Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera | Charcoal
- See your day clearly with Alexa at the ready - Set alarms and timers, check your calendar or the news, make video calls with the 2 MP camera, and stream music or shows - all with your voice.
- Add Alexa to your nightstand - Ease into the day with a routine that turns compatible lights on gradually. Or wake up to your news update, the weather forecast, and your favorite music.
- Manage your smart home - Look in when you're away with the built-in camera. Control compatible devices like cameras, lights, and more using the interactive display, your voice, or your motion.
- Connect with video calling - Use the 2 MP camera to call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other compatible devices in your home.
- Be entertained - Ask Alexa to play TV shows and movies via Prime Video, Netflix, and more on the 5.5" screen. Or stream favorites from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others. Subscriptions for some services required.
- Put photos on (smart) display - Use Amazon Photos to turn your home screen into a digital frame.
- Designed to protect your privacy - Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter.
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Alexa makes it easy to stay in the loop
Make hands-free video calls to friends and family who have an Echo Show or the Alexa app. Make announcements to other compatible devices in your home and use Drop In as an intercom between rooms or with favorite contacts.
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Designed to protect your privacyAlexa and Echo Show devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. From the mic/camera off button and built-in camera shutter to the ability to delete your voice recordings, you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience. Learn more about how Alexa and Echo devices work. |
Simple to set up and use
using Echo Show 5.
weather, news, and more.
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Materials
38% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled fabric
50% post-consumer recycled plastic in power adapter
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Device Packaging
96% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle.
Energy Dashboard
Understand the energy usage of select Echo and Alexa-connected devices with the energy dashboard in the Alexa app. Learn more here.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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Ratings | 4.5 out of 5 stars (24,156) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,508) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (48,028) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (16,401) |
Alexa built in | ||||
Fire TV built in | ||||
Screen | 5.5" with 960 x 480 resolution | 8.0" with 1280 x 800 resolution | 10.1” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 15.6" with 1920 x 1080 resolution |
Release Year | 2023 | 2023 | 2021 | 2021 |
Motion | ||||
Speakers | 1 x 1.7“ | 2x2.0” neodymium stereo speakers with passive bass radiator | 2 x 1.0” tweeters + 3.0” woofer | 2 x 1.6“ |
Camera | 2 MP | 13 MP with auto-framing | 13 MP with auto-framing | 5 MP |
Visual ID personalization | ||||
Built-in Zigbee smart home hub | ||||
Wall mountable | ||||
Microphone Arrays | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Dimensions | 5.8”W x 3.6”D x 3.2”H | 7.9”W x 5.4”H x 3.9”D | 9.9”W x 9”H x 6.7”D | 15.5"W x 9.9"H x 1.4"D |
Technical details
Echo Show 5
Size |
5.8” x 3.4” x 2.9” (148mm x 86mm x 73mm) |
Weight |
14.5 oz (410 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
Display |
5.5” touch screen |
Camera |
2 MP camera with built-in shutter (Photo quality/size may vary) |
WiFi connectivity |
Dual-band wifi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Show 5 or from Echo Show 5 to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
Audio |
Full range 1.65” built-in speaker. |
System requirements |
Echo Show 5 comes ready to connect to your WiFi. The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Supported operating systems. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
Setup technology |
Amazon WiFi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their WiFi network in a few easy steps. WiFi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about frustration-free setup. |
Processor |
MediaTek MT 8163 |
Accessibility features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Show 5 is subject to these terms. |
Included in the Box |
Echo Show 5, Glacier White power adapter (15W)/cable (4.9 ft.) and quick start guide. |
Generation |
Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) - 2021 release |
Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone/camera off button, built-in camera shutter, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Smart Home Device Compatibility |
WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter |
Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that helps compatible devices work better at home and beyond the front door. If wifi is lost, Sidewalk enables certain devices to stay connected. Also, Sidewalk helps devices like water sprinklers and pet locators work over longer distances. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors via Sidewalk Bridges (participating Echo and Ring devices), and is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned off the setting. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Sidewalk. |
Climate Pledge Friendly
Products with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn more
Product Certification (1)
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Customers like how easy it is to set up the digital device. They say it's easy to use and install, and is convenient for the elderly to use. They are also happy with picture quality, and quality. However, some customers disagree on voice quality, sound quality, size, performance, and value.
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Customers find the digital device easy to set up. They mention it's easy to use and install, and it makes many everyday tasks very easy to complete. It's a convenient little tool for the house, and is easy for elderly to use. It is an efficient and convenient option for anyone looking to control the volume.
"...The pros are that it’s extremely easy to set up (uhhh, just plug it in), has great voice recognition, decent screen quality, and it’s the perfect..." Read more
"...I am listening to a news brief right now and it is clear and easy to understand...." Read more
"...This is pretty perfect. It was super easy to set up. Like, suuuuuper easy. I literally didn't have to do anything other than plug it in...." Read more
"...like light sequences, especially home/away, consistently failing to run preset functions, or in other cases running functions that had been turned..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the Echo 5 2nd gen. They say it's a very nice unit with good features and very good sound. The hardware is decent, but the software is lacking. However, it' a solid product that delivers as promised and is great for everyday use.
