I opened and set up the 2024 model of Amazon's smart device 'Echo Spot' that supports touch and voice operations
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Amazon's Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock ' Echo Spot ',
Amazon | Echo Spot (released in 2024) - Smart alarm clock with Alexa, vivid sound
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0C2S4K41G/
◆Appearance of Echo Spot
The outer box of the Echo Spot looks like this.
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Inside was the Echo Spot itself, an instruction manual, and an AC adapter.
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The Echo Spot has a 2.83-inch touchscreen built into a semicircular glass cover, and a 1.73-inch speaker at the bottom of the screen.
![](https://i.gzn.jp/img/2024/07/20/amazon-echo-spot-unboxing/03_m.jpg)
There are three buttons lined up at the top. The '+' and '-' buttons on the left and right are volume adjustment buttons, and the center button is the microphone on/off button. The three holes around the button are microphones for listening to audio.
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The non-slip rubber base has various certification marks printed on it.
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The size of the Echo Spot body is 111mm in height, 113mm in width, and 103mm in depth.
![](https://i.gzn.jp/img/2024/07/20/amazon-echo-spot-unboxing/07_m.jpg)
The actual weight is 403g.
![](https://i.gzn.jp/img/2024/07/20/amazon-echo-spot-unboxing/08_m.jpg)
Setting up Echo Spot
To set up the Echo Spot, you must install
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The name of the logged-in account owner will be displayed, so tap the name if that person wants to use it.
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You will be asked if you want to create
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Once you have completed creating your profile, tap 'Set up features.'
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You'll be asked if you want to allow access to your contacts, so tap 'Next'.
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Tap 'Don't Allow' or 'Allow.' In this example, I chose 'Don't Allow.'
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You will be asked for permission to send notifications, so tap 'Later' or 'Yes.' This time, tap 'Later.'
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When asked if you want to add a family profile, tap 'Remind me later' or 'That's all.' In this case, I chose 'That's all.'
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Tap 'Done'. This completes the initial setup of the Alexa app.
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Next, set up the Echo Spot. First, plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
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Insert the plug into the power port on the Echo Spot unit.
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The word 'echo' appeared on the touch screen.
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A QR code was displayed along with the instruction to 'Scan and open the Alexa app.' Scan the QR code and set it up in the Alexa app.
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Tap 'Agree and continue.'
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Select and tap the Wi-Fi you want to connect your Echo Spot to.
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Enter the password and tap Connect.
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Wait a moment until the connection is complete.
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Tap 'Next'.
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Select the location where you want to install the Echo Spot. In this case, select 'Workplace' and tap 'Next.'
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Select the clock display you want to see on your screen and tap Next.
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Instructions on how to use Echo Spot will be displayed, so tap 'Next'.
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The setup is now complete. Tap 'Start.'
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Once the setup is complete on your smartphone, your Echo Spot will be updated.
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After waiting for a while, the update will be completed and the date and time will be displayed.
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When I checked the Alexa app, I found that Echo Spot was registered in the list of devices.
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Next time, I plan to review the actual usage experience of Echo Spot, so please stay tuned.
Echo Spot can be purchased from Amazon.co.jp, priced at 11,480 yen including tax.
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