The Amazon Echo is a powerful speaker that can be controlled via voice commands.

This is a handy feature for those who have never tried voice control before, and you don’t want to miss out on the ability to listen to music from your phone.

But the Echo isn’t a device you’ll want to use all the time, so you may want to check out some other Alexa-enabled gadgets.

Here are some things to look out for when you want to make your Echo a favorite:Here are a few of our favorite Alexa gadgets for those wanting to use it as a standalone speaker.