Amazon is more than just an online retail store. The company also makes a plethora of devices and some of them have “Alexa” the personal virtual assistant to respond to your voice commands.
These devices include world known Echo speakers, Speakers with display, Echo Input, Echo Sub, Amazon’s very new Fire TV Sticks and Remotes, Amazon Kindle, Fire Tablets, and so on. With an Alexa integrated Amazon device, you can also control other Alexa compatible smart devices such as lights, bulbs, plugs, remote, geyser along with playing music, videos, watching news, and cricket scores.
If not convinced yet the “Alexa” controlled devices can now book a cab from Ola/Uber, order food online from Zomato, listen to music from Saavn, Gaana, and watch your favorite show on Netflix and so much more just by asking “Alexa” to do so.
Now the question is which device does what and how to pick your device?
In this article, we are going to discuss about three main types that are the most popular and the best selling devices of Amazon. These devices include the Echo speakers with two additional types Echo Input and Echo Sub, Fire TV Sticks and the Alexa Voice Controlled Remote and lastly the Kindle Device. Let’s have a quick look to what exactly are they,
- Echo Speaker- voice-controlled by Alexa this device includes music playback, podcast streaming, setting alarm, answering questions, making phone calls and texts and can also act as a home automation hub.
- Echo Input- brings Alexa to your ordinary speaker
- Echo Sub- adds powerful bass to the existing speakers.
- Amazon Fire Stick- digital HD media streamer through Wi-Fi, it connects to the TVs HDMI port and streams videos from Amazon Prime Videos, YouTube, Netflix, Zee5, Hotstar, etc.
- Kindle Devices- a series of e-readers developed by Amazon. This device allows you to browse and download e-books, newspapers, and any kind of digital texts online.
The Echo Speaker, Fire TV Sticks and Kindle Devices has more variations that differs in size, functions, some of them are the newest editions while some of them are in the market for over 2 years now, knowing which one to go for can be more confusing especially for a first-time buyer.
So, we have put together a comprehensive “Buying Guide” explaining all the essential factors along with their negative and positive sides to help you choose the ideal Amazon Device without wasting your time on aimless wandering.
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13 Best Smart Speaker in India
| Best Smart Speaker | Compatible With | Warranty | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Dot | Fire OS, Android, iOS devices and Web browser | 1 year | Check On Amazon |
| Amazon Echo | Android, iOS devices and Desktop browser | 1 year | Check On Amazon |
| Echo Plus | Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices | 1 year | Check On Amazon |
| Speaker with a Screen | |||
| Echo Show | Android, iOS devices and Desktop browser | 1 year | Check On Amazon |
| Echo Spot | N.A | 1 year | Check On Amazon |
| Additional Devices for Echo | |||
| Echo Input | Fire OS, Android, iOS devices and Web browser | 1 year | Check On Amazon |
| Echo Sub | Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices | 1 year | Check On Amazon |
Top 13 Smart Speaker Reviews in India
If you want a speaker
1. Echo Dot
Echo Dot is the baby version of the Echo so anything that can be done with the Echo can be done with Echo dot too; the area where it falls is the quality of the speakers which are inferior compared to the Echo. The tiny speakers work well for voice commands and news updates but may not perform well while listening to music.
However, if you own a good quality speaker you can connect the Dot to it through a 3.5mm jack or via Bluetooth.
What can you do with Echo Dot?
- Play music, book an Ola get weather reports, listen to news reports, weather forecasts, set alarms
- Stream music from Amazon prime music, Tunein and Saavn
- Call your friends using Alexa app or using other Echo devices
- Control Alexa compatible smart devices from Philips, Syska and TP-link.
- Shop on Amazon and know your order status
Who should pick Echo Dot?
Those who want to experience Alexa at lowest price can choose the Echo Dot over the Echo.
If you already own a good quality Bluetooth speaker or music system it’s better to opt for Dot as it is much cheaper than the regular Echo. If you live in a big house you can choose to buy multiple Dots and place them into different rooms as they are cheap and can be placed anywhere from the coffee table to the kitchen top.
2. Amazon Echo
Don’t think it as the best in terms of specifications and features but definitely a standard Echo Speaker in its price range. Unlike the Dot Echo, Echo has high quality speakers which can play music loud and clear. If has full support to Alexa voice commands, so ask “Alexa” from anywhere in your room for weather and news updates, match scores or ask random questions.
Moreover, the Echo supports some other third party products like Ola, Zomato, Saavn, Syska and Philips. Amazon’s free calling and massaging is also supported by Echo.
What can you do with Echo?
- Play music, order food from Zomato, book an Ola, get news reports, listen to weather forecasts, and set alarms.
- 360 degree omnidirectional speakers for great quality crisp highs and low bass.
- Stream music from Amazon prime music, Tunein and Saavn.
- 7 microphones with noise cancellation listen to you from any direction even when you are in a noisy environment.
- Call or message anyone using Alexa App or other Echo devices
- Voice control Alexa compatible lights, plugs, remotes from brands like Philips, Syska and TP-link.
Who Should Pick Echo?
Amazon Echo will probably be the best choice for those who want a powerful “Alexa” enabled speaker. If you don’t feel the need of an extra screen or a camera to show live streaming and happy with a solid sound system that doesn’t cost a bomb then Echo should be your go to option. It may be twice the price of Dot but worth it if you a regular listener to music and podcasts.