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Echo Dot 4th GenerationAlexa | Fuller Sound994From: $79.00 -
Echo Dot 3rd GenerationAlexa | Smart Speaker4,942From: $59.00 -
Echo 4th GenerationAlexa | Premium Sound290From: $149.00
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“Alexa, play music everywhere”
Use your voice to play a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, TuneIn, and others. And with multi-room music, you can fill your whole home with music, radio stations, podcasts, and Audible using compatible Echo devices in different rooms.
Designed to protect your privacy
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. Echo smart speakers have a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings and can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Learn more about privacy
Simple to set up and use
1. Plug in Echo Dot.
2. Connect to the internet with the Alexa app.
3. Ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.
Compare Echo devices
| Price | From: $59.00 | From: $79.00 | From: $149.00 | From: $329.00 |
| Ratings | (4,942) | (994) | (290) | (115) |
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| Speakers | 1.6" speaker | 1.6" speaker | 3.0” woofer and dual 0.8" tweeters | 1" tweeter, three 2" mid-range speakers, and 5.25" woofer |
| Line in/ out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line in/out | 3.5 mm or mini-optical Toslink line in |
| Dolby technology | Dolby audio | Dolby Atmos | ||
| Built-in Zigbee smart home hub |
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| LED clock display | Featured on Echo dot with clock | Featured on Echo dot with clock |
Technical Details
Echo Dot
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Size |
100 mm x 100 mm x 89 mm |
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Weight |
328 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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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 |
1.6” speaker. 3.5 mm stereo audio output for use with external speakers (audio cable not included). |
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System requirements |
Wi-Fi required. Echo Dot comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Supported operating systems. Certain skills and services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas, and may require separate subscriptions 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 Wi-Fi simple setup |
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Warranty and service |
Echo Dot is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty does not restrict or alter any non-excludable statutory consumer protections or rights you may have, including under the Australian Consumer Law. 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 adaptor (15W), and quick start guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Dot 4th Generation - 2020 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. |
Customer Questions & Answers
Customer reviews
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Reviewed in Australia on 9 December 2020
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Reviewed in Australia on 23 December 2020
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Reviewed in Australia on 4 December 2020
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Reviewed in Australia on 26 October 2020
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Reviewed in Australia on 12 December 2020
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Reviewed in Australia on 4 November 2020
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Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2021
Alexa (Amazon's personal assistant) was invited into our household to primarily help my elderly Mother (Mum). Mum has limited sight, hearing, mobility and is susceptible to falling. So, l thought Alexa would be perfect to tell Mum the time, weather information and play some music for her. Alexa is confined to the rooms Mum spends most of her time in. I'm too old and set in my ways for all the other tasks that Alexa can perform. Initially, I purchased an earlier Echo Dot (3rd Gen). However, Mum found that the sound was muffled with insufficient volume. Later, Amazon (Au) offered me a hefty discount on their latest Echo Dot model (4th Gen - with front firing speaker), so I bought one.
The Echo Dot is a lopped sphere with an approximate diameter of 10cm and has an approximate height of 8.5cm. It is powered by a plug back (Australian plug) that can be used in standard power sockets without affecting access to the other sockets. The plug back power lead is equipped with a plug to connect it to the Echo Dot (4th Gen). The lead has an approximate length of 147cm. The Echo Dot (4th Gen) has 2 sockets - one for the plug back power lead and the other for an extension speaker or headphones. Notification lighting is located at the bottom of the lopped orb.
Set up was easy because I ticked the box to link this purchase to my Amazon account before tapping the purchase tile. Connecting the Echo Dot (4th Gen) to the internet is accomplished through the Alexa App. Alexa and the Alexa App guides you through this process - Alexa did most of the set-up, for me. Preferences for radio station provider Apps and music streaming services (requires a paid membership) are selected in the Alexa App - YouTube is a good resource.
The Echo Dot (4th Gen) is easy to use. Simply ask Alexa to do a task (eg play music) and providing that it has been enabled in the Alexa App, Alexa will comply. Very occasionally, there have been a few "misunderstandings" with Alexa. These mainly concern weather (wrong location) and streaming service playlists (wrong playlist). But, these "misunderstandings" are few and far between. Overall, Alexa has recognised the call and responded to requests, accordingly.
However, unless Mum is standing close to the Echo Dot (4th Gen) it still wasn't clear or loud enough, for her. The solution was to Bluetooth pair the Alexa Dot (4th Gen) to a pair of active speakers - done via the Alexa App. Now, clarity and volume aren't an issue.
