Amazon Echo Spot (newest model), Great for nightstands, offices and kitchens, Smart alarm clock with Alexa, Glacier WhiteReducing CO2

I have quite a few Amazon devices in my home. I’ve purchased them here and there for many years. Disclosure: when the echo device was first introduced, I got an offer to try it at a very discounted price. I am an early adapter of technology so I guess they figured I would be a good guinea pig.I’ve tried the echo show both large and small screens. They make around one like this that has a full screen. The one thing that annoyed me about that one is that it was always showing ads. I purchased this one because it has a simple screen and shows the time only. I have this in my bedroom as an alarm clock, so that was the reason I purchased this. I’m pretty happy with it overall.I like to listen to audiobooks while falling asleep. Echo allows you to set a sleep timer, which is very convenient.You can also set a daily alarm for whatever time you want, or you can set a time to wake you up every day at the same time. You can even set it to wake you up on your regular workday at 6:30 AM and set it on Saturday and Sunday to wake you up later if you prefer.I have family and friends that would never have one of these in their homes because they’re afraid they’re being spied on. Quite honestly, if they did record this, they would probably be bored to tears.Bottom line, A good combination of functionality and utility. I like this much better than devices with a full screen.

The media could not be loaded. I’ve been using Echo devices since they first came out in 2014, and I just picked up the new 2025 Echo Spot to replace a Sphere-style Echo Spot I had in my bedroom. This new model has a taller form factor and features a 2.83” touchscreen (240x320 resolution), which is both a nice upgrade and a potential concern.Setup was mostly smooth—I opted into the pre-configuration option when I ordered it, so it automatically connected to my Wi-Fi. That part worked well, but it did take almost two full minutes to scan for networks, which felt longer than it should. After connecting, it went through about 12 minutes of firmware updates and restarted twice before it was ready to use. Not awful, but not instant either.The touchscreen is helpful for checking time, weather, or tapping quick actions. While it can be turned off in the settings, I prefer to leave it on—so I’m a bit concerned about potential screen burn-in over time. Previous models like the Echo Dot with clock used simple LED displays that didn’t have this issue.Performance-wise, the touchscreen feels sluggish. Navigation and responsiveness are noticeably slow, and it seems underpowered out of the box. For the price I paid, it’s about what I expected, but I do worry that firmware updates over time will make it even slower. It already feels like it’s just barely keeping up.Sound quality is solid—on par with past Echo models. Maybe even better! I think the bass sounds better? Perhaps there’s an improved subwoofer. It’s clear and loud enough for a bedroom or small room. My biggest frustration is the physical button placement. The volume and mic mute buttons are tucked onto the upper back of the device, which makes them nearly impossible to access if you keep the unit pushed into a corner (like on a nightstand against the wall). Every other Echo I’ve owned had intuitive top-accessible buttons—this feels like a design oversight.On a positive note, the power adapter is still 15W and compatible with older Echo Spot models. I didn’t have to swap any cords while rearranging my devices, which made the transition easier.I’m also in the process of phasing out my aging Echo Plus units due to persistent subwoofer crackling. They were great initially, but the audio degraded—possibly from firmware updates or hardware failure. I’ve repurposed my older Spot to the bathroom for a basic clock display, and I’m rotating other devices accordingly.Overall, this new Spot does the job, but it’s not without its compromises. Setup requires patience, performance is underwhelming, and the design could’ve been more thoughtful. Still, for now, it fits into my ecosystem.

I traded in two older models on echo dots to get this and boy am I glad I did. The face sits so you can easy see it and you have several options of how you want to see the display. I love that I can see the time and temperature. The buttons on top are easier to find and use. The fact that you can see the alarm that is set for the furture and it was easy to set up since I had already had a Echo dot. I also love that it displays what you asked along with he title and singer for music. The music sound is perfect and clear. I got a discount and trade in value, bit it still was worth the cost to get. Very happy to have a beautiful blue Echo Spot and recommend everyone to trade up!

Picked this up on a whim last week. Didn't really need it, but my original Echo, while still working, could not securely connect to my network. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER the MAC address for the unit was printed on the outside of the box!!! This allowed me to whitelist the MAC on my network before even powering it up. This saved me the hassle of going in and opening up my network so that it could connect so I could find the MAC, whitelisting it, rebooting my network and hoping everything else will reconnect immediately. That last bit is typically a rarity.Anyway, got it up and running. The setup through my phone is still a bit buggy and some things simply do not work.The strangest thing is the color changes to the clock digits. During the day, they are white, but in the mid-afternoon they turn dark red as if going into night mode. Then, around one in the AM the display turns white again. I don't get it. I have night mode set from ten at night to seven in the morning, so why is it doing this weird thing? I've searched for answers to this question and posed the question on the forum here and it's crickets.It works, with its quirkiness...so far.