Amazon Echo Dot

To get this device, you need a sight loss or support professional to complete our application form.

The Echo Dot is a smart speaker with Alexa. For people living with sight loss an Alexa device can be a fantastic as you can use your voice to control it, rather than buttons or on-screen controls. Use Echo Dot to play music, set alarms and timers, find out the weather, traffic conditions, access sports scores and more.

Anyone who gets one of our Alexa devices, you can get free support from AbilityNet to help get started with your new device.

The Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker. A dark grey spherical speaker emitting a blue-turquoise light from its base.

Main features

Simple screenless smart speaker
Uses Alexa digital assistant technology
Requires internet connection and access to a smartphone or tablet
Free set-up support available from AbilityNet

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