Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen: A Worthy Upgrade

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The new Echo Dot 4th gen is here! If you already have the older version, this video will help you figure out if you should upgrade. I will test the speakers and microphones, plus show how big the Dot’s new round design really looks in person.
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0:00 Intro
0:29 Design & Hardware
2:02 Speakers
3:29 Microphones
3:52 Different versions
4:02 Things you can do
4:49 Should you get it?
5:33 On a roll
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Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent the Echo Dot in this video for an early look and unbiased review. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced.

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@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

What you think of the new round design for improved audio quality. Love it, hate it, don’t care? Here’s the link to the Echo Dot amzn.to/2IXK01W (affiliate).

@pjermarusic7215 3 года назад

Can you make giveaway?

@victorhopewave 3 года назад

I really don't like how the buttons look. I use my Nest Mini for music, so I'll stick with my 3rd Gen echo dot for now 😊

@MrFatboyRuns 3 года назад

Prefer the flat design. Great review Reed.

@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

@@pjermarusic7215 I might do one in the future but I can't make any promises.

@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

@@victorhopewave the Nest Mini definitely has the cleanest design with no visible buttons. The new dot when against a wall the buttons aren't very visible so it helps. But yeah between the Nest Mini and Echo Dot 3rd Gen you're set.

@johannastardust 2 года назад

*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*

@RenanMeloC 3 года назад

4:51 is perfection

@dannywinget 3 года назад

I want the kid version 😂

@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

Haha I agree the kid one is looks awesome. Thanks Danny for checking out the video!

@johnt6767 3 года назад

Ha, I was thinking the same thing!

@cyruscachola8062 3 года назад

Perv

@maigokonekochan 3 года назад

@@cyruscachola8062 what is wrong with you lmao

@jessymode 3 года назад

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@douglasswright484 11 месяцев назад

like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ru-vid.comUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....

@TjFruichantie 3 года назад

Okay, the ending was awesome! Echo for the strike!

@robertbarnes7191 3 года назад

I got the dot for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. Great little piece of kit. I don’t use it a great deal for main music because I have a audio pro drumfire. But the assistant side a podcasts and background music. Really impressed. My first Alexa this is.

@ericyoung3183 3 года назад

I think the upgrade to the spherical shape similar to the Apple Home Pod Mini (upside down) is quite cool and handy! and the integration of mediatek's AI tech also promises to make Alexa voice commands even faster , which makes the whole upgrade even better

@davidmaheengun2672 3 года назад

The upgrade in quality from Gen 2 to Gen 3 was amazing. I just upgraded to Gen 4 and I am equally impressed. The response is faster and the sound is richer and fuller. I love all of my Echo Dots.

@gojirathemonster4105 2 года назад

this is personally my opinion, but gen 2 was the best

@fiya0 3 года назад

Bought one with clock and still waiting for it! Thanks for the review!!!

@andrew70647 3 года назад

Love to see the notification that you uploaded another video. Thanks Reed, big fan of your work!

@arnavbajwa4827 3 года назад

I completely agree that this mediatek powered echo dot (4th gen) is definitely a worthy update. Reasonable price point and accessible features makes for a pretty decent deal. for consumers.

@MusicMonkey5555 3 года назад

Great review! I haven't really seen a good audio comparison like you did as well as microphones. I think you covered pros and cons a bunch. Especially with the price drop of the 3rd gen and most of the prime day sales around it.

@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

Thanks Nathan!

@harryodilli2985 3 года назад

i like that the amazon echo dot lets u control ur smart home with a few voice commands, make calls, stream music and whatnot. plus the mediatek chipset inside really handles everything so smoothly.

@benjaminlee3669 3 года назад

I agree that it is indeed a worthy upgrade in terms of both design as well as performance.

@arymansrivastava5044 3 года назад

Pre ordered the 4th gen I was looking forward to a comparison After watching your video I didn't need to watch another Thanks 😊

@nasser9705 3 года назад

I love how you muted the part where you said alexa.. otherwise my alexa would have been triggered

@troysquires2712 День назад

Yeah I wish I had one I'm begging my mom to buy me one

@dwayneshaffer 3 года назад

I love the new feature as a bowling ball s well so funny! I don't see a need to upgrade right now and I ordered several 3rd Gens for $19 as gifts and several Echo Show 5s and 8s for gifts as well on Prime Day. I like the round design and the new audio quality but don't see it as a huge improvement. I might get one when they go on sale as they always do lol!

@MakeMoneyGuide 3 года назад

Your videos are splendid! Thank you for giving me a new perspective to contemplate!

@Listen2me400 3 года назад

It’s a matter of personal preference. I ordered the ones with the clock for my mom and I.

