amazon family There are many devices that support Alexa. From the spherical Echo to the rotating Echo Show 10, there are plenty of ways to bring Alexa into your home. These devices can answer your questions, help you order essentials, set timers, play a variety of audio content, and even act as a control center for your growing smart home. These are our favorite Echo and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget.
The best time to buy Amazon speakers is during major sales events like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as there are usually deep discounts. If you want to decide which smart devices are best for you, be sure to check out WIRED’s picks in our roundups: Best Smart Speakers , Best Smart Displays , and Best Bluetooth Speakers . We also have guides on setting up Echo speakers, creating Alexa routines, and Alexa skills that are actually fun and useful to get you started.
Update February 2024: We’ve added the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) as our new smart display selection. We’ve also added suggestions for controlling content displayed on Echo Show devices.
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