Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Smart Display with Alexa - White - 5.5"
The Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Gen helps you start your day off on the right foot, as it can display your schedule, stream music, check the news, and even video call at the command of your voice. Using the Alexa smart assistant, you can create a helpful daily routine and coordinate other smart devices, like lighting, for a more gradual start to the day or wind-down before bed. You can even use the smart display to stream your favourite shows from platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix.
The Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Gen helps you start your day off on the right foot, as it can display your schedule, stream music, check the news, and even video call at the command of your voice. Using the Alexa smart assistant, you can create a helpful daily routine and coordinate other smart devices, like lighting, for a more gradual start to the day or wind-down before bed. You can even use the smart display to stream your favourite shows from platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix.
The Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Gen helps you start your day off on the right foot, as it can display your schedule, stream music, check the news, and even video call at the command of your voice. Using the Alexa smart assistant, you can create a helpful daily routine and coordinate other smart devices, like lighting, for a more gradual start to the day or wind-down before bed. You can even use the smart display to stream your favourite shows from platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix.
The Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Gen helps you start your day off on the right foot, as it can display your schedule, stream music, check the news, and even video call at the command of your voice. Using the Alexa smart assistant, you can create a helpful daily routine and coordinate other smart devices, like lighting, for a more gradual start to the day or wind-down before bed. You can even use the smart display to stream your favourite shows from platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix.
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The Amazon Echo 5 is a amazing device I highly recommend it, it has so many features that make you feel as though you have a personal secretary on call around the clock .I had the ability to use the echo to watch Netflix and some other video apps like YouTube and tik tok. it also has the ability to connect to the internet for web browsing, extremely easy to set up and having a Amazon account makes it even better because it gives you the freedom to be able to keep track of your purchases or to make purchases, it also notifies you if you return an item that you purchase so that way you know when your refund is on its way. It allows you to receive notifications so you can know when you're purchases are in route to you and when they have arrived. It can link to my ... MoreThe Amazon Echo 5 is a amazing device I highly recommend it, it has so many features that make you feel as though you have a personal secretary on call around the clock .I had the ability to use the echo to watch Netflix and some other video apps like YouTube and tik tok. it also has the ability to connect to the internet for web browsing, extremely easy to set up and having a Amazon account makes it even better because it gives you the freedom to be able to keep track of your purchases or to make purchases, it also notifies you if you return an item that you purchase so that way you know when your refund is on its way. It allows you to receive notifications so you can know when you're purchases are in route to you and when they have arrived. It can link to my security system which is a great feature you just have to give permission for it to do so, I love the fact that I can access my doorbell so I can see who's at my door and you can speak to them clearly. By the way you don't have to have all your devices be Amazon or Alexa for it to work with other cameras or doorbells. It will work with Google and it will also work with ADT and other cameras that you probably can purchase from other websites and I know this for a fact. I also like the ability to be able to access my other blink cameras in my home so that way I can know what's going on and also keep track of my pets which is a great ability to have. You can also make video calls and receive video calls or have someone drop in once the permission is granted to receive information like if I want to tell my children dinner's ready I can drop into the intercom or I can tell them to go check the mailbox or go walk the dog so that's what the drop-in feature allows .you also have your privacy because the echo comes with a switch that blocks the camera so you don't have to worry about thinking anyone is watching you plus you can mute the device so the device cannot hear you, you can even change the name so instead of calling it Alexa you can call it names like echo or Amazon. Schedule appointments find out what the weather is going to be, get reminders of anything like planning future vacations the list goes on. One of my relaxing enjoyments is telling Alexa to play meditation music or to watch soothing Shoreline water crash up against the shore or even having it display a aquarium when i go to bed. So honestly the list of things you can do is Limitless so I highly recommend it, give it a chance you'll enjoy it and remember you don't have to get the newest one to reap all the benefits some of the older models can do a lot of the same things and they come in bigger sizes which is why I purchase two more. Yeah it's a great display and you can use it for alarm clock one of my children had trouble sitting there alarm clock so now to be able to just tell it what time you want to be up or to remind you to work out make things so much easier plus if you are not available to your child and your child need help with homework you can ask the device questions and more than likely it will have the answer.
