Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation In-depth Review

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @andyjame6835
    @andyjame6835 Год назад +54

    like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ruclips.net/user/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....

  • @ritabyrd1955
    @ritabyrd1955 4 года назад +5

    Can't wait to get started. He is very clear. Just watching and listening. Will set up tomorrow.

  • @IvanHopper
    @IvanHopper 2 года назад +1

    I've had mine for at least 3 years, and I really enjoy it

  • @mikekantor453
    @mikekantor453 5 лет назад +14

    I got one of these for free from Best Buy with a purchase. Have never even opened the box but after watching your review will probably start using it. Great review.

  • @512bluemoon
    @512bluemoon 4 года назад +2

    Excellent and clear explanation. Thanks, finally got my Dot 3 to work.

  • @thomasdavie4813
    @thomasdavie4813 Год назад +1

    17.54. What have you got plugged into what to make Alexa turn on or off you Xmas lights?

  • @araffaelegmw
    @araffaelegmw 6 лет назад +2

    Massively improved. Looks sound quality etc. Just about perfect.

    • @casualgamer09-
      @casualgamer09- 6 лет назад +1

      It is. I love how you can tell it to increase the base

  • @StudioDanji
    @StudioDanji Год назад

    A dedicated barrel jack for power is a great move... I've literally just ordered one of these.

  • @g8way2k1
    @g8way2k1 4 года назад +2

    Fast forward to today 10/25/20 - During Amazon Days this month, the Echo Dot 3rd Generation sold for $18.99 each. I bought two! Now the wife has her Christmas music throughout the house as our collection has expanded to four dots and one Echo.

  • @alkoenig85
    @alkoenig85 5 лет назад +5

    Got three of these to go with my wife's Alexa. I'm very pleased with the purchase. I am endeavoring to train the AI algorithms to recognize when they are becoming intrusive, and stop. If they don't, I'm gonna have my pit bull take out her boredom on them. I'll post the pictures or video on the web with our review.

  • @THUNDERTVIPTV
    @THUNDERTVIPTV 5 лет назад +3

    regarding music from the 3rd gen dot . i have tried 3 dots so far . the only music that i was able to play was from streaming radio like iheartradio ,acuuradio and xm radio . pandora and free amazom music would only play 2 songs then say "can not play music". if you google "echo dot can only play one song then turns off" you will see 100's of post regarding this problem . i have 1 echo 1st gen and 2 echo 2nd gens and all work great . if you have a fix let me know . the dot i have now goes back to the store in just a few days . just an fyi. i have went through all the settings and nothing works to keep amazon and pandora playing past 1 to 2 songs . thanks .

  • @crabbyone505
    @crabbyone505 6 лет назад +12

    Thank you I appreciate your time

  • @irmabelisle8601
    @irmabelisle8601 2 года назад

    Very helpful to a first time Amazon Echo Dot 3 user. Thank you

  • @archermark29
    @archermark29 6 лет назад +8

    You can also use the wake word Echo, which is what I use for mine

  • @davetianen6561
    @davetianen6561 5 лет назад +1

    Have a new Echo Dot 3rd Gen. set up is complete and it is properly connected. Unlike you video I hav a light ring that continue to circle the device all the time. Shouldn't it be off when I am not asking it to do something????

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      Yes it should, depending on the color of the light ring that is on is what the issue is. See helpful info from Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201601790

    • @bellbouy
      @bellbouy 5 лет назад

      Mine does that once in a while. I unplug it for a few minutes then plug it back in, it's good.

  • @jeanward7640
    @jeanward7640 3 года назад

    I am a senior with very little tech knowledge. I bought my dot because I wanted to use it to phone my son for help if I fall, how do I get it to phone someone. Please help

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  3 года назад +1

      While I don't have a video about this I did find some information you may find helpful: www.pcmag.com/how-to/call-someone-from-your-amazon-echo

    • @primalwrld7581
      @primalwrld7581 3 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews it's nice to see the creator replying after years

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  3 года назад +1

      I do try and keep up and help as best I can.

    • @primalwrld7581
      @primalwrld7581 3 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews legend

  • @RaquelNavas
    @RaquelNavas 4 года назад +5

    I have this same one and I love it so much I've been listening to worship music.

