[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]
Windows asks if I want to install updates
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Versions of Windows 7, 8 and 10 will almost always ask you to install updates at some point. This is normally when the computer is being shut down or restarted. Whenever Windows asks the question you can say yes to install any available updates unless there is a particular reason not to, see section three for more information.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”8324″ size=”full”][vc_column_text]
Windows Update Message box Windows 10
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Don’t updates install automatically?
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Yes, in most case the Windows Updates are set to automatically install at a fixed time of day, quite often this is the middle of the night UK time so not ideal and many updates get missed for this reason.
Often the updates will download and then wait until the computer gets shutdown to install, asking you if this is OK before completing the task.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”8325″ size=”full”][vc_column_text]
Windows Updates active hours in Windows 10
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Reasons not to install updates or delay installation
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]There can be genuine reasons for not installing the updates on a particular day or at a certain time. Most common of these is if the update is a major one which could take 30 minutes to 1 hour for the installation to complete, this is not ideal if you want to go out and are not happy leaving the computer running.
Another reason is if you are simply unsure that the update is required, they almost always are but if in doubt then ask a professional for advice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][us_separator size=”small” show_line=”1″][vc_column_text]If you have any questions about this article then please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we are always happy to help.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][us_separator show_line=”1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” 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]
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]
