Amazon Echo Dot Max Alexa Smart Speaker - Glacier White (MA49CA)

Amazon Echo Dot Max Alexa Smart Speaker - Glacier White

The Amazon Echo Dot Max, model MA49CA, is a compact premium smart speaker designed for powerful audio, Alexa voice control and advanced smart-home automation.

Its new two-way speaker system, AZ3 processor, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and built-in Zigbee, Matter and Thread smart-home support make it significantly more capable than previous Echo Dot generations.

With room-adapting audio, Omnisense sensing and a clean Glacier White finish, Echo Dot Max is ideal for bedrooms, offices, living spaces and connected homes.

First-Ever Two-Way Echo Dot Speaker System

Echo Dot Max is the first Echo Dot designed with a dedicated woofer and tweeter, providing stronger bass and clearer high frequencies than previous Echo Dot models.

• Speaker System: Two-Way Mono
• Woofer: 2.5-Inch High-Excursion Woofer
• Tweeter: 0.8-Inch Tweeter
• Audio Bandwidth: Approx. 53Hz - 16kHz

Nearly 3× More Bass

Amazon states that Echo Dot Max delivers nearly three times the bass of Echo Dot 5th Gen.

The redesigned acoustic architecture integrates the speaker more directly into the housing, providing greater internal air volume for fuller and more efficient bass reproduction.

Automatic Room Adaptation

Echo Dot Max automatically adjusts its audio response based on the characteristics of the room where it is placed.

• Automatic Room Adaptation: Yes
• Lossless High-Definition Audio Processing: Supported
• Room-Filling Sound: Designed for Compact & Medium Spaces

Alexa Voice Assistant

Use Alexa hands-free to control music, get information, set alarms and timers, create reminders and operate compatible smart-home devices.

Supported Alexa functions can include:

• Music Playback
• Weather Information
• Timers & Alarms
• Reminders
• Questions & General Information
• Smart-Home Voice Control
• Routines
• Calls & Drop In
• News & Audio Content

Designed for Alexa+

Echo Dot Max is built with Amazon's newer custom hardware platform and is designed to support Alexa+ in regions where the service is available.

• Alexa: Supported
• Alexa+: Compatible Where Available

Amazon AZ3 Processor

Echo Dot Max is powered by Amazon's custom AZ3 silicon with AI acceleration, designed to improve responsiveness and voice detection.

• Processor: Amazon AZ3
• AI Accelerator: Integrated
• Improved Wake-Word Detection: Yes

Omnisense Technology

Amazon's Omnisense sensor platform combines multiple signals to enable more responsive and context-aware smart-home routines.

Supported sensing technologies include:

• Ambient Temperature Sensing
• Ambient Light Sensing
• Presence Detection
• Ultrasound-Based Sensing
• Wi-Fi Radar Signals
• Audio Signals
• Accelerometer-Based Tap Gestures

Built-In Smart Home Hub

Echo Dot Max is the first Echo Dot generation to include a more comprehensive built-in smart-home hub.

• Zigbee: Supported
• Matter: Supported
• Thread: Supported
• Thread Border Router: Built-In
• Bluetooth Smart-Home Devices: Supported
• Wi-Fi Smart-Home Devices: Supported

Zigbee Smart Home Support

Compatible Zigbee lights, plugs, locks, switches and sensors can connect directly through the Echo Dot Max's built-in Zigbee hub without requiring a separate Zigbee bridge for supported devices.

• Zigbee Versions: 1.2 / 3.0 Supported
• Zigbee Frequency: 2.4GHz

Matter Smart Home Support

Echo Dot Max can act as a Matter controller for supported Matter-certified smart-home products.

• Matter over Wi-Fi: Supported
• Matter over Thread: Supported

Thread Border Router

The built-in Thread Border Router allows compatible Matter-over-Thread devices to join a low-power Thread mesh network.

• Thread Border Router: Built-In
• Thread Version: 1.3

Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity

Modern Wi-Fi connectivity provides reliable network access for Alexa, music streaming and connected-home functions.

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
• Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Wireless Configuration: 1×1

Bluetooth 5.3

Bluetooth allows compatible smartphones and tablets to stream audio directly to Echo Dot Max.

• Bluetooth: 5.3
• Bluetooth Low Energy: Supported
• A2DP: Supported
• AVRCP: Supported

Stream Music, Podcasts & Audiobooks

Alexa can play compatible audio content from supported streaming services using voice commands.

