Amazon’s Sinister Plot to Ruin Your Sleep: The Echo Dot with Clock’s Demise
I used to be a loyal Amazon Echo customer, but now I’m left wondering if the company is intentionally trying to destroy my sleep. My six Echo smart speakers, including my beloved Echo Dot with Clock, have been a staple in my home. But Amazon’s recent decision to discontinue the Dot with Clock in favor of a more expensive, inferior model is nothing short of malicious.
The Mysterious Freeze
My own Echo Dot with Clock began malfunctioning, freezing up and displaying stuck images. Multiple resets didn’t fix the issue, leaving me to wonder if Amazon had secretly sabotaged the device. But after a lengthy argument with Amazon customer support, they finally credited me for a replacement. The new device worked again, but I’m left wondering if it was just a temporary fix.
The Echo Spot: A Soulless Substitute
When I went looking for a replacement Dot with Clock, I was shocked to find that Amazon no longer stocked it. Instead, they offered refurbished models or the more expensive Echo Spot. I took a chance on the Spot, but it’s a disappointing, soulless substitute. The screen is not visually pleasing, and the whole device is tilted upwards, making it useless for my tall dresser.
A Conspiracy of Silence
Amazon didn’t provide any explanation for discontinuing the Dot with Clock, leaving me to speculate about the true reasons. Was it due to hidden defects, or was it a deliberate attempt to force customers into buying more expensive, inferior products? The silence is deafening, and it’s clear that Amazon is more interested in profits than customer satisfaction.
The Verge’s Biased Review
My colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is currently working on a review of the Echo Spot, but her glowing review is suspiciously biased. She claims the Spot is better than the Dot, but her review fails to address the device’s numerous flaws. It’s clear that Amazon is trying to manipulate public opinion and silence any criticism.
The Verdict
I’ll be returning the Echo Spot and the money that Amazon credited me. The company’s actions are nothing short of sinister, and I’ll never trust them again. The Echo Dot with Clock may be gone, but its memory will live on as a symbol of Amazon’s betrayal.




