![]() ![]() Unfortunately, the same isn’t true for the Echo Show 5's fabric covering, which may look good but certainly doesn't survive spills. ![]() I can simply wipe it clean, ensuring its sleek look isn’t ruined by a splash of tomato sauce. Yes, the Echo Show 5 also fits in the same spot, but the Echo Spot wins here thanks to its plastic casing. Instead, it resides in the kitchen as it really is the perfect smart companion when I’m preparing food.įirst off, its compact size and shape means it fits perfectly on my kitchen windowsill. I’ll be honest, my Echo Spot has never been near my bedroom. Here's why I think it's the best compact smart display Amazon has made to date. In fact, even though I have several smart speakers in my home, it's the one I use most. These are just some of the ways that your Echo Spot can help you get back into a routine for the upcoming academic semester.The Echo Spot is my favourite Echo device of all time. To shut off the screen say, “Alexa, screen off.”Įvery parent’s routine and schedule is going to look a bit different from another’s as a new school year starts. Surprisingly, the screen on the Echo Spot goes dark, so I can fall asleep and get ready to do it all over again tomorrow. Before I got the Echo Spot, I was worried that it might display a little bit of light like previous alarm clocks I’ve had. The TV is off, the shades are drawn, and my Echo Spot dims itself almost completely. I don’t know about you, but I need complete darkness when I’m ready for bed. Help you fall asleep by dimming the screen So, if the lights are out and you still can’t sleep, just ask Alexa to “play ambient sounds” or “bedtime music.” Want the music to stop at a certain time? Say, “Alexa, turn the music off in 60 minutes.” And, hopefully, you’ll be asleep when it stops. One thing that helps? Asking Alexa to play calming noises. After a busy day, I sometimes have a hard time unwinding and relaxing for bedtime. I try to go to bed every night at around the same time, but some evenings are more successful than others. Stressful day? The Echo Spot plays soothing sounds to help you relax. Wishing you could wake up at the beach on a Monday morning? Just set your Spot’s background to your favorite photo from your oceanside vacation to give you good vibes all day long. The customization feature is a nice touch. The Spot comes preloaded with a variety of clock faces to choose from, or you can upload your own picture background via Prime Photo. Upload your favorite photos to motivate you in the mornings To end the dialogue say, “Alexa, hang up.” The hands-free drop-in feature is optional, but it can make hectic mornings easier when you’re short on time and trying to keep the family on schedule. Need to hop in the shower but don’t want to go upstairs to make sure your kids are up and moving? You can use the Echo Spot like a two-way walkie-talkie using audio or audio/video to drop in on other Echo devices in your home.įor example, you can say, “Alexa, drop in on my kitchen Echo Show” and begin a conversation. Getting ready in the morning, especially when you’ve got kids to help, can feel like a circus act. The Echo Spot can be used to drop-in existing Alexa-enabled devices in your home, so you can make sure the kids are up. What is the best Echo for your morning routine? So, with less than two weeks until my daughter starts first grade, out went my phone and in came the Echo Spot to help me stay on task and establish productive habits for back-to-school. Why? I found myself wasting time scrolling through social media before bed and mindlessly in the mornings when I could be doing something more productive, like making coffee or preparing for the day ahead. While I’ve enjoyed using Apple’s Bedtime feature, it was time for my phone to make an exit from the bedroom-for good. Until recently, my iPhone XR served as a trusty alarm clock. (And, I don’t miss that harsh red glow one bit.) When my kids aren’t rousing me from slumber at the crack of dawn, I rely on the Echo Spot to get my day started. Traditional nightstand alarm clocks don’t exist in my house anymore. I (begrudgingly) woke to the alarm sounding each morning when it was time to rise and shine for school and was instantly greeted by the bright red glow of the digitized numbers.įast forward 20 years and my nightstand looks a lot different now. ![]() ![]() Growing up, I had a faux wood and black-colored digital alarm clock that lived on my bedside table. ![]()
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