Saved bit by buying and adjusting this for a 5th gen. I have used this companies products before and the quality is excellent nd still use it now. Anyway had to cut a little bit of the back for the 5th gen to slip in. But slip in nice it did….
Bought this for music in my bathroom. Charges it with my dot’s charger. Added my dot (after attaching the included disc on the base) and I was off. The dot had already been added to my Alexa setup so could use it to play music etc. It was on a deal at 20 so good value and a painless solutio
I mainly bought the battery base so I can use my Dot 4 in the bathroom and my garden. And it’s great for this. I also wanted something that I could use during a power outage. I this again is ideal. I don’t keep it plugged in the whole time and I turn the power button off when not in use. (It does recommend this in the instructions). It’s good sturdy base and feels really secure. Photo taken of me holding it upside down.
When I saw this on amazon I thought it would perfect.. I wanted it for my new Echo. Unfortunately for me this is not the right battrry base for the Echo- it’s only compatable with the echo dot 4th generation.
So have returned it. (
Excellent for the echo dot 4th generation only,as they are specifically for that model.They are excellent value for the price that I payed (I have 2)for a number of reasons.Upon receiving the battery base it does not come with a charging cable,as the charging cable that comes with the echo dot itself is used to charge the battery base.Both base’s when received had levels of charge between 50 to 75%,but would recommend before use that you charge to 100% so that you can determine how many hours use you get from the base.Also you get a 10p sized disc which has a very strong magnetic side and the other side which has blue plastic covering has a sticky side that sticks to the underside of the dot and the magnetic side clamps to the battery base.Have seen on the Q&A for this item that some people have had some queries relating to the blue plastic side as I found myself that removing the blue plastic covering,it had no sticky side at all!!!So just place that side up on the underside of the dot in the recess, so that you can hold it in place as you lower it onto the base.The magnetic side is very strong and has a scratch proof covering the doesn’t need removing and the dot sits on perfectly.At the back of the battery base it has a socket for the echo dot charging cable and also a mini cable that plugs in to the dot providing the power from the base.At the front of the base you have a on/off switch (approximately a 2 second press for on and 1 second press for off)and 4 mini blue led lights that indicate charging status and battery life status when in use!When not in use (and I am not insulting your intelligence)by switching off the base it will ensure that you gain maximum efficiency from your charge as there will be no indication from your mini led lights.Build quality is excellent and cosmetically add’s to the appearance.So far I have run them to just under 50% charge with excellent volume and had had over 5 hours play,but have not run them down to zero,so charging times have been very good.So leading to the reason of using the battery base,it totally eliminates the use of being permanently plugged in anywhere,you can have it situated where you want without the use of cables including extension cables!No worry about having trailing cables that could be a hazard for young and old,so just some of the advantages that are available,as well as no detriment to the sound!Is well packaged with instructions.Hope this will be of help if you are thinking of purchasing one.
The only issue I have is that if turned off the battery discharges anyway. Probably because is attached to Alexa which always is on standby. Just remember to put it back on charge when not using it. Otherwise just great.
I bought the battery base to enable my wife to listen to music while having a bath also works outside near house with WiFi or Bluetooth if not. Approx 5 hours playback time excellent.
Good product and easy to use although I was a bit confused about how to stick the magnet onto the base so ended up watching someone do it on a YouTube video.
Very happy. The GGMM battery base was very easy to set up and I can use it throughout my house and garden. Freedom. (Very clever these GGMM people!) The sound is perfect for my needs.My only suggestion would be that a tab on the adhesive cover would make it easier to peel for those of us with ageing eyesight. I would really recommend this battery base for the Echo Dot 4th gen. Great value for money.
We bought a similar unit to use with a Dot 3 several years ago. Ideal for taking out into garden when having a BBQ. Bought this later version to suit out Dot 4. Portability great, have used it whilst carrying out a DIY job in our stairs and hallway.
Absolutely brilliant. I was persuaded to buy a echo dot over Christmas. However it was frustratingly never in the room where I needed it. I live in a flat so didn’t really want to invest in an echo for every room. This is great as I now carry it from room to room so I can listen to my music, add to my shopping and to do lists as I need to. Easy to set up and carry around. The company also sent a lovely thank you for buying their product and offered any support required. Nice touch.
