Echo Spot review: Amazon’s Alexa takes aim at the bedroom

The Guardian | Technology - Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Smart alarm clock ticks most boxes with distraction-free screen and room-filling sound

Amazon’s latest attempt to usurp the humble bedside alarm clock is the revamped Echo Spot, equipped with a speaker and small display for a customisable Alexa clock.

The new Spot straddles the line between Amazon’s Echo Show smart displays and its basic Echo smart speakers in price and capability. The Spot costs £80 (€95/£80/A$149), though frequently much less in Amazon’s numerous sales.

Dimensions: 113 x 103 x 111 mm

Weight: 405g

Touchscreen: 2.83in

Connectivity: wifi 5 (ac), Bluetooth

Speaker: 1.73in

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