Let me start by saying this little bundle surprised me. The Echo Pop is deceptively small but packs a punch where it counts. I've been using it as my bedside alarm/music hub for 3 months now, and that charcoal finish? Way more stylish than I expected.

The setup was stupid easy - like 'I-did-it-while-half-asleep' easy. Plugged in the smart plug first (which now controls my annoying-to-reach lamp), then had Alexa walking me through speaker setup in under 5 minutes. Though heads up - the first time connecting to Bluetooth had me fumbling like that one reviewer mentioned.

Sound quality? For its size, impressive bass (way better than older Dots). But let's be real - it's not filling my living room with concert-level audio. Perfect for podcasts while cooking or bedroom chill playlists though. The smart home control is where this shines - turning off lights from bed never gets old.

Two quirks: 1) That light bar is BRIGHT at night (I put electrical tape over half of it) 2) Alexa sometimes mishears me over loud music. But for the price? Especially bundled with the smart plug? Absolute steal that converted this former smart home skeptic.