Even if Echo Dot doesn’t have an internal battery, those who intend to use it as a portable device can improvise with additional gadgets. A good battery base should last for about 12 hours and it should have a smart indicator that will preserve battery life while the device is idle. In an always-listening mode (the device is always standing by and waiting for your commands) the battery lasts for about eight hours. However, if you deactivate this mode and turn it on only when necessary, the battery could last for up to three weeks.

Each generation of Echo Dot has a different battery base, so pay attention when buying one. How to Know When the Battery Base Is Charged This limitation feels like a real downer because most Bluetooth speakers have batteries that let you take them with you anywhere, sometimes even into the pool. Just connect them to your phone and you have your music, audio books, or podcasts in rich sound anywhere you go, without headphones.

Battery Base – Charging Echo Dot

That fact limits the Echo's portability and prevents people from taking it with them where they want to, such as into other rooms of the house, to the patio or garage, or to the park. And some people really do want to be that close to their Echo device at all times. You might not know this, but Echo Dot doesn’t come with an internal battery. So, unlike your other smart devices (tablets, phones, etc.), plugging Echo Dot to an electric outlet won’t charge the device. Its uses are now limited only by your imagination. Take it out into the yard with you while gardening. Want it in the bathroom for some tunes while you shower? On the patio while you do whatever it is you do on your patio? In the kitchen while preparing dinner? No problem! Want to take it with you in the car? (Not sure why you would, but we don't judge around here.) You can with a battery base — without the hassle of dealing with the Echo's power cord and adapter, and without continually rebooting the device. A relatively small investment can extend the usefulness of your Echo, and the reach of Alexa, just about anywhere you go. If that idea appeals to you, then you might be a good candidate for a battery base. What To Look For In A Battery Base You'll also want to look for a base that is wide enough to provide stability and for non-slip features to keep the base in place on a surface and to keep it from falling off your Echo when moving it. If you are shopping for your Echo Dot, consider a base that amplifies its rather diminutive sound. Pay attention to how long you can use your Echo on a single charge because batteries are not all created equal. Look for LEDs or other indicators that warn you when the battery is getting low and that show when it is fully charged. Well, there's a solution for the Echo's chained-to-the-wall problem. A battery base. Insert the Echo, charge the base's built-in battery, and voila! you can use the magic of Alexa without looking for an outlet wherever there is a WiFi network. Or, if you're out of network range, you can use your Echo like other Bluetooth speakers and stream audio from your phone.

If you don’t have any alternative solutions, the only way to move your Echo Dot around is to unplug it from the electric outlet (which will turn off the device), move it to another place, and plug it in there. Each battery base, regardless of the version or manufacturer, should have an indicator informing you about the battery life. With the battery base, you can take your Echo Dot with you anywhere, even outside. As long as there’s enough power your Echo Dot will work as a portable device. You may find different versions of the battery base, including wall-mount base, or the one with a carrying case. What could be more convenient than having access to Alexa from your Echo device? Making that device portable so you can use it anywhere, of course. Our selections of battery bases do just that, letting you use Alexa services in the garage, on the patio, around the pool--anywhere your Wi-Fi coverage extends. Since an internal battery would significantly increase the cost of the device, this option is beneficial for both parties. Those who want to use Echo Dot as intended can plug it in and leave it be. Others can easily find a suitable battery base.

Can Echo Dot Be Charged?

Well, how do you know if Echo Dot is charged? When can you take it with you on the road? Read on, the answer may surprise you. Can Echo Dot Be Charged? Fortunately, if you look online you may find external batteries made for Echo Dot that will grant the device some autonomy. Let’s find out more about it. It’s compact and light-weight, so it’s always tempting to move it around. However, if you unplug it, it will turn off. Most bases have 4 small LED lamps that glow brightly when the device is fully charged. As the device loses power, the lights start to dim. The lights will gradually switch off, as the battery level drops. When only one lamp remains glowing, it’s time to recharge the batteries.