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I've been using the Alexa and Amazon Echo ecosystem for many years now. I've been through frustrations, I've been through excitement when the first Echo Shows first arrived. So what does the new, 3rd Generation Echo Show 5 have to offer?First off, the design, it's a more 'triangular' shape when looking down from above. It has slightly larger rubber buttons on top that are integrated into the housing, rather than the plastic buttons and frame on the earlier versions. There is still the camera cover slider available for your privacy as well. It is slightly smaller overall than the previous generation when looking at it face on. We wanted a sleeker, less obtrusive version for our dining room. We had previously been using a first generation 'puck' in there for years ... MoreI've been using the Alexa and Amazon Echo ecosystem for many years now. I've been through frustrations, I've been through excitement when the first Echo Shows first arrived. So what does the new, 3rd Generation Echo Show 5 have to offer?First off, the design, it's a more 'triangular' shape when looking down from above. It has slightly larger rubber buttons on top that are integrated into the housing, rather than the plastic buttons and frame on the earlier versions. There is still the camera cover slider available for your privacy as well. It is slightly smaller overall than the previous generation when looking at it face on. We wanted a sleeker, less obtrusive version for our dining room. We had previously been using a first generation 'puck' in there for years now, and wanted a little more information displayed on the screen, while being able to blend it into the background. Choosing a dark wood finish on the screen definitely helped with that in our 'Steampunk' inspired room.The triangular shape helps with the improved sound, a slightly larger speaker inside offers nicer, cleaner sound, with a little more bass at higher volumes that previously possible. The operation of the whole product is faster. Quicker to load from first power up, it feels more responsive to touch, sometimes a little too responsive when trying to scroll through the menus when setting it up at first.We turned the camera off, and via a the menus, turn off most of the unwanted options and main ads that we didn't want. There are still a few suggestions that are pushed to you when it is 'awake' but if you don't walk past it and activate it, you can see your background and the time nice and clearly from across the room.We don't have any intention of watching video or content like that from the screen in our dining room, but we do play music, we check our notifications, our weather alerts etc, and this is absolutely perfect for that.Very simple to set up, especially if you are already an Alexa user, but even for a first timer, you are walked through the set up process and you can skip steps if you are unsure or unfamiliar, like the Amazon Sidewalk program that is a shared network that can help you set up the device quicker, help you find lost items and more. It's free but you can choose if you want to opt into the program or not. We chose not to. You can also set up this Echo 5 to be kid friendly as well, which means it will only show kid appropriate content on the screen and disable some functions.Overall a nice addition or upgrade to the Amazon Echo Show ecosystem, whether you are a big fan and deep into smart operation of products/lights/switches etc, or if this is your first Amazon Echo product with a screen. You won't be disappointed.
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We have several Echos through the house including the first original Echo still working great.In our bedroom we have the 1st gen Echo Show 5 in a nightstand, which we use as an alarm clock and picture frame among other Alexa functions, so took this opportunity to get this 3rd gen for the other nightstand.This is a significant redesign from previous versions. The shape is more triangular and rounded. The buttons are easier to reach and shaped like their function symbol: Plus and Minus for volume and mic off, so it's easier to use at night.The camera cover, like previous Echos physically covers the camera, which we always have covered.The screen has much more noticeable rounded edges. This looks attractive but when playing videos, this version of Echo shrinks the ... MoreWe have several Echos through the house including the first original Echo still working great.In our bedroom we have the 1st gen Echo Show 5 in a nightstand, which we use as an alarm clock and picture frame among other Alexa functions, so took this opportunity to get this 3rd gen for the other nightstand.This is a significant redesign from previous versions. The shape is more triangular and rounded. The buttons are easier to reach and shaped like their function symbol: Plus and Minus for volume and mic off, so it's easier to use at night.The camera cover, like previous Echos physically covers the camera, which we always have covered.The screen has much more noticeable rounded edges. This looks attractive but when playing videos, this version of Echo shrinks the video with black bars on every edge, so one can see the full video, but makes the viewing area smaller. Thankfully, it doesn't do this with pictures.On the plus side, the screen is clearer, and it's much faster than previous generations. Also the applications (Skills) seem to be updated. For example, opening Prime Video looks more similar to the TV app than on the 1st gen.Audio has more bass, so it overall sounds better.I was planning on making both Echos a 'Stereo Pair' but one cannot pair a 1st gen with a 3rd gen. Perhaps because they don't quite sound the same, but disappointing regardless.Talking about sound, the previous generation has a 3.5mm audio output but this one does not. It does however support pairing Bluetooth speakers.To power the Echo, it comes with its own power brick which connects using a barrel connector recessed into the back of the Echo, so unfortunately it does not use standard USB-C ports to power it. To make it worse, our Back Echo 5 came with a white power cable, which looks quite odd.Overall, the screen makes for a much better Alexa experience and can also be used to display compatible cameras and make alexa-to-alexa video calls, it's touchscreen and many skills are just more convenient.
