Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Alexa (Gen 5) - Charcoal
B09B8YP8KY
BONUS OFFER
Meet the all-new Alexa+. Purchase & activate an eligible Amazon Echo to unlock Alexa+ Early Access(AZ)
Chat naturally and flow freely between topics and requests, put Alexa+ to work across thousands of services and your smart home, and enjoy a personalised experience based on your preferences.
(AZ) Offer ends 11:59pm AEDT 30/11/2026. After Alexa+ Early Access ends, Alexa+ will be included in all Prime memberships. For non-Prime members, Alexa+ will not auto renew once Early Access ends. Non-Prime members can subscribe to Alexa+ for AU$29.99/month. Subscription fees may change. Certain content, apps, and services may require separate subscriptions. Visit below link for more details.
Product Overview
Key Features
- Smart speaker with Amazon Alexa built-in
- LED display plus Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh
- Wi-Fi 5, lossless high definition audio, temperature sensor
- Controls Alexa-enabled smart home devices
BONUS OFFER
Meet the all-new Alexa+. Purchase & activate an eligible Amazon Echo to unlock Alexa+ Early Access(AZ)
Chat naturally and flow freely between topics and requests, put Alexa+ to work across thousands of services and your smart home, and enjoy a personalised experience based on your preferences.
(AZ) Offer ends 11:59pm AEDT 30/11/2026. After Alexa+ Early Access ends, Alexa+ will be included in all Prime memberships. For non-Prime members, Alexa+ will not auto renew once Early Access ends. Non-Prime members can subscribe to Alexa+ for AU$29.99/month. Subscription fees may change. Certain content, apps, and services may require separate subscriptions. Visit below link for more details.
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Amazon
- Model Number:
- B09B8YP8KY
- Voice Assistant:
- Yes
Smart Features
- Works with Amazon Alexa:
- Yes
Connections
- Wi-Fi:
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)
- Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh
Screen Technology
- Display:
- LED display
Audio
- Audio:
- Lossless High Definition
General Information
- Type:
- Smart Speaker
- Family:
- Echo Dot
- Colour:
- Black
- Supplier Colour:
- Charcoal
- Sensor Technology:
- Temperature Sensor
- What's In The Box:
- Echo Dot, charcoal adaptor (15W), and Quick Start Guide.
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Smart Features
- Works with Amazon Alexa:
- Yes
Screen Technology
- Display:
- LED display
General Information
- Type:
- Smart Speaker
- Family:
- Echo Dot
- Colour:
- Black
- Supplier Colour:
- Charcoal
- Sensor Technology:
- Temperature Sensor
- What's In The Box:
- Echo Dot, charcoal adaptor (15W), and Quick Start Guide.
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 89
- Product Width (mm):
- 100
- Product Depth (mm):
- 100
- Product Weight (g):
- 340
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 106
- Box Width (mm):
- 153
- Box Depth (mm):
- 97
- Box Weight (kg):
- 1
Product Reviews of Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Alexa (Gen 5) - Charcoal
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
95% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Clear sound and deep bass for its compact size impresses many users.
- Some find Alexa's voice recognition inconsistent, especially with loud music.
- Simple setup, easy app connectivity, and effective routine management.
- Multiple households enjoy using it in different rooms, especially for kids.
- Integrates well with smart home devices, connecting various brands smoothly.
- Mixed views on reliability versus older models; some find the upgrade superficial.
Pros
Easy (3)
Quality (2)
Cons
Compatibility (1)
Disappointing Voice Recognition When Playing Music
Compared to other smart speakers, I find the Echo Dot a bit disappointing. One of the biggest issues is that when music is playing loudly, you have to raise your voice quite a bit to get Alexa to hear your commands. Sometimes it doesn’t recognise or respond to commands at all. It’s frustrating, especially when you just want to tell it to stop the music or lower the volume. Overall, I’m not too impressed with this product.
Lahiru
Confirmed purchase 9 October 2026
Published on 4 November 2026
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Amazon Echo Dot (Gen 5)
Bought this as an upgrade to my several-years-old model, hoping to make the most of its Alexa+ compatibility. Unfortunately, I’m far from impressed. Despite its occasional quirks, my older device is still far more reliable, handling basic smart home commands that this one struggles with. It looks good, but rather than a genuine upgrade, this feels more like a superficial uplift.
Ahmed
Confirmed purchase 1 October 2026
Published on 1 November 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great device
Great device to replace Google Hub that stopped working.
Sam
Confirmed purchase 29 August 2026
Published on 22 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Fantastic Sound & Smart Features
The Amazon Echo Dot Gen 5 is an exceptional smart speaker. The sound quality is remarkably clear with deep bass for its compact size. Alexa responds quickly to commands, and setting up smart home routines is incredibly easy. Highly recommended!
Bhagesh Goyal
Confirmed purchase 20 August 2026
Published on 16 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Works really well
When speaking to It actually listens not like some other speakers, I love it
Ivan
Confirmed purchase 5 June 2026
Published on 1 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Good for the Kids
This is the 4th one I have purchased, distributed throughout the house! The routines you can set are great for the kids to follow, they have also set up their own playlists. They ask Alexa multiple questions on just about anything, which is great for learning. The little speaker is pretty powerful too. Great little product.
