Looking for a home assistant? What about a smart home hub? Well if you said yes to either then the Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation is for you. However, that is not all that the Amazon Echo Dot version 2 can do. To find out a small portion of what it can do or why you might want it over a Google home you will have to watch.

Setup: 4:07
Back to review: 6:22
Example of smart home triggers: 13:34
Alexa App: 23:08
Back to review: 26:52

Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2mYJT56 (affiliate link)

Tech Specs:
Size: 1.3" x 3.3" x 3.3" (32 mm x 84 mm x 84 mm)
Weight: 5.7 oz. (163 grams)

Compatible Music Services:
Amazon, Pandora, Tunein, iHeartRADIO, Spotify

Smart home compatibility:
Philips Hue, TP-Link, ecobee, WeMo, SmartThings, Insteon, Lutron, Nest, Wink, Honeywell, and more

Some other general tech stuff:

This video was taken using a Vixia HF R400 with these settings;
Auto .mp4 @ 35mps

Wireless mic; Audio Technica ATR288W VHF