On top, you get the same control as on the previous Echo Dot: there are volume buttons, a mic mute button to stop Alexa listening in, and an activation button, just in case the Dot doesn’t want to pick up your voice. Available in charcoal, grey and sandstone, there are now three choices of finish to further extend the options. It’s a vast improvement over the original, letting the new Dot blend in with your décor, rather than sticking out as an obvious bit of tech. Gone is the plain plastic case of the old version, and the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) has a textured material case, which makes it closer in appearance to the Google Home Mini. Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Design and build quality Both products are available side-by-side, so it’s a matter of first deciding if an Echo Dot is the right model for you and, if it is, which model best suits you and youor home. Since the product was launched, Amazon has also released the new Echo Dot with Clock, which is effectively the same model only with an LCD screen to show the current time. With the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen), Amazon addresses both issues, delivering an improved smart speaker that’s ideal for home control and a little bit of light music or radio. The old versions had two main problems: they were a little ugly, and a little quiet. For smart home control and filling your home with Alexa devices, the Echo Dot has always been a popular choice.

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