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

Amazon has a wide range of Alexa-enabled smart speakers, but the new Amazon Echo Spot (₹8,999, currently at an inaugural price of ₹6,499) isn't positioned as one, falling somewhere between a smart speaker and a smart display. Let's find out what it does.

DESIGN DETAILS
The Amazon Echo Spot has a compact design with a spherical top—it resembles a half-sliced egg, although it is significantly larger than one. It's a simple, minimalist design that follows the Amazon Echo's familiar design language and blends into any décor. On the front, there's a speaker mesh that covers the lower half circle, and on top of it is the small 2.83-inch touchscreen display. It's 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.