• TIPS & TRICKS
• Fed up of yelling? Alexa’s voice can work like an intercom with connected Echo devices.
• Alexa Voice Shopping lets you order from Amazon; add a ‘voice code’ to keep the kids off.
• Dot at your bedside? Saying “Alexa, turn on whisper mode” will stop it waking up sleepyheads.
1 HOT BUY NEW
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) from £55 / go.stuff.tv/Dot5
The latest Dot offers improved sound quality over the 4th Gen model. Not surprisingly given its size, it still doesn’t have the heft of a full-scale Echo, but this Dot is more than good enough for bedside table or kitchen listening – and light years away from the lame sound of the early models. Be sure to consider the £65 ‘with Clock’ version, which offers a better and much more useful LED display than the previous model.
Stuff says ★★★★★
The 5th Gen brings a nice upgrade to an already excellent little gadget
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Sportlink Wall Mount
This mount for the Dot (and other small speakers) will keep it clear from wet kitchen surfaces. £17 / amazon.co.uk