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Colour | White |
| Speaker Type | Full range 1.75 built-in speaker |
| Connection Ports | Power port |
| Supported Operating Systems | Android and iOS |
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The Amazon Echo 5 is a amazing device I highly recommend it, it has so many features that make you feel as though you have a personal secretary on call around the clock .I had the ability to use the echo to watch Netflix and some other video apps like YouTube and tik tok. it also has the ability to connect to the internet for web browsing, extremely easy to set up and having a Amazon account makes it even better because it gives you the freedom to be able to keep track of your purchases or to make purchases, it also notifies you if you return an item that you purchase so that way you know when your refund is on its way. It allows you to receive notifications so you can know when you're purchases are in route to you and when they have arrived. It can link to my ... MoreThe Amazon Echo 5 is a amazing device I highly recommend it, it has so many features that make you feel as though you have a personal secretary on call around the clock .I had the ability to use the echo to watch Netflix and some other video apps like YouTube and tik tok. it also has the ability to connect to the internet for web browsing, extremely easy to set up and having a Amazon account makes it even better because it gives you the freedom to be able to keep track of your purchases or to make purchases, it also notifies you if you return an item that you purchase so that way you know when your refund is on its way. It allows you to receive notifications so you can know when you're purchases are in route to you and when they have arrived. It can link to my security system which is a great feature you just have to give permission for it to do so, I love the fact that I can access my doorbell so I can see who's at my door and you can speak to them clearly. By the way you don't have to have all your devices be Amazon or Alexa for it to work with other cameras or doorbells. It will work with Google and it will also work with ADT and other cameras that you probably can purchase from other websites and I know this for a fact. I also like the ability to be able to access my other blink cameras in my home so that way I can know what's going on and also keep track of my pets which is a great ability to have. You can also make video calls and receive video calls or have someone drop in once the permission is granted to receive information like if I want to tell my children dinner's ready I can drop into the intercom or I can tell them to go check the mailbox or go walk the dog so that's what the drop-in feature allows .you also have your privacy because the echo comes with a switch that blocks the camera so you don't have to worry about thinking anyone is watching you plus you can mute the device so the device cannot hear you, you can even change the name so instead of calling it Alexa you can call it names like echo or Amazon. Schedule appointments find out what the weather is going to be, get reminders of anything like planning future vacations the list goes on. One of my relaxing enjoyments is telling Alexa to play meditation music or to watch soothing Shoreline water crash up against the shore or even having it display a aquarium when i go to bed. So honestly the list of things you can do is Limitless so I highly recommend it, give it a chance you'll enjoy it and remember you don't have to get the newest one to reap all the benefits some of the older models can do a lot of the same things and they come in bigger sizes which is why I purchase two more. Yeah it's a great display and you can use it for alarm clock one of my children had trouble sitting there alarm clock so now to be able to just tell it what time you want to be up or to remind you to work out make things so much easier plus if you are not available to your child and your child need help with homework you can ask the device questions and more than likely it will have the answer.
