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Amazon Echo (newest model), Alexa speaker with premium sound, Ideal for large bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens, Charcoal

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Alexa+ is free with Prime

To help you with whatever you need, Echo devices are designed for our smartest AI assistant yet—from meal planning to booking reservations, deal-finding, home management, and everything in between. Full access to Alexa+ on compatible devices is included for free with a Prime membership.

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Top highlights
Room-filling sound that adapts to your space
Control lights, locks, and sensors with your voice
Play music across multiple rooms in sync
Motion-triggered routines turn on lights or coffee
Call and announce to your whole house hands-free
Meet Echo

Meet Echo

Talk about well-rounded. Echo combines premium sound, a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, and a temperature sensor. Powerful speakers deliver clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass for rich, detailed sound that adapts to any room. Just ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, make calls, and tell you the news, sports scores, weather, and more.

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More music in more rooms

Use your voice to play a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and others. With multi-room music, you can fill your whole home with music, radio stations, podcasts, and Audible using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. You can even pair your Echo with compatible Fire TV devices to feel scenes come to life with home theater audio.

Built-in smart home hub with simple setup

Built in smart home hub with simple setup

The built-in smart home hub lets you easily set up and manage Zigbee and Matter compatible smart devices. Just power on compatible lights, plugs, sensors, and locks and say, “Alexa, discover my devices.” The hub also works with select Ring Smart Lighting solar lights and bulbs. Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device.

Alexa is happy to help

Alexa is happy to help

Make your life easier at home. Set timers, ask questions, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. Check the traffic and weather, or play the news. Access tens of thousands of Alexa skills. You can even bring new life to game night with Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, Common Knowledge, and more.

Stay connected and in sync

Stay connected and in sync

Instantly drop in on other rooms in your home or make an announcement to every room that has a compatible Echo device. Let everyone know dinner is ready, or remind the kids that it’s bedtime. You can also stay in touch with friends and family with hands-free calling.

Alexa for kids and family

Alexa for kids and family

Alexa can help kids learn and grow—while having fun along the way. And with free parental controls from Amazon Kids, Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses, filter explicit songs and block shopping. Children’s privacy is important to us. Discover how kids can use Alexa, watch helpful how-to videos, get answers to FAQs, and more.

Haven’t tried Amazon Kids+? Click here to start your 1-month free trial. Amazon Kids+ is an all-in-one subscription that unlocks thousands of hours of kid-friendly videos, interactive games, educational skills, and Audible books starting at $5.99/month.

Designed to protect your privacy

Designed to protect your privacy

Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. Echo smart speakers have a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings and can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Alexa uses ultrasound motion detection with select features, such as Occupancy Routines. Ultrasound does not emit on your device unless a feature is enabled that uses motion detection to properly function. You can turn motion detection off at any time. Learn more about motion detection.

Simple to set up and use

Plug in Echo

1. Plug in Echo and connect to the internet with the Alexa app.

Ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.

2. Just ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.

Say, "Alexa, discover my devices“ for simple setup with compatible smart home devices

3. For simple setup with compatible smart home devices, say, “Alexa, discover my devices.“

Every day is an earth day

You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here’s how:

Materials

Materials

50% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled fabric
100% recycled die-cast aluminum
Device, cable and adapter included

Renewable Energy

Clean Energy

Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.

Low Power Mode (Wall Powered Devices)

Low Power Mode

To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle. Low Power Mode is not available for certain user configurations. To learn more, see Low Power Mode Restrictions.

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BEST FOR
Large communal spaces
Living rooms, communal spaces
Bedrooms and small spaces
RELEASE YEAR
2025
2025
2022
WORKS WITH ALEXA+
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AUDIO PLAYBACK EXPERIENCE
Immersive sound with Amazon Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos
Room-filling, rich sound
Vibrant Sound
SPEAKERS
1x 3.75" high excursion woofer, 3x full-range drivers
1x 0.8" tweeter, 1x 2.5" woofer
1.73" front-firing speaker
AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
Distortion reduction, Lossless High Definition, Automatic Room Adaptation, Amazon Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
Lossless High Definition, Automatic Room Adaptation
None
MICROPHONES
4 microphone array to deliver best-in class Alexa + support
4 microphone array to deliver best-in class Alexa + support
3 microphone array
PROCESSOR
AZ3 Pro
AZ3
MediaTek
BUILT-IN SMART HOME HUB
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OMNISENSE
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DIMENSIONS
6.1”W x 5.6”D x 5.8”H
4.27"W x 4.27"D x 3.9"H
3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H
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Echo (4th Gen) | With premium sound, smart home hub, and Alexa | Charcoal Charcoal

