5 REASONS You Need the NEW Amazon ECHO 4th Gen

[@CraigsTechTalk]

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[@stuartperry2716]

Hi Craig, I enjoy your channel and have ordered a echo 4th gen as you have sold me on it. Hoping the temperature sensor works to tell the temp in my flat. I use the echo devices to play Amazon music. It’s not a perfect sync between the two. Do you play Amazon music through them? The problem I find is Alexa not finding the album for example. The alexa app integration with Amazon music is a little basic. You see on the Alex app the music your playing but searching music with it is difficult. I’ve started playing music from iPad with Amazon music to everywhere group and it works ok. Still a bit buggy where it hangs from time to time after I have paused the music. The other annoying thing is you can’t seem to fast forward the song. Anyway wondered what your thoughts were? Thanks

[@briteops]

Hey Craig, I know it's been 4 months but would you recommend the echo dot 4th gen or the echo 4th gen?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

If sound is important, definitely the Echo 4th gen. The dot sounds good if you want it in a smaller room for casual listening. The echo 4 has the separate woofer and stereo tweeters.

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[@paulvicenzi5024]

It looks like a ball. I have a Labrador. If it was placed less than 6 feet off the ground, it would get retrieved.

[@joshi8339]

It would be the same with me. I have 2 crazy spaniels that would jump up on the table to get to it, and then I would never see it again

[@zkatt1959]

Get the wall mount

[@brendan4174]

this was a 10/10 pun

[@ryanrivera8304]

Dang that sucks! Looks like you got to get a new dog now too.

[@ishelton750]

my dog got ahold of mine, chewed it and it barely got a scratch so durability is not a question

[@Tull1996]

It would be nice if they put a clock in the full sized echo. I really like my echo dot with clock...but having the option with the larger model would be ideal.

[@dmatthew305]

Absolutely 💯

[@DADDY557]

I was about to comment that. I won't buy it until they do.

[@richardmaialetti6462]

I just bought one today Dec. 7 2022!!!

[@ANGELUS5548]

Amazon read your comment added it to echo well done

[@lifestraight]

The Echo 4th Gen has a clock?​@@ANGELUS5548

[@Chuck_502]

I thank you for being one of the few people to not say ALEXA.

[@venomoushawk8037]

What do you mean

[@Chuck_502]

@@venomoushawk8037 most of us that have echos get activated when the word alexa is said out loud so I was thankful that word was muted 🙂

[@Thehulksterbeast]

Its ok for me . I changed mine to Computer lol

[@RACAPE]

@@Thehulksterbeast now you can change it to Ziggy.

[@Baigan_OP]

Why don't you just tap mute button

[@kennethwjjones]

Got mine yesterday, sounds great. For the record the light ring at the bottom looks great reflecting off the surface it sits in. You won't miss it ☺️

[@JeffrayCrownwell]

Let's be honest! The sound quality of this new Echo is absolutely incredible. Especially when you setup the Bass, mid range and treble using the Echo app the way you like will give you deeper bass with incredibly realistic vocals with nice and high treble. One sounds amazing but I can only imagine what two would sound like! Excellent device for the price!!!

[@Cornwall1888]

Calm down it’s a small cheap speaker, it’s sounds fine, I’m might upgrade for the better sound and because they are cheap

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Actually,it does sound very good. The base is decent which is important to me. Can’t stand tinny sound!

[@Thenoob6969]

@@Cornwall1888 as a serious music listener it does sound great even the new dot sounds great for the price

[@Thenoob6969]

@@Cornwall1888 cheap lol

[@acash6570]

Never thought I’d watch Elon Musk review Amazon products. 2020 sure is crazy.

[@geebaucham]

The audio quality gap was actually HUGE. Soundstage overall was much more improved on the 4th Gen. That’s actually pretty crazy how different it was

[@Rodnyet]

I agree, could clearly hear the difference.

[@johnfox5216]

Great Video for us here in the UK ! I've just bought 2 of these after watching your channel .... AWESOME in Stereo ! THANK YOU SO MUCH :)

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Glad to hear you are enjoying yours

[@zkatt1959]

I ordered this Echo for myself on Christmas. Love it!

