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Echo (4th Gen) | With premium sound, smart home hub, and Alexa | Charcoal
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- New look, new sound - Echo delivers clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass for rich, detailed sound that automatically adapts to any room.
- Voice control your entertainment - Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more. Plus listen to radio stations, podcasts, and Audible audiobooks.
- Ready to help - Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, play the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
- Smart home made simple - Easily set up compatible Zigbee or Matter devices.
- Fill your home with sound - With multi-room music, play synchronised music across Echo devices in different rooms.
- Connect with others - Call your Alexa contacts hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms with an Echo device or announce to the whole house that dinner's ready.
- Designed to protect your privacy - Built with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones.
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Meet Echo (4th Gen) |
Talk about well-rounded. Echo combines premium sound, a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, and a temperature sensor. Powerful speakers deliver clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass for rich, detailed sound that adapts to any room. |
Just ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, make calls, and tell you the news, sports scores, weather, and more. |
“Alexa, play music everywhere.”
Use your voice to play a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, TuneIn, and others. And with multi-room music, you can fill your whole home with music, radio stations, podcasts, and Audible using compatible Echo devices in different rooms.
Voice control your homeThe built-in smart home hub lets you easily set up and manage Zigbee and Matter compatible smart devices. Just power on compatible lights, plugs, and sensors, and say, “Alexa, discover my devices.” Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device. |
Alexa is happy to helpMake your life easier at home. Set timers, ask questions, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. With access to thousands of Alexa skills, you can check the traffic and weather, or play the news. You can even bring new life to game night with Song Quiz, Trivia Battle, Twenty Questions and more. Learn more about Alexa. |
Stay connected and in syncWith Drop In or Announcements, you can contact other compatible Echo devices to let everyone know dinner’s ready or remind the kids that it’s bedtime. Plus, hands-free calling helps you stay in touch with friends and family who have a compatible Echo device, the Alexa app or Skype. |
Amazon Kids on Alexa |
Alexa can help kids learn and grow-while having fun along the way. With parental controls enabled, Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses, filter explicit songs and block shopping. |
Children's privacy is important to us. Discover more about Amazon Kids on Alexa. |
Designed to protect your privacy
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. Echo smart speakers have a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings and can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Learn more about privacy.
Simple to set up and use
1. Plug in Echo and connect to the internet with the Alexa app.
2. Just ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.
3. For simple setup with compatible smart home devices, say, “Alexa, discover my devices.”
Technical Details
Echo (4th Gen)
Size |
144 mm x 144 mm x 133 mm |
Weight |
970 g Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
Wi-Fi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
Smart home hub |
Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh + Zigbee + Matter devices + Thread border router |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo or from Echo 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. Direct control of BLE Mesh. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
Audio |
3.0” (76.2 mm) neodymium woofer and 2 x 0.8” (20 mm) tweeters |
System Requirements |
Wi-Fi required. Echo comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa app is compatible with Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Supported operating systems. Certain services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas, and may require separate subscriptions. |
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 about Wi-Fi simple setup |
Warranty and service |
Echo is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty does not restrict or alter any non-excludable statutory consumer protections or rights you may have, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Use of Echo is subject to the terms found here. |
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. |
Included in the box |
Echo (4th Gen), power adaptor (30W), and quick start guide. |
Generation |
Echo 4th Generation – 2020 release |
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. |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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Price | From: $79.00 | From: $99.00 | From: $169.00 | From: $169.00 | From: $349.00 |
Ratings | 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,484) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (738) | 4.2 out of 5 stars (11) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,143) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (330) |
Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2024 | 2020 | 2022 |
Audio Quality | Full Sound | Bigger Vibrant Sound | Bigger Vibrant Sound | Premium Room-Filling Sound | Premium Room-Filling Sound |
Speakers | 1.95” front-firing speaker | 1.73" front-firing speaker | 1.75" rear-firing speaker | 3.0" neodymium woofer and dual front-firing 0.8" tweeters | 1" tweeter, three 2" mid-range speakers, and 5.25" woofer |
Great for | Bedrooms and small spaces | Any room (or rooms) | Bedrooms and offices | Communal spaces like the living or family room | Any room (or rooms) |
Hands-free with Alexa |
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Screen | 5.5” colour screen | ||||
Camera | 2 MP | ||||
Privacy Controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in camera shutter, microphone/camera off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
Dimensions | 99 mm W x 83 mm D x 91 mm H | 100 mm W x 100 mm D x 89 mm H | 147 mm W x 91 mm D x 82 mm H | 144 mm W x 144 mm D x 133 mm H | 175 mm W x 175 mm D x 206 mm H |
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Customers say
Customers like the sound quality, functionality, and ease of setup of the digital device. They mention it's fantastic, works well with Alexa, and is easy to connect to most devices. Customers also say it'll be a good all-round edition for your Alexa-enabled home. They appreciate the design, saying it looks very smart and premium. However, some customers dislike the microphone sensitivity.
