Echo Dot Has SKILLS! Echo uses tens of thousands of skills and counting. Skills are like apps and help you do more with your device, like test your trivia knowledge with Jeopardy!, find your inner Zen with Headspace, track your fitness with Fitbit, fall asleep to ambient sounds, play games, and more. Voice Recognition Tucked under the light ring is an array of seven microphones that use beam-forming technology and enhanced noise cancellation. Smart Home Use Echo Dot to switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn up the thermostat while reading in your favorite chair, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movie—all without lifting a finger What You Get: Echo Dot 2nd Gen Charging Cable