Wesley
Confirmed purchase 14 May 2026
Published on 9 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Better then expected
Was tossing up whether to purchase this little beauty. I am so glad I have. Because it has made the interconnection between all my apps so simple and easy to control. I hate how some apps work better with Samsung Smartthings or Matter / Google Home / Apple Home. But Alexa connects all of them and makes them all work better together. Now that I know what Amazon Alexa is about I think I am going to purchase the bigger one with the screen next.
Courto
Confirmed purchase 18 April 2026
Published on 19 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Sound quality
Good Sound quality with immediate response for queries.
Naz
Confirmed purchase 1 February 2026
Published on 27 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Echo Dot-Awesome!!
This was a gift for my daighter who is very happy now she has this small but amazing speaker. Its sound has surprised us and having Alexa built in has made my life alittle easier...lol
DP
Confirmed purchase 22 December 2025
Published on 14 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 4 December 2025
Published on 31 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The Amazon Echo Dot Gen 5 is a compact smart speaker for bedrooms, kitchens and studies that combines Alexa voice help, smart home control and clear everyday audio. It suits households wanting an easy entry into voice control and routines. Key strengths are its small footprint, useful LED display and temperature-based automations. Its main limitation is that sound power and bass depth are below larger premium speakers.
What it’s great for
- Voice Assistant Tasks
- Casual Music Listening
- Smart Home Control
- Timers and Alarms
- Bedside Use
- Kitchen Assistance
Where it works best
- Bedroom
- Kitchen
- Study
- Apartment
- Small Living Area
- Home Office
Who it’s for
- Everyday Household
- Smart Home Beginner
- Student
- Apartment Dweller
- Busy Parent
- Alexa User
Things to consider
Great for everyday listening and voice control, but it is not the best choice if you want room-filling volume, deeper bass or premium hi-fi sound from a single speaker.
Smart home ecosystem compatibility
Alexa ecosystem, compatible with a wide range of smart lights, plugs and other Alexa-supported devices via the Alexa app
Voice assistant performance score
8.5/10 - responsive for everyday questions, timers, routines and smart home commands within the Alexa ecosystem
Music quality rating
7.8/10 - clear vocals and balanced sound for casual listening, but limited bass and scale compared with larger speakers
Multi-room flexibility
8/10 - well suited to adding multiple Echo devices around the home for room-to-room voice access and audio coverage
Family friendliness
8.5/10 - simple voice commands, visible clock display, hands-free timers and routines make it easy for shared household use
Key benefits
- Compact Design: Fits easily on a bedside table, kitchen bench or shelf without taking up much space.
- Alexa Voice Control: Lets you play music, ask questions, set reminders and manage daily tasks hands-free.
- Improved Speaker Audio: Delivers clearer vocals and more balanced everyday sound for music, podcasts and audiobooks.
- LED Display: Shows useful at-a-glance information like time, timers and alarms for convenient daily use.
- Built-in Temperature Sensor: Helps trigger smart home routines based on room temperature for added comfort.
- Wi-Fi 5 Connectivity: Supports stable wireless streaming and Alexa features across your home network.
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming: Makes it easy to play audio directly from a phone, tablet or laptop.
- Tap Controls: Allows quick pausing of music, stopping alarms or snoozing without using voice commands.
Q: Will it control smart lights and plugs without another hub?
A: It can control compatible smart home devices by voice, motion and routines, but not every device works the same way. Some lights, locks or thermostats may still need their own app, setup process or brand hub before Echo Dot can control them.
Q: Does the built-in temperature sensor trigger smart home routines?
A: Yes. Echo Dot includes an indoor temperature sensor that can be used in Alexa routines with compatible smart home devices. That means it can trigger actions such as switching devices on or off when the room reaches the condition you set.
Q: Will motion detection start routines when you enter a room?
A: Yes. Echo Dot can start Alexa routines using motion, which is useful for actions such as turning on compatible lights when someone enters. It relies on supported devices and routine setup, so it is not a full security sensor or alarm system.
Q: Can Echo Dot Gen 5 play through a Bluetooth speaker?
A: Yes. Echo Dot can pair over Bluetooth and play audio through a compatible Bluetooth speaker. It also has its own built-in speaker, but Bluetooth output is the better option if you want bigger sound than this compact unit can deliver on its own.
Q: Is the sound good enough for a bedroom or kitchen?
A: Yes, for a bedroom, kitchen or study. Echo Dot is designed for clear vocals and balanced bass in smaller spaces, but it is still a compact speaker, so it will not give the scale or low-end weight of a larger speaker for party-level sound.
Q: Can this Echo Dot work as a bedside clock and alarm?
A: Yes. Echo Dot has an LED display for at-a-glance information and Alexa can set alarms and timers by voice. You can also tap the device to pause audio, stop an alarm or snooze, which makes it practical on a bedside table.
