Alexa Echo Not Playing Over Jbl Bluetooth Speaker

Let’s be clear the HomePod was never meant to be a smart speaker. Instead it was designed and developed to produce outstanding sound in a compact package within the Apple ecosystem and that is exactly what it does. The sound of speakers is truly subjective and to say if Google Home or Sonos is the better speaker is just that, subjective. One thing is clear the tinny sounding echo or echo dot does not compete in sound quality to the HomePod. Siri does not compete in answering trivia, playing fireplace sounds etc. like Alexa. �Siri does take commands in a low voice and does it well. Ask it to play music, set an alarm, play the news, or give the weather no problems. Is it as robust as Alexa? No but it wasn’t made to be that way. Shortcomings? A few... can you ask Siri to stream other music providers through voice commands? No, but you can stream it through Airplay. HomePod does many things well and yes shortcomings exist but the software exists within the HomePod for future upgrades. HomePod is still new but if you are looking for amazing sound particularly if you are signed up to Apple Music you will not be disappointed.

As dosent have Alexa built in, have connected with an Echo Dot. Connection not perfect . However the speaker produces a great sound, for our large kitchen-diner. Powerful bass, and a good app, to stream music.

Great upgrade to my Alexa echo. Music sounds much better.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let me just start off with how great this speaker looks and sounds out the box. Super great looks all around with a solid design. It feels well made and built to last. Unplugged it after giving it a full charge and took it outside for some tests. Downloaded the JBL One app and set up the EQ for even better treble for the outdoor listening. Even has settings for bass and mids for your liking. Great app to see battery life and product information. Battery life seemed great with over 8 hours and that was with the bass up with my workout music. Had the lights off in my room and nice little touch is the lit up indicator lights it has on the top. AirPlay was easy to connect and Bluetooth was fast to pair. One thing I did love was using Alexa to play songs and even turn off or on my Alexa connected devices. Or you can turn off the microphone from a switch on the back if needed also. Another nice port that was very useful is the lan port if you don’t plan to move it around too much for a straight always on connection. But back to the audio. It gets super loud unplugged but when plugged in it adds a bit more oomph to the sound which is always a plus. Can’t forget the passive radiator underneath moving some air. Only thing that was a bit glitchy at times was moving the volume up and down on the app. But with a update can be fixed. Love this retro JBL speaker and you will too.

Works great and easily coupled with Echo 2 Alexa

i have echo show and i love this one much better, understand the commands more than alexa

I am so happy I bought the JBL Charge 4, it’s everything that I wanted in a Bluetooth speaker. It’s my first time with JBL and it did not disappoint me in any way.

My first Alexa product ever. I LOVE these Echo. The sound us far better than I'd expected

This portable smart speaker goes everywhere with me. Much better quality sound than JBL, Beats and Aztec. The Bluetooth range is amazing combined with the Wi-Fi Alexa or your favorite streaming platform makes me want to buy another 1 and link them throughout my entire home.

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