Echo Dot (5th generation, 2022 release) Big vibrant sound Wi Fi and Bluetooth smart speaker with Alexa Charcoal

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“Alexa, show me Amazon's best-sounding Echo Dot yet”. Meet the 5th generation of the Amazon Echo Dot. It's the same dinky size as the 4th gen, but Amazon have packed in a larger driver, so it sounds louder than ever. Playing Music and podcasts from the likes of Amazon Music, Spotify, and BBC Sounds is just an ask away. Alexa, the built-in voice assistant, is always happy to help - no matter how trivial. Get weather updates before you head out the door, add something to your shopping list mid-way through cooking, or set a reminder to get the kids' PE kit together. Alexa can even tell you a joke (laughs not guaranteed). It can help with the smart stuff around your home too. The built-in temperature sensor will tell your smart thermostat when to tweak the heating, you can set routines to switch on things like smart lights, and of course you can ask Alexa.Good to know- Tap controls make it easy to pause music, end calls, or snooze alarms- Can be paired with other Echo devices or Fire TV for multi-room music or to boost your TV sound- Personalise your Alexa Privacy settings on the app or by asking Alexa - there's a mic-off button too- It's super simple to setup - just plug in and use the Alexa app to connect to WiFi and get started- As part of a drive to reduce waste, 55% of the plastic parts and 95% of the fabric used is from post-consumer recycled materials- WiFi need a boost? If you've got an eero router you can use your Echo speaker as a WiFi extender

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BIG VIBRANT SOUND: Experience improved audio – clearer vocals, richer bass – for an immersive Echo Dot experience. MUSIC AND PODCASTS: Enjoy music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Music, Spotify and more, via Wi-fi or Bluetooth. HAPPY TO HELP: Ask Alexa for weather updates, timers, answers, and playful interactions. SMART LIVING MADE SIMPLE: Control compatible smart home devices with your voice or set routines for temperature-based actions. BETTER TOGETHER: Sync multiple compatible Echo devices or pair with Fire TV to create a cinematic experience. EERO BUILT-IN – Turn your Echo device into a Wi-Fi extender in minutes with compatible Echo and eero devices. PRIVACY PROTECTION: Built with multiple layers of privacy control, including a Microphone Off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. SUSTAINABILITY: Integrated in the design with 99% of packaging coming from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources, 95% use of post-consumer recycled fabric and 55% post-consumer recycled plastics.