarter for general questions... significantly smarter...." Read more

"...I don't know how I lived without it...." Read more

2,594 customers mention2,594 positive0 negative

Customers find the Alexa Echo 2nd generation to be fun and useful. They say it can provide outstanding entertainment for anyone who wants to jam out in their own space. They also enjoy the interactive experience, trivia games, and music. They mention that the device is easy to set up and fun to use.

"...together and play on multiple Alexa devices at once, so jamming out is so much more fun...." Read more

"...it to it’s full capacity, but even just for the music, it adds much enjoyment to our lives...." Read more

"...The game feature (you can play games like jeopardy, song quizz, etc) is fun, and the microphone is really good - such that it can even hear me..." Read more

"...to anyone who wants a tool that will help them stay organized, entertained, and informed...." Read more

2,093 customers mention2,046 positive47 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the digital device. They mention that it has a great look, splendid speakers, and blends well with the surroundings. The 2nd generation echo has gotten a stronger focus on design, and it looks premium and high quality. The cloth speaker cover is a nice touch, and is not offensive to decor.

"...It is attractively packed, and very capable, but the "instructions" are not detailed and are sketchy...." Read more

"...Very powerful device with a great look and great sound." Read more

"...Nevertheless, I still LOVE this well-designed piece of kit but note that I use it like a radio at mostly lower volumes...." Read more

"...Customization, check. Volume, check. Design, check. I guess a premium audio model could be nice...." Read more

2,112 customers mention622 positive1,490 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the digital device. They mention that it constantly loses the connection and randomly stops playing. They also say that the Bluetooth connection is not very stable, and it drops off the network completely. Customers also mention that the product takes a long time to set up and does not recognize the WiFi.

"...And, it does NOT remember where it left off. This would be useful...." Read more

"...No weather or national news. It is so odd that it forces you to only use the one and only Flash Briefing?..." Read more

"...I'm playing music and want the best sound quality, however Bluetooth is pretty impressive when it uses the near-CD quality codecs...." Read more

"...If you add a smart home device to one account, it won't automatically sync with the other accounts attached to your Echo, meaning you have to..." Read more

Great speaker for music
5 Stars
Great speaker for music
I use this in my garage to provide music while I am working. I have one in my kitchen as well. I love the ability to have voice control while I am working. If I hear a song I do not like I just tell Alexa to skip it and I do not even have to take my hands off of what I am working on. Often times I am on the ground working on a motorcycle, an ATV, or a side by side so the hands free selection keeps me rocking. I have Alexa tied to Pandora and Audible. So I can listen to my favorite songs or an audio book. The sound is surprisingly good out of such a compact unit. I remember when I had a large stereo as my garage solution and would have to stop what I was doing so my ears did not have to be assaulted by a bad song. Those days are gone. I have smart lights as the main can lights in the ceilings of my house designated by room. I can just tell Alexa to turn them on/off, change the color of the light, and even change the intensity of the light from 1-100% all with my voice. I now even have a Jeep that I can remote start with Alexa. I just tell Alexa to get my Jeep warmed up while making my coffee to go. Very powerful device with a great look and great sound.
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I use this in my garage to provide music while I am working. I have one in my kitchen as well. I love the ability to have voice control while I am working. If I hear a song I do not like I just tell Alexa to skip it and I do not even have to take my hands off of what I am working on. Often times I am on the ground working on a motorcycle, an ATV, or a side by side so the hands free selection keeps me rocking. I have Alexa tied to Pandora and Audible. So I can listen to my favorite songs or an audio book. The sound is surprisingly good out of such a compact unit. I remember when I had a large stereo as my garage solution and would have to stop what I was doing so my ears did not have to be assaulted by a bad song. Those days are gone. I have smart lights as the main can lights in the ceilings of my house designated by room. I can just tell Alexa to turn them on/off, change the color of the light, and even change the intensity of the light from 1-100% all with my voice. I now even have a Jeep that I can remote start with Alexa. I just tell Alexa to get my Jeep warmed up while making my coffee to go. Very powerful device with a great look and great sound.
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