It was Apple’s Siri that introduced Artificial Intelligence to the common, in a practical form! After Siri and many other digital personal assistants, Amazon has made its foray into digital assistance and AI — Amazon Echo. This little, sleek device was launched in 2014 November, but in a limited manner. However, on June 23rd 2015, a wide launch of Echo was done, thus making the device publicly available for purchase. As you might have seen, Amazon Echo has a shape of cylinder and is equipped with microphone arrays, speakers and a few LED lights. Once connected to internet and set up, Amazon Echo will be at your help, whenever needed.
Whether it’s about playing music, knowing current weather, setting alarms or creating to-do lists, Amazon Echo has a way to help you, through voice commands. You just have to say Alexa — or Amazon, if you prefer that — followed by the task you want to perform. The best part is that you can even switch on your lights or electronic devices, if you do use the appropriate Amazon Echo accessories. Not only that, there are a few other awesome things you can do if you can get the best accessories with you. In this article, we have a list of ten best Amazon Echo accessories.
Here are some of the coolest accessories for your Amazon Echo
1. Fintie Protective Case for Amazon Echo
First, we have this Fintie Protective Case for Amazon Echo, as the accessory for the sleek cylindrical gadget! The best part of this case is that you can choose the colour, texture or gradient you want; and, they have the widest collection you will ever need. This protective case is a combination of premium PU Leather and Durable Nylon fabrics that have a good bond in-between. In addition, the nylon fabrics on bottom part are meant to ensure high-quality sound, as its acoustic vents are prominent. Fintie Protective Case for Amazon Echo also comes with a removable strap that makes the carrying easier. Depending upon the texture or colour you choose, the amount may vary. With any colour, you’d be able to get rid of the common obstacles.
- Price: $19.99 [Varies based on Colour]
- Where to Buy: Amazon
2. GE Link Wireless Smart LED Bulb
As we said earlier, you can use your Amazon Echo to switch on the light in your room through voice command. To do that, however, you need a compatible LED bulb. GE Link Wireless Smart LED Bulb is one of the best choices. With an output of 800 lumens, GE Link Wireless Smart LED Bulb is equivalent to 60 Watts, which is powerful enough to light a room — or a somewhat bigger room. Even without Amazon Echo, features such as universal control, smart schedules etc are available; and, once you set up Amazon Echo, it all becomes controllable through your voice commands. It is to be noted that GE Link Wireless Smart LED Bulb is quite energy efficient as well. Being an officially compatible Echo accessory, you can count on this. However, you need Wink Hub for it to work.
- Price: $14.97
- Where to Buy: Amazon
3. Wink Connected Home Hub
Here we have the Wink Hub, which you need for linking the abovementioned product and Amazon Echo. So, this hub is completely compatible with Amazon Echo and can be an effective bridge between your voice commands and your lights or other equipments. Regardless the brand, Wink Connected Home Hub supports a variety of devices that use a set of interaction methods — including Z-wave, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Lutron ClearConnect and Wi-Fi. Therefore, once set up, Wink Connected Home Hub can be used to control these devices. As we come to the Amazon Echo scenario, it just wants you to speak a few words. Apart from that, there’s official Wink app available for Android and iOS.
- Price: $119.88
- Where to Buy: Amazon
4. WeMo Wi-Fi Enabled Switch
Here we have a Wi-Fi switch that is completely compatible with Amazon Echo. Using these switches, you will be able to control a variety of electronics equipments, ranging from the kettle, coffeemaker or a table fan. The installation is quite easy to be done and you have options for scheduling and notifications. For hands-free management of all these devices, you have to connect WeMo Wi-Fi Enabled Switch to Amazon Echo. In addition to these, the device offers an impressive support for IFTTT recipes as well. Altogether, for those who don’t need the control to be limited to a few LED bulbs, WeMo Wi-Fi Enabled Switch is a good Amazon Echo accessory.
