Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) Smart Speaker w/ Clock & Alexa

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11-23-2020 at 02:48 PM #76

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I noticed on Amazon, it's also bundled with a smart plug for $5 more.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GTYBCYR/

I bought this. If you return the plug which is $17, you will get the echo with clock for only $26

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11-23-2020 at 03:05 PM #77

25% off worked fine for me. I have until December 13 to send my 2nd gen dot to them. The $5 credit for it and 25% showed fine during checkout. Maybe because I chose the one without a free bulb? I had no interest in that bulb.

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11-23-2020 at 03:24 PM #78

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I bought this. If you return the plug which is $17, you will get the echo with clock for only $26

This is a bundled product. Why would you think you'd receive a credit when you return a partial order?

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11-23-2020 at 04:51 PM #79

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This is a bundled product. Why would you think you'd receive a credit when you return a partial order?

It showed as two separate orders with different order numbers. When i tried to return the plug, it showed I could receive $17 back

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11-23-2020 at 07:53 PM #80

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I think these are just overpriced in general, but I really like the idea of having the clock on it. I couldn't justify paying $59 or whatever, but $39 with a free smart bulb, makes it ok.
Does anyone know how to order the the echo dot with 6 months free Amazon music? It says it's not available for my device (iPhone)

I keep seeing mention of the smart hub, is this an option or does every one of these dots include the hub feature?

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11-23-2020 at 08:11 PM #81

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I keep seeing mention of the smart hub, is this an option or does every one of these dots include the hub feature?

In my extremely limited experience, it seems that most smart devices are compatible with phone apps that control them, which can in turn be controlled using Alexa. Alexa is on every echo product as far as I know. So i would assume they all work as a smart hub.

Edit: I live in a small enough place that it's easier for me to actually flip the switch than to ask a speaker to turn the light off for me, so my experience is very limited lol

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11-24-2020 at 10:29 AM #82

Installed the new echo dot from this deal via best buy purchase. Replaced a second generation dot and I have to say it was worth the upgrade. Clock is nice and sound is much better.

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11-25-2020 at 08:02 AM #83

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I keep seeing mention of the smart hub, is this an option or does every one of these dots include the hub feature?

the built in smart hub means your zigbee devices will continue to function even if the internet goes down. echo dots do not have this built in, only the echo plus does I believe.

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11-25-2020 at 09:44 PM #84

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I had an offer on my Amazon account to trade in an old echo dot and get a $5 instant gift card plus get 25% off a new echo device. The 4th gen dot with clock, trade gc and 25% off came to $25 plus tax for me.

I am trying to do the same, but I am told that I need to send my echo first, and they will inspect. Then, they will provide $5 and 25% off. Was it the same with you or were you able to use discount before sending in your echo ?

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11-25-2020 at 09:47 PM #85

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I am trying to do the same, but I am told that I need to send my echo first, and they will inspect. Then, they will provide $5 and 25% off. Was it the same with you or were you able to use discount before sending in your echo ?

I processed the trade and got an instant $5 and 25% off the new 4th gen dot order. My trade in must be sent by dec 12th. My offer was probably targeted.

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11-26-2020 at 12:18 PM #86

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I bought this. If you return the plug which is $17, you will get the echo with clock for only $26

Thank you ! I'm doing the same thing.

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11-26-2020 at 11:23 PM #87

Can the kids one be used as a normal for? I want it for myself not for a child

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11-27-2020 at 05:28 AM #88

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Can the kids one be used as a normal for? I want it for myself not for a child

Yes it can. It is basically a colorful Echo Dot bundled with a 12 month subscription to Amazon Kids+

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11-27-2020 at 05:11 PM #89

Sorry for being a noob, does this echo dot 4th gen support Z-wave devices? I have a Dome Main-water shut-off valve that is Z-wave. Thanks!

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11-28-2020 at 03:49 PM #90

Can anyone help?
I have ordered and just received a brand new Echo Dot 4th gen. The only reason to trade my brand new 3rd gen Echo Dot is because Amazon advertise that the built in temp sensor of the 4th gen Echo Dot can help turn on a device (a heater already on in my case) if the device is plugged into an Amazon smart plug. I looked everywhere in Alex app on my phone trying to create a routine but there's no where to turn on/off a smart plug using an Echo Dot. Then I read online that I should do that via a voice command: 'Alexa, turn the first plug on when room temperature is below 70 degrees'. And the new Echo dot responds: 'First plug doesn't support that'. Of course, if I only say 'Alexa, turn on (or off) the first plug' then the new Echo dot has no problems turn on/off the plug.
I'm confused. Please help. Thanks a lot.
Edit: Another time I try to test the built in temp sensor by saying ' Alexa, what's the room temperature?' and was told 'Bedroom doesn't support that'. I went to activity history in my Alexa app to see if the new Echo dot could recognize my command and I see the transcript is exactly what I have said. It clearly recognizes my commands.

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