@jessymode 3 года назад

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@riskyduck7602 3 года назад

My grandma died about a year and a half ago. My mom couldn’t really get over it and she is usually listening to this one song. I decided to buy her one of these so she can listen to her songs and have someone to talk to while I’m gone. I originally wanted to get her something precious, specifically a music box that holds a picture and plays the music when you open the box and see the picture.

@chasecrowder04 3 года назад

I’m so sorry about your grandma. My papa passed away 6 years ago I think it was last February 6th.

@jessymode 3 года назад

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@duaneafields 3 года назад

consider the echo show. its touch screen. also she can have all the pictures and do video calls with you.

@cesaraguilera1963 3 года назад

Great video, tolerable, and I love the smooth narration nothing too savvy to bare.

@NextTimeTech 3 года назад

They look super similar to their Echo Glow Smart Light

@PrydeWater901 3 года назад

Which was a TREMENDOUS fail.

@SpaceStrike 3 года назад

@@PrydeWater901 it wasn’t a fail they still sell it

@jessymode 3 года назад

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@preston8872 2 года назад

Should I get this one as I have the Amazon Alexa from 2016

@Fatima-hp8dq 2 года назад

@@preston8872 yes

@oceanbluenj 3 года назад

I have the echo dot 3 and I have mine sitting on top of a glass candle dish and it helps with the audio.

@BookTube0ne 3 года назад

Mine arrives tomorrow, can't wait to try it out

@Ryder0910 3 года назад

Great review reed now I nave to find somewere to put the 4th gen echo dot before I buy

@delishiousness 3 года назад

Just ordered my first Echo Dot, the 4th Gen, great Black Friday price and I appreciate this great review!

@chevypowertogo-9070 2 года назад

Delishiousness What Was Your Black Friday Price Deal that You Got On IT Delishiousness? I'm Currently Seeing AMAZON 4TH Generation Constant Upgradable Home Control Model $59.00 On This 4th New Gen & the Cheaper 4th Gen Model is Showing $29 & I Think i want the Upper Grade $59.00 Home Control Model $59.00 is That high Is That Reg Retail $$ ? or is That a Sale Deal? This would be my Vary first Dot EHCO = I Never Owned One YET :- :-) THAT SAID..PLEASE HELP Point Me InTo The Best 4th Gen Home Control Model PRICE Deal? THANK YOU 💋꧁🍁 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 🍁꧂

@AdamsTechLife 3 года назад

Love the sound quality, WAY better! Not a fan of the design and I value design over sound since I mount my dots so I’ll be keeping my 3rd gen dot. Great video!

@jessymode 3 года назад

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@Huh-Xoxo 3 года назад

I just got mine! Took me a while to realize its 4th gen. Its so cute!

@nij2k 3 года назад

I'm still on 1st gen echo 😁so I'm definately going to update my main echo to the new one and maybe upgrade my echo dots

@vihaankulkarni2528 3 года назад

The Amazon Echo Dot 4th gen is definitely a worthy upgrade from the 3rd generation especially in terms of the mediatek chipset and the spherical design. Alexa commands make it easier to work with it

@horrnett 3 года назад

Amazon should come up with exchange offers , if i want to upgrade my echo gor the new ones like mobile phones or any other electronics exchanges.

@henryanderson7442 3 года назад

This is a thing! Look up Amazon trade in.

@keyotorichardson1141 3 года назад

You can

@DucksOnQuack0 3 года назад

@@keyotorichardson1141 Yeah but its not good, $5 only for my echo dot 3rd gen? That's a ripoff

@Delint20 3 года назад

@@DucksOnQuack0 up to 25% I got 25% off

@karoljaskiewicz6041 3 года назад

New one is awesome, i love it, even if it is little bit less practical (it want fit everywhere)

@sydneyweston3819 3 года назад

I just ordered two. I hate the new design, but the upgraded audio/sound is what settled it for me.

@raagamparmar179 3 года назад

The ending was great!

@sajalgarg9069 3 года назад

Awesome video.... I have ordered one already and now after watching this video I can't wait for it....

@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

Thanks Sajal!

@tonilynn9840 2 года назад

I just got this for my husband as a surprise for his office.. I love the speaker quality that is why I went with the 4th.

@tychowerner 3 года назад

Awesome, straight to the point

@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

Thanks!

@steven.sp0hn 3 года назад

I really like how much clearer the voice sounded with the new model. I always didn’t like how muffled the echo dot 3 sounded.

@oliversmith7354 3 года назад

I absolutely love the spherical design of the new 4th gen echo devices from Amazon. Great performance and features as well

@reemsreg 3 года назад

Still rocking the 2nd gen since it’s plugged into my receiver

@TjFruichantie 3 года назад

I'm just getting started watching and my first question is, "Did they install Hal?!"

