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1 out of 5 stars from 1 review
Alexa is not helpful in answering questions she's pretty dumb better off with Google
Tan
Confirmed purchase 3 January 2023
Published on 4 April 2023
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The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is a compact smart speaker with a built-in display, ideal for people who want Alexa voice help, casual music, alarms, video calling and simple smart home control in smaller rooms. It is especially good on a bedside table or kitchen bench. Its main limitation is that audio power and screen size are modest compared with larger premium smart displays.
Best for smaller spaces and everyday tasks; buyers wanting room-filling sound or a larger display for media should look at bigger smart displays or dedicated speakers.
Strong with Alexa-compatible devices, especially Amazon-led smart home setups and common third-party Alexa integrations
8.5/10 - Fast, reliable Alexa responses for everyday commands, routines and smart home control
7/10 - Good for casual listening in small rooms, but limited bass and scale versus larger speakers
8/10 - Works well in grouped Echo setups for whole-home audio and routine-based playback
8/10 - Easy for shared household use with voice help, timers, music and simple communication features
A: Yes. Its compact 5.5-inch display suits a bedside clock, alarms, weather, calendar checks and quick music control without taking much space. It is better for close-up viewing than across-room streaming, where a larger Echo Show is easier to see.
A: Privacy is the main reason, because this model includes microphones and a 2 MP camera for Alexa and video calls. This Echo Show 5 also has a built-in camera shutter and mic and camera off controls, so it can be used more privately when preferred.
A: Yes. It can make video calls using the built-in 2 MP camera, which is suitable for casual check-ins and everyday calling. It is not the same as a higher-resolution webcam, so image detail is more basic than on newer or larger smart displays.
A: Yes. The Echo Show 5 can pair with a phone or tablet to play audio through the device, and it can also connect to a Bluetooth speaker for sound output. Pairing is done through Alexa settings or by voice, so no separate hub is required.
A: This is the Echo Show 5 2nd Gen, the 2021 release, not the latest generation. A key model detail is the 2 MP camera, which helps identify it against the earlier version. Buyers wanting newer hardware should compare it with the current Echo Show 5 range.
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