Jul 21, 2024 22:00:00

I actually used the 2024 model of Amazon's smart device 'Echo Spot' and tried using two units together as a stereo speaker

The Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock ' Echo Spot ',

released by Amazon on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, supports touch and voice operations, and has a variety of functions such as displaying the time and weather, playing music, etc. I had the opportunity to borrow such an Echo Spot, so this time I actually tried using it following the appearance review and initial setup.

Amazon | Echo Spot (released in 2024) - Smart alarm clock with Alexa, vivid sound
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0C2S4K41G/

For more information on the appearance and setup of Echo Spot, please see the following article.

I opened and set up the 2024 model of Amazon's smart device 'Echo Spot' that supports touch and voice operations - GIGAZINE

Below is a video of Echo Spot being operated by voice. Echo Spot can not only tell you the time, but also tell you the weather and set timers.

How to operate Amazon's smart speaker 'Echo Spot' by voice - YouTube


Echo Spot can also be operated by touching the display. Swipe down from the top to the bottom to display the buttons to return to the home screen, change brightness, switch sleep mode, and settings.

Amazon's smart device 'Echo Spot' also supports touch operation - YouTube


There are many 'skills' that add various functions to Amazon Alexa that are compatible with Echo Spot. As an example of a skill compatible with Echo Spot, this time I tried out the 'Rock Paper Scissors' and 'Transfer NAVITIME' skills to see what they actually look like.

Amazon's smart device 'Echo Spot' can use various skills - YouTube


Echo Spot, which has a built-in full-range 1.73-inch speaker, can play music powerfully. Below is a video of music being played on Echo Spot.

I tried playing music on the 2024 model of Amazon's smart device 'Echo Spot' - YouTube

Music: Falcom Sound Team JDK 'GENESIS BEYOND THE BEGINNING OPENING VERSION' from Ys Origin Original Soundtrack

In addition, two Echo Spots can be linked together to function as stereo speakers.

To connect two Echo Spots together, first

set up the second Echo Spot in the same way as the first one.

Once the setup is complete, two Echo Spots will appear in the list of devices in the Alexa app. Tap the Echo Spot you want to pair on this screen.

Tap the gear icon in the upper right.

Tap 'Stereo Pair/Subwoofer.'

Select both Echo Spots you want to connect and tap 'Next.'

Once you have confirmed that the speakers are positioned correctly, tap 'Next'.

Select the location to install and tap 'Save'.

This completes the setup as a stereo speaker. Below is a video of music being played on two Echo Spots. You can see that the sound is much more powerful than when playing on a single unit.

I tried using two Amazon smart devices 'Echo Spot' together as a stereo speaker - YouTube

Music: Falcom Sound Team JDK 'GENESIS BEYOND THE BEGINNING OPENING VERSION' from Ys Origin Original Soundtrack

Echo Spot can be purchased from Amazon.co.jp, priced at 11,480 yen including tax.

Amazon | Echo Spot (released in 2024) - Smart alarm clock with Alexa, vivid sound