I've been using the Alexa and Amazon Echo ecosystem for many years now. I've been through frustrations, I've been through excitement when the first Echo Shows first arrived. So what does the new, 3rd Generation Echo Show 5 have to offer?First off, the design, it's a more 'triangular' shape when looking down from above. It has slightly larger rubber buttons on top that are integrated into the housing, rather than the plastic buttons and frame on the earlier versions. There is still the camera cover slider available for your privacy as well. It is slightly smaller overall than the previous generation when looking at it face on. We wanted a sleeker, less obtrusive version for our dining room. We had previously been using a first generation 'puck' in there for years ... MoreI've been using the Alexa and Amazon Echo ecosystem for many years now. I've been through frustrations, I've been through excitement when the first Echo Shows first arrived. So what does the new, 3rd Generation Echo Show 5 have to offer?First off, the design, it's a more 'triangular' shape when looking down from above. It has slightly larger rubber buttons on top that are integrated into the housing, rather than the plastic buttons and frame on the earlier versions. There is still the camera cover slider available for your privacy as well. It is slightly smaller overall than the previous generation when looking at it face on. We wanted a sleeker, less obtrusive version for our dining room. We had previously been using a first generation 'puck' in there for years now, and wanted a little more information displayed on the screen, while being able to blend it into the background. Choosing a dark wood finish on the screen definitely helped with that in our 'Steampunk' inspired room.The triangular shape helps with the improved sound, a slightly larger speaker inside offers nicer, cleaner sound, with a little more bass at higher volumes that previously possible. The operation of the whole product is faster. Quicker to load from first power up, it feels more responsive to touch, sometimes a little too responsive when trying to scroll through the menus when setting it up at first.We turned the camera off, and via a the menus, turn off most of the unwanted options and main ads that we didn't want. There are still a few suggestions that are pushed to you when it is 'awake' but if you don't walk past it and activate it, you can see your background and the time nice and clearly from across the room.We don't have any intention of watching video or content like that from the screen in our dining room, but we do play music, we check our notifications, our weather alerts etc, and this is absolutely perfect for that.Very simple to set up, especially if you are already an Alexa user, but even for a first timer, you are walked through the set up process and you can skip steps if you are unsure or unfamiliar, like the Amazon Sidewalk program that is a shared network that can help you set up the device quicker, help you find lost items and more. It's free but you can choose if you want to opt into the program or not. We chose not to. You can also set up this Echo 5 to be kid friendly as well, which means it will only show kid appropriate content on the screen and disable some functions.Overall a nice addition or upgrade to the Amazon Echo Show ecosystem, whether you are a big fan and deep into smart operation of products/lights/switches etc, or if this is your first Amazon Echo product with a screen. You won't be disappointed.
We have several Echos through the house including the first original Echo still working great.In our bedroom we have the 1st gen Echo Show 5 in a nightstand, which we use as an alarm clock and picture frame among other Alexa functions, so took this opportunity to get this 3rd gen for the other nightstand.This is a significant redesign from previous versions. The shape is more triangular and rounded. The buttons are easier to reach and shaped like their function symbol: Plus and Minus for volume and mic off, so it's easier to use at night.The camera cover, like previous Echos physically covers the camera, which we always have covered.The screen has much more noticeable rounded edges. This looks attractive but when playing videos, this version of Echo shrinks the ... MoreWe have several Echos through the house including the first original Echo still working great.In our bedroom we have the 1st gen Echo Show 5 in a nightstand, which we use as an alarm clock and picture frame among other Alexa functions, so took this opportunity to get this 3rd gen for the other nightstand.This is a significant redesign from previous versions. The shape is more triangular and rounded. The buttons are easier to reach and shaped like their function symbol: Plus and Minus for volume and mic off, so it's easier to use at night.The camera cover, like previous Echos physically covers the camera, which we always have covered.The screen has much more noticeable rounded edges. This looks attractive but when playing videos, this version of Echo shrinks the video with black bars on every edge, so one can see the full video, but makes the viewing area smaller. Thankfully, it doesn't do this with pictures.On the plus side, the screen is clearer, and it's much faster than previous generations. Also the applications (Skills) seem to be updated. For example, opening Prime Video looks more similar to the TV app than on the 1st gen.Audio has more bass, so it overall sounds better.I was planning on making both Echos a 'Stereo Pair' but one cannot pair a 1st gen with a 3rd gen. Perhaps because they don't quite sound the same, but disappointing regardless.Talking about sound, the previous generation has a 3.5mm audio output but this one does not. It does however support pairing Bluetooth speakers.To power the Echo, it comes with its own power brick which connects using a barrel connector recessed into the back of the Echo, so unfortunately it does not use standard USB-C ports to power it. To make it worse, our Back Echo 5 came with a white power cable, which looks quite odd.Overall, the screen makes for a much better Alexa experience and can also be used to display compatible cameras and make alexa-to-alexa video calls, it's touchscreen and many skills are just more convenient.
