Picture of the Amazon Alexa Echo Dot Gen 2 smart speaker with its Mic OFF, muted, showing the glowing red light ring.

Amazon Alexa Dot Picture Gallery

Displays our Amazon Alexa Echo Dot speaker picture gallery.  We took these during our testing and reviews of this popular smart talking speaker.

Amazon Alexa Dot Picture Gallery

Amazon Alexa Echo Dot with Bluetooth Speakers

JBL Bluetooth Speakers

Firstly, the Echo Dot talking speaker pairs to all the Bluetooth speakers shown in these pics.

Picture of an Amazon Alexa Dot with a JBL Flip 2.
Amazon Alexa Dot with a JBL Flip 2.

Then the Dot can pair with many popular Bluetooth speakers, including those from JBL.

Picture of the speaker with a JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth speaker.
The speaker with a JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth speaker.

So here, we show the Amazon Alexa Dot 2 with the JBL Flip 4 speaker.

Picture of a JBL Flip 4 in front of an Amazon Alexa Dot 2.
The JBL Flip 4 in front of an Amazon Alexa Dot 2.

Then we show the Dot 2 with the JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker.

Picture of the smart speaker with a JBL Charge 3.
The smart speaker with a JBL Charge 3.

Google Home Speakers

Picture of a Google Home beside Amazon Alexa Dot 2.
Google Home Vs. Amazon Alexa Dot 2.

Amazon Alexa Dot Buttons and Connections

Picture of the Amazon Alexa Dot 2. Showing the Reset button combination. Includes the -Mic Off- and -Volume Down- buttons.
The Amazon Alexa Dot 2. Showing the Reset button combination. Includes the -Mic Off- and -Volume Down- buttons.

So the light ring glows in a rotating aqua and blue pattern during booting. Then it becomes more aqua as booting progresses.

Picture of the unboxed speaker, plugged in and booting. Powering up.
The speaker plugged in and booting. Powering up.

Then we have the Echo Dot Gen 2 speaker held in hand, after unboxing.

Picture of the speaker, out of box, with protective plastic removed. Ready for plugin.
The speaker, out of box, with protective plastic removed. Ready for plugin.




Amazon Alexa Dot Original Packing Pictures

Picture of the Amazon Alexa Dot 2nd Gen original package. Showing all items removed.
Amazon Alexa Dot 2nd Gen original package. Showing all items removed.

Outer box open.

Picture of original Amazon Alexa Dot 2 package, with inner spacer protector container out.
Original Amazon Alexa Dot 2 package, with inner spacer protector container out.

The Back of the Box

Furthermore, the original box lists the many Alexa Dot speaker features and capabilities on its back.

Picture of the Amazon Alexa Dot 2 packaging, back view.
The Amazon Alexa Dot 2 packaging, back view.

The Front of the Box

Also, here’s how the speaker looks prior to unboxing.

Picture of the Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Gen in original package, front view.
The Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Gen in original package, front view.

Then we have the underside view of the Amazon Alexa Dot Gen 2.

Picture of the underside of the speaker and the openings that let the sound out.
Showing the underside of the speaker and the openings that let the sound out.




Amazon Alexa Dot Measurements

Then we show the Amazon Alexa Dot next to a ruler and a shot glass, jigger. In fact, this illustrates its size relative to these well-known objects.

Picture of the Amazon Alexa Echo Dot Gen 2 measurements, perspective.
Amazon Alexa Dot Gen 2 measurements, perspective.

Then we have the Amazon Alexa Dot 2 with its power cord and USB power adapter.

Picture of the speaker with adapter and USB cable.
The speaker with its adapter and USB cable.

The speaker displays a rotating orange pattern on its light ring when it is in Setup mode.

Picture of the Amazon Alexa Dot 2 in Setup mode. Showing the light ring with orange blip circling.
The Amazon Alexa Dot 2 in Setup mode. Showing the light ring with orange blip circling.

Note that the Gen 1 version of this Amazon Alexa Dot only has two buttons on its top.  Also, the Generation 2 version has four buttons.  So they removed the volume ring on the Gen 1 in the Gen 2 Dot. Furthermore they replaced this with the Volume UP and DOWN buttons.

Picture of the Amazon Alexa Dot 1st Generation, front top view.
Amazon Alexa Dot 1st Generation, front top view.

The light ring illuminates in blue and cyan / aqua patterns when the speaker is talking / answering a question.

Picture of the amazon Alexa Dot 2nd Generation. Top view as it listens for a request.
Amazon Alexa Dot 2nd Generation. Top view as it listens for a request.

The light ring turns red when the microphone mute is ON.

Picture of the the Amazon Alexa Dot 2 with its Mic OFF. Muted. Showing the glowing red light ring.
The Amazon Alexa Dot 2 with its Mic OFF. Muted. Showing the glowing red light ring.




As Seen from Other Devices and Apps

The Amazon Alexa Dot as Seen from iOS Devices

Picture of the iOS Bluetooth Found Devices list, showing successfully connected to an Amazon Alexa Dot.
iOS Bluetooth Found Devices list, showing successfully connected to an Amazon Alexa Dot.

Furthermore, we have here an iOS iPad Air tablet, discovering an Amazon Alexa Dot speaker, in Bluetooth discovery mode.

Picture of the iOS Bluetooth Found Devices List, showing Amazon Alexa Dot entry.
iOS Bluetooth Found Devices List, showing Amazon Alexa Dot entry.

The Speaker as Seen in the Alexa App on iOS

Picture of the Alexa App Settings Screen, showing my Amazon Alexa Dot as online.
Alexa App Settings Screen, showing my Amazon Alexa Dot as online.

 

Picture of the Amazon Alexa app, prompting to connect your tablet to the Dot.
Amazon Alexa app, prompting to connect your tablet to the Dot.

Note that this shows a mobile phone or tablet, connected directly to an Amazon Alexa Dot speaker.

Picture of the Amazon Alexa App, displaying the -Connected Amazon Alexa Dot- screen.
Amazon Alexa App, displaying the -Connected Amazon Alexa Dot- screen.

Finally showing the Amazon Alexa Dot speaker, connecting to a WiFi network.

Screenshot of the Alexa App, displaying the -Preparing Your Amazon Alexa Dot- screen.
The Alexa App, displaying the -Preparing Your Amazon Alexa Dot- screen.

 

Screenshot of the Alexa App, displaying the Amazon Alexa Dot Setup screen, Press Action Button Illustration of where the Action button on the 2nd generation Dot is located on the device.
Alexa App, displaying the Amazon Alexa Dot Setup screen, Press Action Button Illustration of where the Action button on the 2nd generation Dot is located on the device.

Other Posts About Amazon Alexa Dot

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References

    1. Amazon Alexa Dot Official Product Page