[@Noname-ny4vx]

Good

[@markoduvall]

From my monitors, it seems like the highs are a little more crisp, but I think that you're hearing the voices (highs) are more rounded out by the mid range being more pronounced. Thanks for the review, Craig! Great content.

[@Gingiszoo]

Just got this Saturday and I love it!! New to Echo devices and now I'm obsessed! I purchased mine for 100 and saw it was on sale yesterday for 80.00 and best buy was kind enough to give me back the difference without having to go to the store...although had I gone in I would've gotten a free smart bulb, but that's ok. I now have ordered an Echo Show 8 even though I was ready to buy the show 10, but decided it was more than I needed and I can always add to my collection once I've figured it all out. I also ordered the new wireless charging base for my Echo 4 which is exciting to know I can take it out to the yard without worrying about cords. Thanks for all your great videos on these products....I'm sold!!

[@saintuk70]

Good video Craig, however, all I can hear is Paul Hibbert saying "Ooooooooo there's Zigbee, Oooooooooo there's Zigbee" :)

[@aaronletchford]

😂😂

[@adamsuchowij4360]

Home Assistant, HOME Assistant, HOME ASSISTANT!!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you. That’s funny you mention that before. I can’t wait to hear what he has to say about this device. I sent him a message saying I can’t wait to see him say the exact opposite things as me.

[@glennhsu5783]

This new echo or a Show 8? Roughly the same price...

[@vtv8man]

I only installed my 2nd Gen Echo Dot today ! Been sitting in the cupboard for the last 2 years still into its original box. I intend on installing a few Ring Security Devices and thought I finally had a good use for the Echo. Also installed a smart light and switch today. Catching up on home tech... Maybe I should upgrade !

[@GoatRider166]

Well... did you?

[@vtv8man]

@@GoatRider166 Nope. The old 2nd Gen works great so far.

[@Badonicus]

Thank you so much for this I've been looking forward to this review for a long time especially to see if the sound is any better

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank Suaird for watching and the nice comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@AutomateYourLife]

So thorough! Great job Craig!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you very much Brian. I appreciate you saying that. Your videos are always thorough.

[@tfrench4366]

I think the sphere is a cool idea. It's intriguing and if it was put in a place where many people would see it, you would become a a talking piece so to speak. People asking what it is and how does it sound. I would definitely take a look at buying one. I have three echo dots and love them all.

[@robertbuchanan7609]

I like them adding a hub. I think the new form is nice. I can't help thinking about my old dog he thought anything ball shaped was his toy. Looking forward to the Amazon review the dog ate my echo.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

The form is a nice add for the same price point. I am wondering how many stories of echo dots getting eaten.

[@buddydoodle417]

Loved this review especially the sound test on both the 3rd & 4th generation. I agree the 4th has a fuller sound. I received the 4th gen for Xmas and am spending a lot of time trying to figure out what it does. I am a senior and love this stuff but it takes me longer to figure it out!

[@cinderella3414]

Call Amazon customer service. Request an Alexa tech in the USA. You may have to try several times but each person has a different level of knowledge. As a result of speaking to different people, you learn something new with each person.

[@cinderella3414]

What is interesting is that no user manuals are included so your only choice is to call customer service. They told me they do not have manuals either! Try for a tech in USA so you don't have communication issues.

[@rhondawalker2020]

I just got one for Christmas,and I love it! The sound is awesome and still learning what it can do! 🥰

[@satyanjoy]

4th gen echo sounds isslightly more open, I am likeing the round design

[@guyincognito1597]

So this is how the KZbin algorithm works. I never heared about Craig's Tech talk. But since I searched for videos abouth the 4th Gen Echo devices days ago, this video was recomendet to me now because it is one of the first videos.

[@eddycazares4942]

Yes! Same situation here!!! ✌

[@Pythonaria]

Craig's Tech talks are always good. Been following him for months now. He does live streams fairly regularly too 😊

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hello Guy Incognito, Welcome. You nailed it. That is how the KZbin algorithm works in a nutshell. The only other part to add is this. If If Person A likes a video and Person B likes the same types of video as Person A, then KZbin will serve Person B the same video that show Person A liked.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Welcome Eddy.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you Pythonaria. I appreciate it. This Saturday will be another livestream.

