Echo Dot by Amazon
Echo Dot by Amazon is a hands-free, voice-controlled smart speaker that uses virtual assistant 'Alexa' to control smart home devices, provide information, play music, read the news and weather, set alarms, keep your shopping and to-do lists, purchase online and more
Controls lights, fans, switches, thermostats, garage doors, sprinklers, and many other ecternal systems with compatible connected devices from WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Nest and others
As a source for your music, the Dot connects to external speakers, amplifiers or headphones through either Bluetooth or 3.5 mm stereo jack to play music from Spotify, Prime Music, TuneIn or iHeartRadio.
The Echo Dot hears you from across the room with 7 far-field microphones for hands-free control that works exceptionally well, even in noisy environments. The built-in speaker allows it to work on its own as an assistant in the kitchen, a smart alarm clock in the bedroom, A electronic diary in the study or anywhere you might want a voice-controlled computer. Alexa is also getting smarter by the day and adding new features, plus thousands of ready made skills like Smart Voice, Uber, Domino's, and more