    • @ae9630
      @ae9630 2 года назад

      CAST
      Ydufufuf
      Fyfyfyfuf
      Fufufuffufufuf
      Ururururur
      Fufuryyff

    • @ae9630
      @ae9630 2 года назад

      Ufufufufu
      Cufufufufufufu
      CAST
      Cufufufu

  • @PlayfulJoyful
    @PlayfulJoyful 4 года назад +1

    Do they all follow the same commands?

  • @vldarden
    @vldarden 5 лет назад +2

    I have one of these and just got the one with the clock. I can’t figure out how to turn off the constant spinning light ring. Help?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      What color is the light?

    • @vldarden
      @vldarden 5 лет назад

      Wanderer001 it looks white to me.. maybe pale blue. I didn’t have this light going around on the first one. This only started when I added the second one. It’s annoying on the second one because I have it in my bedroom.

    • @vldarden
      @vldarden 5 лет назад

      Wanderer001 I did try do not disturb and that didn’t work.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад +1

      @@vldarden www.techjunkie.com/echo-dot-flashing-blue/

    • @vldarden
      @vldarden 5 лет назад +2

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews Thanks..it was a spinning white light and I contacted Amazon to figure it out. All good! It was because the Guard feature was turned on.

  • @jeffreybokhari6772
    @jeffreybokhari6772 4 года назад +1

    I Have Both the White Version Of The Third Generation Amazon Echo Dot And The Fourth Generation Black Amazon Echo Dot I Use The Fourth Gen In My Living Room And Third Gen In My Bedroom

  • @trish59100
    @trish59100 6 лет назад +3

    Useful review thank you

  • @patsheehan842
    @patsheehan842 6 лет назад +2

    Can I use it for my tv

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  6 лет назад +3

      In what way?

    • @obridget02
      @obridget02 5 лет назад

      If you have the fire stick you can get it to open a show of movie if you have prime. I think you might be able to get it to open hulu, RUclips or Netflix..but I haven't used that part of it in a while.

  • @audreypedragon6646
    @audreypedragon6646 4 года назад +1

    My echo turns tv off, but it doesn't turn it on even though it says ok? How Do I fix that?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      It depends on the TV, it might be going into a sleep mode which does not recognize commands.

  • @Sumatra123
    @Sumatra123 4 года назад +1

    My wife's name is Alexa. Would this be a problem?

    • @spvr4233
      @spvr4233 4 года назад

      You can change the wake word

  • @jakoboutiquehotel7378
    @jakoboutiquehotel7378 5 лет назад +1

    as you said, the difference between version two and three, is bigger than sound quality, or its strength. but you haven't specified, so what is it?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      It's a lot of little things and really for most of you don't need better sound the 2 will be just fine.

  • @meetgerry
    @meetgerry 5 лет назад +1

    Whats the mic you used to record your voice for your YT video?

  • @frankbauer8012
    @frankbauer8012 6 лет назад +1

    wow look at 3.06 when they are side by side.....both have bent audio jacks I have over 4 hours of time spent traveling to ups and talking to amazon trying to get a working copy that has no defects.

  • @hninasayada5782
    @hninasayada5782 4 года назад

    Great video
    Is the echo dot enough for me since I have Alexa app in my phone or it is MUCH better to have echo SHOW

  • @v.arunkumar7006
    @v.arunkumar7006 Год назад

    Can we use it wireless please tell me

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  Год назад

      Yes this device connect over wifi. It does require the power cord but other than that no other wires.

    • @v.arunkumar7006
      @v.arunkumar7006 Год назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews can we connect through bluetooth with mobile

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  Год назад

      @@v.arunkumar7006 To use it as a bluetooth speaker yes. But if that is the only thing you want to do there are cheaper options out there.

  • @tirofijo825
    @tirofijo825 3 года назад

    What the 3.5 do and how do you use it??????????????

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  3 года назад

      It is used to plug into a stereo system, or wired head phones. It would be a matter of simply plugging in a head phones or connecting a male 3.5 to a male 3.5 from this to a stereo to get things working.

  • @DeviantMotives
    @DeviantMotives 5 лет назад +7

    Excellent review

  • @tonymanzo3766
    @tonymanzo3766 4 года назад

    I want to know why the function to turn on and off my cable box wasn’t included. I can change channels and operate my dvr functions but I have to turn on my box with the remote otherwise it doesn’t recognize it being on. Verizon fios is my provider.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      It may have to do with a compromise with the ISP. They do not want that level of functionality.

