What if you could control your old AC or fan with a smart device without spending a huge sum? That’s exactly what you get with smart speakers that come with built-in support for Alexa voice assistant. You can do so many things with these speakers, such as listening to news updates from the internet, turning on the TV in the living room while you are in another room, and change music hands-free and so much more. Here are the best Alexa-powered smart speakers that will serve all your needs.
Best smart speakers with Alexa in the market right now
1. Echo Input
Echo Input performs all the features of a regular Echo Dot speaker. However, the main USP of this product is that it gets a built-in 4,800mAh battery that can be charged. This way, Input is a portable smart speaker. It also gets fabric design and has the volume control buttons on the side. You can use voice commands to stream music, catch the latest news or check the weather. Users can also integrate it with their smart home appliances and like other Echo speakers, Input has mic off button for extra privacy.
2. Lumiford 2.1 Dock
Lumiford 2.1 Dock comes with built-in Alexa support and a downwards-firing subwoofer that produces 26W output. It features 2.1 Hi-Fi full-bodied stereo sound and connects to devices wirelessly with Bluetooth 4.2 version. You can pick up calls from the speaker which offers wide pairing compatibility. The speaker comes with 10 hours of playback time and has physical buttons at the top to control playback.
3. Echo Dot 4th gen
The new Echo Dot from Amazon gets a refreshed design that offers loud sound and powerful bass. The circular-shaped speaker comprises of four microphones and come with built-in support for Alexa voice assistant. You also get physical buttons to mute the microphone to protect your privacy. Using the speaker, you can play music, get the latest news updates, and control smart home applications via voice control. Use the Alexa app on your smartphone to add new skills, change settings and even include the option to shop just by ordering with your voice through the speaker. You can also connect the Echo Dot 4th gen to other devices via Bluetooth.
4. Motorola Sonic Boost 230
Motorola Sonic Boost wireless speaker offers music playback time up to 24 hours on a single charge and produces 5W sound output. It has a built-in microphone that supports voice calls and voice assistant like Alexa for hands-free control. You can activate Alexa using the mobile app on your smartphone; be it Android or iOS. The speaker gets IPX7 rating which makes waterproof and suitable for outdoor usage. It offers multiple connectivity options like USB, Bluetooth, microSD card and FM Radio.
5. Echo Show 8
Echo Show 8 is not only a smart speaker that comes powered by Amazon Alexa voice assistant but also has a display that can be used to stream videos and control other smart home devices as well. It gets an 8-inch display which also acts as a bigger screen to attend video calls made from the smartphone. Using the screen, you can also get visual representation of a response. For instance, asking Alexa about the weather shows you the temperature and the name of city on the display of the Echo Show. It has a slider button that turns off microphone and camera for better privacy in the room.
Other options to consider
Echo Dot 3rd gen
Lumiford GoFash
Harman Kardon
Lumiford Stereo Blue Log
Duluck smart speaker
Marshall Acton II
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