What smart speaker is good for a first smart home setup?

[SwiftQuarry]

I want something simple for music, timers and controlling lights. What is a safe first buy?

[Taker92]

The easy starter pick is Echo Dot (Newest gen) Bluetooth smart speaker with big vibrant sound and Wi-Fi. It is cheap enough on deals and works well for basic smart home control

[Connor97]

If colour matters, Echo Dot (Newest gen) Bluetooth smart speaker is another real Echo Dot listing in a different finish

[SwiftQuarry]

Smart speakers are best in kitchens, bedrooms and offices where voice timers and music actually get used

[Beth3.0]

Just remember that the microphone privacy side is worth thinking about before placing one everywhere