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Troubleshooting<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Issues with your Amazon Echo? Check out the troubleshooting page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Background and Identification<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

The Amazon Echo\u2014identified by model number: SK705DI\u2014is a Bluetooth smart speaker that features an advanced voice controlled assistant and was first released on November 6, 2014. The Amazon Echo uses cloud-based computing to retrieve information, store lists, and manage various music services through voice commands. The 9.25-inch tall black cylinder contains a seven microphone array to be able to listen to users over background noises and across the room from any direction. It also has a woofer and tweeter to provide rich and immersive sound.<\/p>\n\n

The Echo connects via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi but is not completely wireless as it needs to be connected to a power source. The voice assistant, activated by saying the phrases \u201cAlexa,\u201d \u201cAmazon,\u201d or \u201cEcho,\u201d can learn new commands by adding \u201cskills\u201d with the accompanying app.<\/p>\n\n

The Amazon Echo will be joined by the other Alexa featured devices announced on March 3, 2016: the smaller Amazon Echo Dot and the portable Amazon Tap. The Echo is much taller than the Echo Dot, and cannot be unplugged from the wall, unlike the Amazon Tap.<\/p>\n\n

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Additional Information<\/h2><\/div>\n\n