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Amazon Tap - Alexa-Enabled Portable Bluetooth Speaker

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 9,993 ratings

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  • Just tap and ask for music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn. Enable hands-free mode to control music and more from a distance.
  • Uses the Alexa Voice Service when connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot to play music, read the news, provide weather reports, and even order a pizza
  • Provides up to 9 hours of continuous playback (up to 8 hours when in hands-free mode), Charging Cradle included
  • Streams all your music via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet
  • Delivers crisp sound powered by Dolby, with dual stereo speakers that provide 360º omni-directional audio
  • Always getting smarter and adding new features and skills
Tap-Small. Loud. Smart.
Tap. Talk. Tunes.

Discover and enjoy music, all in one place with Amazon Music-just tap the microphone button and ask for your favorite artist or song, or request a specific genre or mood. You can also search for music by lyrics, when a song or album was released, or let Alexa pick the music for you. Listen to any song with Amazon Music Unlimited. Learn more

Stream directly over Wi-Fi from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and more. You can also connect via Bluetooth to your music-including iTunes. When on the go, streaming music is just as easy using your phone or other mobile device’s hotspot.

Technical Details

Amazon Tap

Amazon Tap

Size

Amazon Tap: 6.3” x 2.6” x 2.6” (159 mm x 66 mm x 66 mm); Charging Cradle: 0.6” x 2.6” x 2.6” (15 mm x 66 mm x 66 mm)

Weight

Amazon Tap: 16.6 oz. (470 grams); Charging Cradle: 3.8 oz. (109 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process

Battery Life

Up to 9 hours of continuous playback. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and environmental factors. Actual results may vary.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or mobile hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication. Supports 2.4 GHz wireless band only. Learn more.

Audio

Built-in speaker for voice feedback when not connected to external speakers. 3.5 mm stereo audio output for use with external speakers (audio cable not included)..

System Requirements

Amazon Tap comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. When tethering to a mobile device hotspot, standard data rates may apply.

Warranty and Service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Amazon Tap is subject to the terms found here.

Included in the Box

Amazon Tap, Charging Cradle, microUSB cable and adapter, and quick start guide.

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
9,993 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, performance, portability, and ease of use of the digital device. For example, they mention that the bass on the Tap is a little fuller, it works extremely well, and it's a powerhouse. They're also satisfied with the quality. That said, opinions are mixed on voice recognition, connectivity, and battery life.

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2,980 customers mention2,452 positive528 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They say the bass on the Tap is a little fuller and the voices clearer. The speaker is magic, and it works extremely well as the sound reflects off the house and is amplified even more. The volume goes up nice for backyard hangouts or inside sing alongs. It has been a great additional background music during house cleaning. Customers also mention that it can play their Amazon music, read a Kindle book, or play.

"...3. Smallest (like a hockey puck), tethered to electricity, acceptable sound (like a clock radio type but attachable), cheapest = Dot" Read more

"...Size is great. Lightweight enough to take anywhere.Sound is fantastic and it gets loud.Holds a charge forever - really all day long..." Read more

"...The sound really is rich, not hollow or airy like many of the others i've tested while walking down the speaker isle with a 'try me' button...." Read more

"...the Tap is on sale, it's a great buy over the Dot, because the speaker is terrific and you would still need a Bluetooth speaker for the Dot...." Read more

1,922 customers mention1,377 positive545 negative

Customers like the performance of the digital device. They say it works well for playlists and occasional questions. They also mention that the sound is great, it does really well high and lows, and that it's a powerhouse. Customers also say that the speaker performs very well at moderate listening levels and has good low and high tones. They mention that it is way better than Siri, understands much better, and is way faster.

"...It worked well for playlists and occasional questions, but I got so used to just saying "Alexa...." that it was odd having to reach for it...." Read more

"...It worked well connecting to the wireless network in our beach house - it was easy to set up. I already had the app because of my Echo...." Read more

"...page does it relay ANY information that it is NOT capable of performing ALL THINGS Alexa and that it is basically a portable speaker capable of ONLY..." Read more

"...You will get a great speaker in an excellent package at a great price, and have the opportunity to dabble with Alexa and find out more about it." Read more

1,279 customers mention1,249 positive30 negative

Customers find the portability of the digital device to be great. They mention it's lightweight, has a small footprint, and is able to connect to Bluetooth and WiFi. Some say that the speaker is a great sounding portable Alexa device.

"...2. Portable size (kinda like a 16 oz can of beer), rechargeable, okay sound for a quieter room, medium-priced of the 3 = Tap3...." Read more

"...Pros:Size is great. Lightweight enough to take anywhere.Sound is fantastic and it gets loud...." Read more

"...The Tap has a bit of weight to it, though it is not heavy. The weight is necessary as batteries are heavy, and speakers are heavy...." Read more

"...Tap is a small portable bluetooth & wifi capable great sounding speaker with a bonus AI named Alexa living inside :)..." Read more

839 customers mention605 positive234 negative

Customers find the digital device easy to use. They say it's simple to setup and use Bluetooth connectivity for music, making it even simpler to automate the home. Customers say it is extremely easy for pairing and un-pairing, and it is convenient for getting the weather and using Wikipedia. They also say it worth the few minutes of time.

