Amazon’s household of Alexa-enabled units is huge. From the spherical Echo to the swiveling Echo Show 10, you will get Alexa into your house in some ways. These units can reply your questions, assist you to order necessities, set timers, play all types of audio content material, and even operate because the management hub on your rising sensible house. These are our favourite Echo- and Alexa-compatible audio system for each house and funds.

The greatest time to purchase any Amazon speaker is throughout a significant sale occasion like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as there normally are steep reductions. If you’re attempting to determine which sensible units may be greatest for you, make sure you take a look at WIRED’s picks in our roundups: Best Smart Speakers, Best Smart Displays, and Best Bluetooth Speakers. We even have guides on setting up your Echo speaker, creating Alexa routines, and Alexa abilities that are actually fun and useful that can assist you get began.

Updated April 2023: We’ve added the newest Sonos audio system and the newest variations of the Echo Dot with Clock and Echo Dot Kids.

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