[@wendyedwards7844]

Just ordered the Echo 4ty generation. Can't wait!

[@krishsaxena7826]

The Amazon echo 4th gen is pretty amazing in terms of its features and also price

[@oliversmith7354]

The spherical design of the 4th gen echo devices look really cool. Mediatek makes performance very smooth

[@xp23dsa]

Bought one today am impressed with it. Good to know bits I don't know about so cheers dude. stay safe 😄

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoy your echo. Thanks for watching.

[@reeisexotic7628]

We ordered two today. One to rock one to stock. We love the way it looks. It has a halloween town skull phone vibe.

[@Nccowboy]

Thanks man. I’ve been wanting something with a temp sensor to trigger my ceiling fan when the room reaches 74 degrees. This is awesome!!!!!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you David for checking out the video. Yeah that is a cool option. I like the idea of the temp triggered routines like your ceiling fan. It makes sense to take advantage of the sensor.

[@jlgodoy3981]

It sounds pretty better than previous one.

[@areez_]

This guy may be old not to be rude but is hands down the best and most respected youtuber for reviews

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hello Areez thank you very much. I appreciate you saying that. The best and respected part. The being old, I can do without. Thanks for watching and the nice words. Have a great day.

[@plasticsoldier234]

Ohh im super glad it has the hub!! For some reason up till now I was thinking this was gonna replace the dot and was super confused at first cause I was like "but this is way too big for some night stands or desks" but then it clicked XD

[@SantoshTHM]

Yes the base is really good but the clarity of sound has decreased when compared to 3 Gen, check our the hear the lows and mids

[@bronzeconnect]

Love the design. Clean, fresh and sophisticated. It's extra! If one has an appreciation for design, creativity and think outside of the box they'll get it.

[@Chiroman527]

Craig, I have a bit of a story that still has not been resolved. Succinctly as possible, In late March, I had a 2nd Gen (or a 3rd Gen - not sure), which was connected to 3 Different BT Devices in my Basement "Studio". Worked fine every day - I usually connected to my IOTA Stereo Integrated Amp w/BT Receiver. I use and only have Android based cell phones in the house. Then suddenly on March 27th, The Echo would not play on IOTA. Checked the Alexa App, checked the IOTA a number of times. The App showed the 3 devices, but would not connect. After calling IOTA who emailed me that there was no issues reported to them B4 this. I have the updated Firmware. FF, after numerous chats , emails with Amazon: rebooted everything (Routers, Apps, my Google Phone, etc.) The Amazon Agent had me return my 3rd Gen ECHO, warranty had expired, and had to Buy a new 4th Gen ECHO. Finally getting a discount is another story. So after applying all the measures we could think of, the new 4th Gen did the same thing EXCEPT, now it would recognize and connect to BY devices BUT when disconnected and I asked Alexa to Play Music (any previous sources that I use - Tidal Amazon, Spotify), it consistently said: "Sorry, That Device is OffLine". This went on for at least 6 weeks or more. Then as Suddenly, sometime in May, I tried it by asking Alexa to play music and it Worked !! But not for too long. FF, sent back the 3rd Replacement 4th Gen Echo. Then I ordered a new Dot with Clock. The Same Thing. Now I ordered a Refurbished 2nd Gen Echo and the same thing occurs: Sorry, That Device is Off Line. In one email in late April, while I was still pursuing answers, it said that this is a recognized problem which is World Wide. On eposter on their Forum indicated that this happened to him too, But when He used his wife's Apple Phone, there was no such problem. He swears it is a Glitch with Android and Amazon. FF, I discovered that if I pick a source of previously played music selection i the Alexa App, it works when a Pop Up Window comes up asking for me to select which device to play it on. Here's the real Kicker: I have an olsd 1st Gen Echo in the LR , it plays fine (although I never paired it to other BT devices) and a older DOT in the bedroom. No such problems arise. I'm curious if anyone else has encountered this issue? Let me add that I also have a Denon AVR Receiver which uses HEOS as a music selector. In this process of elimination, I deleted the app and rebooted everything - no help.

