[vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-top%22%3A%222px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22%23f10303%22%7D%7D”]How to send a new Email from iPad[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner columns_type=”1″ disable_element=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-top-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22%23e8e8e8%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_iconbox icon=”fas|plus-circle” color=”custom” icon_color=”#333333″ circle_color=”#333333″ size=”28px” iconpos=”left” title=”Pros” title_size=”26px” title_tag=”p” alignment=”left” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-right%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22margin-left%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-right-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][/us_iconbox][vc_column_text]+ Great price when on offer
+ Compact size
+ Solid build quality
+ Excellent microphone response
+ Light ring bright and easy to see
+ Audio 3.5mm output[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_iconbox icon=”fas|minus-circle” color=”custom” icon_color=”#333333″ circle_color=”#333333″ size=”28px” iconpos=”left” title=”Cons” title_size=”26px” title_tag=”p” alignment=”left” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-right%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22margin-left%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-right-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][/us_iconbox][vc_column_text]- Music playback quality average
– Lack of bass and sound depth
– Sometimes needs to be asked twice[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”” columns_type=”1″ disable_element=”yes” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-top-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%22-10px%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22%23e8e8e8%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Verdict” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%225px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%225px%22%2C%22font-size%22%3A%2222%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_text]Echo Dot 2nd Gen is an incredible piece of technology which offers great value for money. Best suited for background music or those looking to add voice control to their smart lights or heating.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Rating” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:20|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%225px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22font-size%22%3A%2220%22%7D%7D”][vc_raw_html]JTNDcCUzRSUwQSUzQ2RpdiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyc2Fzd3AtcnZ3LXN0ciUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ3NwYW4lMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMnN0ci1pYyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNwYW4lM0UlMEElM0NzcGFuJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJzdHItaWMlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzcGFuJTNFJTBBJTNDc3BhbiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyc3RyLWljJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc3BhbiUzRSUwQSUzQ3NwYW4lMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMnN0ci1pYyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNwYW4lM0UlMEElM0NzcGFuJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJoYWxmLXN0ciUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNwYW4lM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlMEElM0MlMkZwJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator size=”small”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-top%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%220px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Step 1 – Open settings on your iPhone
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iPhone settings icon shown on screen
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Step 2 – Scroll down to ‘General’ option and select
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General option shown on iPhone screen
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Step 3 – Select ‘Software Update’ from the menu
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Software update menu option on iPhone
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Step 4 – Check the iOS Version number if required.
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iOS Version number show on iPad update screen
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Step 5 – Select ‘Download and Install’
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iOS Version number show on iPad update screen
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Sound Quality
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]General sound quality considering the price point is reasonable. The Echo Dot gets loud enough to be heard across a large room, even into the next room. As with many audio devices it is wise not to turn the Dot up to full volume, stick to around 75% for minimal distortion.
Voice Quality on the whole is very good, when you give Alexa a command the response is clear and easy to understand. The speaker arrangement in the Echo Dot is such that it produces 360 degree sound. Hearing Alexa should be easy no matter which part of the room you are in.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”7816″ size=”full”][vc_column_text]
Rubber pad on the base of Echo Dot
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]We have established that the Echo Dot 2nd Gen is very good with speech via its built in speakers. Music Quality is somewhat more complex. If you are looking to play some background music which has little in the way of bass then the Echo Dot does a good job. Mid and high range is clear if not a little on the tinny side but at low volumes it matches a reasonable radio for quality.
Increase the volume, throw in some bass and the Echo Dot 2nd Gen starts to struggle. Low volumes don’t cause much distortion but there is a distinct lack of bass. Ramp the volume up and distortion begins to wash out the remaining audio. This isn’t a device meant for anything more than background music and voice commands.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”7806″ size=”full”][vc_column_text]
Micro USB power socket
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Should you buy the Echo Dot
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Amazon’s Echo Dot 2nd Gen is a great piece of modern technology for anyone looking to dip their toe into the smart market. Even with no associated music subscriptions or smart lights the Echo Dot still offers some functionality.
For those looking to automate their Philips Hue lights even more the Echo Dot works well. Similarly with Smart Thermostats such as Nest the Echo Dot takes things a step further with full voice control.
If you are expecting to fill the room with loud music then it would be wise to look at the more powerful Echo or Echo Plus devices.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”7263″ size=”full”][vc_column_text]
Echo Dot light ring in mute mode
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Summary
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Great value for money, excellent for smart voice control. Not a replacement for your current stereo equipment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator size=”small” show_line=”1″][vc_column_text][saswp-review id=”review”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
