Echo Dot (3rd gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal
- Meet Echo Dot - Our most popular smart speaker with a fabric design. It is our most compact smart speaker that fits perfectly into small spaces.
- Improved speaker quality - Better speaker quality than Echo Dot Gen 2 for richer and louder sound. Pair with a second Echo Dot for stereo sound.
- Voice control your music - Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Sirius XM, Spotify, Deezer, and others. You can also listen to audiobooks from Audible.
- 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 many skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like checking your flight, 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.
Try the multi-lingual mode
You can switch seamlessly between English and French with the multi-lingual mode. Just say, “Alexa, speak English and French.” Alexa will recognize the language you used and answer in this language. Learn more here about the benefits of multi-lingual mode.
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Meet Echo DotOur most popular Echo is now even better. With a new speaker and design, Echo Dot is a voice-controlled smart speaker with Alexa, perfect for any room. Just ask for music, news, information, and more. You can also call almost anyone and control compatible smart home devices with your voice. |
“Alexa, play top hits” |
Use your voice to play a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and others. With compatible Echo devices in different rooms, you can fill your whole home with music. Also listen to Audible, podcasts, radio stations, or pair with Fire TV to voice control movies and entertainment. |
Alexa is happy to helpMake your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information. |
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Keep your familyin syncUse your Alexa devices like an intercom and talk to any room in the house with Drop In and Announcements. Let everyone know dinner is ready, or remind the kids that it’s bedtime. |
Alexa has skills |
With many skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and help you do more, like play relaxing sounds or test your music knowledge. Just say, “Alexa, what are your top skills?” |
Designed to protect your privacyAlexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. For example, Echo Dot has a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Learn more. |
Technical Details
Echo Dot
Size |
99mm x 99mm x 43mm |
Weight |
300 grams Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
Wi-Fi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
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. |
Smart home protocols |
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Audio |
Built-in speaker for voice feedback when not connected to external speakers. 3.5 mm stereo audio output for use with external speakers (audio cable not included). |
System requirements |
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. Certain skills and services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas and languages, and may require separate subscriptions. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Additional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for Canada customers sold separately. Use of Echo Dot is subject to the terms found here. |
Accessibility Features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App. |
Included in the Box |
Echo Dot, power adapter (15W), and Quick Start Guide. |
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. |
Software Security Updates
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device.
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Speakers | 15mm (0.6") mini speaker | 41mm (1.6") speaker | 41mm (1.6") speaker | 76mm (3.0”) woofer and dual front firing 20mm (0.8") tweeters | 25mm (1.0") tweeter, three 51mm (2.0") mid-range speakers, and 133mm (5.3") woofer |
Line in/out | 3.5 mm line 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 |
Manufacturer: Amazon
Manufacturer Place of Business: Seattle, WA 98109, USA