{"id":615591,"date":"2023-03-08T08:49:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T14:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/08\/the-best-amazon-alexa-smart-speakers\/"},"modified":"2023-03-08T08:49:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T14:49:17","slug":"the-best-amazon-alexa-smart-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/08\/the-best-amazon-alexa-smart-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Amazon Alexa smart speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"dt-post-content\" itemid=\"post-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of the highly capable Alexa voice assistant, the versatile app, and the easy connection with Amazon and smart home devices, then you definitely want a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-smart-speakers\/\">smart speaker<\/a> with built-in Alexa capabilities. But which one? Amazon, of course, has its own line of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/history-of-amazon-echo\/\">Echo speakers<\/a> that are designed for use with Alexa, but they aren&#8217;t the only brand that supports Alexa for easy voice commands.<\/p>\n<p>For this list, we focused on the best smart speakers you can find with Alexa built-in. These speakers allow you to make calls to your contacts, play music from your favorite streaming service, set up smart home routines, and even have<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/alexa-guard-vs-alexa-guard-plus\/\"> Alexa help guard your home<\/a>. Take a look!<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/7\/31\/6995fb5ed62c9f3f51cc778ee0842a2a22b3e0a4.jpeg\" alt=\"Sonos One Gen 2\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/7\/31\/6995fb5ed62c9f3f51cc778ee0842a2a22b3e0a4.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSonos One (Gen 2)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa speaker for the smart home\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/#h-0kocK3wprh\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tJump to details\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/9\/24\/976cc06002ba4700fa3455b6156a2cfae8dfa992.jpeg\" alt=\"Amazon Echo (4th Gen)\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/9\/24\/976cc06002ba4700fa3455b6156a2cfae8dfa992.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo (4th Gen)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa speaker for Amazon fans\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/#h-DP3tBa1wAl\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tJump to details\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/10\/9\/dfbdd8cc4e68d50339f7d48791c91075cf45dfef.jpeg\" alt=\"Amazon Echo Studio\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/10\/9\/dfbdd8cc4e68d50339f7d48791c91075cf45dfef.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo Studio\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa speaker for audiophiles\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/#h-upvhK27SAP\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tJump to details\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/11\/17\/dfd3267f3944a1be7abe4a254b1ca8256f5a253e.jpeg\" alt=\"Amazon Echo Show 15\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/11\/17\/dfd3267f3944a1be7abe4a254b1ca8256f5a253e.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo Show 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa smart display\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/#h-wAeJl6mViT\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tJump to details\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2022\/10\/3\/c6f0b361c411f90a69e380aaf2b81e3cfd592671.jpeg\" alt=\"All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release)\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2022\/10\/3\/c6f0b361c411f90a69e380aaf2b81e3cfd592671.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest budget Alexa speaker\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/#h-K8qxl679Yt\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tJump to details\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/10\/16\/046460643a244394f849de674fb868dfbdeae086.jpeg\" alt=\"Bose home speaker 500\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/10\/16\/046460643a244394f849de674fb868dfbdeae086.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBose Home Speaker 500\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest high-end Alexa speaker\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/#h-F9sB6fOSuU\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tJump to details\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/4\/5\/eabfa172488c174069f882de4058f5e9ca2ca0fa.jpeg\" alt=\"Sonos Roam\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/4\/5\/eabfa172488c174069f882de4058f5e9ca2ca0fa.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSonos Roam\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest portable speaker with Alexa support\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/#h-lKFeBoCK8S\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tJump to details\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<figure data-link-product-offer=\"0kocK3wprh\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sonos-one-gen-2.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" alt=\"Second gen Sonos One by a bed.\" decoding=\"async\" data-zoom-suppress=\"1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sonos-one-gen-2.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-0kocK3wprh\" data-link-product-offer=\"0kocK3wprh\">\n\t\t\tSonos One (Gen 2)\t<\/h2>\n<h3>Best Alexa speaker for the smart home<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlexa and Google Assistant support\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigh-quality audio\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSonos pairing support with other speakers\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeeds to be plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi to work\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Sonos One is an all-around incredible smart speaker, designed to sit on a shelf or counter and fill a room with sound. With the addition of Alexa, you can also tap into the voice assistant\u2019s wide range of capabilities, like answering questions or scheduling reminders and timers. The speaker also works with Google Assistant, so there\u2019s no need to pick a favorite unless you want to.<\/p>\n<p>Like most smart speakers, the Sonos One does require a Wi-Fi connection for voice assistants to work, but it also supports Airplay 2 and other technologies, along with easy app controls if you don\u2019t feel like using your voice. It can also link easily to another Sonos speaker or speaker system, allowing for innovative setups from being part of a home theater system to linking two speakers together for more stereo-like sound.