My two Echo Dots 3 had an aura of technical immaturity from day one, but I always viewed them as inexpensive minimalist audio players with some extra functions. They were on sale for like 20€ when I was looking for a simple Bluetooth speaker and I am happy I gave them a try.
* Spotify across the apartment due to the seamlessness of Spotify Connect. No complaints about sync or sound quality, works beautifully.
* Audiobooks or radio while unable to control smartphone (bathtub, exercise).
* Quick access to radio stations, news shows (the ones it understands at least :) ).
* Simple automatic routines like a brown noise playlist during sleep or wake up music, or turning the lights off at night.
* Elderly people in my family who don’t understand tech love theirs to request favorite music via Spotify, set kitchen timers, play digital radio, get a morning greeting. It’s an extended kitchen radio for them and in heavy use.
Would not call this a failed product, perhaps they should focus on core functionality, and improve the app (that I fortunately rarely use).
* Spotify across the apartment due to the seamlessness of Spotify Connect. No complaints about sync or sound quality, works beautifully.
* Audiobooks or radio while unable to control smartphone (bathtub, exercise).
* Quick access to radio stations, news shows (the ones it understands at least :) ).
* Simple automatic routines like a brown noise playlist during sleep or wake up music, or turning the lights off at night.
* Elderly people in my family who don’t understand tech love theirs to request favorite music via Spotify, set kitchen timers, play digital radio, get a morning greeting. It’s an extended kitchen radio for them and in heavy use.
Would not call this a failed product, perhaps they should focus on core functionality, and improve the app (that I fortunately rarely use).