A compact version of the Echo Show, the Amazon Echo Spot is an alarm-clock-sized Alexa voice-controlled device with a 2.5-inch diameter round screen and a built-in camera.

The features of the device include voice interaction, music playback, making to-do lists, setting alarms, streaming podcasts, and playing audiobooks, in addition to providing weather, traffic and other real-time information. It can also control several smart devices, acting as a home automation hub.

With its clear, surprisingly loud sound and small size (which makes it easy to fit just about anywhere), the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is for anyone who wants to get started using a smart speaker without making a big investment.

Each Amazon Echo Show offers a little something different, from the pint-sized Echo Show 5 (second-gen) to the monstrous, motion-tracking Echo Show 10. These smart displays have all of the benefits of smart speakers, but with the added visual of a touchscreen, leaving you with a world of possibilities.

Alexa is able to play music, provide information, deliver news and sports scores, tell you the weather, control your smart home and even allow Prime members to order products from Amazon.

The Echo Dot has been the best-selling Alexa device since its debut. It was Amazon's best-selling device, period, during the 2016 holiday season, and the company just announced that yesterday, the Echo Dot was also the most popular item on Prime Day. (Ah, Prime Day.

An echocardiogram, or "echo", is a scan used to look at the heart and nearby blood vessels. It's a type of ultrasound scan, which means a small probe is used to send out high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different parts of the body.

These devices can answer your questions, help you order essentials, set timers, play all sorts of audio content, and even function as the control hub for your growing smart home. These are our favorite Echo- and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget.

How to Connect Alexa to Your TV. To connect Alexa to your TV, open the Alexa app and go to More > Settings > TV & Video. Then choose your content or service provider from the list and tap Link or Enable. Next, follow the on-screen instructions to connect Alexa to your devices and services.

Alexa can help by taking the stress out of everyday tasks, including grocery shopping, meal planning, and reminding family members of daily chores. Alexa-enabled devices can also help with smart-home features, making your home work harder for you.

An estimated 65 million Echo units were sold globally last year, and sales are projected to continue increasing. When it comes to scale and popularity, the speaker's digital assistant Alexa has been a tremendous success.

As of 2021, Amazon Echo holds 31% of the market share for smart speakers globally. There were an estimated 157 million Amazon Echo users globally in 2020. 52% of American smart speaker owners use an Amazon Echo. In 2019, about 23% of U.S. adults had access to a smart speaker like Amazon Echo.