A smart alarm clock that works as it should. Is it enough?

With its neat design and touchscreen display, the Echo Spot is a handy device. But it is 2025, and we need more

- Abhishek Baxi

not large—and there's limited functionality. You can't stream videos or make video calls using that screen. You also cannot display live feeds from security cameras or smart video doorbells on the Echo Spot. And that's alright since it's not a smart display, unlike the company's Echo Show lineup.

The Echo Spot's screen works well as a clock, with a choice of six different clock faces. And there's a bit of character as well. The screen offers colorful visual cues, like when you ask Alexa for weather or when it is streaming music. It also offers touchscreen controls for music playback.

When you give voice commands for smart home devices, the display offers related controls like an on/off button or brightness slider for lamps or speed control for a smart fan. The Echo Spot offers clear, room-filling sound. It won't suffice the need for an immersive audio streaming experience or for a party but it delivers loud enough audio for casual music streaming or listening to podcasts.