The Echo Show 5 is now on its third iteration of Amazon’s smart home device, with incremental improvements to the smallest Echo with a display. The exterior looks cleaner and modern with the fabric covering the entire device, apart from the 5.5” touchscreen with rounded corners.Out of the box, setup was quick and easy with the option to provision the device on your phone by scanning a QR code or setup on device if you prefer. Though Amazon pushes their sidewalk program to generously share your internet with strangers during setup, it is optional. Standard privacy features include a mute button as well as a physical camera shutter.Although I do not have a 2nd generation device to compare with, Amazon claims the sound has been improved partially thanks to a ... MoreThe Echo Show 5 is now on its third iteration of Amazon’s smart home device, with incremental improvements to the smallest Echo with a display. The exterior looks cleaner and modern with the fabric covering the entire device, apart from the 5.5” touchscreen with rounded corners.Out of the box, setup was quick and easy with the option to provision the device on your phone by scanning a QR code or setup on device if you prefer. Though Amazon pushes their sidewalk program to generously share your internet with strangers during setup, it is optional. Standard privacy features include a mute button as well as a physical camera shutter.Although I do not have a 2nd generation device to compare with, Amazon claims the sound has been improved partially thanks to a slightly larger internal speaker. I found the sound to be clear and pronounced, with fairly decent sound when listening nearby. The petite device is also quite capable of higher volume than expected, making it easy to hear from across the room. Though you lose the depth of the sound when not in close proximity, this should not be a surprise considering the diminutive size. Fortunately, it’s small foot print affords versatility in placement and the design blends in to an extent. I found sound quality is best when the back of the speaker is close to a wall, allowing the audio to reflect off the surface. The 5.5” touch display is sharp and clear, though sometimes the interface can be a little laggy. the display is a also a fingerprint magnet, so probably best to interact with this device primarily through voice. The display is quite useful, from showing visual results when asking Alexa a question to displaying on-screen lyrics when playing music, it offers a nice visual interface to accompany the voice assistant. My family has been enjoying the “Price is Right” mini game, which would not be possible on an Echo without a display. The device can also be used to keep in touch with family members if you choose, allowing you to video call each other from compatible devices.For the size and price, the Echo Show 5 is a nice entry level device so long as you know it’s purpose. It will not fill your home with rich audio nor will it be the best device to watch videos on due to the size, but it offers a small, discrete smart home device that is capable of a large variety of tasks. I think it is a great device for kids, gift to a family member, or add to your home where you do not need a larger, more capable speaker or display.
If you're in the Amazon Echo/Alexa ecosystem, then this is an excellent addition to that. It is small which could be good or bad depending on what you need or want, but it has BIG sound and lots of great features. Starting with the size, the screen is about the size of a large cell phone - think iPhone 14 Pro Max size so I wouldn't recommend this if your main purpose or desire is a digital photo frame - that's not the main reason for this device. However, what is really super cool is that you can have this as your Echo/Alexa device that also dubs as a cool little photo frame clock. You can have it just be a photo frame and have it show photos from your Amazon Prime Photo Storage (you can pick any or all albums) OR you can set it up to be a Digital Clock Photo Frame ... MoreIf you're in the Amazon Echo/Alexa ecosystem, then this is an excellent addition to that. It is small which could be good or bad depending on what you need or want, but it has BIG sound and lots of great features. Starting with the size, the screen is about the size of a large cell phone - think iPhone 14 Pro Max size so I wouldn't recommend this if your main purpose or desire is a digital photo frame - that's not the main reason for this device. However, what is really super cool is that you can have this as your Echo/Alexa device that also dubs as a cool little photo frame clock. You can have it just be a photo frame and have it show photos from your Amazon Prime Photo Storage (you can pick any or all albums) OR you can set it up to be a Digital Clock Photo Frame with the same album options. AND you have many different styles of clocks to choose from so you can pick one that you like the best. There are also other options for the default screen such as showing weather, stock, latest news, Alexa tips, and much more and you can select what you want and have it scroll through those things. I myself prefer using as a Clock displaying my photos.Of course, like I said the main purpose of this is to use as an Alexa Echo device and it is really great for that. It can hear you easily from across the room. It has an amazingly loud and clear speaker (I have mine set to 50% and that is plenty loud enough). It not only answers you by voice but will display related content as well. It can stream any cameras you have connected to Alexa. It can be used for video chats via the built in camera and you can also set that camera up so that you can use it as a security camera to view what's happening in your house when you're away. There are buttons on top for changing the volume and turning off the mic, as well as a slide to block the camera for privacy/security if you want. Other settings are easily accessed by swiping down from the top.I have a ton of Alexa Echo devices in my house starting from the 1st generation to now and this is a definite asset to those. It looks great, doesn't take up a lot of space, sounds amazing, and has the benefit of the display!