In hindsight, I wouldn't have purchased the Echo Dot (4th Gen) because:
▪︎ My older Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is quite capable of Bluetooth pairing with the active speakers.
▪︎The notification lighting is smaller and tucked under the Echo Dot (4th Gen). It is not so noticeable as the larger top placed notification lighting of the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - that must be the reason why I continue to receive all those "keeping up with Alexa" emails. Definitely, a retrograde step if Alexa is to be used as a notification device.
▪︎ the Echo Dot (4th Gen) spherical shape is considerably larger and more obtrusive than the lower profile puck shape of the Echo Dot (3rd Gen).
▪︎The difference in sound quality is relatively small. Although, the sound from the Echo Dot (4th Gen) is a little clearer than the Echo Dot (3rd Gen). However, both are low fidelity devices.
Whilst it is nice to have the current Alexa Dot device, if there is a good deal on an earlier model, I would purchase that and not the current model.
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Slightly Clearer Sound With Retrograde Notification Lighting.
By Dave on 20 July 2021
My Echo Dot (4th Generation) Smart Speaker arrived on time and is in good condition. Thank you Amazon (Au) for dispatching my order on the day after ordering and Amazon Logistics for their usual fast, safe and personal delivery.By Dave on 20 July 2021
Alexa (Amazon's personal assistant) was invited into our household to primarily help my elderly Mother (Mum). Mum has limited sight, hearing, mobility and is susceptible to falling. So, l thought Alexa would be perfect to tell Mum the time, weather information and play some music for her. Alexa is confined to the rooms Mum spends most of her time in. I'm too old and set in my ways for all the other tasks that Alexa can perform. Initially, I purchased an earlier Echo Dot (3rd Gen). However, Mum found that the sound was muffled with insufficient volume. Later, Amazon (Au) offered me a hefty discount on their latest Echo Dot model (4th Gen - with front firing speaker), so I bought one.
The Echo Dot is a lopped sphere with an approximate diameter of 10cm and has an approximate height of 8.5cm. It is powered by a plug back (Australian plug) that can be used in standard power sockets without affecting access to the other sockets. The plug back power lead is equipped with a plug to connect it to the Echo Dot (4th Gen). The lead has an approximate length of 147cm. The Echo Dot (4th Gen) has 2 sockets - one for the plug back power lead and the other for an extension speaker or headphones. Notification lighting is located at the bottom of the lopped orb.
Set up was easy because I ticked the box to link this purchase to my Amazon account before tapping the purchase tile. Connecting the Echo Dot (4th Gen) to the internet is accomplished through the Alexa App. Alexa and the Alexa App guides you through this process - Alexa did most of the set-up, for me. Preferences for radio station provider Apps and music streaming services (requires a paid membership) are selected in the Alexa App - YouTube is a good resource.
The Echo Dot (4th Gen) is easy to use. Simply ask Alexa to do a task (eg play music) and providing that it has been enabled in the Alexa App, Alexa will comply. Very occasionally, there have been a few "misunderstandings" with Alexa. These mainly concern weather (wrong location) and streaming service playlists (wrong playlist). But, these "misunderstandings" are few and far between. Overall, Alexa has recognised the call and responded to requests, accordingly.
However, unless Mum is standing close to the Echo Dot (4th Gen) it still wasn't clear or loud enough, for her. The solution was to Bluetooth pair the Alexa Dot (4th Gen) to a pair of active speakers - done via the Alexa App. Now, clarity and volume aren't an issue.
In hindsight, I wouldn't have purchased the Echo Dot (4th Gen) because:
▪︎ My older Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is quite capable of Bluetooth pairing with the active speakers.
▪︎The notification lighting is smaller and tucked under the Echo Dot (4th Gen). It is not so noticeable as the larger top placed notification lighting of the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - that must be the reason why I continue to receive all those "keeping up with Alexa" emails. Definitely, a retrograde step if Alexa is to be used as a notification device.
▪︎ the Echo Dot (4th Gen) spherical shape is considerably larger and more obtrusive than the lower profile puck shape of the Echo Dot (3rd Gen).
▪︎The difference in sound quality is relatively small. Although, the sound from the Echo Dot (4th Gen) is a little clearer than the Echo Dot (3rd Gen). However, both are low fidelity devices.
Whilst it is nice to have the current Alexa Dot device, if there is a good deal on an earlier model, I would purchase that and not the current model.
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Reviewed in Australia on 8 November 2020
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