Amazon Echo 2 vs Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen): What is the difference?
supports pairing for stereo sound
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
If you have a second speaker of the same type, you can pair them together to create a stereo sound setup.
works with Alexa
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
It is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.
compatible with Google Assistant
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
It is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
works with Siri/Apple HomeKit
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
It is compatible with Apple’s Siri voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Apple HomeKit-compatible devices.
has AirPlay
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screen, video and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles or present your slideshows easily on your TV.
has Chromecast built-in
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows users to stream entertainment and apps from their phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
has Spotify Connect
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the speaker from the Spotify app on another device (when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network).
has a mute function
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
can recognize individual voices
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Amazon Echo 2
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
It can recognize different people’s voices. This allows it to respond with information tailored to that person.
