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jswinden · 10-27-2016, 10:40 AM

I got my 2nd gen Dot in yesterday and connected it to my Sony soundbase via an optional 3.5mm to 3.5mm analog audio cable. It sounds pretty good when hooked up to the soundbase (which is an audio system for TV and peripherals). The main drawback to such a hookup is that I have to switch the soundbase to the Analog mode to hear the Dot. But I also have to switch it to the various other modes to watch and hear the TV, Blu-Ray player, FireTV box, etc., so no big deal. The Dot's small size and price make it a good option over the Echo for installations like mine.

One minor software tweak would be nice. You can select a Wake Up Word for Echos and Dots. But you only have three options to choose from: Alexa, Amazon, and Echo. I chose "Echo" for my Echo in my study/office. It would be nice to use "Dot" for the Dot in my living room, but there is no such option so I chose "Alexa". I won't have any more than these two voice activated Alexa devices, but it seems like it might get confusing for those who have one in every room. It would be nice to use something like "Living Room Dot" or "Kitchen Dot" to activate them.

10-27-2016, 10:40 AM	#993
jswinden Nameless Being	I got my 2nd gen Dot in yesterday and connected it to my Sony soundbase via an optional 3.5mm to 3.5mm analog audio cable. It sounds pretty good when hooked up to the soundbase (which is an audio system for TV and peripherals). The main drawback to such a hookup is that I have to switch the soundbase to the Analog mode to hear the Dot. But I also have to switch it to the various other modes to watch and hear the TV, Blu-Ray player, FireTV box, etc., so no big deal. The Dot's small size and price make it a good option over the Echo for installations like mine. One minor software tweak would be nice. You can select a Wake Up Word for Echos and Dots. But you only have three options to choose from: Alexa, Amazon, and Echo. I chose "Echo" for my Echo in my study/office. It would be nice to use "Dot" for the Dot in my living room, but there is no such option so I chose "Alexa". I won't have any more than these two voice activated Alexa devices, but it seems like it might get confusing for those who have one in every room. It would be nice to use something like "Living Room Dot" or "Kitchen Dot" to activate them.