Amazing, one of my best Birthday presents, lasts about 2 days without charging, means I can take Alexa everywhere, office, kitchen to put a timer on, housework day is now a dream as Alexa can come with me without having to unplug & then wait for Alexa to turn back on.
Would definitely buy again. I don’t write many review but this deserves my time.
Great for using on the terrace. Battery lasts very well and plays exactly as if it is indoors and plugged in. No interruption if you just unplug it and take it outside. Unpacked and assembled with the usual high quality of Amazon products. Only gripe is that the sticky pad to attach the dot to the battery stand had the usual problem of trying to seperate the paper backing from the sticky film without damaging the film. Amazon normally think of everything. A tab would just make it so easy. Otherwise superb product.
This battery base was great for taking my echo dot 4 out into the garden or bathroom to listen to my music, or any of the alexa functions. Only had it a few days and so far I’m impressed. Only niggle is the connector at the back can be a little fiddly, but once it’s in, it’s staying in as you can keep it plugged in without affecting the battery. The magnet for the base to keep it in place on the battery unit appears to be strong enough too. Was keen to get this as I had previously bought the d3+ for my echo dot3 which is also fab. So far so good
Saved bit by buying and adjusting this for a 5th gen. I have used this companies products before and the quality is excellent nd still use it now. Anyway had to cut a little bit of the back for the 5th gen to slip in. But slip in nice it did….
Bought this for music in my bathroom. Charges it with my dot’s charger. Added my dot (after attaching the included disc on the base) and I was off. The dot had already been added to my Alexa setup so could use it to play music etc. It was on a deal at 20 so good value and a painless solutio
I am very happy with this product, battery life is just like it says 6 hours
I mainly bought the battery base so I can use my Dot 4 in the bathroom and my garden. And it’s great for this. I also wanted something that I could use during a power outage. I this again is ideal. I don’t keep it plugged in the whole time and I turn the power button off when not in use. (It does recommend this in the instructions). It’s good sturdy base and feels really secure. Photo taken of me holding it upside down.
When I saw this on amazon I thought it would perfect.. I wanted it for my new Echo. Unfortunately for me this is not the right battrry base for the Echo- it’s only compatable with the echo dot 4th generation.
So have returned it. (
Battery lasts a good while and makes the Echo Dot fully mobile
works brilliantly with the dots and makes a mains powered alexa speaker a patio speaker or we use ours in the motohome on a table when were camping
I bought the battery base to enable my wife to listen to music while having a bath also works outside near house with WiFi or Bluetooth if not. Approx 5 hours playback time excellent.
So easy to set up , bought the charging port too so we can take anywhere now . Love the blue colour and clock display is an added feature.
Does everything it’s supposed to do, no faults, great quality
Sound quality used it in the beach snd it was fantastic do versatile
Absolutely great. I use it around the house and in the garden. Love it. Wouldn’t be without it.
I take it into the bathroom and listen to my favorites radio shows
Great sound, cuts out occasionally when I take it outside, that could be my WiFi too.
Battery life good for product. Easy to put together.
Just what we wanted to be able to use it on the patio.
Very pleased with the charger tightly holds the speaker and identical in colour looks like original companion.
Good product and easy to use although I was a bit confused about how to stick the magnet onto the base so ended up watching someone do it on a YouTube video.
This looks so good it looks like it’s part of the speaker, excellent design and brilliant to have in the garden.
Very happy. The GGMM battery base was very easy to set up and I can use it throughout my house and garden. Freedom. (Very clever these GGMM people!) The sound is perfect for my needs.My only suggestion would be that a tab on the adhesive cover would make it easier to peel for those of us with ageing eyesight. I would really recommend this battery base for the Echo Dot 4th gen. Great value for money.
We bought a similar unit to use with a Dot 3 several years ago. Ideal for taking out into garden when having a BBQ. Bought this later version to suit out Dot 4. Portability great, have used it whilst carrying out a DIY job in our stairs and hallway.
Very happy makes my echo dot portable, cost me more than the actual echo dot but having the ability to make it mobile is worth i
This battery allows me to my alexa from room to room especially the bathroom
Would definitely buy again. I don’t write many review but this deserves my time.
The Echo Dot fits snugly on this product and enables us to move the Dot around without it being plugged it.