Following the recent release of Echo Hub just over a month ago, team Amazon must have worked around the clock to bring their latest offering to market. But, before you hit snooze, check out the Amazon Echo Spot, a smart timepiece that showcases the latest innovations in home tech
What is the Amazon Echo Spot?
Positioned as more than a mere alarm clock, the Echo Spot combines Alexa’s capabilities with a sleek design and interactive display, transforming your bedside experience. The Echo Spot is designed specifically for the nightstand, featuring a compact, colourful display that offers more than just the time. Available in Black, Glacier White, and Ocean Blue, this smart alarm clock integrates seamlessly into any bedroom decor. Its customisable clock faces, vibrant animations, and choice of six colourways (orange, violet, magenta, lime, teal, and blue) allow you to personalise its look to suit your taste.
Interactive and personalised display
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Echo Spot boasts an interactive display that responds to your voice commands. You can ask Alexa to set alarms with specific tones like soft jazz, wake up to one of four new alarm sounds, or simply tap the screen to snooze. Weather updates are visually displayed with illustrations such as suns, rain clouds, or snowflakes, making it easy to plan your day at a glance.
Vibrant sound experience and seamless smart home integration
Despite its compact size, the Echo Spot delivers impressive sound quality through its 1.73″ front-firing directional speaker. Whether you’re streaming music from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Music, expect clear vocals and deep bass that fill your room with rich audio.
Connect the Echo Spot with compatible smart home devices to create Alexa Routines that automate daily tasks. Set routines to gradually wake you up with music and lighting, or wind down in the evening with dimmed lights and relaxing tunes. The Echo Spot serves as a central hub for controlling your smart lights, thermostats, and more.
Connection and privacy: The Perfect Balance
The Amazon Echo Spot uses Alexa to make audio calls to other Alexa-enabled devices, broadcast announcements across your household, or drop in on other rooms to check in on family members. You can also use to receive alerts from compatible smart doorbells and interact with visitors without leaving your bedside.
Because Amazon prioritises privacy, the Echo Spot, offers built-in controls such as a microphone on/off button and the ability to manage voice recordings. For transparency and control over your data, Amazon provides detailed information through the Alexa Privacy Hub.
The new Amazon Echo Spot is now available for $149 at amazon.com.au, JB HI-FI, and leading Australian retailers.