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Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They mention the music stays clear enough in their medium-sized room. Some say the sound is good for the price.
"...This Echo has great immersive sound, rich & full bass. More than loud enough for the bathroom. I immediately went & plugged it into the tv...." Read more
"...I can confirm it delivers great sound quality at half the price of our old Google system...." Read more
"...As for what this speaker does right:-Better sound quality with a bigger emphasis on mid range. It won't blow you away...." Read more
"Simple to connect to most devices.Good sound for the size." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the digital device. They mention it works well with Alexa, does what they ask almost instantly, and is handy. Customers also appreciate the lists function and routine.
"...This Echo 4th gen punches WAAAY above its weight. Alexia AI is very good. Very intuitive. Hasn't missed a beat. I'm very very impressed...." Read more
"...Great device for smart control and daily reminders however when it comes to playing music daily I can only say that it does not compare to dedicated..." Read more
"...It understands my commands straight away and does what I ask almost instantly. Want to listen to a UK radio station?..." Read more
"...WHYY-this has a new low power mode. And this supposed low power mode doesn't work if you have Spotify linked to your echo speaker...." Read more
Customers find the digital device easy to setup. They mention it has good voice detection, is simple, and integrates with other smart devices easily. Customers also appreciate the lack of unnecessary packaging or complicated guides.
"...Alexia AI is very good. Very intuitive. Hasn't missed a beat. I'm very very impressed...." Read more
"Simple to connect to most devices.Good sound for the size." Read more
"...for only 80 bucks, it’s an absolute steal for the sound quality and ease of use." Read more
"Easy to set up and use, great sound quality. Needs the occasional reboot but that’s about it." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the digital device. They say it's worth buying, a good unit for the price, and a great all-around edition for your Alexa-enabled home.
"...across from a Google Smart speaker that died and this was just fantastic value and had great reviews...." Read more
"...Price when on sale is cheaper than the IKEA hubs used to control their smart devices...." Read more
"Very good product" Read more
"...put two of these in each room to get a truly dynamic sound at an affordable price, along with all the other features such as news and weather they..." Read more
Customers like the design of the digital device. They mention it looks very smart, premium, and cool.
"...is actually amazing, from a device so small and with such an interesting design. I’m extremely impressed...." Read more
"...But can't complain it does the job and is a great new addition to the house. Can set alarms with ease when cooking, appointment reminders, etc...." Read more
"...It looks good too...." Read more
"...It’s stylish and the integration with other smart devices was easy...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the microphone sensitivity of the digital device. They mention it almost never picks up their voice, yet older models in other rooms always do. They also say the microphone needs to be more powerful and there are still challenges with voice recognition in a busy environment.
"...originally used "Computer" which had the same problem - the mic is just not as sensitive as the Nest Minis, and it seems to want me to pause after..." Read more
"...The microphone almost never picks up my voice yet older models in other rooms always do even with a whisper...." Read more
"Very nice sound but the microphone sensitivity is not as good as my echo dot which was much cheaper...." Read more
"Microphone does not work good as 3th or 2nd generation one." Read more
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Edit- it's been a week & I'm even more impressed with this speaker. This Echo 4th gen punches WAAAY above its weight. Alexia AI is very good. Very intuitive. Hasn't missed a beat. I'm very very impressed. I'll be replacing my bedroom $400 soundbar with two more of these Echo 4th or 5th Gen's synced & linked together. The sound is spot on- beautifully balanced. The bass is rich & punchy. Haven't needed past level 7 volume- mostly 4-6. Can't recommend this product enough 👍
Let's get right to why this isn't a five star review. The microphones. Amazon actually took a step backwards and went with a 4 microphone array that is inferior to the Echo plus 2nd gen (and echo 3rd gen), which have a seven microphone array. This is the only downfall of this speaker.
I'm not a big fan of the spherical design either but that's a subjective opinion. What that translates to in the real world is a voice pickup that is good but not great. This was a major disappointment for me since I use my Echo speakers to control all smart home devices (~30 devices) and mic pickup is crucial for that.
