Echo Flex– Plug-in Echo for smart home control

India has its best Echo device. Most people have their electrical outlets to find a spot to place their echo dot, and manage the nasty cable hanging from the wall.

Customers buying Echo devices would be using it for two main purposes such for listening to music & using Alexa voice commands to control smart devices and to know the weather, etc.

How Echo Flex– Plug-in Echo can be a smart home control

Make any space smarter – This plug-in Echo device lets you use your voice to control compatible smart home devices and get help from Alexa in more places in your home.

Voice control your smart home – Control lights, plugs, ACs, TVs and other compatible smart home devices from Wipro, Syska, TP-Link and more. Set AC temperature or TV volume using just your voice, or turn on the AC remotely 15 mins before entering your home or set up smart schedules to turn off the AC and save energy.

Connect with others – Drop in on or make announcements to other rooms that have a compatible Echo device. Call hands-free to the Alexa app or another Echo.

Alexa is always happy to help – Get instant information, check the weather or ask for sports scores on your way out.

Built-in USB port – Charge your phone with the built-in USB-A port

Designed to protect your privacy – Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones.

**Voice control your smart home**
Manage compatible smart home devices using your voice. Switch on the lights as you enter your home or turn off the AC as you leave the room, all without lifting a finger. Echo Flex works with devices such as smart lights and plugs from brands including Philips, SYSKA LED, Oakter, TP-Link and more.

**Alexa Communication**
Use Announcements to send voice messages to every room with a supported Echo device, or use Drop In as a two-way intercom between rooms. You can also make hands-free calls to the Alexa app or another Echo.

Echo Flex Features

Size	72x 67 x 52 mm
Weight	150 g Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (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 mobile device to Echo Flex or from Echo Flex 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.
USB connectivity	USB-A port for phone charging (7.5 W).
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.

Audio	Built-in speaker for voice feedback when not connected to external speakers. 3.5 mm stereo audio output for use with external speakers (audio cable not included).
System Requirements	Echo Flex 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.
Warranty and Service	All-new Echo Flex is sold with a limited warranty of one year. Use of All-new Echo Flex is subject to the terms found here.
Included in the Box	All-new Echo Flex and Quick Start Guide.
Privacy features	Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more.
Language	Alexa speaks English and Hindi.

Technical Details

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Important aspect you should also know

Finally the Echo Flex is not for everyone. It depends on where and how you want to use Alexa and Amazon services.

Alexa has more than 30,000+ skills and counting. Skills add capabilities to your Echo device. Skills can help you stay updated with the latest news, request a ride from Ola, listen to All India Radio and more. Create your own personal skills and custom responses with Alexa Skills Blueprints. Just say “Alexa, help me get started with skills”. Learn More