Amazon’s Family Alexa-enabled devices continue to grow. From the spherical Echo to the rotating Echo Show 10, you can bring Alexa into your home in many ways. These devices can answer your questions, help you order essentials, set timers, play all kinds of audio content, and even act as a control center for the home. your growing intelligence. These are our favorite Echo and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget.
The best time to buy any Amazon speaker is during a big sale event like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as the company often slashes prices sharply. If you’re trying to decide which smart device might be the best fit for you, be sure to check out WIRED’s picks in our showcase rounds: Best smart speaker, Best Bluetooth speakerand Google’s Best Speaker. We also have a guide on set up your Echo speaker, create Alexa processand Alexa skills really fun and helpful to help you get started.
Updated September 2022: We’ve updated the link and pricing.
Editor’s Note: Amazon has an event on September 28 where we expect new products to be announced. We’ll update this guide once we’ve tested any new items.
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