@gin3065 3 года назад

No but it might be able to open the pod bay doors

@demifranklin2640 2 года назад

I'm new to the upgrade...and I love the shape of the 4th generation dot.

@babyzillakilla 3 года назад

That ending was so pure

@kevingroen8140 3 года назад

I have my two dots connected to bluetooth speakers. There is just no way sound quality is going to ever get better in these tiny devices. The ability to AUX connect and Bluetooth connect is the best selling point.

@Hungrybird474 3 года назад

I like the ball and it looks super cool sitting on black glass with the ring reflection and it sounds great

@aryanagarwal2763 3 года назад

I quite like this smart speaker from the Amazon Echo series. It will be a neat addition in the budget range powered by the Mediatek processor and supported by Alexa!

@ayaangoswami5816 3 года назад

I completely agree that it is indeed a worthy upgrade. I love its design and the fact that it is so compact is a huge plus for me. I think it uses mediatek processor as internal support.

@jimcmf2 3 года назад

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@ginabaconi2468 2 года назад

just got the echo dot 4th gen with the clock and i love it!

@randomtech787 3 года назад

Just ordered the 4th gen dot on black friday. Upgrading from 2nd gen. Cant wait!

@butterfly-girl6867 3 года назад

I’m getting one too whoop 🙌🏽

@saucekidromix6876 3 года назад

🥵 26 bucks for a 50 dollar device 🥵

@enerelbuyanzul8978 3 года назад

@Green Gamer mines coming on the 14th

@dy3662 3 года назад

Interesting! I much prefer the 3rd gen design and being able to plug into plug/wall mounts, but that really was a big difference in sound... Maybe enough to sway me away from the temptation of the dirt cheap 3rd gens (but probably not!)

@KendallsTv 2 года назад

I just bought a 3rd gen and I love it . Like the shape to 4th gen not so much but it does sounds better. Let’s wait to see how 5th gen looks and sounds

@nessa627 3 года назад

I've just ordered this and 4 smart bulbs..ive never used echo dots before so all new to me..excited for it all to come :)

@jimcmf2 3 года назад

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@ahmedarsalan8582 3 года назад

I saw this in a mall the other day and I was really tempted to buy it, now I WANT to buy it.

@TheGrony 3 года назад

My Echo Dot 4 received firmware update tonight and it sound much better now - louder and more wide with better detail and bass. Sound quality improved a lot!! I had complains on sound before but now I'm blown away. It' also much more sensitvite for voice control even on loud volumes ... 😊

@TheGrony 3 года назад

It's damn loud now... At volume 7 I'm already concerned about neghbours... 😂

@Tonysnookerfan31 2 года назад

Honestly is the bass actually good??

@lindsayhendricks4538 3 года назад

I’m getting one Thursday! I’m super excited

@PedroBastozz 2 года назад

I got this one on black friday for 30 bucks and its a HUGE improvement over the 2nd gen one i used to have.

@metsha 3 года назад

Great review, thanks.

@ManchesterTechGuy 3 года назад

I do actually like the new "ball" design and moving the light to the bottom is nicer too imo.

@Jay13273 3 года назад

I love the ending dad its a new feature lol

@prasanthpaul6044 3 года назад

Loved 🥰 the last feature gonna buy it only for that

@MYDODGEYUTUBENAME 3 года назад

I still have the 2nd generation and I have it bluetoothed to a soundbar and subwoofer. So sound is NEVER a problem. Plus I dont like fabric on the newer versions. Black hides well on top of my black entertainment unit too.

@drawnhere 2 года назад

It comes in black also.

@joshuasdsmalls2157 3 года назад

I always want to get one thanks for the demo

@makukunaable 3 года назад

I was expecting it to have battery so it could work without being plugged in all the time. It would be also great to have a bluetooth function

@omarinfante7638 2 года назад

I'm getting mine Saturday hope it's good I just kinda want it for songs and turning off my lights I don't really worry about asking questions just helping me around my house and listening to my favorite songs and podcasts

@tonijermont9529 2 года назад

I got the 4th gen on sell for 29.99 and had a 5.00 coupon . I just got it today and so far I love it

@KAriedoll 3 года назад

I use my "hooky puck" linked to my laptop/phone bluetooth as a sleep machine next to my bed and sometimes for an alarm (whenever it stays connected to the wifi). I works fine for my needs to sleep, I don't anything with too much bass.

@Nicholas1999 3 года назад

I know for the 3th gen at full volume playing music You have to yell so it can hear you Maybe 5 to 6' away Is the new one better?

