Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Smart speakers have taken off significantly over the past ...

The Echo Dot and the Echo Pop are nearly the same size, but while the Echo Dot is round, the Echo Pop has a flat face. It basically looks like a cross-section of the Dot. gray echo dot next to black ...

・Zigbee and Matter hubs, as well as Amazon Sidewalk support ・Improved bass response compared to the Echo Dot ・Sound quality is still only so-so ・No Z-Wave support ・Alexa+ is a work in progress Built ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Amazon Echo is the original smart speaker, but while it's an excellent option, its higher price puts it out of contention for many.

Need a new smart speaker? The Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio are awesome, and right now they are at all-time low prices!

During my first few days with the Amazon Echo Dot Max, my general feeling was, “well, it’s definitely an Amazon Echo.” That’s not a bad thing, mind you; having a reliable Alexa speaker in my living ...

There’s a lot more riding on Amazon’s latest batch of Echo hardware than usual. After all, these are the first devices arriving alongside Alexa+, the AI-powered revamp of the company’s signature voice ...

Most of these are related to smart home devices, but if you don't own any, the Echo Dot can connect to external speakers and devices via Bluetooth. However, you would be wasting much of the device's ...

Smart speakers like Amazon's Echo family of products are a great starting point if you’re looking to get a smarter home. They're affordable and easy to use, and beyond just playing music, they can ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. While the two smart ...