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Location, location, location. Where you place your Amazon Echo smart speaker is important to make sure you’re getting the most out of Alexa. But it’s not just about the room you place your Echo device in; it also depends on which speaker you own, what you use Alexa for, and which room you spend the most time in.
For example, an Echo Show has a clear home in the kitchen for looking up recipes, but it’s also nifty to have in the bedroom if you want to fall asleep watching Amazon Prime movies. But an Echo Dot might work best in your living room, where you can control playlists and smart home devices, or in your kitchen for setting timers.