Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled devices are huge. From the spherical Echo to the rotating Echo Show 10, there are so many ways you can bring Alexa into your home. These devices can answer your questions, help you sort essentials, set timers, play all kinds of audio content, and even serve as the control center for your growing smart home. Here are our favorite Echo and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget.
The best time to buy any speaker from Amazon is during a big sale event like black Friday either Amazon Prime Day, since there are usually great discounts. 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: The best smart speakers, The best smart displaysand The best Bluetooth speakers. We also have guides on set up your Echo speaker, creating Alexa routinesand Alexa skills that they are really fun and useful to help you get started.
Updated April 2023: We added the latest Sonos speakers and the latest versions of the Echo Dot with Clock and Echo Dot Kids.
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