"...Holds a charge forever - really all day longEasy to setup and useBluetooth connectivity for times when wifi isn't available..." Read more

"...http://amzn.to/2j0vfOlSetting up the Tap is simple, and works very much the same as the other Echo products...." Read more

"...I did have a slight problem getting my Tap set up in my wifi, and I had to hold the wifi button for 12 seconds and also reset my router, then it..." Read more

"...You download the Alexa App and off you go. Very simple. Alexa has a pleasant voice and is responsive right out of the box...." Read more

469 customers mention392 positive77 negative

Customers like the quality of the digital device. They say it feels like a high quality gadget, is built reasonably sturdy, and has well-made buttons. They also appreciate the clear, solid play and rich in range music. Customers also mention that the speaker is pretty good, and the fabric is purposeful. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...Now the Middlin: The fabric is definitely purposeful. It's coarse so you'll have a good grip on it, even with those cookout greased hands...." Read more

"...She's loud and smart! And the Alexa voice is rich and soothing. And before this review gets creepier... :)..." Read more

"...+4 stars for build quality, feel, sound, thoughtfulness of design (like a cradle + ability to charge without cradle), handsfree assistant, weight,..." Read more

"...Once you see what you can do with it you will be hooked. This technology is so cool and it is still in it's infancy.2) Jeff Bezos is a genius...." Read more

917 customers mention596 positive321 negative

Customers are mixed about the voice recognition. Some mention that it's pretty good out of the box, while others say that it needs great improvement. The speaker still has some trouble understanding them and sometimes it doesn't register what they said.

"...You can train alexa to do other things, even make a call...." Read more

"...it's a fine speaker to play music on, plus you get the patient and helpful Alexa! I've been using Prime music and the stations are amazing...." Read more

"...The main difference, of course, is that there isn't the voice recognition on the Tap...." Read more

"...The voice recognition is pretty good out of the box, but I suspect that I am speaking exactly the English Echos are designed to hear best...." Read more

586 customers mention182 positive404 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the digital device. Some mention that it's easy to connect to various wifi networks, while others say that they've had nothing but connectivity problems with the Tap since Day 1. The Bluetooth connection is pretty weak and drops the connection so often.

"...But you can't kick Wifi back out as BT like you can with Dot, a big shortcoming. And there is no way to kick the audio back out by wire, either...." Read more

"...-I'm not a Bluetooth expert, but I believe the connectivity is NOT 4.0, because there's an obvious latency/delay through Bluetooth... AND the aux...." Read more

"...Easy to connect to various wifi networks..." Read more

"...Otherwise, users should know that the devices cannot be linked together for simultaneous streaming...." Read more

562 customers mention333 positive229 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the digital device. Some mention that it has outstanding battery life, while others say that it drains the battery a little faster. Some customers also report that the device sometimes doesn't charge.

"...Sound is fantastic and it gets loud.Holds a charge forever - really all day longEasy to setup and use..." Read more

"...Dot will restream out Wifi on BT, but it has no battery, so that makes it really an indoors-only device...." Read more

"...but that's an easy trade off for the spectacular portability and battery life...." Read more

"...-Not quite sure about the 9 hours of music, but it has lasted me pretty long on one charge during a day's cleaning.Cons:..." Read more

*Update* IT HAS IMPROVED!
4 Stars
*Update* IT HAS IMPROVED!
Update one year later:Most, if not all of my complaints have been addressed and I use this product daily now for just about anything, I use it in the bedroom for music and information like weather or Alexa handsfree when it's on the base, although I'll be on the phone with it nearby and it'll think I'm saying the wake word sometimes, not a big issue but it's still something to keep in mind. Aside from that I'm very satisfied with it one year out from initial reviewOriginal review "August 2016":My expectations were definitely set a lot higher then what I got from this product. First things first, the app required to set it up is poorly designed. Initially I thought it was because I was running iOS 10 beta and some apps can misbehave with the software. However, after reading some appstore reviews I realized it was also an issue for others who are running more stable version of iOS such as 9. It is slow and buggy and the layout is barely usable. The home screen is filled with these "cards" of all your actions with alexa, and deleting them is a long and tedious process so I simply let them pile up and never touch them. The now playing section is a poorly constructed mini-player that lets you control the tracks (personally, I just open the Spotify app and control it from there, although this is as buggy and lagged as the Amazon app). Now many will say that these issues are because my Internet connection isn't fast enough or I have a bad router but I use a Ubiquiti access point and have 150 Mbps fiber optics Internet so their can't be any issues there. As far as the device itself it's built reasonably sturdy and all of its buttons and ports are firmly set and don't feel flimsy, although that's to be expected from an Amazon product, nothing I own with their name on it feels flimsy or cheap and this is no different. Alexa, granted is a great resource but beyond the videos and demos you see of it, it has not much more to offer. Simple questions you ask her don't work while it seems like a no-brainer for a modern AI, and not being phrase specific causes her to not understand the command. It feels more like a first generation car VC than an Amazon backed cloud service. Music control is horrible, she can't play my songs in Spotify, which means it requires me to open the app every time I turn it on. Therefore, not very useful. Also, when it's on the charging base you can't even say "hey alexa" and many people say that's because it's not a long range microphone like the echo but to me I'm not asking it to hear me from 30 feet away, in many cases I have the device within close proximity (6 or so feet away from me on my entertainment center when I'm in the bed) and would like to have this functionality, ar least while it's on the charging base, I mean the iPhone now has "hey siri" even when not connected to a power source and it hears me just fine several feet away as long as its screen up (because it uses the microphone in earpiece) so I don't know why this can't be included in a device that clearly has a farther range than the tiny one on an iPhone. One feature that seems like a long shot but that I'd like to see is the ability to accept calls over wifi. Now, I know it sounds like a far shot but I think carriers like T-mobile and Verizon that have wifi calling capabilities and iPhone's abilities to send phone calls to other iDevices makes it seem like not that difficult of a task. After all, amazon has a giant cloud service behind this device, I couldn't imagine a service like this being too difficult to implement.Overall, as a wireless speaker this does the job nicely but the cloud functionality seems a bit more like a party trick then a legitimate voice control software system.
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