One star off for being outrageously overpriced. The quality and appearance is very good though. Since there was no cable space, I got the Dremel tool out. You can pop off the top. I carved out most of the little fins inside so I could wind the cord around. Now I have a nice, tight and clean setup. Sadly, the echo plug only fits on the bottom. I had hoped to plug it upside-down on the top plug to make the cord management as ultra clean as possible. There is definitely some room for perfecting the design but my biggest gripe is the terrible price and the unfortunate lack of competition allowing for it. There are many of these around but the others don't look as nice.
This is a semi-heavy duty holder which installs easily.
Would have rated 5 Stars but they indicate you can order black or white. The only option I could order was white and I really wanted black.
And no, that is not a racist statement far-lefties.
It connects easily to your outlet but takes a little bit more room then I was hoping for.
Love it. Works great. Just wish there was a compartment to hide the excess wire, but it Can be modified ,if you have nothing better to do like me . I cut a slot on the bottom side of the base to run the wire to the top, then removed the excess plastic from underneath the top of the cover to hide/ fit the wire inside. Works and looks great. No more long ass wire in the way
When I set out looking for a way to get the dot off my countertop in my kitchen, I did not expect this result. Ordering this item was easy (as always, who doesnt love Prime shipping). Shipping was fast and it was packaged nicely. Being the neat freak that I am, and beleiving everything has its place I decided to give this item a try, because honestly it was this or letting it sit on the countertop, and since it wasnt sitting on the countertop...... here we are. Once it arrived installment took 5 mins at the most (4 of those minutes were spending time in the garage trying to find a screwdriver. My husband doesnt have the same view about everything having a place). After the scavenger hunt, I now had the one thing that previously stood between me and getting the ECHOGEAR Shelf installed, a screwdriver. Installment was as easy. You just remove the screw that holds the socket plate in place, place the ECHOGEAR Shelf and shelf plate over the socket and replace the screw. Now ladies I know what your thinking, isn't it dangerous tampering with electricity? It's not dangeous unless you decided to take the screw driver and stick it in the socket and stir it around like you are stirring that first cup of coffee in the morning (so you can drink it as fast as you can without giving your tongue and throat third degree burns, while the kids are fighting and screaming they cant find their stuff, even though it is on the floor in front of them). The fit over the socket was good, it aligned with the socket perfect. Once it was installed, I wasn't very happy with it. I wasn't happy with it not due to any fault of the product, I wasn't happy with it because it was different. So not only am I a neat freak that likes everything thing in its place, I am a neat freak that likes everything in its place that doesn't like change (all sympathy cards can be mailed directly to my husband). Deciding to give the ECHOGEAR Shelf a chance I left it in place, and tried not to pay to much attention to it. (This was like trying to ignore someone in Walmart wearing a tutu, army boots and a bikini top in the middle of winter; its such a train wreck you cant help but look at it). You will be glad to hear I have adjusted to it. Overall, I am very happy with this product and I will be ordering more of them in the future. If you are looking for a way to get the Dot off the countertop, floor, or just somewhere to put it, then shop no more, you have found the product for you.
Feature Product
- Certified "Made for Amazon" accessory transforms the outlet into a shelf to hold your Echo device or anything else up to 10 lbs
- Will work with All-New Echo Dot (3rd Gen & Kids edition), Echo Plus(2nd Gen) and Echo (2nd Gen), and all previous Echo generations - perfect for Alexa-enabled devices
- Standard wall plate covers and decora wall plate covers included for style
- Super easy & safe install - exactly like replacing an outlet cover! (just leave your fork in the drawer)
- The built-in cable management channel gives you easy access to the outlet. Pair your device with a shorter cable, or tie you cable together and put it on the shelf to get the pictured streamline look
Description
Have you ever looked at your crowded kitchen counter, bathroom vanity, or nightstand and thought "I wish I had more space for my electronics and Knick knacks!". Well consider this shelf your Echo gear genuine, because your wishes are about to come true. The Echo gear outlet shelf is designed to be easily installed on your existing outlets. All you need to do is remove the screw from the outlet cover, put the shelf in place, and screw one of the included outlet covers on. That's it. For real. We've even included The hardware so you won't need to search your Junk drawer for a screw that only kind of fits. Once it's installed, the shelf can easily hold anything up to 10lbs. That means you Bluetooth speaker, lava lamp, and drill can all have a new home. We even built a channel in the back of the shelf, so your charging/power cables can stay tidy. Remember to get a shorter cable for your device to get the pictured streamline look. Another option is to tie the excess cable together and put behind your device on the shelf. Feel in' Fancy? The shelf comes with two styles of outlet cover, so your home's well-curated style won't be wrecked. Kudos on the design, Joanna gains would be proud. Need more inspiration? Here are some other items you could place on the outlet shelf: -your cracked-screen phone -The Echo dot you got for Christmas (lucky!) -a essential oil diffuser, I swear they work -your favorite bottle of whiskey -the keys to your 1996 Buick Regal the moral of the story is you can improve the look and function of your home in under 5 minutes. Put anything under 10lbs on the outlet shelf, and enjoy better, clutter-free living.
Hi everyone I wanted to share my OCD modification for this item ..it works out perfectly now for me now.
I am a giving it four stars because I believe with a little forethought on the manufacturers part they absolutely could’ve made this product work so we wouldn’t have to do it ourselves . I forgot to take pics before I closed it back up but we basically took th top off and cut the little fins out with our dremel and made it big enough to . wrap the cord and place it inside the lid. It’s a very non-professional job but we had fun doing it on. Sunday. . I recommend doing it outside as its super messy and with safety glasses if you do this as little plastic pieces fly a bit . Make sure to knock down any sharp edges. Unfortunately , The plug doesn’t fit in the top outlet (I guess it could with more mods 😉) , but I’m ok with that since I normally don’t use this outlet anyway. Have a great day !!
I bought this device to keep my Google Mini off the counter in the kitchen so it wouldn't be exposed to water spills. Extremely easy to install (I'm 68 and did it myself). Only requires a screwdriver. It's very sturdy and looks nice on the wall. I agree with everyone that cord management is an issue but there were a couple of good recommendations here that I will try to keep my cord hidden. I saw a lot of reviews that complained about the price. I don't agree. I find the price to be very reasonable. Highly recommend!
It is very sturdy, strong and large enough for the new generations of echos coming out. Installing was very easy. It's attractive and a quality product.
My only beef, which isn't a major one, is I wish the wires could be hidden inside of the stand. There seems to be enough room inside the stand and with a few DIY adjustments it should be possible but that means drilling a hole large enough for the wire to pass through. Instead my wires are exposed on top at the moment.
I would give this product a 4.5 if there were an option to (I apologize for not rounding up but my professors never seem to round up my grades either).
They give you everything you need to install this onto the outlet. Installation is very easy. You take off the original plate and replace with either of the 2 they echogear provides you.
I like the shelf a lot except much like the other revoews there is no cord management as the description says HOWEVER with some patience i made it look pretty decent. I wrapped the extra cord around the plug until it was short enough to stick through the cable hole and plug into my dot. See pictures :)
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