Amazon Echo Spot (2024)

Speedy responses from Alexa Clear, bright display Good sound for its size No camera No visible ads

Can’t set an alarm using the screen The “stop alarm” button is tiny Smart home control is voice-first No backup battery

Spot is not really a smart display (despite that being what Amazon calls it). You can’t use it as a digital photo frame or video calling device or watch a security camera’s livestream or video content on it. But I didn’t miss any of those features in a...

Nice customization options No more invasive camera Great audio quality for a small speaker

Expensive for what it offers Display is very limited and small More style than substance

The Echo Spot is back, with a new design that feels much better suited to its smart alarm clock functionality. With improved audio hardware and a more vivid display, but without its predecessor’s slightly invasive in-built camera, the new Echo Spot is...

Good sound quality for its size Useful screen shows time, weather, and album art Touch controls for audio playback and some smart home devices

Small screen has limited functionality and can't play videos Screen brightness drops at off-center angles No camera for video calls

While its display isn't too impressive, the 2024 Amazon Echo Spot performs quite well as a smart speaker, provides useful bits of information, and offers basic smart home controls.

Customizable and vibrant display Stylish, compact design Immersive sound

Lacks temperature sensor found on cheaper Echo Dot Can’t take video calls or watch content

The revamped Amazon Echo Spot sits somewhere between the Echo Dot with Clock and the Echo Show 5, offering a good middle ground for those who want a smart speaker for their bedside with limited distractions.