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Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

4.2 out of 5 stars 1,657 customer reviews
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  • Official remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot (Not compatible with Amazon Tap)
  • Connects to Amazon Echo and Echo Dot via Bluetooth
  • Includes an integrated microphone for when you are too far away or it's too noisy for Echo to hear you
  • Dedicated buttons for volume up, volume down, play/pause, previous, and next
  • Amazon Echo and Echo Dot work with one remote at a time
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
  • International Shipping: This item is not eligible for international shipping. Learn More
  • ASIN: B01E9AHU8Q
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,657 customer reviews
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2.0 out of 5 starsHas Trouble Understanding Commands, Volume Control Slow to Respond
By Jeffrey N. Fritz VINE VOICE on June 12, 2016
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As good as the Echo is, the Echo Voice Remote seems to leave much to be desired. Whereas the Echo Dot recognizes my voice immediately and correctly interprets my commands consistently, the Voice Remote is far less likely to do so. Sometimes I'm not even heard at all. I often have to repeat commands several times before the Echo responds to me. Plus the volume control on the remote is slow to respond. And I don't mean a millisecond slow. The volume won't change for several seconds after the button is pushed.

Yes, this is the New Generation Voice Remote.

"Aha!" You say. "You must be too far away from the Echo Dot."

Granted, I am on the other side of the house when I use the Voice Remote. However, that doesn't explain why the shuffle button works immediately and correctly--every time. Plus doesn't Amazon brag on the device's great range? If it was a distance problem, wouldn't the shuffle button have the same connectivity issue? No, either I have a bad remote or the Voice Remote doesn't work as effectively and effortlessly as the Echo Dot itself. That's too bad.

*** UPDATE ***

I discovered that there is a trick to being understood when you use the Voice Remote, but it also comes with a gotcha. When you press down and hold the Talk Button on the Voice Remote, it's the equivalent of using the wake word on the Echo itself ("Alexa," for example.) Since you can't see the LEDs on the Echo respond to the wake word, the Echo makes a tone to let you know that it's listening. There is a second a different acknowledgement tone after you release the Talk button. The Echo now knows that you have finished with your command or question.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat range, very handy, wish it had a home base mount still
By kemilie TOP 500 REVIEWER on May 25, 2016
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As other reviewers I wish that the remote still came with the handy magnetic base like the first ones did. It does, at least, come with the battery still. Because I know the remote will disappear to a never been seen again realm without a home I have decided to swallow my irritation it doesn't come with a dock and buy one to use with it. From my research it looks like this is the best bet - TotalMount Fire TV Remote Holder. The Fire TV remote appears to be the exact dimensions of the Echo remote, so I'm hopeful this will be a great solution even though it irks me to spend another $10 on a solution for something that used to be included! **Update: I ordered the TotalMount Fire TV Remote holder and it works great with Echo Remote.**

We have a few Alexa units in the house and aside from the original one that came with a remote I haven't felt the need to buy another remote. Unless you blast your music it is normally fairly simple to engage with Alexa (at least how we have our rooms setup) even without the remote. However, my 3 and 4 year old have recently become quite the Alexa fanboys - checking the time, asking for jokes, listening to their playlists we've set up.... one of them can articulate clearly and Alexa responds, and the other can not. Before frustration got to a crazy level I decided a remote for the unit they normally talk to was the key.

They (and I) love that you don't have to say Alexa *just* right to get a response with the remote. You simply hold down the microphone button and start talking (no wake word needed). Happy campers now. The range is great, the Alexa unit connected with this remote is in the middle of the house upstairs and no problems with using the remote anywhere upstairs (about 2000 square), as well as from two floors down in the crawl space - tested simply to see if it would work, and it did! We use Alexa on a daily basis and the remote is a great tool to go with it.
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3.0 out of 5 starsNo Magnetic Holster - But Remote Is Same
By Jeffrey C Drywater on May 24, 2016
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The remote seems to function as the previous generation but the lack of a magnetic holster is a major disappointment. Having a place to "park" the remote was such a fantastic feature. At first, the Echo came with a remote (and holster). Then, I had to buy a remote separately with my second Echo, but it still came with the holster. Now, I have to buy the remotes for another Echo and a Dot and they don't have the holsters. Rather than raising the price or at least offering a choice, I feel like the quality is being stripped down with each new generation. I still like the Echoes okay, they fill a need, but I am worried about Amazon's choices in slowly cutting away the extras.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWorks great, once you read the instructions!
By T. Masoner on May 14, 2016
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I got this great little remote and then spent half a day trying to get it to work properly. I was about to box it up and send it back because it only understood what I was saying about 10% of the time. I thought it was defective. Then I actually read the instructions that came in the box with it and you have to HOLD the button down while you speak. It's not a push then talk type affair like I expected. Once I got that figured out, it works great. Glad I bought it because I use it quite a bit from the bedroom. This will hold me over until my Dot is shipped. FYI, it doesn't come with the cradle any more, at least mine didn't.
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1.0 out of 5 starsDead after 3 weeks
By Shain Mercer on December 28, 2016
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Worked great for a few weeks then completely stopped working. Don't have the box now so can't return it.
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3.0 out of 5 starsRemote is a great addition.
By BFI66 on May 25, 2016
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Remote is a great addition......I Have two echo's and two dots which I use for my home automation. They work great. My only issue is that Amazon is no longer shipping the magnetic holder with the Echo. Felt this was a very helpful and welcomed addition which helped me organize my remotes safely. This is the only reason I am giving it 3 stars.....C'mon Amazon you are charging the same price as the older remotes labelling it new generation and eliminating the magnetic holder......disappointing
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Speak clearly and it works great! Has great range

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1.0 out of 5 starsRemote did not work and Amazon.com lost my return

This remote did not work so I returned it with the Amazon.com Shipping Label.
Amazon.com says they never got it back. Now I am out the money I paid for it too.
Unhappy.

Published 1 day ago by ART
5.0 out of 5 starsFire

If you have an echo were active you I'm not quite sure how you definitely would need one

Published 2 days ago by bmxboy
1.0 out of 5 starsBroken remote

Stooped working can it be repaired?

Published 2 days ago by Dennis Lee
5.0 out of 5 starsLove it!!

Controlling the volume, play/pause and back/next without interruption to your music is priceless. I use the wand to control my home automation and using Alexa. Read more

Published 3 days ago by Otto
5.0 out of 5 starsThis device has restored my sanity.

So happy that I no longer need to shout at Alexa only to have her not understand me. What a relief!

Published 4 days ago by Victor M.
1.0 out of 5 starsTotally and completed dead out of the box!

Help! I purchased this a year ago and forgot I had it. Just now took it out of the box and followed the instructions...nothing happens. Checked the batteries, still nothing. Read more

Published 6 days ago by Shorebnd
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent remote for Echo!

This is a wonderful addition to the Echo I own. I use it at nite when the rest of the family is asleep.... Read more

Published 6 days ago by Abbey Craig
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Works fantastic!

Published 6 days ago by B. ONeill
5.0 out of 5 starsIt's a handy little device.

It works great. I can be in the bedroom..........30 feet away from Echo and tell it to shut off the alarm without screaming throughout the house or what the weather is outside... Read more

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