Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen.) with clock

Amazon Alexa
317Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 7 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

Complete any room with Alexa. The most popular smart speaker features a sleek, compact design, making it ideal for small spaces. It delivers rich sound with clear audio and balanced bass that you can enjoy throughout your home.

Ask Alexa for a song, artist, or genre on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and many more. With multiple compatible Echo devices in different rooms, you can fill your entire house with music thanks to Multiroom Music. You can also listen to Audible, radio stations, podcasts, and much more.

Make your life at home easier. Use your voice to set timers, update lists, ask questions, or create calendar entries and reminders. Listen to the news, weather reports, or traffic information, and take advantage of tens of thousands of Alexa Skills, such as TV DIGITAL or Fitbit.

Connect directly via Drop In with compatible Echo devices in other rooms of your home. Make an announcement when dinner is ready or remind the kids that it's bedtime. Stay connected with friends and family by making calls using just your voice.

Key specifications

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Streaming media provider
Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Item number
14389583

General information

Manufacturer
Amazon
Category
Smart speakers
Manufacturer no.
B085M6N2XM
Release date
26-11-2020

Colour

Colour
Blue
Exact colour description
Blue

Smart home features

Smart Home
Compatible
Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Communication standard
Amazon Alexa

Smart speaker properties

connection
3.5 mm jack
Audio channel
Mono

Playback sources

Streaming media provider
Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify
playback options
Web radio

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection
Power consumption
15 W

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
power adapter

Product dimensions

Length
100 mm
Width
100 mm
Height
89 mm
Weight
328 g

Package dimensions

Length
16.50 cm
Width
11 cm
Height
10.30 cm
Weight
592 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smart speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    0,6 %
  • 1.Apple
    0,6 %
  • 3.Google
    0,7 %
  • 4.Xiaomi
    2,5 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Google
    0 days
  • 1.Xiaomi
    0 days
  • 3.Amazon
    1 day
  • 4.Apple
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smart speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
    3,2 %
  • 2.Apple
    3,4 %
  • 3.Google
    4,1 %
  • 4.Xiaomi
    4,9 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good81/100
Good75/100
netzwelt.de Logo
netzwelt.deSingle testReleaseMarch 2023
  • PositiveSensible further development of the design
  • PositiveBetter sound compared to the predecessor
  • PositiveSimple set up
  • NegativeNo USB-C
  • NegativeNo battery
  • NegativeAlexa's knowledge is limited
Very good89/100
androidmag.deSingle testReleaseJanuary 2023

The initial set-up and commissioning via the Alexa app posed no challenge whatsoever and was completed in no time at all. The recognition of our test voice commands was also convincing across the board.

Very good82/100
PCgo Logo
Rank 2 out of 3PCgoAmazon Alexa versus Google HomeReleaseFebruary 2021
  • PositiveRevised unit design
  • Positivegood sound properties
  • PositiveIntegrated Smart Home Hub (ZigBee, Bluetooth Low Energy)
  • PositiveAutomatic room adjustment
  • PositiveAudio input and output via Bluetooth and jack socket
  • PositiveCan be combined with Echo Sub
    Very good82/100
    PC Magazin Logo
    Rank 2 out of 3PC MagazinSmartspeaker im VergleichReleaseJanuary 2021
    • PositiveVery good workmanship
    • Positivedecent sound quality
    • PositiveBidirectional Bluetooth interface and audio output
    • PositiveCan be combined with Echo Sub
    • PositiveAudio input and output via Bluetooth and jack socket
    • PositiveVery reasonable price (without watch: 60 euros)
      Good78/100
      connect Logo
      Rank 2 out of 3connectHome Connect SmartspeakerReleaseDecember 2020
      • PositiveVery good workmanship
      • PositiveDecent sound quality considering the compactness
      • PositiveBidirectional Bluetooth interface and audio output
      • PositiveCan be combined with Echo Sub
      • PositiveVery reasonable price (variant without watch: 60 euros)
      • PositiveStereo connection possible
        Without ratingNo rating
        PC Welt Online Logo
        PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseOctober 2020

        Anyone who hasn't been able to get to grips with smart speakers and Echos so far probably won't be convinced by the Echo Dot 4th gen. will probably not be convinced. But the new Echo Dot should appeal to all other smart home fans. We find its design a clear further development, the new Echo Dot is absolutely suitable for the living room...