Amazon Echo Input: Smart Home Assistant - Alexa

Price includes VAT @ 15% and free delivery.

• Echo Input adds Alexa to an external speaker and connects via 3.5 mm audio cable or Bluetooth.
• Can hear you from across the room—even when music is playing. Echo Input is also designed around your privacy. You can press the microphone off button to electronically disconnect the microphones.
• Set alarms and timers, add items to your to-do list, and control compatible smart home devices.
• Calling and Drop In via Bluetooth is currently not supported.
• Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills like tracking fitness, playing games, and more.
• Slim, low-profile design fits almost anywhere.

Speaker required

Echo Input requires an external speaker and connects via the included 3.5 mm audio cable or Bluetooth. 

Echo Input

Size	(80 mm x 13.8 mm)
Weight	(78 grams)
Wi-Fi connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Bluetooth connectivity	Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your Echo Input to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.
System Requirements	Echo Input comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees.

Setup Technology	Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter.
Accessibility Features	The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility.
Warranty and Service	6 Month Limited warranty.
Included in the Box	Echo Input, power adapter (5W), micro-USB cable, 1 m AUX cable, and Quick Start Guide.
Generation	Echo Input 1st Generation

Disclaimer:

Amazon Alexa has not yet been officially released in SA. As such, NOT ALL FEATURES WILL WORK IN SA.

Setting up requires some technical knowledge.

Installing the App on your phone is very tricky if you have iOS/iPhone. Android phones are easier. BUT everything can be done from the desktop/laptop app, by visting alexa.amazon.com - you don't need the phone app to setup or use the device.