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/7\/31\/6995fb5ed62c9f3f51cc778ee0842a2a22b3e0a4.jpeg\" alt=\"Sonos One Gen 2\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/7\/31\/6995fb5ed62c9f3f51cc778ee0842a2a22b3e0a4.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSonos One (Gen 2)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa speaker for the smart home\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-link-product-offer=\"DP3tBa1wAl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amazon-echo-4th-gen-review-9-of-14.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" alt=\"amazon echo 4th gen review  9 of 14\" decoding=\"async\" data-zoom-suppress=\"1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amazon-echo-4th-gen-review-9-of-14.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-DP3tBa1wAl\" data-link-product-offer=\"DP3tBa1wAl\">\n\t\t\tAmazon Echo (4th Gen)\t<\/h2>\n<h3>Best Alexa speaker for Amazon fans<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCharming new spherical design\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDazzling LED light ring\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActs as an Amazon Sidewalk Bridge\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGreat sounding audio\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBass strains at highest volume\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Amazon\u2019s flagship Echo device doesn\u2019t disappoint with its new orb-like design that still has great 360-degree sound for the size. The speaker works solely via the Alexa app, so you don\u2019t have to worry about juggling apps to get what you want.<\/p>\n<p>The rounded design is also in the speaker\u2019s favor, making it easy to put anywhere and giving it graceful indicators like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/how-to-turn-off-alexa\/\">LED base to show notifications and more<\/a>. Amazon also has both a battery base accessory so that you don\u2019t need to keep the speaker near an outlet and a wall mount if you don\u2019t want to place the Echo on a counter \u2014 options that are rarely native to smart speakers.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/9\/24\/976cc06002ba4700fa3455b6156a2cfae8dfa992.jpeg\" alt=\"Amazon Echo (4th Gen)\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/9\/24\/976cc06002ba4700fa3455b6156a2cfae8dfa992.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo (4th Gen)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa speaker for Amazon fans\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-link-product-offer=\"upvhK27SAP\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/amazon_echo_studio_feature.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" alt decoding=\"async\" data-zoom-suppress=\"1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/amazon_echo_studio_feature.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-upvhK27SAP\" data-link-product-offer=\"upvhK27SAP\">\n\t\t\tAmazon Echo Studio\t<\/h2>\n<h3>Best Alexa speaker for audiophiles<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClass-leading bass\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSlick and simple setup\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio support\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLarge, sprawling soundstage\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll the Alexa smarts\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMidrange occasionally muffled\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrittle touch to lighter instruments\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3D music still in limited supply\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Those primarily interested in sound may already have invested in a high-quality audio system or started listening to more spatial audio songs: The Echo Studio is a great companion to this setup with its focus on music and a larger design featuring five internal speakers to cover bass, midrange, and highs more completely. The speaker also includes sensors that can adapt the audio to the nearby acoustics no matter where you decide to place the speaker.<\/p>\n<p>For those who have a host of smart devices, the Studio is also one of the only Alexa speakers left that can support the older <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/amazon-echo-plus-second-generation-and-more\/\">Zigbee smart protocol<\/a>, which may be important for controlling certain devices in your home. This is also a good time to mention that Alexa allows you to choose a default music service to play from including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home-theater\/apple-music-vs-spotify\/\">Apple Music, Spotify<\/a>, Tidal, and more, which makes giving song-related commands a lot easier.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/10\/9\/dfbdd8cc4e68d50339f7d48791c91075cf45dfef.jpeg\" alt=\"Amazon Echo Studio\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2019\/10\/9\/dfbdd8cc4e68d50339f7d48791c91075cf45dfef.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo Studio\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa speaker for audiophiles\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-link-product-offer=\"wAeJl6mViT\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/echo-show-15.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" alt=\"amazon echo show 15 review large screen larger utility\" decoding=\"async\" data-zoom-suppress=\"1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/echo-show-15.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-wAeJl6mViT\" data-link-product-offer=\"wAeJl6mViT\">\n\t\t\tAmazon Echo Show 15\t<\/h2>\n<h3>Best Alexa smart display<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHuge 15.6-inch screen\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWidget functionality makes it easy to see tasks, smart home, and more at a glance\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDifferent orientation options\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisual ID swaps between users\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLacks customization and personalization options\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSoftware crashes without explanation\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Echo Show line adds a touchscreen to the Echo speaker, something we really like for its expanded options \u2013 you can use it to watch shows, view a photo slideshow, video chat, and do a whole lot more. While the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/amazon-echo-show-10-3rd-gen-review\/\"> Echo Show 10<\/a> was a fine example, its rotating display certainly wasn\u2019t for everyone. But the Echo Show 15 is a massive improvement: The screen is larger than ever at 15 inches, and it sports a versatile design that allows you to hang the Show 15 on a wall or stand it on a counter.