Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Generation, Charcoal)

While the smart home capabilities of the Echo Plus are only marginally enhanced by the Zigbee smart home hub and built-in temperature sensor, with Alexa voice assistant and a vast improvement in sound quality, the Echo Plus second generation is a great option for those looking for an all-in-one...

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  The best-sounding standalone Echo speaker, Built in Zigbee smart hub, Includes a temperature sensor, Smaller, more attractive form

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  Smart hub doesn’t feature Z-Wave connectivity, Can’t connect to devices on different household accounts

The new Amazon Echo Plus smart speaker looks much friendlier than its predecessor, with the Alexa voice assistant, solid sound quality, and a built-in Zigbee hub.

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  Generally strong sound with clear high-mids and highs. Alexa is powerful and functional. Bluetooth connectivity. Zigbee hub built-in.

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  Not significantly more powerful than the Echo. Relatively weak bass. Bluetooth doesn't work with stereo pairs or Echo Sub.

Buy it.The Echo Plus delivers a smart-home hub and robust smart speaker in one device, offering significantly better sound than its predecessor.

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  Great audio, Friendly design, Easy to set up, Temperature sensor

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  Limited smart-home features

With its better looks, more powerful audio and vastly improved smart home control, the Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is no longer a curiosity, but a worthy smart speaker in its own right

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  Smart new looks, Decent audio, Useful smart home hub and temperature sensor

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  Limited number of supported smart home devices

My wife & I are just used to the scope of what Alexa allows you to do. We've been playing with connecting smart plugs and telling Alexa to set off/on light switches. All is working fine and the adventure will continue.

I really like this. Has a great sound and easy to program.

We enjoy old time shows, music, jokes & more!

I love this!! I put it in my kitchen to listen to music. I was going to buy another Bose Wave and decided to try this. It is great. I can set up my music. Sound is awesome. Just bought another one for my Grandson.

Years ago I bought 45 rpm records just so I could play my favorite songs. Never dreamed I could own a device that would play all of my favorite music just by asking it to. And the sound from this device is awesome! I started with the Dot at Christmas and have upgraded.

Perfect gift and it has great sound!