[@thiwankaambagaspitiya9264]

I personally recommend this coz i have this, sound quality is awesome..! Im planning to buy another one and make my house vibrates

[@tizianogioachin]

Amazon please do an Echo with Airplay and i will buy it like NOW

[@ZEY270]

Apple won't allow that

[@paulnhbtx713]

Craig, I have yet to see anyone do a comparison of the following: Echo 4th gen premium sound vs Echo Dot 5th Gen.

[@dhey_jan5]

I just got mine today as my early christmas gift. Got it on sale $59.99 payable in 5months. I was so excited but when I connect it to my phone using aux cable it didn’t work only in bluetooth. The reason I got this is to connect my V8 sound card to make a cover song.

[@woodybear8298]

Just ordered one for a $69.99 Black Friday sale on Amazon.

[@averyrichardson1133]

When does yours arrive?

[@mariepatricialouis9189]

@@averyrichardson1133 mine arrives dec 8 or earlier

[@maestroshiryu4776]

Mine arrived on December 11th and it was like $30 something.

[@matthewfire1465]

That good

[@GeeDeeBird]

@@maestroshiryu4776 You got the Echo Dot 4th generation.

[@blueshreve6382]

I don't think it's the shape itself that is so off-putting, but the fact it's all one solid color. if they had contrasting colors for speaker and base it may be more appealing. great vid.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That is a great point. The solid color is off putting.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

"This design isn't about form or function..." We can certainly see that.

[@kennethrada9074]

Thank you! Easy to watch review. Clean and sharp. Good video!

[@debt.mp4499]

I have mine right here, i love it.

[@sgtbrownty]

The echo dot with the clock is my new BFF. Thanks for partially muting the word "Al*xa" . Everything in the house that's connected to it, automatically goes to anticipation mode waiting for a command. Nice review.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Very cool. Glad to hear you love it. The dot with the clock is one of my favorites. It's sitting there and always provides value with the time. Thank you for recognizing my muting. I try not to drive everyone crazy with devices going off. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching.

[@horrnett]

pass, i bought the echo 3rd generation instead as its more solid looking than this one. great deal going on Amazon great indian sale. thanks for the review Craig !

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you for checking out the video. I can understand what you’re saying. Especially if you’re not into the design of the new one. They’re both going to do the same things with Alexa.

[@HimmatRathorehr]

Echo 4th generation is my 1st Echo device and I am pretty impressed with the sound quality.

[@irisrodriguez5453]

Best review for electronic..Love you sir, love from India.My whole family wish you a successful life ahead. You a a genuine guy.

[@SpaceStrike]

I don’t mind the look. I don’t know why people hate looks so much! I don’t really need it but I’m glad that Normal echos will get cheaper

[@4daluvofnikki]

I am fine with the look. Not a big deal to me. I am trying to understand people’s fixation with the way these things look. I care about how they work and function.

[@SpaceStrike]

@@4daluvofnikki exactly

[@vPeteWalker]

Thanks Craig! I am very interested in Sidewalk for my folks... they have a huge yard, and I'd love to setup sensors for other places in the yard that are way out of range for any other protocol. Looking forward to seeing what Amazon does with this. Excellent overview!

[@buzzin010]

the 4th gen audio was so clear it sounded just like i was playing it on my computer ive just bought a red one so exited now

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That’s very cool. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching.

[@ZZR1100Racer]

Got my Blue version yesterday and really like it! Waiting for the update to start conversations with my echo 4 with the new chip generation! Voice will also change a little bit...we will see...hear

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Very cool. Yeah, I want to see how the az1 changes thing.

[@WargodFilms]

What about sound how's the sound

[@ZZR1100Racer]

@@WargodFilms I really like the Sound with very good price/quality level.

[@neillegg5375]

Hiya there I've just purchest the echo doc. Feathered in your video I've not had a chance to plug it in yet but watching your video makes lookfowerd to setting my echo doc 4 up soon

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Very cool. That’s nice to hear, thank you. I hope you enjoy your new echo. Thanks for watching.

