I love that the echo input is small...about the size of my palm. I bought one in black because I knew I would have it up above a cabinet and I wanted it to be discreet - which it is! And even though it is up and off to the corner, Alexa hears us well and follows almost all commands the first time.
I bought it primarily to play our music handsfree...and what I love...love...is that I linked all my other devices so the music plays throughout the house!!
So..small, simple, saved money...uses a speaker I already had...and works well!
I connected it via blue tooth to the speaker. and used the speaker charging USB to keep the Echo Input powered. The USB charging option for the Echo Input is key because I only have the speaker charger cord to place discreetly (rather than have one for the Input and speaker power).
I also use Apple Music on my Alexa app.
Need: Speaker with aux or blue tooth.
Comes with USB charger (my speaker had a USB charging port so make everything portable)
Smart phone with the Alexa app
Downside: I tried to use the aux cord, but it seems like that just gave feedback into the speaker. The sound sounded staticky and hollow...not sure wise.
Totally reccomend for use with current speakeres.
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Control the lights with your voice.
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Echo Input adds Alexa to your favorite speaker and connects via 3.5 mm audio cable or Bluetooth. Just ask Alexa to play a song, check the news or weather, set alarms and timers, add items to your to-do list, or control compatible smart home devices. |
Use your voice to ask for any song, artist, or genre from supported streaming services and play music across compatible Echo devices and connected speakers in your home. You can also listen to Audible, podcasts, radio stations, and more.
Make your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information.
Alexa has more than 50,000 skills and counting. Skills are like apps and help you do more such as playing Jeopardy!, meditating with Headspace, and falling asleep to rain sounds. Create your own skills with Alexa Skill Blueprints. Just say “Alexa, help me get started with skills.”
New skills are being added all the time. Discover them in the skills section of the Alexa app or visit the skills store.
Echo Input
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Size |
3.1” x 0.5” (80 mm x 13.8 mm) |
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Weight |
2.75 oz. (78 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your Echo Input to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
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System Requirements |
Echo Input comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. A list of supported operating systems can be found here. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
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Setup Technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more |
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Accessibility Features |
The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
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Warranty and Service |
90-day limited warranty and service. Use of Echo Input is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Echo Input, power adapter (5W), micro-USB cable, 1 m AUX cable, and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Input 1st Generation |
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Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Echo Input works great for casting my music
I'm just adding this before my copied review for the Pyle PFA300 that I paired this Echo Input with.I don't plan on ever using the voice feature on this Echo Input and I've muted the mic immediately once turned on since I have an Echo about 5 feet away and I guess I could have just ran a long 3.5mm cord from the Echo but I wanted a clean look. I just needed the Echo Input so I could cast music from the Amazon Music Unlimited app on my phone to the Pyle receiver to then play the music in three separate rooms in my house with my in ceiling speakers. Luckily the Input was on sale for $9.99 or else I would have bought a Dot so this saved me $15! Thanks Amazon!Pyle PFA300 review:I've been going back and forth between this little guy and one of the bigger Pyle amps. I just need to get a signal to my built in ceiling speakers that are circa 2009 when my house was built so that means speaker wire connection. However I needed a way to get the music into the Pyle and I looked at a Chromecast but those are $35 and I use Amazon Echoes and Dots throughout my house so I wanted to stay with Amazon but didn't want to buy one more $25 Dot. Luckily I came across the Echo Input on sale for $9.99. Ordered everything and luckily everything showed up on the same day. Set up the Echo Input and connected the speaker wires to the back of the Pyle PFA300, plugged in the 3.5mm jack (that came with the Echo Input - score!) from the Echo Input to the Pyle and powered it on. I then turned on a song in Amazon Music Unlimited app, connected the Echo Input as the device to play music on in the app and nothing...no sound through my speakers. Go to the wall and turn the volume all the way up and I finally hear the music but it sounds like the volume is only a quarter of the way up. I immediately start thinking I should have bought a receiver with more power etc...but before I take it all apart and return it, I check the Alexa app on my phone and look at the Echo Input and see there is a volume control slide feature and it's at 10% for some reason. I cranked it up to 100% and the speakers get so loud it is now garbled, but hey it works. I turned the volume in the app down to 85%, my wall volume to 50% and it's at a perfect normal listening volume and if I turn the wall controller volume up all tge way it's nice and loud but with no distortion! Now I have no idea what kind of in ceiling speakers I have, but the music has nice highs a little bit of bass and it sounds great to me and the patio speakers work and so do the ones in the Master bedroom so I am a happy camper, thank you Pyle for not making me spend $50 to $300 on some needlessly expensive equipment for what I needed.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
I love that the echo input is small...about the size of my palm. I bought one in black because I knew I would have it up above a cabinet and I wanted it to be discreet - which it is! And even though it is up and off to the corner, Alexa hears us well and follows almost all commands the first time.
What a way to create an interactive speaker/Alexa device from one you already have at home!
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
I bought it primarily to play our music handsfree...and what I love...love...is that I linked all my other devices so the music plays throughout the house!!
So..small, simple, saved money...uses a speaker I already had...and works well!
I connected it via blue tooth to the speaker. and used the speaker charging USB to keep the Echo Input powered. The USB charging option for the Echo Input is key because I only have the speaker charger cord to place discreetly (rather than have one for the Input and speaker power).
I also use Apple Music on my Alexa app.
Need: Speaker with aux or blue tooth.
Comes with USB charger (my speaker had a USB charging port so make everything portable)
Smart phone with the Alexa app
Downside: I tried to use the aux cord, but it seems like that just gave feedback into the speaker. The sound sounded staticky and hollow...not sure wise.
Totally reccomend for use with current speakeres.
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