We’ll update this guide once we’ve tested any new items. Updated September 2022: We’ve updated links and prices.Įditor’s Note: Amazon has an event on September 28th where we’re expecting new products to be announced. We also have guides on setting up your Echo speaker, creating Alexa routines, and Alexa skills that are actually fun and useful to help you get started. If you’re trying to decide which smart devices might be best for you, be sure to check out WIRED’s picks in our roundups: Best Smart Speakers, Best Bluetooth Speakers, and Best Google Speakers.

The best time to buy any Amazon speaker is during a major sale event like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as the company usually has steep discounts. These are our favorite Echo- and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget. These devices can answer your questions, help you order essentials, set timers, play all sorts of audio content, and even function as the control hub for your growing smart home. From the spherical Echo to the swiveling Echo Show 10, you can get Alexa into your home in many ways. Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled devices keeps growing.

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