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Amazon Tap Photos
The Amazon Tap is a versatile Bluetooth speaker with Alexa inside. The battery lets you take this "Amazon Echo" with you.
Amazon Tap size
The Amazon Tap is much smaller than the Echo.
Amazon Tap microphone button
You must press the mic button to signal the unit you are going to speak to it.
Amazon Tap control panel
Located on the back the panel houses a power button, headphone jack, microUSB charging port, and the Bluetooth pairing button.
Amazon Tap top panel
The top of the Tap has five buttons for controlling the playing of media.
Amazon Tap without optional sling
Amazon Tap in hand
The Tap fits comfortably in the hand.
Amazon Tap charging connection
The Amazon Tap can be charged by plugging the microUSB cable directly into the unit or by placing it in the included charging cradle. These contacts charge the device in the cradle.