Amazon's cheapest Echo device adds Alexa smarts to any speaker with Bluetooth or an aux jack. But is it a better buy than the Dot? Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing ...

The Echo Input can add Alexa to any third-party speaker. Save $15 on it today. Have a Bluetooth speaker that sounds great but doesn't support smart features? You don't have to get rid of it to embrace ...

Amazon's own promotions make Echo Dot cheaper Can run into standby issues with external speakers Can't control Bluetooth pairing by voice We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

Voice assistants have become an integral part of a smart home setup, be it to play songs or to control connected devices. Amazon has been at the forefront of this with their Alexa integrated Echo ...

Amazon has launched its first speaker-less Echo, the new Echo Input, offering a way to pipe music and the virtual assistant to third-party speakers. Smaller and cheaper than an Echo Dot, the new ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. With Chromecast Audio on the way out, your next best bet for turning your old and dumb speaker into a smarter ...

In short: Amazon has now announced the “Echo Input” marking the first Echo-branded device to come through from the company which does not actually feature a speaker. Instead, the idea here is to use ...

The latest gadget Amazon is shoehorning Alexa into is an audio dongle called the Echo Input. The $34.99 media bridge has line inputs, Bluetooth and a far-field mic. Think of it like a combo Chromecast ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. Amazon discounts its Echo lineup every so often, and now ...

There’s no better time to build a smart home than now when you’re probably working from home because the world is in disarray. So stop putting off this weekend project and let’s just do it. Don’t lie ...