Best Smart Home Technology for the Start of the 2024 School Year

The Echo Dot is a powerful smart speaker in disguise. Its small form factor could easily fool someone into thinking it’s underpowered and doesn’t have much power to play music. Not so. While it’s not the speaker for your next lavish party, it’s more than adequate for a dorm room or bedroom. Plus, with Alexa built-in, you can control all your other smart home devices, set reminders, and get help with random questions that pop up while you’re out with friends.