<\/p>\n<p>These qualities make the Echo Show 15 one of the best smart displays we\u2019ve seen to date, especially when you want to use it to watch shows or as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/best-widgets-for-echo-show-15-for-family\/\">interactive wall calendar<\/a> or \u2013 well, so much more. It fits well in a kitchen, office, hallway, or similar spot in the home. Just remember to keep it within arm\u2019s reach, and purchase the stand if you need it.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/11\/17\/dfd3267f3944a1be7abe4a254b1ca8256f5a253e.jpeg\" alt=\"Amazon Echo Show 15\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/11\/17\/dfd3267f3944a1be7abe4a254b1ca8256f5a253e.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo Show 15\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest Alexa smart display\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-link-product-offer=\"K8qxl679Yt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Amazon-Echo-Dot-5th-Gen-with-Clock.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" alt=\"The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Clock.\" decoding=\"async\" data-zoom-suppress=\"1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Amazon-Echo-Dot-5th-Gen-with-Clock.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-K8qxl679Yt\" data-link-product-offer=\"K8qxl679Yt\">\n\t\t\tAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)\t<\/h2>\n<h3>Best budget Alexa speaker<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompact footprint\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVastly improved sound quality\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClock shows more useful info\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew temperature sensor\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdded Wi-Fi  features\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnly works as Wi-Fi booster if you&#8217;re already on Amazon eero network\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/dtdeals\/amazon-echo-deals-amazon-july-2022\/\">Echo Dot 4<\/a> was a vast improvement to the Echo Dot line, staying affordable while offering surprisingly big sound for its size. But the Echo Dot 5th-generation made even more improvements to the model, making it a better fit for a smart home.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the model options: There\u2019s an LED version you can use as an alarm clock in places like the bedroom and a kids&#8217; version with colorful skins and a subscription to Amazon\u2019s kids&#8217; content. The new speaker is also equipped with extra sensors to detect when someone has entered a room, allowing you to link it to things like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/quick-guide-to-smart-light-bulbs\/\">smart lights<\/a> or thermostat changes when people come home.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s even compatibility with Eero\u2019s mesh Wi-Fi network system (now also owned by Amazon), so the speaker can act as a Wi-Fi extender for spots in the house that may not be getting good coverage. Really, it\u2019s amazing what the speaker can do for the price.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2022\/10\/3\/c6f0b361c411f90a69e380aaf2b81e3cfd592671.jpeg\" alt=\"All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release)\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2022\/10\/3\/c6f0b361c411f90a69e380aaf2b81e3cfd592671.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest budget Alexa speaker\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-link-product-offer=\"F9sB6fOSuU\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bose-home-speaker-500-00011.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" alt=\"bose home speaker 500 review 00011\" decoding=\"async\" data-zoom-suppress=\"1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bose-home-speaker-500-00011.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tSimon Cohen \/ Digital Trends\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-F9sB6fOSuU\" data-link-product-offer=\"F9sB6fOSuU\">\n\t\t\tBose Home Speaker 500\t<\/h2>\n<h3>Best high-end Alexa speaker<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpansive stereo sound\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSleek, attractive design\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoice of Alexa or Google Assistant\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEasy-to-use controls\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBluetooth, Wi-Fi, and line-in options\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAirPlay 2\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpensive\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome music services not supported\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSlightly awkward multiroom control\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo Chromecast option for Android\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Those who want a little of everything may finally find their perfect solution in this Bose model. It\u2019s a large speaker that produces seriously impressive sound and supports both Alexa and Google Assistant. There are also more sound options than most smart speakers with touch panel presets for your favorite music options and adjustments via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bose.com\/en_us\/apps\/bose_music.html\">Bose Music app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The speaker even has a little mini display that can display the current song and some album artwork, making it easy to show off at parties and other get-togethers. But all these features do come at a price, and it\u2019s no surprise this there&#8217;s a hefty price tag here too.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/10\/16\/046460643a244394f849de674fb868dfbdeae086.jpeg\" alt=\"Bose home speaker 500\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2020\/10\/16\/046460643a244394f849de674fb868dfbdeae086.