[@victoriajoy4654]

I have 3 of these new 4th gen. ECHO devices! I love them but am still getting everything figured out! Craig: Can I ask your honest opinion about using less expensive brands vs.AMAZON Smart Plugs ?? I HAVE 4 AMAZON Smart Plugs that I currently use for lights in different rooms. Thanks for your informative and 'Alexa-Free' videos! Victoria

[@stevenlathrop7884]

Love the shape of it better.

[@asharudheen]

The audio demonstration done perfectly. thanks

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RICHTVLIVE]

Thanks for the video 📹 I am buying one for my sister for Christmas 🎄

[@seanrawlinson8565]

I saw many bad reviews that I think we're just hater reviews. But now I feel good about buying this for 28$ on cyber Monday

[@LetsDoItOldSchool]

Geez, is this a clear picture! Thanks for the 4K!

[@oneileo66]

The charcoal color is most elegant and will blend in most decor

[@guviebain370]

Thanks Craig! I love my echo dot, 2nd gen , but now because of your review, I might try this new device! Love the shape and color choices! Thanks for your channel!

[@cinderella3414]

Keep in mind that you cannot see the rings & cannot use a remote.

[@aditya930506781]

Your video really help me to finalize my purchase

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Glad that it helped. Thank you

[@davidmccutcheon1181]

Just got one. excellent thanks for the help as usual

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you David. 🙏 Glad to help. I hope you enjoy it.

[@SuccessActivator]

Thanks Craig! I just used your Amazon link to purchase the all-new Echo (4th Gen) in Twilight Blue ☺

[@williamlugo6426]

I have it it’s preeeeety preeeeety preeeeety cool 😎 sounds good, good features 👀

[@Vampireduckling]

I think singularly the look takes some getting used to, but looks better as a stereo pair, even different colours (I have red and blue). And heck, stereo pairing them sound so much better.

[@andromydous]

Just got 2 of them on sale. Both together $50. Been messing with light settings and having fun with the Dot. This is my first time with smart home devices and wasn't sure why I would ever connect the Dot to my Firestick. After, watching this vid, sounds like I'd get better sound than my tv is putting out. My theory is that tv manufacturers are making tvs with very crappy sound so that you'll want to by their expensive sound bars and what not. Anyways, glad that I found this video. Thanks!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Glad to hear you’re having fun with your new echoes. I think the quest for thinner TVs has made sound a lack of consideration and you could always buy their sound bar like you said. Thanks for watching have a great day.

[@Catloverplayer]

I really like the sound and I also like the bright blue light and the thermostat it includes.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

The sound improvement is nice and the temp sensor can be great for automations.

[@prasaddd]

ordered it , lets hope its good.

[@karenc2467]

I named mine Echo lol ordered this one so will see what I think when it arrives.

[@SteveInScotland]

It’s funny, looking at this now hue commands are pretty much instant, I don’t see any delay these days. I now understand the buttons being on the rear, it’s to discourage their use as this is a VOICE assistant, it makes sense. I hated this design but now love it….it was a little ahead of the curve (lol, sorry!)

[@eddyparker10]

Guys, amazon throwing huge deal on this one at $69, Already ordered mine nd eager to test it out. Cant beat that price for sure👌👌

[@daraiekana2688]

It's 28 now

[@eddyparker10]

@@daraiekana2688 thats the echo dot

[@kyz2458]

@@eddyparker10 what’s the difference?

[@eddyparker10]

@@kyz2458 they both look identical, but the size is what make them different. The Echo Dot has only a smal driver while the Echo has one dedicated Mid range speaker nd two tweeters.

[@synopticfixes6213]

Trying to figure out if you can stop the echo command acknowledge ding dong. Just do the action. I don't want any sound acknowledgement.

[@DigitalxKaos]

I so love how he censors the word alexa, amazing

[@alexlcok9832]

Why did he do that tho ?

[@wkeyerfn]

@@alexlcok9832 So it wouldn't set off your Alexa haha!

[@snowy201]

My Alexa 4th gen arrives tomorrow your video helps out of what to expect

[@darylmilk-kinney]

Thank you for such a great video. I’m buying right now

[@shadowfallenable]

That audio output is a winner for me. Im connecting with my Devialet Phantom them BOOOM!!

