Amazon Echo (3rd Gen) Smart Speaker with Alexa (Grey)

Amazon Echo 3rd Generation Smart Speaker with Alexa

The Amazon Echo 3rd Generation is a mains-powered smart speaker featuring Amazon Alexa as its built-in voice assistant. The speaker measures 148x99x99mm and weighs approximately 780g. Audio is delivered through a 3-inch woofer and 0.8-inch tweeter combination powered by Dolby audio processing for 360-degree room-filling sound. The 3.5mm audio jack serves as both input and output, switchable via the Alexa app.

Amazon Echo 3rd Gen Connectivity and Voice Control

The Amazon Echo 3rd Gen connects via dual-band Wi-Fi supporting 802.11a/b/g/n on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Bluetooth A2DP streaming allows wireless audio playback from smartphones and tablets. A 7-microphone array with beam-forming technology and noise cancellation enables Alexa to respond to voice commands from across the room, even during music playback. The speaker does not include a battery and requires a mains power connection.

Amazon Echo 3rd Gen Smart Home and Intercom Features

The Amazon Echo 3rd Gen integrates with a wide range of smart home devices including lights, thermostats, and locks via compatible systems. Drop In and Intercom features allow communication between Echo devices within the same household. Multiple Echo units can be grouped for whole-home audio playback. The speaker supports music services including Amazon Music and Spotify, and handles timers, reminders, weather, news, and general knowledge queries through Alexa.

Amazon Echo 3rd Gen Design

The fabric-covered cylindrical design is available in colour options including Charcoal, Heather Grey, Twilight Blue, and Sandstone. A volume ring on the top allows manual control, along with dedicated action and microphone mute buttons.