Forget the Echo. The Dot Is the Most Important Alexa Device
![Forget the Echo. The Dot Is the Most Important Alexa Device](https://media.wired.com/photos/59665a214b625716f3fa6927/16:9/w_1327,h_746,c_limit/AmazonEcho.jpg)
The Echo Dot remains the best-selling Alexa device since its debut. So why aren't more companies copying it?
The Echo Dot remains the best-selling Alexa device since its debut. So why aren't more companies copying it?
![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LxjcjmBbzhZKE7ozQcSdp5.jpg)
Echo Dot with Clock (4th Gen) review
![](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/swDXRU36UHKwg8LgxLEvn6.jpg)
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review: Great Looks, Greater Sound
![](https://assets.mofoprod.net/network/images/Amazon-EchoDot_tnyub4_Rm2ijFe.width-250.jpg)
Echo Dot, Privacy & security guide
![](https://theintercept.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/amazon-dot-kids-1557347654.jpg?fit=2087%2C1044)
Privacy Experts, Senators Demand Investigation of 's Child Data Collection Practices
![](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/echo-2nd-gen.jpg?fit=720%2C720&p=1)
How to Secure Your Alexa Device
![](https://www.zdnet.com/a/img/resize/2e3962a24811417155f2170f37f4035ffa47f1ff/2016/07/20/132b3d42-4ff3-4d93-b0d9-b86848127e57/amazon-echo-radio.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=900&width=1200)
Echo: The four hard problems had to solve to make it work
![](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/3f3be7a1141489b1070f1128abb430083d89dca5/hub/2014/11/24/8dc8a68a-a950-45d2-be80-0eb207236fda/amazon-echo-product-photos-14.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=1200&width=1200)
Why I think 's Echo is the breakthrough product of 2015 - CNET
![](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/13f045f8ce3d844015e28b978e778a31e3d5c108/hub/2020/07/10/fb2a5db5-19f4-41fb-8675-bf0c6cd322a7/alexa-pet-peeves20.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=900&width=1200)
Alexa Shopping and Voice Purchasing: A Step-by-Step Guide - CNET
![](https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/echo-dot-thumbnail.jpg?w=600&h=600)
Root, On An Echo Dot
![](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/tMzWQmzbWiWeyeGkq0nN3d9kmT8=/0x0:3000x2000/3000x2000/filters:focal(1500x1000:1501x1001)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24720645/236676_06_How_to_start_a_smart_home_using_Amazon_Alexa_SHaddad.jpg)
Alexa: How to start a smart home - The Verge
![](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/4_Lc9fS7kdnce-qOE2gc2w0u4Ak=/0x0:2040x1360/1400x1400/filters:focal(1029x748:1030x749)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19298898/cwelch_191016_3738_0008.jpg)
Echo Dot with clock review: time is on its side - The Verge
![](https://www.safewise.com/app/uploads/2019/11/social-alexa-easter-eggs.png)
Ultimate Guide to Alexa and Echo
![](https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/d3c3fcf8d446684ca7ecd6d3fd167e666bbbab00/hub/2016/10/25/9f856ac5-5ab7-40a3-96c1-0abc27b64241/htalexatipstricks2.jpg?auto=webp&width=768)
34 Alexa tips and tricks — CNET - CNET