  • @Carl-im9gh
    @Carl-im9gh 4 года назад

    Can you set the device up wireless?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      It is a wireless device but it does need a power source.

    • @Carl-im9gh
      @Carl-im9gh 4 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews Thanks. I think I just bought the device without the cables. I'll wait and see what the seller comes back with a response. Thanks for responding.

  • @mobg2414
    @mobg2414 4 года назад

    Please tell me what app do you use

  • @RomanH91
    @RomanH91 4 года назад +4

    Good day.
    Does some one know if I can use it like a speaker for my music without the Internet connection ?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад +3

      It has a 3.5 mm pour in the back so you can use a cable to connect to another device to play music. Or you can connect to it using Bluetooth however you will need an internet connection to initially set up the Bluetooth pairing.

  • @skandankashyap5714
    @skandankashyap5714 4 года назад

    How did you reduce the data consumption ??

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад +1

      I had to do this through my Wi-Fi router. It can't be done from the device itself.

    • @skandankashyap5714
      @skandankashyap5714 4 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews Oh ? How did you do it from the router ??

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад +1

      It depends on the model but generally there should be an area called traffic monitoring from there you'll be able to find the echo device and limit the amount of information that it can use.

  • @mydogskips2
    @mydogskips2 5 лет назад

    Hopefully this isn't a stupid question, but how do you turn it OFF? And no, I'm not talking about pulling the plug. I really want to know if there's a way to turn it off, not just mute.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      Aside from unplugging it there is no off button or switch on it. This device is meant to be kept on all the time and act as your unseen assistant at all times.

  • @beatricecopeland3534
    @beatricecopeland3534 4 года назад +1

    How mush for that

  • @RACAPE
    @RACAPE 5 лет назад

    So what does it mean if blue ring is on and mic off is red?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад +1

      Wifi connecting.

    • @RACAPE
      @RACAPE 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews So it's not broken? Because I want to buy this from someone, and she sent me two pictures to make me feel secure, that the device is working.
      Look:
      imgur.com/a/vd7y0oP
      imgur.com/a/vPWTGt9

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      It's just trying to connect to wifi. Does not mean it's broken just having trouble getting on their network.

    • @RACAPE
      @RACAPE 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews I understand. Thanks!

  • @CG-ry9ne
    @CG-ry9ne 6 лет назад +16

    The 3 looks way nicer

  • @IBIZABIKE
    @IBIZABIKE 5 лет назад +2

    The Alexa voice is muffled , many say the same ,yes it has eq but treble has little effect

  • @Melaichi
    @Melaichi 4 года назад

    how did you connect in your light?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      With most smart bulbs there will be a skill that you need to add your Alexa. After adding the skill you can ask your device to search for devices and it should find the light bulbs and then connect them to your profile which will allow you to use the echo to control your lights. It would be a similar setup for a smart plug.

  • @domenicmaio8070
    @domenicmaio8070 5 лет назад

    What’s the song called at 19:37 and 19:31? Can you please let me know

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      19:37 ruclips.net/video/MJkr0DWbhTk/видео.html

    • @XIXMeZoXIX
      @XIXMeZoXIX 5 лет назад

      19:31 ruclips.net/video/3vdhEMVX8pk/видео.html

  • @Glad77broome
    @Glad77broome 5 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @FILBUR
    @FILBUR 4 года назад

    Ummmmm soo I got a fire tablet for Christmas and I wanted my dad's alexa to connect to my tablet annnnddddddd I didn't know how to reset it (the alexa) and I reset it and I didn't know I did soo how do you get all the data back??????

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      If you reset it it should just be a matter of logging into the account again to get all that data back . So just make sure whatever account you originally set up with the echo You then log back into that account .

  • @teresawade21
    @teresawade21 3 года назад

    Can you use it with roku device or does it have to be a ruku t.v.?

  • @thomasdavie4813
    @thomasdavie4813 Год назад

    1st smart speaker I've EVER owned or experienced and learning what to do with it.
    Mine's been muted as is yours, the mute button is red but the ring goes red/green/red/green. Is this thing still listening?
    And Do I "switch it off" when done? There's no off button. Or unplug it from the wall?

