It isn’t nearly as powerful as the screen of a smart display, but it’s much more useful than the numbers-only LEDs on the previous model. Four rubber buttons (action, mic mute, and volume up and down) protrude from the fabric along the top of the sphere. it’s a minor niggle not a deal breaker )The additional tech that grabbed my attention was the inclusion of a temperature and motion sensor.

So you could switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, dim the lights to watch a film, or adjust the thermostat without leaving the sofa. The 5th Gen Echo Dot offers an improved audio experience compared to any previous model, for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound. I had to guess which alert was for which appliance; the notifications just told me “beeping detected. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired ( see here for further information on your consumer rights).But it also lets you play music and interact with Alexa, while working behind-the-scenes to improve your smart home with a temperature sensor and eero built-in. EERO BUILT-IN – Turn your Echo device into a Wi-Fi extender in minutes with compatible Echo and eero devices.

It can also access Amp, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Saavn, SiriusXM, Spotify, Tidal, and TuneIn to play music, podcasts, and radio stations via those services.Offers device pairing with compatible Echo devices in different rooms and can create a home cinema system with Fire TV.