As for what this speaker does right:
-Better sound quality with a bigger emphasis on mid range. It won't blow you away. It's still V shaped and punchy but it's good. The treble was a little spikey for me but it's a step in the right direction regardless
-Faster processor. Everything it does it just a little bit more snappy than the other models
-Support for Matter. It's not released yet but this will make a huge difference in the future
-The power adaptor is slimmer and no longer blocks the neighbouring power socket. FINALLY.
-Zigbee support. My Echo plus 2nd gen has this and little door sensors have changed my smart home game
What could use some improvement:
-Apparently this speaker has an ultrasound sensor. Apparently it's about as useful as if it didn't. Tried it on this speaker and the 4th gen echo dot for triggering smart home routines and it did absolutely nothing. Who knows, updates might fix this
-the sphere can hide that light ring at the bottom sometimes so you don't know if Alexa heard you or is just giving you attitude
-the black speaker now comes with a white adaptor? WHYY
-this has a new low power mode. And this supposed low power mode doesn't work if you have Spotify linked to your echo speaker. Are you okay Amazon? Spotify is the most used music streaming service
TLDR: this speaker is a compelling product in the echo line-up and has so much more potential. It has a few shortcomings and a couple of hiccups but it's a solid pick. I'd hesitate to pay full price but it's a strong contender on sale.
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Reviewed in Australia on 25 July 2022
Let's get right to why this isn't a five star review. The microphones. Amazon actually took a step backwards and went with a 4 microphone array that is inferior to the Echo plus 2nd gen (and echo 3rd gen), which have a seven microphone array. This is the only downfall of this speaker.
I'm not a big fan of the spherical design either but that's a subjective opinion. What that translates to in the real world is a voice pickup that is good but not great. This was a major disappointment for me since I use my Echo speakers to control all smart home devices (~30 devices) and mic pickup is crucial for that.
As for what this speaker does right:
-Better sound quality with a bigger emphasis on mid range. It won't blow you away. It's still V shaped and punchy but it's good. The treble was a little spikey for me but it's a step in the right direction regardless
-Faster processor. Everything it does it just a little bit more snappy than the other models
-Support for Matter. It's not released yet but this will make a huge difference in the future
-The power adaptor is slimmer and no longer blocks the neighbouring power socket. FINALLY.
-Zigbee support. My Echo plus 2nd gen has this and little door sensors have changed my smart home game
What could use some improvement:
-Apparently this speaker has an ultrasound sensor. Apparently it's about as useful as if it didn't. Tried it on this speaker and the 4th gen echo dot for triggering smart home routines and it did absolutely nothing. Who knows, updates might fix this
-the sphere can hide that light ring at the bottom sometimes so you don't know if Alexa heard you or is just giving you attitude
-the black speaker now comes with a white adaptor? WHYY
-this has a new low power mode. And this supposed low power mode doesn't work if you have Spotify linked to your echo speaker. Are you okay Amazon? Spotify is the most used music streaming service
TLDR: this speaker is a compelling product in the echo line-up and has so much more potential. It has a few shortcomings and a couple of hiccups but it's a solid pick. I'd hesitate to pay full price but it's a strong contender on sale.
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Good sound for the size.
Being a bit of an audiophile / snob, some of the reviews did make me a little anxious that it wouldn’t live up to expectations - how wrong they were. I’m not sure if these reviewers got a device from a ‘bad batch’, but the audio quality is actually amazing, from a device so small and with such an interesting design. I’m extremely impressed. The microphone has never missed a beat either, I’ve not had to repeat myself once. Maybe software has improved the reliability of this since the other reviewers posted about theirs not always working? Not sure. But mine is perfectly fine.
As for Alexa in general, I can’t get over how good it is. It understands my commands straight away and does what I ask almost instantly. Want to listen to a UK radio station? Just say ‘Alexa, play BBC radio 1’. Less than a second later, it’s on. Want to know how to say something in Chinese? Just ask. She’ll tell you, then go straight back to what was playing.
I know I’m only just scratching the surface with what Alexa can do but coming from someone who’s resisted voice control for a number of years either due to its reputation of being ‘not good enough yet’ or just feeling gimmicky, I’m glad I finally pulled the trigger. This Echo is easily my new favourite thing. And for only 80 bucks, it’s an absolute steal for the sound quality and ease of use.