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Features

  • Premium sound – Rich, detailed sound that automatically adapts to any room. Supports lossless HD audio available on select streaming services such as Amazon Music HD.
  • Voice control your music – Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and more. HD requires a compatible music streaming service.
  • Smart home hub – Built-in hub to voice control compatible lights, locks, and sensors. Easily set up compatible Zigbee and Matter devices or select Ring Smart Lighting solar lights and bulbs.
  • Alexa is ready to help – Set timers, reminders, and alarms. Alexa answers questions like "Alexa, what time is it?"
  • Start your routines with motion – Turn on compatible lights, play your Flash Briefing, or turn on the coffee maker when you walk into the room.
  • Fill your home with sound – With multi-room music, play synchronized music across Echo devices in different rooms. You can also pair your Echo with compatible Fire TV devices to feel scenes come to life with home theater audio, or extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.
  • Connect with others hands-free – Call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device. Instantly drop in on other rooms or announce to the whole house that dinner's ready.
  • Privacy controls– Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic off button.

Product information

Product Dimensions ‎5.69 x 5.69 x 5.3 inches
Item Weight ‎2.14 pounds
Manufacturer ‎Amazon
ASIN ‎B07XKF5RM3
Item model number ‎L4S3RE
Date First Available ‎September 23, 2020

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Technical details

Echo (4th Gen)

Size

5.7” x 5.7” x 5.2” (144 x 144 x 133 mm)

Weight

34.2 oz (970 g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process.

Wifi connectivity

Dual-band wifi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks.

Amazon Sidewalk

Sidewalk uses Echo and Ring devices to securely keep other devices connected and help find lost items by reporting their approximate location to the owner. Sidewalk can enable supported devices to remain connected even when wifi is lost or the supported devices are outside the range of their home wifi. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth and the approximate location of your devices to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors. Sidewalk is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned it off. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Amazon Sidewalk.

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Technical details

Echo (4th Gen)

Size

5.7” x 5.7” x 5.2” (144 x 144 x 133 mm)

Weight

34.2 oz (970 g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process.

Wifi connectivity

Dual-band wifi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks.

Amazon Sidewalk

Sidewalk uses Echo and Ring devices to securely keep other devices connected and help find lost items by reporting their approximate location to the owner. Sidewalk can enable supported devices to remain connected even when wifi is lost or the supported devices are outside the range of their home wifi. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth and the approximate location of your devices to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors. Sidewalk is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned it off. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Amazon Sidewalk.

Smart home hub

Zigbee + Sidewalk + Matter + Thread Border Router

eero Built-in

Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices in the 5 GHz band. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice.

Bluetooth connectivity

Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo or from Echo 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. Direct control of BLE Mesh. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.

Audio

3.0” (76.2 mm) neodymium woofer and two 0.8” (20 mm) tweeters.

Alexa app

The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices. Supported operating systems.

Accessibility features

To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App.
• Adaptive Listening provides customers more time to finish speaking before Alexa responds.
• Preferred Speaking Rate allows customers to control how fast or slow Alexa speaks. To enable, say “Alexa, speak slower” or “Alexa, speak faster.”
• Request Sound will play an audible tone in addition to the visual indicator when you speak to Alexa. To enable, say “Alexa, turn on Start of Request Sound.”
• Kindle Read Aloud will have Alexa read your Kindle books aloud.
• Notify When Nearby will play notification sounds when you’re detected near your Echo device.
• Alexa Accessibility features also include several other settings for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech.

Warranty and service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo is subject to these terms.

Setup technology

Amazon wifi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wifi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about wifi simple setup.

Included in the box

Echo (4th Gen), glacier white power adapter (30W), and Quick Start Guide.

Generation

Echo (4th Gen) - 2020 release

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.

Language

Alexa speaks English and Spanish

Alexa Skills & Features

Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful, and more fun by letting you voice control your world. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do.

