Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) Review
By: Ajayi Akintomiwa
Tags: Alexa, Home Electronics, Amazon Echo, Electronics, Amazon

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) Review

Introducing: Echo Dot 4th Gen:

Amazon has been using the cylindrical-shaped echo dot for a while now. The 3rd gen echo dot looked more like a hockey puck than a dot. Guess what? Amazon has wholly redesigned their new 4th gen echo dot. You may think that the new echo dot will look more like a dot. You’re wrong! The latest echo dot from Amazon is sphere-shaped. The shape mirrors that of its brother, the Amazon Echo 4th gen. They have numerous similar features, but the Dot is smaller in size and is shockingly half the price of Amazon Echo 4th gen.

The changes? Well, there are a few minor changes that we’ll be talking about below. To put it shortly, not much has changed. The significant changes are in the shape, aesthetics, and design language of the echo dot 4th gen. For non-tech-savvy people, we’ll be dissecting the new Echo Dot 4th gen and talk about all the changes compared to its predecessor, the Echo Dot 3rd gen. Let’s get into it!

Design language and shape:

The brand new echo dot stands at 3.5″ and is a 3.9″ sphere. The Dot is made half from plastic and half from a fabric. The top side houses four physical buttons; action button, volume up button, volume down button, and mic off button.

The bottom backside houses two ports: a power port and a 3.5 mm line out port. The device is sturdy and well built. When holding the device in your hands, you can feel the sturdiness, meaning it will last quite some time.

The Amazon Echo Dot comes in three colors, namely; dark gray, white, and blue. Compared to the previous generation, the circular ring has shifted from the top to bottom. In addition, the base houses a light ting which lights up every time Alexa is listening.

It’s a neat device and a significant upgrade over the previous model. The 3rd gen was very minimal and immensely shape, while this is a total eye-catching shape. The echo dot 4th gen gives off a futuristic vibe and looks cool wherever you place it in your house.

All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with Alexa | Charcoal

$49.99

Echo Dot 4th Gen Kids Edition:

Along with its standard model, Amazon is offering a kid version. The echo dot for kids has the same functionalities but comes in two covers; a panda cover and a tiger cover. These colorful and kid-friendly covers will appeal to children. You’ll have to pay an extra $10 for the echo dot kids version, but you’ll get a free one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ and two years warranty. The Amazon kids+ subscription will include games, Audible books, and educational content.

Parents can tweak Alexa and set restrictions for their children. Alexa already has a built-in kid-friendly experience that allows them to get help with homework and set animal sound alarms. You need not worry about your children accessing mature content as Alexa will automatically detect a child’s voice and respond accordingly by switching to a kid-friendly mode. In case of an emergency, your kid can also call pre-approved contacts via Alexa.

All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids Edition + Echo Glow | Tiger

$69.99

Echo Dot 4th Gen with Digital Clock:

The third variant comes with a digital clock. We’ll say that this looks the most aesthetic from the Dot’s, but it comes at $59.99. If you’re willing to pay an extra $10, go for the digital clock variant. The digital display will show you the time, temperature, alarm, and timer.

All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with clock and Alexa | Twilight Blue

$59.99

Amazon AZ1 Neural Edge Processor:

The echo dot 4th gen houses Amazon’s AZ1 neural edge processor designed in collaboration with MediaTek. This processor is built-in in Amazon’s Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Dot with Digital Clock, Echo Dot Kids Edition, and Echo Show 10. Amazon claims the new processor is faster, translating to more fluid and smooth interactions between you and Alexa. In a nutshell, the AZ1 will reduce latency; as a result of enhancing the user experience.

Speaker:

The echo dot houses a small 1.6″ speaker. The smaller footprint means a smaller speaker, but it still gets the job done. If you’re thinking of playing loud music on this device, you can’t. Use the speakers near range.. You can use it to answer your queries, smart home controls, listen to podcasts, use the in-house intercom, and use numerous add-on voice skills. It can do everything at close range but play music through the Dot. Ask for recipes, inquire about the latest new. Alexa has you covered. You’ll need an external speaker if you want to stream music.

Controls on your fingertips:

There are endless possibilities on how you can use the echo dot to control things. The only prerequisite is that the items you wish to control must be smart, meaning connect them to the internet.

With your voice, you can turn on and off any room’s lights through the echo dot. You can command the Dot to change the temperature, or even lock or unlock the door. The echo dot through Alexa becomes a vocal liaison between you and your smart home.

You also have the power to control your smart appliances. For example, you can tell Alexa to add an item to your shopping list for a smart refrigerator. You can start a new wash cycle for a smart washing machine or even get informed about the time left. You can preheat smart ovens.

The possibilities are just endless.

Ease of use:

Setting up the echo dot is very simple and straightforward. You get a detailed instruction manual that helps you set it up. You need the device and your mobile on which you’ll install the application. Connect the Dot to the internet, and you’re good to go.

Connectivity:

Connectivity options on the Amazon’s Echo Dot include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Plug in your speakers, and you are ready to listen to music or watch movies.

Conclusion:

This is all the information we have as of now. The Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen is launching on the 22nd of October. The Echo Dot is available for $49.99.

What are you waiting for? Go pre-order yours now

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