Services can include:

• Amazon Music
• Apple Music
• Spotify
• Audible
• Other Alexa-Compatible Audio Services

Service and subscription availability varies by country and account region.

Multi-Room Audio

Combine Echo Dot Max with compatible Echo speakers to play synchronized music across multiple rooms.

• Alexa Multi-Room Music: Supported
• Compatible Echo Speaker Grouping: Supported

Alexa Home Theater

Echo Dot Max can be paired with compatible Fire TV hardware for an Alexa Home Theater setup.

Amazon supports configurations using multiple compatible Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio speakers for larger home-theater arrangements.

• Compatible Fire TV Pairing: Supported
• Alexa Home Theater: Supported

Tap Gesture Controls

The built-in accelerometer enables supported tap gestures for convenient control without using a voice command.

• Tap Gestures: Supported
• Accelerometer: Built-In

Microphone Privacy Control

A dedicated microphone on/off control lets you disable the microphones when desired.

• Microphone Off Button: Yes
• Visual Microphone-Off Indicator: Yes
• Voice Recording Management: Available Through Alexa Privacy Controls

Compact 3D Knit Design

Echo Dot Max features a rounded compact body wrapped in acoustically transparent 3D knit fabric.

• Color: Glacier White
• Design: Compact Rounded Smart Speaker
• Exterior: 3D Knit Fabric

Compact Dimensions

• Width: Approx. 108.7mm
• Height: Approx. 108.6mm
• Depth: Approx. 99.2mm
• Weight: Approx. 505.3g

Actual dimensions and weight can vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances.

22W Power Adapter

Echo Dot Max is mains-powered and is designed to remain connected to its included power adapter during use.

• Device Input: 18V ⎓ 1.23A
• Included Power Adapter: 22W
• Adapter Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Built-In Battery: No

Key Features

• Brand: Amazon
• Product: Echo Dot Max
• Release: 2025
• Model: MA49CA
• Product Type: Alexa Smart Speaker
• Color: Glacier White
• Speaker System: Two-Way Mono
• Woofer: 2.5-Inch High-Excursion
• Tweeter: 0.8-Inch
• Automatic Room Adaptation: Yes
• Lossless High-Definition Audio: Supported
• Voice Assistant: Alexa
• Alexa+ Compatibility: Where Available
• Processor: Amazon AZ3 with AI Accelerator
• Omnisense: Yes
• Ambient Temperature Sensor: Yes
• Ambient Light Sensor: Yes
• Presence Detection: Yes
• Tap Gesture Sensor: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 / BLE
• Zigbee Smart Home Hub: Yes
• Matter: Yes
• Thread Border Router: Yes
• Multi-Room Audio: Yes
• Fire TV Home Theater Support: Yes
• Microphone Off Button: Yes
• Dimensions: Approx. 108.7 × 108.6 × 99.2mm
• Weight: Approx. 505.3g
• Power: 18V ⎓ 1.23A
• Power Adapter: 22W Included
• Operating Temperature: 0°C - 35°C

Compatibility

Compatible with supported:

• Alexa Smart Home Devices
• Zigbee Lights, Plugs, Locks & Sensors
• Matter Smart Home Devices
• Matter-over-Thread Devices
• Wi-Fi Smart Home Devices
• Bluetooth Smartphones & Tablets
• Compatible Echo Speakers
• Compatible Fire TV Devices
• Amazon Music
• Apple Music
• Spotify
• Audible

What's in the Box?

• 1 × Amazon Echo Dot Max - Glacier White
• 1 × 22W Power Adapter
• 1 × Quick Start Guide

Important Note

Amazon's official color name is Glacier White. QUTECH may display the shorter color description White for customer convenience.

Echo Dot Max requires a Wi-Fi internet connection, Amazon account and Alexa app for initial setup and full functionality.

Alexa, Alexa+, music services, Skills and smart-home features vary by country and account region. Alexa+ may not be available in every country even though Echo Dot Max hardware is designed to support it.

The Echo Dot Max does not contain a rechargeable battery and must remain connected to its power adapter during normal operation.

The included power adapter's physical wall plug can vary depending on the retail region. QUTECH should verify its physical stock before specifying UK, US or EU plug type.

Ideal For

• Smart Home Control
• Alexa Voice Assistance
• Music & Podcasts
• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Home Offices
• Smart Lighting & Automation
• Matter & Thread Smart Homes
• Zigbee Smart Devices
• Multi-Room Audio
• Compatible Fire TV Home Theater

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