- Price: $39.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
5. Samsung SmartThings Hub
Samsung SmartThings is a huge-enough developer of smart home appliances and this hub is the way to let all of the gadgets to interact. Using this hub, you can establish the connection to all these devices, and then be used for simple management, from your Smartphone — or through Amazon Echo. This package includes a SmartThings outlet as well and the power outlet can be conveniently used for controlling a variety of devices such as lights, fans or a kettle, for that matter. Apart from its compatibility with Amazon Echo, it has to be noted that the hub has inter-brand support as well. It means, you will be able to control a variety of lightings or other equipments regardless the brand.
- Price: $153.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
6. Co2CREA EVA Travel Case for Amazon Echo
Well, here, we have a protective case cum travel carry bag for your Amazon Echo. It’s a semi-hard case that is made of premium EVA and the design is snug-fit that you won’t have any trouble in connecting. Co2CREA EVA Travel Case for Amazon Echo has a special area for storing your Amazon Echo power adaptor. As per what most customers say, it is possible to keep Amazon Echo conveniently using this travel bag. It’s your turn, travel lovers.
- Price: $19.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
7. Philips Hue White Starter A19 Kit
Philips Hue White Starter A19 Kit (2nd Generation) is an officially compatible accessory you can grab for your Echo. It can easily be connected with Echo and then can be used for voice-controlled toggles. The package comes with a hub and a couple of LED bulbs, thus making the deal worth-buying. Other notable features of Philips Hue White Starter A19 Kit include support for Apple HomeKit and other smart home equipments. In addition, through the Philips Hue app, you can have enhanced control options, ranging from timers, alarms and dimming. Altogether, it’s a nice option to go with Philips Hue White Starter A19 Kit, for the price you’ve to pay.
- Price: $79.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
8. MDW Carry & Hang Bag for Amazon Echo
So, we have a durable and convenient hang bag cum carry bag for your Amazon Echo. Being a custom-designed Echo accessory, it should fit perfectly and you won’t have any trouble of rounded edges or anything of that sort. To ensure protect, a durable layer of neoprene fabric has been used, but neither the sound output nor the quality is affected. It is so, because MDW Carry & Hang Bag for Amazon Echo leaves enough space for the volume ring, light ring and the microphone array. By the way, to be useful while you travel, you have a special area for storing the power adaptor as well. After all, for the price you are asked, MDW Carry & Hang Bag for Amazon Echo is a good choice.
- Price: $9.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
9. Amazon Echo User Guide by Simon Bedford
Let’s accept the fact that Amazon Echo is a new product, and that you would have enough doubts while you set it up and start using. In such a scenario, it is worthwhile to include Amazon Echo User Guide by Simon Bedford in the best accessories list, we suppose. This user guide has been divided into around 10 main sectors, which discuss topics such as Amazon Echo setup, using Alexa, the Echo application, using Voice to access Wikipedia, Remote access and a lot of other productive things. In addition, you are going to have step-by-step tutorials to several tasks — both simple and complex ones. And, considering the customer rating and opinion, the pricing is way too reasonable.
- Price: $8.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
10. MyGift Milky Way Design Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Echo
When you want to give your Echo a sexy look, MyGift Milky Way Design Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Echo can be a good choice. It’s a matte-made sticker that is made for your Amazon Echo speaker and the remote control if you do have one. The sticker uses a slim-fit design, so that there will be no bulk. Also, the sticker is easily removable and will have no remnants once removed. There’s a High-Gloss coating also available. So, we would say, it’s a combination of both protection and style.
- Price: $14.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
Bonus:
2-Year Protection Plan & Accident Protection for Echo
This protection and ADP from SquareTrade is a good deal when you value for money. By spending just $39.99, you’re going to have your Amazon Echo covered. You can make a maximum of three claims during the two-year period and once you have made an eligible claim, the replacement device would reach you in 2 or 3 days. It has to be noted that it also covers electrical breakdown damages as well. Of course, customers have a really good opinion about protection and the after-sale services. These all are why we chose 2-Year Protection Plan & Accident Protection for Echo as the bonus accessory for Amazon Echo.
- Price: $39.99
- Where to Buy: Amazon
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Well, have you tried any of the Amazon Echo accessories mentioned here? If so, what was your experience with the tools — and with Amazon Echo? We would wait for your comments.