  • @prakritid406
    @prakritid406 4 года назад

    Does Alexa echo dot always have to be plugged in to work. Every time I unplug the charger, it turns off.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      It's not actually a charger it's actually the power supply this does need to be plugged in to work .

  • @gingerwoody4466
    @gingerwoody4466 4 года назад

    LOL...Watching your video...When you said Alexa ...weather...you set my Dot offg and she told the weather here

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      This is before I actually edited videos to cut out the trigger phrase.

  • @camolotrzr4204
    @camolotrzr4204 4 года назад

    you need a cellphone for these to work?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      For setup, after that no.

    • @camolotrzr4204
      @camolotrzr4204 4 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews thanx, i sending it back to amazon then, i don't own a cellphone!

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      @@camolotrzr4204 Before you do, it is a long shot but this might work: alexa.amazon.com/spa/oobe.html?deviceType=AKNO1N0KSFN8L&isNewDevice=true&locale=en-US

  • @gn8724
    @gn8724 4 года назад

    Can I set up the dot through the Kasa App or do I also need the Amazon Echo App

  • @techstyle123
    @techstyle123 2 года назад

    Just got one says it's not registered I've tried everything resetting it and moving it closer to the router my Google one is much better

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  2 года назад

      www.amazon.com/alexa-setup-guide/b?ie=UTF8&node=17978645011&tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=485836948732&hvpos=&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9664529217994682714&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006850&hvtargid=kwd-365378168281&ref=pd_sl_7skyxrs1gm_e

    • @techstyle123
      @techstyle123 2 года назад

      Tried it all still no joy

  • @gdean6440
    @gdean6440 3 года назад

    I have Samsung smart TV. If I buy this ( Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen ), can it turn on/off via my voice or change to another channel ? Thx

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  3 года назад

      I don't think it will unless you are trying to control a amazon fire stick.

  • @PrawinKumar
    @PrawinKumar 5 лет назад +1

    Holes are for mic not for speakers.

  • @NikkiMarie82
    @NikkiMarie82 2 года назад

    Can it Google information for you and turn on radio stations also? And can you hear the music loud from a distance? Also will it work with any lights to turn them on & off, like the light switch on my wall kind of lights? I'm confused. Please help.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  2 года назад +1

      It can look up information that you ask it. Not using Google to do so. Yes, I use this to listen to radio stations as long as they have a internet station. It does not work with all lights, you will need to see if they say Alexa compatible on them. It is pretty loud so depending on your room setup you could hear this in another room.

    • @NikkiMarie82
      @NikkiMarie82 2 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews thank you so much! :)

  • @TheMaoverbaugh
    @TheMaoverbaugh 4 года назад +1

    After awhile it learns your voice and is not activated by someone on a tv or computer saying 'Alexa'.

    • @RaquelNavas
      @RaquelNavas 4 года назад +1

      Mine still listens to the tv 😂

  • @jeanrennie408
    @jeanrennie408 4 года назад

    Why is the white light slowly pulsing on my echo dot ?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      It sounds like Amazon's guard mode is on. What that means is it's actively listening for loud noises such as breaking and entering so they can notify you if you're not home. If you don't want this try asking your device to turn off guard mode.

    • @jeanrennie408
      @jeanrennie408 4 года назад

      Have just tried what you suggest Alex said. IM NOT QUITE SURE HOW TO HELP WITH THAT .

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      @@jeanrennie408 www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GKLDRFT7FP4FZE56 Does it look like the last item depicted here?

  • @eve7096
    @eve7096 4 года назад

    How do I hook this up to TV?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      You need to have a Amazon Fire stick and have both on the same account once you do that you can use the echo to control that TV.

    • @kommonsense771
      @kommonsense771 3 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews but no sound from the TV thru the speaker?

  • @TheWildcat626
    @TheWildcat626 6 лет назад +10

    You can also say "Alexa, turn up the volume all the way" and the volume will turn up to the max. Alexa, turn down the volume half way,,etc

    • @ryans413
      @ryans413 6 лет назад +1

      TheWildcat626 You can also ask what the song is playing and she will give you detailed information about it. Also what I really like is you can say Alexa tell me how Uno is played and she will tell the rules. That came in handy the other night when we forgot the rules to Uno.

