The range of products you can now buy with Alexa baked in is staggering, and it’s only likely to grow in 2018.
When is the Echo Dot 3 release date?
How much does the Echo Dot 3 cost?
In the US, you can buy two to save $10 here. You can buy the Echo Dot 3 here. There are various bundles available for the Dot 3, too. You can buy it with Philips smart bulbs or the Smart Plug as a sort of smart home starter kit.
What new features does the Echo Dot 3 have?
The first thing you’ll notice about the new Echo Dot is its design. It now has a more modern look and feel, available in three shades with a fabric cover rather than the previous plastic casing. You can choose between Charcoal, Heather Grey and Sandstone. Nothing much else has changed, but all of the features you loved from the previous Dot remain. You’ll be able to ask Alexa to play music, answer your questions, set alarms, read the news, check the weather and control your compatible smart home devices. You can also connect it to your own speakers using Bluetooth or a 3.5mm audio cable. Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.