I am deeply entrenched in the Amazon Alexa universe, so when I saw this updated version of the Echo Show 5 (Gen 3) I had to have it! This thing is everything I would expect. Its small size is great for all the basics - seeing the time, the weather or automatically rotating photos from my Amazon photo library. It can also control most of the smart devices within my home. It can show me who’s at the front door from my smart camera doorbell when I ask, I can tell it to start my iRobot vacuum, turn on/off my smart lights, change the temperature on my smart thermostat, etc. I am constantly asking Alexa questions such as: how old is Aaron Rodgers, how many episodes are there in season 3 of the Kardashians, who won today’s Dodger game, what is the weather in Los Angeles ... MoreI am deeply entrenched in the Amazon Alexa universe, so when I saw this updated version of the Echo Show 5 (Gen 3) I had to have it! This thing is everything I would expect. Its small size is great for all the basics - seeing the time, the weather or automatically rotating photos from my Amazon photo library. It can also control most of the smart devices within my home. It can show me who’s at the front door from my smart camera doorbell when I ask, I can tell it to start my iRobot vacuum, turn on/off my smart lights, change the temperature on my smart thermostat, etc. I am constantly asking Alexa questions such as: how old is Aaron Rodgers, how many episodes are there in season 3 of the Kardashians, who won today’s Dodger game, what is the weather in Los Angeles tomorrow. I always use this for reminders and alarms - this is perfect for that: Alexa set a reminder for Wednesday at 3pm: water the lawn. Then Wednesday at 3pm it will tell me the reminder. There is so much more this can do!They claim there is improved bass with this model. Personally, I think at low volume the bass is overpowering - too much for me. At a higher volume, the base sounds much better & the sound is much more clear. This wouldn’t be my first choice for listening to music, but it is mega convenient to ask Alexa to play 70’s pop (my favorite) and she just does it. When cooking, or in the background… it sounds fine and is so convenient.This Echo Show 5 has a 2mp camera - you can make video calls to others with an Echo Show. With a 5.5” screen, this wouldn’t be my first choice for watching videos or streaming - it’s too small for that in my opinion. But from the Alexa app (which you need to set up with this device) you do have the ability to drop in on the room where your Echo Show is and if your camera is open, you can see and/or hear what’s happening within the camera’s field of view. You can have a video conversation with someone that way as well. Is this a privacy issue? I would say it is not because you decide to keep the camera open or closed with a manual slide.For verbal requests for linked smart devices and asking various questions about almost anything and limited music playing, this is a great assistant! There is just so much that this can do and for me, it makes life a little bit easier. I would absolutely recommend the Amazon Echo 5 (3rd Gen) to anyone looking to make their life a little bit easier!
I give the Echo Show 5 2 1/2 stars. I have tried to adapt to it, wanted to like it, but was going to return it until I learned Best Buy only allows a FIFTEEN DAY return window!This will be my last electronics purchase from Best Buy. I should have purchased this from Amazon directly, as their return policy is generous. Fifteen days is just not enough time to decide if you want to keep something, especially when you are leaning towards returning it but wanting to give it a chance.So, what makes me want to return it, or I guess now smash it with a hammer? First, it has to be told twice many time. It will acknowledge your selection, but the station won't play until you command a second time.I have rather ancient Dots, so I thought this would be an upgrade, and it is ... MoreI give the Echo Show 5 2 1/2 stars. I have tried to adapt to it, wanted to like it, but was going to return it until I learned Best Buy only allows a FIFTEEN DAY return window!This will be my last electronics purchase from Best Buy. I should have purchased this from Amazon directly, as their return policy is generous. Fifteen days is just not enough time to decide if you want to keep something, especially when you are leaning towards returning it but wanting to give it a chance.So, what makes me want to return it, or I guess now smash it with a hammer? First, it has to be told twice many time. It will acknowledge your selection, but the station won't play until you command a second time.I have rather ancient Dots, so I thought this would be an upgrade, and it is in terms of sound quality. But even there, because it is more powerful, the loudness variation from say level 2 to level 3 is much greater than with the Dot. This matters to me because I use level 2 or 3 when listening to Pandora at night, but with this unit, 2 is sometimes too low, but 3 is too loud.Another example: I'll command it to Pandora and at some point it will switch, without any command or prompting, to something else.Did I mention I wish I could return it?
