What’s the Right Number of Echo Devices?
To figure out the correct number of Echo devices for your home, you can start by thinking about how you use Alexa daily and how you would like to use Echo devices in the future. If you only use Alexa to play music and answer questions, get one Echo for each room where you want to do those things. Houses with many smart devices (like smart switches and bulbs) will need more Echo devices in more rooms. The general rule of thumb is that you will want to have an Echo in every room with any smart devices and any room where you wish to have access to Alexa. An Echo Dot will usually suffice in small spaces, like bedrooms and bathrooms, while you may want to consider a full-sized Echo for your living room, an Echo Show to look up recipes and watch videos in your kitchen, and so on. You can also connect Echo devices for stereo sound, so some rooms can benefit from having more than one Echo. For example, you may want to put two full-sized Echos in your living room or anywhere else you like to listen to music. Here are some typical setups:
Living room: One Echo, or a stereo pair of Echos with an optional Echo Sub.Bedroom: One Echo Dot, an Echo Dot with Clock Display, or an Echo Spot.Kitchen: One Echo, or an Echo Show.Home office: One Echo Dot, or an Echo Show.Bathroom: One Echo Dot or an Echo Flex.Garage: One Echo Dot or an Echo Flex.Hallway: No Echo or an Echo Flex if none of your other Echo devices can hear you there.
Where Should Echo Dots Be Placed?
You can put Echo Dots anywhere you want, but keep in mind that the sound quality isn’t as good as the full-sized Echo Dot. They sound pretty good if you use two Echo Dots in a stereo pair with an Echo Sub, but they can’t compare to the full-sized Echo because their speakers are physically smaller. Some great places for Echo Dots include:
BedroomsBathroomsOfficesGaragesAny room with smart devices