@ChronosCooper 3 года назад

Amazing video as always Reed

@muyin 3 года назад

Still using spot and loving it

@KevinIsSoAwsome 3 года назад

Love the Outro.

@joshgeurink2131 3 года назад

Just bought the 3rd gen dot with a free smart bulb for $15 for black Friday. In my opinion the insane deals on the last gen make it the better buy.

@randygreen007 2 года назад

I just purchased my first fourth gen dot to replace a second gen and the improvement is quite remarkable! I’ll be upgrading the rest of the second gens as well. They are currently $20 during the Amazon prime day pre-sale. What I would like to know is how to get my security alerts broadcast over the whole system as opposed to having to set a routine for each individual device?

@BH0889 2 года назад

Same! I was on Amazon looking for something completely different and saw a ad for this being on sale and ordered it. I’m totally clueless but learning lol . Good luck to you with yours!

@penelope-oe2vr 2 года назад

I just ordered myself the Dianne von feurstenberg echo dot 4th generation. I haven't owned one before. But I use Bixby a ton, especially for my calendar and timers and stuff

@kandiwilliams4353 3 года назад

This video was very helpful thank you so much!!!! 🤗👏🏾👍🏾👌🏾❤

@amylewis7563 3 года назад

I have both and I really can't tell much difference, but I don't use it nearly as much as this guy. 😆 I like the design of the 3rd gen better too. The kids versions are super cute tho!

@ChristosLouridas 3 года назад

Haha the end was funny. Review really got me I will definitely take the 4th gen, I have the first gen now and want a better speaker. Plus the prices are ok imo. Hi from Greece. Also it will be better with my nanaleaf which I will get next month.

@jessymode 3 года назад

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@ras_krystafari3333 3 года назад

ending is the best here haha brilliant

@SamSine 3 года назад

Epic ending!! Haha So versatile!!

@sokinecola9361 2 года назад

Wow this is best review I have found thanks !

@heathercostello6705 3 года назад

Love it!! I want one

@pamelasertich9850 3 года назад

I ordered one during Prime Day. It's taking them a while to ship it out. I like the sound quality better. I wish I had purchased the one with a clock.

@luisfernandovelascoreyes2616 3 года назад

What a great video, that edition is great new sub!

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@michaelpauly5655 3 года назад

Reed, who won the bowling contest? I think I will stay with the 3rd gen for awhile. I like the sound a little better. Eventually will get the new dot. Love your videos and keep up the great work.

@combeferret 3 года назад

This being round brings one thing to my cat’s mind - new toy to knock off the shelf and bat about!

@HockeyGuy_in_STL 3 года назад

I play ice hockey. Maybe that's why I always feel the urge to take a slapshot when I see my 3rd gen Echo Dot!

@rjeption 3 года назад

This looks so nice and clean

@lehiemmerson8811 3 года назад

getting one tomorrow cant wait

@DrVagax 2 года назад

In the future I would love a more portable Echo, I would imagine a Echo Dot with a wireless charger so you can put it on a charge pad when you keep it on one spot but you can just pick it up and put it somewhere else whenever you want to

@MorningIsNear 2 года назад

Agreed. Echo Tap in a smaller form factor would be awesome.

@CaptAstroBell 3 года назад

You should review the Echo Dot 4th Gen that is also a Smart Hub that is twice as expensive as the regular 4th gen

@djlopez33 3 года назад

ok thank you so much for dividing up the video as you did so I can just get straight to the speaker/ sound review. so many RU-vidrs draaaaag out reviews and its so damn annoying

@tofuleafu 3 года назад

haha the ending : )

@SmartHomeSolver 3 года назад

Glad you liked it! It was really fun to make.

@EliamBlinders Год назад

I absolutely agree that this mediatek-powered echo dot (4th generation) is an excellent upgrade. A reasonable price point combined with easily available features results in a really good offer. for customers

@nervyisnervous2624 3 года назад

I want it just waiting for the pink version to match my gen3

@duaneafields 3 года назад

spray paint, let dry. shellac over the pink for the clear, let dry completely. don't paint it heavy. it works, sound is the same. mask off the led ring and unplug cord.

@AyoolaBoyejo 3 года назад

The only thing missing is an in-built battery, especially because the new design makes a dock hard or nearly impossible to get.

@MarcusChristopher 3 года назад

Great review!

@aryanagarwal2763 3 года назад

I like that Amazon has improved the audio quality to a huge extent in the new Echo Dot 4th Gen. Mediatek is also a good choice in this range.

@jimcmf2 3 года назад

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@mikecrabtree8200 3 года назад

In what manor can the gen 4 be mounted. The second gen is capable of great sound, the problem is in the speakers. A Nomodo add on makes a gen 2 really good.