[@smithleon]

got mine today on release day and really pleased but why a white power cord with a black device!! That's irritating.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That’s great you’re enjoying yours and it came so early. It is an odd choice going with a white cord for black device. But I’m sure it save the money manufacturing 1 cord instead of two..

[@comancheviperrrr]

are use that 3.5 mm jack on the back to connect the echo to my stereo. I have an older receiver. So I have a cord that has that jack on my name and then the two audio cables on the other end. I run it into auxiliary 1. it works wonderfully. I have hooked up my previous echoes the same way. They sound great on their own but when you put them through 1000 W system, well they sound spectacular.

[@WargodFilms]

I don't know if its a apple thing but I like the new round look. Of the speaker but a lot of people is bashing the look for some reason I mean alot. But the homepod mini is also round and you barely here anyone speak about there design choice and I'm trying to figure out why?

[@nicholasscurti8001]

Will it pair & interact with our Echo Show 8 & how do we do so?

[@MarcelitoLennisita]

Hi! Good video. One question. If I have a home theater connected to mi wifi, can I Sent alexa an order to stream music from spotify to that home theater with wifi?

[@FishRfun]

I'm not exactly happy with mine. Sometimes it won't stop playing music when you tell it to, and I just have to unplug it. It also just randomly starts talking about something that I haven't mentioned or even said Alexa. I work at home and a customer heard it go off asking me to rate a certain product I had purchased like 4 months prior. Also, it's not as loud as the echo I got 10 years ago.

[@johnnywadd3020]

My 4th gen is 4" wide, their is different models?

[@Geordo1960]

Yes “Echo Dot’” is smaller than the “Echo” and there are sub catergories of these 2.

[@ishelton750]

my dog got ahold of mine, chewed it and it barely got a scratch so durability is not a question , also i absolutely love the sound and i often also use it to connect my pc to my old wireless headphones that dont have bluetooth and use it as a bridge since it has a audio jack and i use it at the pool and its pretty portable and with my power bank i often take it alot of places, also got it on prime day so it was literally like 15$, a steal if u ask me (minus the data collection concerns but i really dont use that part and its often muted)

[@mimicotom]

I plan to buy the 4th generation. Amazon usually has a sale on them in December.

[@carlmoore4518]

I have two Echo Plus's synced in my living room to create a simulated stereo sound. When I discovered this I was informed that could only be done with the "plus" model. So, I am curious if the new Echo's will be able to do this also? Thanks for the video.

[@brucehall1600]

Craig since you have Amazon's ear can you ask them why did they put a white power cord to a charcoal color Echo 4th generation, it kind looks strange to me when my 3rd generation echo charcoal has a black power cord. The black cord fits and the white looks out of place to me.

[@ronm6585]

Good review Craig, thank you.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you Ron. I appreciate that. Thanks for checking it out.

[@Larry-qz3es]

I have the Echo 3rd Generation and plan to order the 4th Gen from Amazon soon.

[@MarcusChristopher]

Love this! Keep up the Alexa content. I’m producing some of my own!

[@k.austria3021]

Great video. Thanks for the update.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@camu2174]

Hey Craig, great vids. Which door sensor are you showing here directly paired to the Echo?

[@OurFamilyPrays538]

Huge fan of the 3rd Gen because of the 3rd party in ceiling mounts. Not sure if this 4th gen will ever work for that purpose going forward.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

The mounts are looking interesting for this design. Don't know if you will get that same thing.

[@kevinhughes2440]

Thanks for the review. Mine's getting delivered today paid £60 for it in the sale if it's any good I'll buy another one to pair it up.

[@samanthachick5540]

Is it any good? I’m thinking of getting my mum one for Christmas but wanted to see if it’s worth it first x

[@kevinhughes2440]

@@samanthachick5540 big sound and bass definitely gonna have another one but it can do so much more.hopefully it will come back down in price from £90 to £60.

