
circle with slash: This button looks like a circle with a slash down the center, and this mutes the speaker's microphone. You can hold this down as well to decrease the volume rapidly. Minus: The minus button will decrease the master volume. Pressing and holding this button down will speed up how fast the volume is increased. Plus: The plus button will increase the speaker's master volume. On the top face of the Amazon Echo Dot are four buttons with tactile markings. To insert the power adapter, locate the biggest port in the recessed area where the ports reside, then slowly push the cable in until it fits securely in the port with a soft audible click. One is the power adapter port, and the other one is a 3.5mm jack for external speakers. I have an Echo Dot 3rd Gen, so I'll be referencing its physical overview here.Īs you slowly run your hand across the fabric outer portion, you'll encounter two similar ports. Keep in mind that Echo Dot physical layouts may vary. The 3rd Gen is the biggest of the pucks that you can get right now. Depending on which Echo Dot you have (first, second or third generation), there may be fabric around the outer edge of the speaker, and puck sizes may vary. The Amazon Echo Dot is shaped like a hockey puck. Unplugging the device will turn it off completely. Power Adapter: The device must be plugged in at all times in order to operate.
Amazon Echo Dot: This will be covered in a layer of tape, simply rip it off to fully expose your speaker.
Upon opening the box, you will find the following (keep in mind contents may vary by country or seller): The Amazon Echo Dot is contained in a rectangular box about the size of a small laptop. This will be explained later in this quick start guide. If this is your first time using the Amazon Echo Dot, you'll need to set it up first. The Echo Dot is a suitable choice for you or your family if you want something small on the outside, but big on the inside, and for a cheap price between $50-100USD. The speaker has its companion app, Amazon Alexa, for enabling skills and interacting with all your Alexa-enabled devices. The Amazon Echo Dot is a smart bluetooth Alexa-enabled speaker which allows you to listen to music, play fun games, set important reminders and alarms, and complete smart home tasks.