The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a compact smart display that seamlessly blends functionality and style, making it an excellent addition to any home. Whether you’re looking for a bedside companion, a kitchen assistant, or a hub for your smart home devices, the Echo Show 5 delivers impressive performance in a small package.Design and Build QualityThe Echo Show 5 features a sleek and modern design with a 5.5-inch display that fits comfortably on nightstands, desks, or kitchen counters. The adjustable screen angle allows for easy viewing, and the soft fabric finish on the back adds a touch of elegance. Available in multiple colors, it can complement various home decor styles.Display and Sound QualityThe 5.5-inch display provides vibrant visuals for watching videos, ... MoreThe Amazon Echo Show 5 is a compact smart display that seamlessly blends functionality and style, making it an excellent addition to any home. Whether you’re looking for a bedside companion, a kitchen assistant, or a hub for your smart home devices, the Echo Show 5 delivers impressive performance in a small package.Design and Build QualityThe Echo Show 5 features a sleek and modern design with a 5.5-inch display that fits comfortably on nightstands, desks, or kitchen counters. The adjustable screen angle allows for easy viewing, and the soft fabric finish on the back adds a touch of elegance. Available in multiple colors, it can complement various home decor styles.Display and Sound QualityThe 5.5-inch display provides vibrant visuals for watching videos, checking the weather, or viewing recipes. While it’s not meant for immersive movie watching, the quality is more than sufficient for casual use. The sound quality is surprisingly robust for its size, with clear vocals and decent bass, making it suitable for listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks.Smart FeaturesOne of the standout features of the Echo Show 5 is its integration with Alexa, Amazon's voice assistant. You can ask Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, set reminders, answer questions, and more—all hands-free. The device also supports video calls, allowing you to connect with friends and family using other Echo devices or the Alexa app.The Echo Show 5 serves as a smart home hub, enabling you to control compatible devices like lights, cameras, and thermostats with simple voice commands or through the touch interface. The screen also displays useful information like calendars, news updates, and to-do lists, helping you stay organized.Software BugsHowever, it’s worth noting that the Echo Show 5 has had its share of software bugs since launch. Users have reported instances where the screen would go blank or freeze, which can be frustrating. While Amazon has worked on updates to improve stability, these issues can detract from the overall user experience.Privacy FeaturesAmazon has incorporated several privacy features into the Echo Show 5. A physical camera shutter allows you to cover the camera for added security, and the microphone can be easily muted. This consideration for user privacy is reassuring for those concerned about smart device surveillance.Value for MoneyAt its asking price, the Echo Show 5 feels a bit much given the software issues. It’s advisable to wait for a sale, ideally in the ballpark of $30, to make the purchase worthwhile. For anyone already invested in the Amazon ecosystem or looking to start their smart home journey, the Echo Show 5 can be a good option, but be mindful of the price point.Final ThoughtsOverall, the Amazon Echo Show 5 is a fantastic compact smart display that combines practicality with smart features. Its size makes it perfect for small spaces, while its capabilities enhance everyday tasks. However, potential buyers should be aware of the software bugs and consider waiting for a sale before purchasing. If you can find it at a lower price, the Echo Show 5 can prove to be a valuable addition to any home, enhancing your experience with smart technology.
Did you ever wish your Echo speaker had a screen? Well, this is effectively that. A combination of the echo + screen. Now, to be fair, it has a bit more capability than that. But with the screen size, it's unlikely that you'd really be using it to visualize much beyond album graphics and weather. Let me explain.First, this is the Amazon Echo Show 5. It's the 3rd generation of the device and actually has a bigger screen than the name implies, 5.5 inches instead of 5. On paper, that seems decent. A bit smaller than a lot of flagship cell phones but right around the size for many others. It's natively an Echo device, playing music, giving you direct access to the Alexa assistant and controls over your home devices. Plus the additional functionality of being able to ... MoreDid you ever wish your Echo speaker had a screen? Well, this is effectively that. A combination of the echo + screen. Now, to be fair, it has a bit more capability than that. But with the screen size, it's unlikely that you'd really be using it to visualize much beyond album graphics and weather. Let me explain.First, this is the Amazon Echo Show 5. It's the 3rd generation of the device and actually has a bigger screen than the name implies, 5.5 inches instead of 5. On paper, that seems decent. A bit smaller than a lot of flagship cell phones but right around the size for many others. It's natively an Echo device, playing music, giving you direct access to the Alexa assistant and controls over your home devices. Plus the additional functionality of being able to play Prime and Netflix videos in addition to giving you graphic/video results to queries. Given that we already do a lot of this stuff on our phones, it would be nice having a standalone device in the home that can do this too right?From an echo speaker point of view, the show