Can I use the Amazon Echo Dot to control any type of light? You can use the Amazon Echo Dot to control a wide range of lights, but you are limited to smart lights that the Amazon Echo Dot supports.

Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

The main selling point of the Echo Dot vs. HomePod Mini is well, the selling price. At just $49.99 on Amazon.com, the Echo Dot is about half the price of Apple’s speaker.