AmazonEcho (newest model), Alexa speaker with premium sound, Ideal for large bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens, CharcoalReducing CO2
Description
🎶 Elevate your space, command your world — Echo 4th Gen is the smart sound revolution.
- PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST - Multiple layers of privacy controls including mic off button and voice recording management.
- IMMERSIVE PREMIUM SOUND - Rich, room-adaptive audio with neodymium woofer & tweeters for crystal-clear HD music.
- NEXT LEVEL CONNECTIVITY - Dual-band WiFi plus eero Built-in extends coverage up to 1,000 sq. ft. with speeds up to 100 Mbps.
- SMART HOME COMMAND CENTER - Control Zigbee, Matter, and Thread devices hands-free with Alexa’s built-in smart hub.
- SEAMLESS MULTI ROOM EXPERIENCE - Sync music across Echo devices and pair with Fire TV for cinematic home theater vibes.
The All-new Echo (4th Gen) delivers premium, room-adaptive sound with a powerful 3-speaker setup, integrates a smart home hub supporting Zigbee, Matter, and Thread protocols, and offers advanced dual-band WiFi with eero mesh compatibility. Alexa voice control enables hands-free management of music, smart devices, and routines, while robust privacy features ensure your data stays secure. Perfect for professionals seeking seamless smart home integration and immersive audio in a sleek, compact design.
Specifications
| 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. 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 | This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. 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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Reviews
D**S
I love this Echo!
The sound quality is impressive, especially for music and podcasts. Alexa is very responsive and makes my daily routines easier whether it’s setting reminders, controlling smart devices, or just asking questions. Sleek design and great value for the price. Highly recommend!
Y**
Hermosa
My Smart Home Essential: The Alexa [Specific Model, e.g., Echo Dot (5th Gen), Echo (4th Gen), Echo Show 8]I recently added the Alexa [Specific Model, e.g., Echo Dot (5th Gen), Echo (4th Gen), Echo Show 8] to my smart home setup, and it has quickly become an indispensable part of my daily routine. This speaker is much more than just a device for playing music; it's a powerful and incredibly convenient smart assistant.First off, the sound quality for its size is surprisingly impressive. Whether I'm streaming my favorite playlists from Spotify or Apple Music, listening to podcasts, or just catching up on the news, the audio is clear, rich, and fills the room nicely. For a compact device, it really delivers a good listening experience.The real magic, however, lies in Alexa's voice assistant capabilities. Controlling smart home devices like my lights and thermostat with simple voice commands is incredibly convenient. I can ask for weather updates, set timers and alarms, check my calendar, get quick answers to questions, and even make hands-free calls – all without lifting a finger. It integrates seamlessly into my daily life, saving me time and effort.Design and Ease of UseThe design of the [Specific Model] is also a huge plus. It's sleek, modern, and blends beautifully into any room without being an eyesore. Setting it up was a breeze; I just plugged it in, connected it to my Wi-Fi via the Alexa app, and it was ready to go in minutes.The responsiveness of Alexa is consistently good. It rarely mishears commands, and its ability to understand natural language makes interactions feel very intuitive. Even with background noise, the microphones do a great job of picking up my voice.In conclusion, if you're looking to streamline your life, enjoy easy access to music and information, and take your first (or next) step into smart home automation, the Alexa [Specific Model] is an outstanding choice. It's a versatile, user-friendly, and powerful smart speaker that I highly recommend.
S**Y
Impressive sound!
I have this unit in the kitchen, paired with the Amazon Echo 10 (the one that follows you around) and I have to say that the sound quality just blows me away. It gets quite loud, but I've yet to hear any distortion. Bass is good without thumpiness and trebles are clear, articulate and detailed. And it's a hoot connected to a music streaming service! Just tell Alexa what you want, and boom! Ya got it. This was purely a luxury item that I didn't actually need, but I'm glad I bought it. Tech is great when it works, and this does.
C**C
New Shape, New Processor, Better Sound
The new Echo 4th Gen is a big change in aesthetics and design for the Echo line. The new spherical shape is wider and shorter than previous Echo versions, and now focus sound in one primary direction instead of 360 degrees. It adds an extra tweeter, and seems to produce more sound than previous versions. Here are my early thoughts so far, after using it for about 24 hours:THE GOOD:Setup was incredibly simple. I just powered the device on, and the Echo announced that it was ready for setup. I opened the Alexa app on my phone, and the new Echo was automatically detected and set up instantly. I didn't have to enter any information at all. It can't get any easier than this.BETTER SOUND. This new Echo has an extra tweeter, for a total of two 0.8 inch tweeters, and the same 3.0 inch Sub from the Gen 3 Echo. This new Echo is designed with the tweeters pointed forward, and the speaker placement seems to generate more bass also somehow, even with the same Sub as the Gen 3. All in all I think it sounds much better than Gen 3, with a little more bass and louder max volume. This could also be do to the sound-mapping feature that allows Echo to maximize the sound by detecting the acoustics and shape of the room. You can also pair two of these in stereo; and you are supposed to be able to use it as a speaker for your FireTV device, though I haven't tested that out yet.Temperature sensor included. Yes, you can ask Alexa what the temperature is, and it seems very accurate so far. This is a nice touch, and I look forward to doing more testing, to see if I can set up routines based on temperature.AZ1 Processor. This new Amazon processor promises better voice recognition and faster Alexa responses. In my testing so far, I have barely noticed a slight speed improvement (for example turning on certain room lights) but there are supposed to be upcoming updates that will make an even bigger difference in speed.Zigbee + Sidewalk Bridge. This comes with a Zigbee hub, just like previous versions of the Echo Plus. It also contains the new Sidewalk Bridge, which allows the Echo to use bluetooth and radio connections to connect to some smart devices at long range, and push data to the internet.THE BAD:No 360 degree speakers. While I personally prefer the sound of this new version, some people might miss the 360 degree speaker setup of previous Echo generations. It certainly might lead to a situation where the ideal placement of the Echo in your room could be different.White power cord. This is minor, but a strange choice. No matter what color Echo you get, the power cord is white. Some people might find that annoying.Voice detection is not great while loud music is playing. This surprised me, as previous generations haven;t really struggled with this in my experience. I'm not sure if it is because this speaker is much louder, but Alexa hasn't heard me a few times when I talked while the music was playing at max volume. This could be annoying if you often listen to very loud music.NEUTRAL:-Aesthetics. I think I preferred the look of the cylinder design, instead of this new sphere shape. This is totally personal preference of course. I also wish the entire sphere was fabric, instead of being plastic on the back side. Some people might prefer the ball shape though, so that is up to you.All in all, I'm keeping this new Echo because of the better sound and faster responsiveness, but it is not really a massive upgrade. Pretty decent so far, I'll update this review and try to answer any questions in the future!
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