Generally, they’ve been sensible additions that bring something new to the table, or at least introduce a form factor that appeal to a new niche people. There are several places where you can place your Echo Flex, if there is an outlet, you can plug it in.

You will have the flexibility to plug-in accessories such as a night light, motion sensor, or a smart clock. If you are new to the smart home community, there are a couple of things you should know before building a smart home.

DISCLOSURE: THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU. That won’t appeal to everyone but if you’re the kind of person whose mind just lit up with possibilities, then perhaps there is a market for the Echo Flex after all.

You could plug it in by the front door and get it to welcome you home by hitting the lights and playing your favourite music, for example. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Both the multi-colour night light and the motion sensor attach neatly into the bottom of the plug, offering extra functionality as part of a smart home. The Echo Flex eliminates this problem by plugging it into the outlet without using a third-party mount. You can definitely hear the speaker but the quality in my opinion is only loud as an outdated phone speaker.DiscontinuedNews is impartial and independent, and every day, we create distinctive, world-class programs, news, and content that inform, educate and entertain millions of people worldwide. It can answer questions, tell you about your calendar for the day, give you a weather forecast and control smart home devices, just like any other Echo smart speaker.

We weren’t sent either of these for review, but it’s an idea that makes the Echo Flex considerably more appealing. This Echo can go anywhere you want from the front porch, bathroom, garage, basement, tool shed and etc. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It’s fine for voice commands, with sound quality similar to old clock radios but anything more advanced will require an upgrade. Automate Your Crib also has a financial relationship with Rakuten Network, Impact Radius, YDesign Group and other sites.Playing music on it is suitably painful, although no more so than the quality from the second-generation Echo Dot, which is quite impressive when you think about it.