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBose Home Speaker 500\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest high-end Alexa speaker\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-link-product-offer=\"lKFeBoCK8S\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sonos-roam-1.jpeg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" alt=\"sonos roam portable speaker 1\" decoding=\"async\" data-zoom-suppress=\"1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/sonos-roam-1.jpeg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tSonos\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-lKFeBoCK8S\" data-link-product-offer=\"lKFeBoCK8S\">\n\t\t\tSonos Roam\t<\/h2>\n<h3>Best portable speaker with Alexa support<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExcellent design\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLightweight and portable\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotally water and dustproof\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVery good sound for its size\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoice of smart speaker assistants\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWireless charging\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo Bluetooth stereo pairing\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDoesn\u2019t work as a speakerphone\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLess battery life than some other speakers\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you want to bring your smart speaker on the road with you, then look no further than the Sonos Roam. Offering a waterproof design, impressive sound, and full support for Amazon Alexa, few portable speakers can match the spec sheet of the Sonos Roam. It\u2019s also relatively affordable, clocking in under $200.<\/p>\n<p>Because it\u2019s built by Sonos, you know you\u2019re getting a product that can pump out incredible sound despite its tiny footprint. Much of that is due to its accompanying smartphone app that lets you adjust its settings on the fly, along with an Automatic Trueplay feature that optimizes performance based on the acoustics of your surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Toss in multiple available colors, a battery that runs for ten hours on a single charge, and a simple setup process, and you\u2019ve got one of the best portable Amazon Alexa smart speakers money can buy.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/4\/5\/eabfa172488c174069f882de4058f5e9ca2ca0fa.jpeg\" alt=\"Sonos Roam\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ccp-prd-s3-uploads\/2021\/4\/5\/eabfa172488c174069f882de4058f5e9ca2ca0fa.jpeg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSonos Roam\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBest portable speaker with Alexa support\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-frequently-asked-questions\" aria-label=\"Frequently Asked Questions\"><\/a>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Is Alexa the best voice assistant?<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing in a voice assistant is that it&#8217;s compatible with your other smart home devices. Check for compatibility before buying. But this has improved over time. As for the voice assistant itself, we&#8217;ve found that it does some things better, while other assistants like Google&#8217;s have their strengths, too. Alexa is particularly good at a wide variety of voice commands, while other voice assistants are a bit more accurate for internet searches.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Can I use Alexa speakers without a subscription fee?<\/p>\n<p>Yes. There is no fee necessary to use Alexa, although some services that Alexa can access may require fees, like Apple Music or Amazon Prime.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Is Alexa always listening to what I&#8217;m saying?<\/p>\n<p>Voice assistants like Alexa only activate when speakers pick up their wake word, which is usually set to &#8220;Alexa&#8221; or &#8220;Echo&#8221; in this case. Then they typically record the command that follows. You can adjust settings so that commands are immediately discarded rather than saved for analysis. You can also manually shut off mics whenever you want.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Do Alexa speakers have Bluetooth?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, all Alexa speakers have Bluetooth, which means you can quickly pair it to a phone or tablet to play music.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Are you looking for something a little more portable that still works with Alexa? Take a look at our current best picks for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/best-portable-smart-speakers\/\">portable smart speakers<\/a>. You\u2019re likely to find some options that support the voice assistant.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\tEditors&#8217; Recommendations<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/arlo-essential-video-doorbell-deal-best-buy-march-2023\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tArlo\u2019s Ring Video Doorbell rival is $100 off in rare deal at Best Buy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/best-video-doorbells\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tThe best video doorbells for 2023\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/lenovo-smart-bulbs-deal-lenovo-february-2023\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tGet two Alexa and Google Assistant smart bulbs for $5 today\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/best-smart-speakers\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tThe best smart speakers for 2023\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/best-home-security-cameras\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tThe best home security cameras for 2023\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<span id=\"publisher-md\" itemprop=\"publisher\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"url\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"logo\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.dtcn.com\/dt\/dt-logo-small.png\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"0\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"0\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Digital Trends\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/amazon-echo-dot-4th-gen-2020-releaseon-a-table-with-a-yoga-matt-and-water-bottle.jpg?p=1\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/best-amazon-alexa-smart-speakers\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Tyler Lacoma<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a fan of the highly capable Alexa voice assistant, the versatile app, and the easy connection with Amazon and smart home devices, then you definitely want a smart speaker with built-in Alexa capabilities. But which one? 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