The Echo Dot is a great device for voice and text messaging, but it can also be used as a Wi-Fi extender. This is because the Echo Dot has an 802.11n Wi-Fi chip. You can use this chip to extend the range of your Wi-Fi network by connecting to other Wi-Fi networks in your area. This way, you can stay connected even when you’re not at home or when there’s no network available.
Just like earlier iterations, the Echo Dot is a small speaker with the Alexa virtual assistant, so you can use voice commands to play music, control smart home devices, and perform other tasks. The new Echo Dot has a “redesigned audio architecture,” with higher quality speakers that aim to deliver clear vocals and twice the bass of the previous model. It’s still shaped like a sphere — if you were hoping for a return to the more compact disc shape of the original Echo Dots, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