is great. It sounds great - as good as my full size Echo speaker. Seems just as responsive and able to hear me from across the room. It potentially has a leg up on the drop in feature in Echo devices - it can do video calls with a 2MP camera. However, all of this functionality turned out to not really get used because I still needed to place this in roughly the same place that used to host an Echo speaker. And because of that, the screen is often not accessible (it replaced the kitchen speaker). Because it's in the kitchen, it's not a great place to do video calls (who wants to crowd around the microwave) and effectively only adults would be visible. It needs to sit flat so can't really be placed somewhere so one could watch a video while cooking or doing meal prep (kitchen assistant seemed one of the strongest use cases to me).The most consistent thing I used the screen to do was to glance at album art, view song lyrics in real-time, and the most exciting - see a visualization of weather which likely due to years of watching the weather report on the news, is still the most satisfying and immediately impactful way for me to get a good sense of what the day will be like. Yes, it plays videos. And while the screen density isn't as great as most similarly sized smartphones, it's still decent. But the video playback quickly became a gimmick that only surfaces when new people see it for the first time. Dropping in doesn't seem to have the weird too loud volume issue that affects my normal echo speakers, but I'm not sure that's a good enough feature right now to be worth replacing all my echo speakers with echo shows. And given that most of the time, the screen would be unused, it jus doesn't seem worthwhile anyway.The screen can also play video from other Amazon devices like a doorbell. I don't have one of those and I think perhaps that would be the thing that would make the show worthwhile for me - having one by the bed and in some rooms where I could conveniently interact with a doorbell without needing to find my phone if it wasn't on me or I didn't want to break away from something else I was doing would be clutch. The amount of times visitors have come by and we've not noticed due to things being hectic is annoying.However, absent some very specific use cases, it seems this form factor just isn't that great for a screen based device. The ideal would be either a bigger screen, which forces it to take center stage on a table rather than dropping into a convenient open spot or a tablet form factor with a battery where you can just attach it to a surface like a fridge or cabinet. Then it's more likely you can place it arbitrarily in a location where you'd utilize the screen to help facilitate or make chores more enjoyable beyond playing music in the background.
The Echo Show 5 has been quite an entertainment at my house. It's so small compared to other smart displays I have seen lately, But I'm here for it. I love the small size because it can be easily put anywhere around your home. The 5.5’’ display is very bright and vibrant but again small.The customization is a great feature and allows you to display all your favorite photos from your phone so this little guy works as a digital picture frame. On the display you are able to see important news, weather and time. If you are an Amazon Prime member it's definitely a plus and you will be able to utilize the Echo Show more since you will be able to stream movies and listen to music ad free. You can still use these features but they are limited.You cannot use any other ... MoreThe Echo Show 5 has been quite an entertainment at my house. It's so small compared to other smart displays I have seen lately, But I'm here for it. I love the small size because it can be easily put anywhere around your home. The 5.5’’ display is very bright and vibrant but again small.The customization is a great feature and allows you to display all your favorite photos from your phone so this little guy works as a digital picture frame. On the display you are able to see important news, weather and time. If you are an Amazon Prime member it's definitely a plus and you will be able to utilize the Echo Show more since you will be able to stream movies and listen to music ad free. You can still use these features but they are limited.You cannot use any other streaming services on this device which for me is a bummer. I tried to log in to Netflix, Hulu or Peacock and it did not work. I don’t really like the Amazon video content so I was a bit disappointed. As for Music I was able to sync in your Pandora and Iheart radio account since those are the ones I usually have in all my devices. The Speaker even though it is small, it sounds phenomenal without any distortion, also great for video calls. The controls on the top are pretty simple, just the up and down volume control and the microphone and camera shut off button. There is also a camera shutter.The Amazon Alexa app is a great addition to the Echo Show, It must be downloaded to be able to sync in your smart devices like cameras, smart light bulbs, irobot and other smart devices compatible to Alexa.The Echo Show also works as a camera so if you are away from home and need to check those at home this works as a indoor camera.“Hey Alexa” is just the beginning of the outstanding help this device offers. From setting alarms, helping you set a routine schedule from playing music and most of all helping you find the answer to that question you forgot to ask the teacher, this Echo Show has so much to offer. I'm beyond happy with it. It’s my personal assistant I need, without paying a million bucks.
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Colour | White |
| Speaker Type | Full range 1.75 built-in speaker |
| Connection Ports | Power port |
| Supported Operating Systems | Android and iOS |