Software Security Updates

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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4.7 out of 5 stars
152,585 global ratings

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Customers find the Echo Dot's sound quality very good and appreciate its easy setup and value for money. The device works well out of the box, though some report it only works half the time. Customers disagree on the connectivity, with some experiencing connection issues. The volume receives mixed feedback, with some saying it's loud enough while others find Alexa sounds muffled.
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7885 customers mention sound quality, 7068 positive, 817 negative
Customers like the sound quality of the Echo speaker.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Great sound, you improved her hearing ability, and I like the new look. Our other unit is 6 years old, still works, just demoted it to the back room.Read more
Alexa is amazing with what it can do. The sound quality is about the same as the earlier version we already have which is half the price. We use both.Read more
...I’ve got a dot and some shows as well. But this echo is my favorite. Sounds great and very responsive. It can get moderately loud without distortion.Read more
...Everything else to me is a bonus, good sound, excellent features, if you don't mind having a ball looking thing on your counter or desk it will do a...Read more
2667 customers mention quality, 2306 positive, 361 negative
Customers find the Echo Dot to be a great gadget, with one customer noting it's better than the previous version.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
This is a great product. It serves multiple purposes. You can listen to music, make a shopping list, get notifications of Amazon package delivery....Read more
Great device, when it has audio. Often loses audio and you have to unplug it to reset it. That is not good, when you are counting on it to wake you.Read more
Good product, however I didn’t experience a better product when compared to the previous generation. It is not worth the extra money.Read more
This was an excellent product and an upgrade for my last Alexa. It provides excellent sound and bass.Read more
1224 customers mention easy to set up, 1120 positive, 104 negative
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great value for the money, very clear speaking, easy to set up, connectivity great, very clear great quality, reminder functionality works wellRead more
It's easy set up, I also purchased the light bulb, the sound is amazing, it can tell you basically anything you want to know, it works exactly how it...Read more
...I have set up two in my bedroom for stereo sound and they are great. Easy setup. I have Echos throughout my house and I really like them....Read more
I like that it's easy to setup, I like to listen to music while working at my desk, sound is good for it's size and since it's small it doesn't take...Read more
1157 customers mention value for money, 926 positive, 231 negative
Customers find the Echo Dot to be worth the price, describing it as a great sounding speaker.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
...Wish I could load multiple songs instead of one at a time. Great price, although you need to sign monthly at $7.99 to get a large variety of music.Read more
I bought this item to replace an earlier model Echo. Great value, great sound and less than 5 minutes to install!! Love it and hope you do as well!Read more
Another very good amazon product. Worth the money. If your considering an upgrade this is the one for you. Sounds amazing....Read more
...my voice even when I’m right in front of it, it’s such a waste of money. Do not bother with this, save the money or wait for a better product....Read more
2492 customers mention reliability, 1466 positive, 1026 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo Dot's reliability, with some reporting it works well right out of the box and performs great, while others mention it only works half the time and becomes unusable.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Great sound quality. It was definitely bigger than I expected but works great. I didn’t even have to set it up, it just knew how to work in my home.Read more
I had this alarm clock for less than a year before it just stopped working. You will have the alarm clock just past the return date before it breaks....Read more
This works well, was easier than an earlier model to set up, has great sound BUT burned our wood table. It melted the finish and burned a dark stain....Read more
...Does not work. Streams maybe 1-2 songs before constant interruptions. Sometimes it will play for about 20 seconds and quit completely....Read more
1370 customers mention connectivity, 717 positive, 653 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo Dot's connectivity, with some praising its seamless integration with Alexa and smart devices, while others report issues with losing connection and problems staying connected to Wi-Fi.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
...The voice recognition is great as well as the Alexa integration. It's perfect to have in the household. The sound quality is great....Read more
...it....the only downsides are that it is not waterproof and it is not wireless but the sound is phenomenal and the Alexa works just like any other...Read more
Easy to connect, clear voice from Alexa, great sound quality. I purchased the battery base as well because we have lots of power bumps in my town.Read more
...(would not always respond, frequently required restarts, connectivity issues, etc.). So we happily got the latest new version, a fourth generation....Read more
1084 customers mention volume, 450 positive, 634 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo's volume: while some find it loud enough and hear Alexa clearly, others report that Alexa sounds muffled and the device doesn't hear well.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
...Unfortuanlly the microphone is terrible, it's always hard of hearing and for me it stopped working all together about once a day....Read more
I wanted this to replace a radio in my kitchen. It has good sound and volume. I love the voice command and it's fun to add light to the alexa app.Read more
...The only thing I'm not thrilled about is the bass tone. It's very loud and since I live in an apartment building, I'm concerned that the bass tone...Read more
There's wonderful sound out of this new version of the echo Dot. It is louder so lower volume levels are necessary. The sound quality is much richer....Read more
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