10 Cool Amazon Tap Accessories You Should Buy
TheAmazon Echohas become a hugely successful device and Amazon recently launched two more follow-ups to the device, the Amazon Tap and Echo Dot. Whileall three Amazon devices are differentin their own right, the Amazon Tap is the one that’s arguably the most unique, thanks to its portable nature. The smart speaker runs on a battery, unlike Echo and Dot and you can take it along wherever you want or use it at your home as well. However, its portability comes with a trade-off, that is the device does not support the “Alexa” voice command to wake up. Instead, you have to press the mic button on the Tap to start giving commands.
That does not make the device any less capable though, as it packs in all the Alexa features, which means you can get news, weather details, control various lights & electronic devices. However, you can always do more with your Amazon Tap with the ton of accessories available on Amazon that cater to Alexa-enabled devices. So, if you have bought an Amazon Tap and you are looking to enhance its functionality,here are 10 cool Amazon Tap accessories you should be buying:
1. Amazon Tap Sling Cover
The Amazon Tap is a pretty durable & good-looking device but you cannot take that for granted, isn’t it? Plus, the device is portable, so you can expect the device to get into rough situations. Thus, it’s important to use a cover to protect the device from wear & tear and what better way to do that than Amazon’s official sling cover. The Amazon Tap Sling Cover is made up ofdurable siliconeand is designed in a way that the Tap is always protected from bumps and drops, while the buttons and ports are easily available to you.
The cover is available insix beautiful colorsincluding Blue, Green, Magenta, Tangerine, along with the usual Black & White. If you are looking for more covers, you should check out our list of thetop 1o Amazon Tap covers.
Where to buy:Amazon.comPrice: $19.99
2. Philips Hue Starter Kit 2nd Gen
The new updated Philips Hue 2nd generation starter kit includes a couple ofhue bulbs along with a Philip Hue bridge. The starter kit comes with increased brightness for the bulbs and extra storage in the bridge for added functionality. You can use Amazon Tap with the kit to dim the light, set timers & alarms, control lights and automate it via automation products from Wink & Zigbee. If you are looking for an alternate smart bulb, you can also check outLIFX.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$79.99
3. Lutron Caseta Wireless Dimmer
The Caseta wireless dimmer lets you use your Amazon Tap tocontrol the lights, shades and temperatureof devices. The wireless device even features buttons of its own, so you can use that too. However, you can use Alexa to schedule the lights to turn on at a specific time. The product also includes a smart bridge, that supports 50 devices including the likes of Lutron’s Serena remote controlled shades, thermostats from Nest, Honeywell and more. While the Lutron device is a great dimmer, if you are looking for something simple to control only via your Amazon Tap, you can check outGE Z-Wave Smart Dimmer.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$99.95
4. Wemo Light Switch
If you are using an Amazon Tap, it’s time for you to get rid of the old switches in the house and instead get a Wemo Light Switch. You can use your Amazon Tap toschedule your lights and any other electrical applianceto turn on via the Wemo switch. The switch even works with Nest thermostat, plus it’s very easy to set up, so what’s not to like? If you have something against Wemo, you can also check outTP-Link’s Smart Light Switch.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$44.03
5. TP-Link Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring
The TP-Link WiFi Smart Plug lets you use your Amazon Tap to control electronic devices connected to the smart plug with ease. You can use Alexa to schedule devices to turn on or off at certain times. For instance, you can schedule the lights connected to the plug to light up at dusk and turn off at dawn. There’s also anaway mode, when the plug automatically turns off devices connected to it. Moreover, the plug evenmonitors the energy consumedby these appliances. You can also check outWemo’s Insight Switch, which is a similar device that supports Amazon Tap.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$39.99
6. Haiku Home Ceiling Fan
The Haiku Home Ceiling Fan is not your usual ceiling fan, as it includes coolintegrated LEDs with 16 distinct brightness settingsthat you can obviously control with your Amazon Tap. You can also use Alexa to schedule it to start at specific times. Other than that, the fan justifies its high price with an energy star certification, premium quality and great performance.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$475
7. Amazon Tap User Guide
The user guide book might not be a hardware accessory to your Amazon Tap but it’s still a worthy addition to your Amazon Tap. If you are new to the world of AI and Alexa, it’s important that you knowall their features & tricks. The Amazon Tap User Guide offers an overview, troubleshooting of the Tap along with a guide to Alexa, Amazon Prime and Amazon Music. Overall, it has got you covered when it comes to all the Amazon Tap capabilities.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$8.95 (Paperback), $2.98 (Kindle)
8. Philips Hue Bloom
The Philips Hue Bloom device lets youlighten up your room with beautiful & colorful lightsand as you must have guessed, you can control it with your Amazon Tap. You can set different colors, set alarm & timers, dim the lights and do more through your voice via Alexa. However, the LED device requires you to have a Philips Hue bridge (available with the Starter Kit) to work. You can also check out Philips’ other products like Hue Go and Lightstrip to beautifully light things up in your room.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$49.97
9. Samsung SmartThings Hub 2nd Gen
Samsung offers a number of smart home products but we especially like its SmartThings hub, which lets youcontrol a number of electronic devices via your Amazon Tap. You can command lights and control appliances like A/C units, coffee machines, portable heaters and fans with Alexa. Moreover, you can buy other Samsung devices like outlet (to get details about your appliances), motion sensor (get alerts when unexpected motion is detected), water leak sensor, multipurpose sensor (alerts if anything is moved) & arrival sensor and control them all with the hub. If you are looking for a hub other than Samsung’s, theWink Connected Home Hubis another great device.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$99.99
10. Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen
We are all aware of Nest Learning Thermostat but if you aren’t, it’s a home automation device that learns from you and optimizes your cooling and heating devices to suit you better while saving energy. And the good news is, it supports Amazon Alexa devices including the Amazon Tap. You canuse your voice to control temperatures of cooling & heating systemsin your house through the Nest thermostat. If you are not okay with Nest, you can try a number of alternative thermostats that work with Amazon Tap and Alexa likeHoneywall,ecobee3andSensi.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$249
Bonus:
2-Year Protection Plan plus Accident Protection for Amazon Tap
The Amazon Tap might not be a very expensive device but it’s still a decent amount of money you are shelling. Thus, you should check out SquareTrade’s accident protection & protection plan for the Amazon Tap. The plan is compatible only if your Tap is not more than a month old. You can makeup to 3 claimsduring the time of the device’s warranty and you willget a replacement device within 2-3 daysif your claim is indeed valid.
SquareTrade also lets you cancel the plan anytime but the money will be fully refunded only if you are in the first 90 days of buying it. There are options to buy a 1, 2 or 3-year plans but we’ll recommend you the 2-year plan because it’s the most value for money.
Where to Buy:Amazon.comPrice:$34.99
SEE ALSO:Top 10 Amazon Echo Accessories Worth Buying
Give your Amazon Tap more functionality with these cool accessories
The Amazon Tap is a very capable device but if you plan on using it as a smart home device, you need some accessories to go with it. Also, Amazon Tap’s portability makes it the best contender for a smart home device because you can control things remotely. So, if you are an Amazon Tap owner, check out the aforementioned 10 cool Amazon Tap accessories and let us know the one you plan on buying.
Rupesh Sinha
Rupesh is a section editor here and one of the hosts at our YouTube channel. A long time mobile lover and technology aficionado, he loves to indulge in all things technology! In his free time (which is non-existent), he loves watching Westworld, Silicon Valley, and Game of Thrones, obviously.
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