    • @kiangrafton7628
      @kiangrafton7628 5 лет назад +1

      And u can say alexa, volume 8 (example)

  • @lesterl4139
    @lesterl4139 6 лет назад

    i found that tuyasmart is the best interface for smart devices easy to set up and works great

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  6 лет назад

      Do you use it to just replace the Alexa app or to unify things like Kassa too?

  • @dennisgates1384
    @dennisgates1384 5 лет назад

    If it gets turned off, Does it have to be Totaly reset again

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      Nope, just plug it back in and your will be good to go.

    • @zaneblane8160
      @zaneblane8160 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews ...My daughter set mine up at her house..when I get home to my house, what should I do?

  • @carolynmanning76
    @carolynmanning76 6 лет назад

    Hi, I have my echo dot on with my daughters amazon account but want to set up on my own. Would I delete the app then reload the app., right now app is on my iPad but I want it on my phone. Is it possible for me to set my echo dot up again?

    • @mediocritycentral
      @mediocritycentral 5 лет назад

      yes..just long press the action button for 6 seconds or more...it should turn red

  • @morganfluin645
    @morganfluin645 5 лет назад +1

    Hello, how do install my amazon music unlimited from my previous Dot version to the new one? many thanks!!

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      Amazon Music Unlimited is attached to your Amazon account not the device. So as long as you use the same account with the new device you should have access to Amazon unlimited music.

    • @keithanthony974
      @keithanthony974 4 года назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews That doesn't seem to work for my new device.

  • @jerryjanettedavis6208
    @jerryjanettedavis6208 5 лет назад +3

    Can you adjust the bass on the Dot Gen 3?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      There is an equalizer that you can play with using the app, but nothing labeled strictly bass from what I saw.

    • @NotSoFast71
      @NotSoFast71 5 лет назад +1

      Yes. In the app, there is a three channel equalizer (bass, mid range, and treble) each with 6 settings above and below the center setting of "zero".

  • @DisembodiedScreams
    @DisembodiedScreams 6 лет назад

    Owned these since 2016 and I never knew that about the light ring and microphones. Thanks for the info.

  • @waruna89waz
    @waruna89waz 5 лет назад

    Can it identify people in your house separately?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      With the new update it can.

    • @mediocritycentral
      @mediocritycentral 5 лет назад

      yes if they have their own voice profile

    • @waruna89waz
      @waruna89waz 5 лет назад +2

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews Bought one of these two days ago!! Setting up tonight!

  • @Tsipli
    @Tsipli 4 года назад +2

    ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the days that we could use music without youtube kicking our ass! noiceee

  • @mr.larzary
    @mr.larzary 5 лет назад

    Bro,can you please tell me that why it don't get connect with wifi network?
    Help me please.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202011800

    • @mr.larzary
      @mr.larzary 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews bro can you please drop down the link,vedio will be much better to solve.

    • @samueljones9137
      @samueljones9137 5 лет назад

      Take a look at the help section in your Alexa app I want to see The Hub section in my I want to see my mother my Hub section in my Alexa app

    • @samueljones9137
      @samueljones9137 5 лет назад

      How do I go to my lecture hub how do I go to my lecture hub

    • @samueljones9137
      @samueljones9137 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews how do I go to my lecture hub

  • @Rick-ov5jm
    @Rick-ov5jm 5 лет назад

    How do u turn the echo off.??I'm trying it wont turn off the yellow light stays on

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      www.tomsguide.com/us/decoding-alexa-flashing-lights,review-6341.html

  • @salimalsalim586
    @salimalsalim586 5 лет назад

    I bought it as a speaker, can it be used as a speaker only?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      Not really, when plug it in it runs through a set up for the voice assistant. The only way to use it as a speaker would be to turn off your wifi but then the echo would just go red and tell you it lost connection. There are cheaper better options out there if you are just looking for a speaker.

    • @mediocritycentral
      @mediocritycentral 5 лет назад +1

      yes u can but the Alexa virtual assistant is still there

  • @patysan6704
    @patysan6704 4 года назад

    We can listen RUclips on the echo dot 3rd generation

  • @ed.t.hansen6499
    @ed.t.hansen6499 6 лет назад +1

    power plug is 120-240vac and USA style plug ?

