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No, but there are battery bases available for Echo 2nd generation that start at about $50. (Search for "Echo battery base" on Amazon, and verify that it mentions compatibility with the 2nd generation model).

Another alternative is the Amazon Tap (note the lack of "Echo" in the product name). That support most Alexa… see more No, but there are battery bases available for Echo 2nd generation that start at about $50. (Search for "Echo battery base" on Amazon, and verify that it mentions compatibility with the 2nd generation model).

Another alternative is the Amazon Tap (note the lack of "Echo" in the product name). That support most Alexa features, but not all of them. For example, Alexa Calling & Messaging and Multi-Room Music are apparently not supported on the Tap. see less No, but there are battery bases available for Echo 2nd generation that start at about $50. (Search for "Echo battery base" on Amazon, and verify that it mentions compatibility with the 2nd generation model).

Another alternative is the Amazon Tap (note the lack of "Echo" in the product name). That support most Alexa features, but not all of them. For example, Alexa Calling & Messaging and Multi-Room Music are apparently not supported on the Tap.
By Lonnie M. on June 25, 2018
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Alexa does make phone calls and drop ins ( intercom). You have to go to your Alexa app on your smart phone to activate it. Once activated, it is not going through your phone, Alexa itself is making the phone. My brother and I just set it up the other day to test it out. You can call any phone that is on your google acc… see more Alexa does make phone calls and drop ins ( intercom). You have to go to your Alexa app on your smart phone to activate it. Once activated, it is not going through your phone, Alexa itself is making the phone. My brother and I just set it up the other day to test it out. You can call any phone that is on your google account. Google has all your phone numbers that you have on your phone. You have to ask it to call the name exactly as you have it listed on your phone. see less Alexa does make phone calls and drop ins ( intercom). You have to go to your Alexa app on your smart phone to activate it. Once activated, it is not going through your phone, Alexa itself is making the phone. My brother and I just set it up the other day to test it out. You can call any phone that is on your google account. Google has all your phone numbers that you have on your phone. You have to ask it to call the name exactly as you have it listed on your phone.
By J. Carol Seeley on December 16, 2017
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New to all this, please help.

Which would be considered a better choice, for someone who is rather inquisitive in general. Yet, has music playing pretty much 24/7, wishing to break away from the wireless earbuds and phone within range while working on any project. ? … see more New to all this, please help.

Which would be considered a better choice, for someone who is rather inquisitive in general. Yet, has music playing pretty much 24/7, wishing to break away from the wireless earbuds and phone within range while working on any project. ?

Which models can be synced/adding another over time? One in the basement, one in the kitchen, another in the bedroom?

Can you synce the different models together, playing throughout the house ?

1. Echo
2. Echo Dot , 2nd
3. 3rd Generation
4. What ever other models

Thanks,
SStrunk see less New to all this, please help.

Which would be considered a better choice, for someone who is rather inquisitive in general. Yet, has music playing pretty much 24/7, wishing to break away from the wireless earbuds and phone within range while working on any project. ?

Which models can be synced/adding another over time? One in the basement, one in the kitchen, another in the bedroom?

Can you synce the different models together, playing throughout the house ?

1. Echo
2. Echo Dot , 2nd
3. 3rd Generation
4. What ever other models

Thanks,
SStrunk
By SStrunk on December 15, 2018
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If your smart sprinkler controller is Alexa-compatible, yes.
By J.Essie Top Contributor: Alexa Skills on June 19, 2018
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