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Echo Dot (4th Gen)

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description Echo Dot (4th Gen) Overview

Released by Amazon in 2020, the fourth-generation Echo Dot is a compact smart speaker designed to integrate with the company's Alexa voice assistant. It departs from the puck-like design of previous generations, featuring a distinctive spherical shape that contains a 1.6-inch front-firing speaker driver. The device functions as a voice-controlled hub for playing music, setting timers, controlling smart home devices, and accessing information. It is targeted toward consumers seeking an affordable, entry-level smart home device for small rooms and spaces.

help Echo Dot (4th Gen) FAQ

What changed on the Echo Dot 4th Gen?

Amazon released it in 2020 with a spherical design instead of the earlier puck shape, plus a front-facing 1.6-inch speaker. It remains an Alexa smart speaker rather than an Echo Show, so there is no display ([Amazon product details](https://media.flixcar.com/delivery/minisite/show/2370/en/1899191)).

Can Echo Dot 4th Gen connect to an external speaker?

Yes, it supports Bluetooth audio and has a 3.5 mm stereo audio output for an external speaker. The cable is not included in the listed package, so you need your own cable for wired connection ([technical details](https://media.flixcar.com/delivery/minisite/show/2370/en/1899191)).

What phones and music services work with it?

Setup uses Wi-Fi and the Alexa app, which Amazon lists for Fire OS, Android, iOS, and the web. The device page names Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and more as supported services, although availability can depend on country and subscription ([Amazon product details](https://media.flixcar.com/delivery/minisite/show/2370/en/1899191)).

Can I stop the Echo Dot from listening?

Yes, press the Microphone Off button to electronically disconnect the microphones, and a red indicator shows the change. Amazon also says you can review and delete voice recordings through Alexa privacy controls ([Alexa privacy FAQ](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/201602230)).

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