  • @richard9827
    @richard9827 5 лет назад +1

    Using you as an example how far away can you be from the Echo and have it still accurately respond to to commands?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      Really as long as you're within earshot of it you can get pretty good responses I have a 1200 square foot condo if I'm in my living room and say something the echo in the bedroom will pick it up and respond accurately as long as my door is open.

  • @arbylonie9376
    @arbylonie9376 5 лет назад

    Other than the stereo speakers in the Echo Plus, what will the “Plus” do that I cannot do. With the “Dot” ?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      It can also act as an iot hub for zigbee devices.

    • @zaneblane8160
      @zaneblane8160 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews ...What does that mean?.. some of us are not techies.. just wanted to learn.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      There are some iot devices that require a central hub that connects to Wi-Fi. Those devices communicate with the Hub rather than directly with the Wi-Fi router. Zigbee is one of the protocol for a hub that does that type of communication.

    • @zaneblane8160
      @zaneblane8160 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews .. thx

    • @zaneblane8160
      @zaneblane8160 5 лет назад

      @@TheDunateen77 .. thx

  • @Jerrinoble1
    @Jerrinoble1 6 лет назад

    Can it order kindle books for the blind and read it on command?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  6 лет назад

      I am not sure it does that. It will play audio books: www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201813190

    • @kirielbranson4843
      @kirielbranson4843 6 лет назад

      Most books are released by audible and are audiobooks now. Older, non-“the classics” books might be harder to find. Self published, textbooks, and non-fiction that is 5-10 years old is harder to find.
      20 years ago when I started listening to books the pickings were scarce. Now there are so many and almost every new book is released in audio.
      If you are looking for non-audio books, to have Alexa read the printed word, I did hear someone saying yes but you would have to wait for someone else or search more.

  • @jacobkirsh3150
    @jacobkirsh3150 5 лет назад

    Love it

  • @Maryan865
    @Maryan865 5 лет назад

    Hi Dear friends. I purchased an Amazon Echo Dot wireless speaker. I can't get from the Amazon Alexa app to connect to Wifi. He reaches halfway and tells me that the password is incorrect from Wifi. But with the phone (iPhone X) I can connect to the Wifi of the Speaker. more than 4 hours and something I struggled and I do not shake. I feel like I'm exploding.

  • @fran7562
    @fran7562 4 года назад

    Can you hook it to wii fit

  • @lochinvar00465
    @lochinvar00465 5 лет назад +5

    And of course those WITH Alexa should set theirs to mute when listening to videos about Alexa!

  • @chrisbuttonshaw2088
    @chrisbuttonshaw2088 4 года назад

    Hard-button mute must be a legal/PR thing. test-group trust the button more than command.

  • @JimDeGennaro
    @JimDeGennaro 4 года назад

    My 3rd gen echo's blue ring never stops spinning and it's driving me nuts, especially at night, all other features are working fine and she does respond. Does anyone know how to correct this?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  4 года назад

      This might help. www.tomsguide.com/us/decoding-alexa-flashing-lights,review-6341.html

  • @aidananderson2452
    @aidananderson2452 5 лет назад

    You can use echo too

  • @lil_sushie8411
    @lil_sushie8411 5 лет назад

    My echo dot 3 keeps making a light animation, how do I stop it? I got no notifications messages or nothing, and responds to commands fine, but keeps flashing yellow, green red, every second, like a light show.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      www.tomsguide.com/us/decoding-alexa-flashing-lights,review-6341.html

    • @lil_sushie8411
      @lil_sushie8411 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews I looked at all those guides, and they explain each color, but mine is flashing all those colors at once like a light show. Even reset, and Amazon gave me a replacement 2 weeks ago, and still does it. They said it must be something in my account of Alexa. Still can't fix it

    • @ianacmccallum7856
      @ianacmccallum7856 4 года назад

      DBD HOOKING IS ILLEGAL .

  • @corryrempel4009
    @corryrempel4009 5 лет назад

    Just got one for Christmas. Your info was helpful

  • @GGScope
    @GGScope 5 лет назад +3

    Is there a way to increase treble (or decrease bass) on the echo 3? Her voice is very muffled and I can barely understand her.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад +1

      www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-adjust-alexa-equalizer-settings,news-27660.html

  • @stevefo1524
    @stevefo1524 5 лет назад

    Great review, can I use my Spotify account for the music or does it have be amazon music?
    Thanks

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад +1

      You can link up your Spotify account to it it doesn't have to be Amazon. It's just by default he uses Amazon.

