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A Bluetooth speaker isn't something you're supposed to constantly pick up and interact with. If I'm in the park or at the beach, it's set down somewhere, doing what it's designed to do: blast music.

3. Call upon Alexa Now get close to the Alexa device that you want to use as a Bluetooth speaker. If you’re using an Android device tap Scan or Pair new device.

Many modern sound bars come with the wireless standard built-in. However, if your sound bar or surround sound isn't Bluetooth-enabled, you can add it for about $20 or £15 with a Bluetooth receiver.

You can use Alexa as a speaker. Amazon Echo devices support Bluetooth. You can connect your smartphone, tablet, PC, or other devices to Amazon Echo via Bluetooth, and play audio via the Echo device.

That’s exactly what the UE Blast does. The new speaker is a slightly re-designed UE Boom with two new features: Alexa voice commands (free) and the Power Up charging dock (sold separately for $40).

Amazon’s Echo smart speakers are the best option for bringing Alexa into your home. We’ve got picks for nearly any setup and situation.

Tap Echo under "Other Devices" on your iPhone and it will connect. Once connected, your Echo will function as Bluetooth speaker. To disconnect, say "Alexa, disconnect from my phone." ...

Step 2: Find your Alexa device Image used with permission by copyright holder Now you need to go to the specific Echo that you want to pair with another Bluetooth speaker. Look at the bottom menu ...

Samsung Your first step is to find a speaker that you connect to using Alexa. If you already have a Bluetooth speaker setup that you like, just double-check that it’s compatible with Alexa.

B&O says this is the first Bluetooth-only speaker with Alexa built-in. The first A1 sounded great for its size, but B&O says it improved the sound quality for the 2nd-gen model.