[@samanthachick5540]

kevin hughes I think I may have got the old one lol it’s the 4th generation I found it on sale in curry’s for 29.99

[@kevinhughes2440]

@@samanthachick5540 you can take it back for a refund you bought the echo dot not the 4th generation. Samantha there's nothing wrong with the one you bought. It all depends how big your room is . I use mine set up to tv so I can have quality sound watching movies

[@samanthachick5540]

kevin hughes ohhh yeah it’s just for the kitchen so it should be ok lol

[@happy17761492]

What am I to do with my 3 Echo 3rd Gen. If Amazon would take back my old models and get the new Echo at a reduced price I might consider getting it.

[@terrydavis1488]

Hi Craig, good video, but I don't understand how the Hue lamps work. How does it turn the lamp on without physical switching? Many thanks

[@CraigsTechTalk]

You would have to use your voice, automations or the Alexa app to turn on or off the lights. I wouldn’t use the internal hub because it limits the bulb functionality the hue app provides.

[@terrydavis1488]

@@CraigsTechTalk I understand that, but how physically does the bulb turn the power on/off> Sorry to sound so stupid, but I am 83 years old and a bit slow now.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

You plug the bulb into and give it power to turn it on. Once it has power, it will turn on. But you don’t want to keep turning power on or off to your lamp. So you have no physical controls unless you connect an Alexa supported button to Alexa and make a routine that tells the light to turn on. Then make another routine turning it off. I recommend smart switches if you can. They give you normal switch control like we all know. But you can program them into automations too.

[@terrydavis1488]

@@CraigsTechTalk Hi Craig, Thank you for your quick reply and for taking the time to answer my questions. I think I will need a step by step guide to understand.

[@rafb72]

For Amazon prime day I got 5 (3rd gen) echo dots for less than the price of this one and I'm extremely happy. I'll just wait a couple of years till these come out on sale.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Got a house full of echoes, I do. Dumb as a box of rocks, sometimes listen, sometimes not, but when it cannot answer ("I don't know that one"), I turn to my two Google Nest Home devices which understands and provides the answer I needed.

[@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou]

Comparing echo dot 3rd gens to a 4th gen echo isnt really accurate... Sure 5 echo dot 3rd gens for the price of one of these is a great deal but that doesnt mean you get 5x the sound quality... These devices are very different.... The echo dots have one single speaker the new 4th gen echo has 2 tweeters and a sub. The difference is night and day and if you are going for sound quality you obviously go for the echo... If you are going for a nice little smart speaker for a little music and voice commands then the echo dot is perfectly acceptable... I snagged an echo dot 3rd gen for free on prime day along with a smart plug. I also bought a couple echo dot 3rd gens for 18 a piece. But I also ordered two echo 4th gens to connect to my TV/Laptop for movies and games. I am disappointed in the new echo dot 4th gen though. It has the same speaker in it they couldn't even be bothered to upgrade the speaker or anything. Though since the new echo dot is a directional speaker now I'm guessing it will probably sound slightly better but you also have to be in front of it. Which for an echo dot I think the 360 sound makes more sense especially if you have a large room and want to place the echo dot in the center of said room. I am glad the echo 4th gen is directional though because im mainly going to use it for movies ect so it will be facing me regardless.

[@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou]

My biggest issue with the echo dot 3rd gen is how muffled Alexa sounds... Its muddy and kind of annoying... you can easily understand her if you don't have hearing issues but still theres no reason the alexa voice cant be nice and clear. Ehen you switch over to amazon music for example the speech is much clearer than the Alexa voice.

[@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou]

Also all of that being said you can just buy some decent wired speakers for cheap and connect them to your echo dots for vastly improved sound quality along with smart capabilities...

[@niewojt]

Could I pair it with my 3rd Generation for stereo sound?

[@bala8oo]

Here’s a question, what would you recommend. Two new 4th gen echos or a second echo studio? The price would be similar and I have two last gen echos which together sound pretty good, can only imagine what two of the latest echos would sound like, let alone two studios.

[@siddhantjain2720]

Hey so I currently have a echo gen 4 and I'm thinking of buying 1 more i want to know how much of a difference does it make?

[@tonybispham2168]

Hello is this device got bassy audio sound for music?