    • @stevefo1524
      @stevefo1524 5 лет назад

      Wanderer001 thanks for the reply,
      What about if you want to listen to DAB radio stations, do you need any specific account?
      Thanks

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      @@stevefo1524 I am not familiar with that radio station or service. So I'm not sure.

    • @stevefo1524
      @stevefo1524 5 лет назад

      Wanderer001 thanks anyway, I appreciate the reply

    • @samueljones9137
      @samueljones9137 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews xfihity. Home.3692

  • @NaseerKhan-rz9xc
    @NaseerKhan-rz9xc 5 лет назад

    I haven't tried it yet but I will a little confusion tough

  • @monsster5841
    @monsster5841 5 лет назад +1

    Can i control it's ring light?

    • @lochinvar00465
      @lochinvar00465 5 лет назад

      No more than you can control any other indicator light. You make the device do something and the light signals the action being done.

  • @drof2th
    @drof2th 5 лет назад +1

    Can that "thing" become an alarm clock to wake me to a certain XM channel?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад +1

      It can just tell it to set alarm for "time" and wake up to "XM channel".

    • @drof2th
      @drof2th 5 лет назад +1

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews Thank you! How would the hockey puck know to log me in? I have to log in to XM on my cell phone.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад +1

      @@drof2th In the Alexa app on your phone you would look for the XM skill and put your log on credentials in.

    • @drof2th
      @drof2th 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews Thank you for your wonderful and helpful video and superb follow up to questions!!!

    • @kommonsense771
      @kommonsense771 3 года назад

      I was browsing for a new TV. This comes with it. Will it play sound from the TV?

  • @joshhiggs04
    @joshhiggs04 5 лет назад

    What should I do if when I plug it in it turns blue then it goes off then blue again etc

  • @ryans413
    @ryans413 6 лет назад +10

    Stop saying Alexa you are making my Alexa go off lol

    • @Mustaali1
      @Mustaali1 6 лет назад +7

      Ryan Scherbluk then mute it

  • @hazelgiles7058
    @hazelgiles7058 5 лет назад

    Does it play books free where do l find it please

  • @4u25out
    @4u25out 5 лет назад

    How do limited data(network )on the echo dot.

  • @gizmohawaii
    @gizmohawaii 6 лет назад

    Hope Amazon can fix their new Alexa Android app that has been crashing for many owners will be returning their Echos this Christmas !

    • @bangbangcfp
      @bangbangcfp 5 лет назад

      gizmohawaii never ever had that problem. 🤔 good luck with it 😊

  • @margaretmccarron376
    @margaretmccarron376 6 лет назад

    Is it meant to flash on and off all the time

  • @diannegenz71
    @diannegenz71 6 лет назад +1

    First dot user. How do I connect a lamp to the dot so that dot ill turn on/off my lamp?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  6 лет назад +3

      You will need either a smart plug, or smart smart bulb. I have a play list for smart plugs if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLI63OqmUts-e2jcfJ5Ekc5jV57P2gYw25

    • @zaneblane8160
      @zaneblane8160 5 лет назад

      @@Wanderer001_Reviews thx..do you have a vid showing how to set up a smart house?

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад

      I personally use many different products to set up my smart home. I don't have one all-encompassing video showing that setup, however I do have a playlist of all of the iot devices that I use. ruclips.net/p/PLI63OqmUts-cGgHdoNgxKoRUefYrJZ3hY

  • @pep729
    @pep729 5 лет назад +1

    The new app doesn't have voice restrictions which is not good. Anyone can access your emails, calendar, etc. They need to fix that.

  • @leewilson9890
    @leewilson9890 6 лет назад

    Sometimes you have to hold down the circle button with this (---) crossing it --- to finish to get it to connect !

  • @guscorso7623
    @guscorso7623 5 лет назад

    To set Alexa to factory mode

  • @Hellenicheavymetal
    @Hellenicheavymetal 5 лет назад

    Just found one for $13. I was skeptical of why so cheap.

    • @Wanderer001_Reviews
      @Wanderer001_Reviews  5 лет назад +1

      Depending on where you got it Amazon does push sales quite frequently.