The Amazon Echo Pop is a new smart speaker equipped with Amazon Alexa. This speaker is designed to be an affordable, entry-level speaker for those new to the Alexa platform. As such, the speaker is easy to set up and use, and offers a wide array of convenient features.
The design of the Echo Pop itself is a circular speaker disc sitting upon a small plastic cylinder. The speaker is angled forward to ensure the audio is played clearly toward the listener. As for the smart features of the Echo Pop, it is capable of performing any task the previous Amazon Echo devices can. This means it can set alarms, look up information on the internet, purchase items on Amazon, and even play a game like Skyrim. Additionally, the Echo Pop will likely update to the next-generation generative AI-powered Alexa once the service rolls out to other devices.
The Echo Pop is available now on Amazon at an MSRP of $39.99 USD to $54.99 CAD.
Entry-Level Smart Speakers
Amazon's Echo Pop is a New Alexa-Powered Speaker for Only $40
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