"The Echo 5 2nd gen is a very nice unit with good features and very good sound, I use it with Alexa most of the time...." Read more
"...However, it’s still a good + solid product that delivers as promised, which may not sound like much, but is actually quite the rarity these..." Read more
"...My one issue is that it was made with flimsy plastic for the base," Read more
"I love having Alexa, I can use it for reminder, make purchases, and track it, alarm, talk and ask her about certain things that I get lazy sometimes..." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the digital device. They say that the picture is outstanding, the screen is good, and the sound is good. The device has a clear and bright display, and is suitable for video calls. Customers also appreciate the ability to display pictures of their family on the device, and to listen to music while cooking or anywhere.
"...The voice recognition is great, the screen quality is super good, and this has helped me become more organized by creating my lists...." Read more
"...set up (uhhh, just plug it in), has great voice recognition, decent screen quality, and it’s the perfect size for me on the night stand..." Read more
"...Cons- Poor audio Bad connection Poor camera Poor video White cord Freezes a lot" Read more
"...By itself as a device, it's pretty good. The screen is good, with solid touchscreen functionality and it's fairly intuitively designed from a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention that it works well with different brands Alexa, and is a solid performer within logical boundaries. However, others say that it does not work, the live camera does not working, and the speaker is no longer working right.
"...Overall, this is a very good product for teens, college students, and for people who want to have gentle reminders!" Read more
"...with devices previously setup on a Google platform, often failing to recognize them and/or perform the simplest of functions...." Read more
"...Honestly it's been a life-saver. I actually have fewer night terrors now that I know I can turn on the lights by voice command." Read more
"...Why not? The router is functioning, I can see all the devices on the network, but Alexa has no brain whatsoever without an internet connection, and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital device. Some mention it has good features and very good sound, while others say that it never can hear them, the sound starts to sound robotic, and the speaker crackles when playing music. Some customers also mention that the audio clipped and sounded terrible, even when they used the equalizer. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"The Echo 5 2nd gen is a very nice unit with good features and very good sound, I use it with Alexa most of the time...." Read more
"...unwanted content onto my home screen, Alexa is plagued with hearing and comprehension problems...." Read more
"...The sound quality on this is decent, not great, not bad, better than my cell phone...." Read more
"The Echo Show 5 not hearing as well as other Echo devices in our house...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice quality of the digital device. Some mention that the voice recognition is great, the screen quality is super good, and this has a solid voice pickup. However, others say that it never can hear them, the microphones have stopped picking up their voice, and the quality is really bad.
"I feel it never can hear me. Horrible picking up my voice. Speaker just okay" Read more
"...and so far, this does not disappoint. The voice recognition is great, the screen quality is super good, and this has helped me become more organized..." Read more
"...and amazon seem to have a lot of false positives and can no longer understand hard consonants like "B,C,D,E,G,P,T,V,Z" so I have to label all my..." Read more
"...it’s extremely easy to set up (uhhh, just plug it in), has great voice recognition, decent screen quality, and it’s the perfect size for me on the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital device. Some mention that it's great value, worth the money spent, and has good sound. Others say that it is not worth it, and that many options cost extra.
"I love having Alexa, I can use it for reminder, make purchases, and track it, alarm, talk and ask her about certain things that I get lazy sometimes..." Read more
"...It is definitely not worth it. Blink app works great for everything. You don't need this for your blink cameras. I never use for blink camera." Read more
"...As far as I can tell, these are like apps. Many are free, and you can just ask your Echo to do them...." Read more
"...Still have it till this day and its been over a year. Great condition" Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the digital device. Some mention it's small, has excellent image quality and better sound quality, while others say it'd be better with a larger, brighter screen. The size is also perfect for the alarm clock, and is discrete and minimalist. However, some customers say the screen is a little small and the device is slightly bulky.
"...has great voice recognition, decent screen quality, and it’s the perfect size for me on the night stand (neither too big nor too small)...." Read more
"...For being so small, it is slightly bulky and unless you have a stand for it, it really doesn’t sit too perfectly on a table...." Read more
"...It is small enough to not overwhelm and fits on the hallway cabinet where it can be summoned by voice if needed, or ignored...." Read more
"...It's a good product. It did what I needed it to do but the screen to me was a little small so I did send it back and I ordered the 15.6 echo show 15...." Read more
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Sleek and Compact Design:
The standout feature of the Echo Show 5 is its sleek and compact design. The 5.5-inch display is the perfect size for any space, providing a clear and vibrant visual experience without taking up valuable real estate on my desk or nightstand. The modern and unobtrusive design effortlessly blends into any room.
Versatile Smart Assistant:
As an extension of the Alexa ecosystem, the Echo Show 5 acts as a versatile smart assistant. From setting reminders and checking the weather to controlling smart home devices and answering questions, Alexa's capabilities are at my fingertips with just a voice command. The intuitive interaction with the smart assistant adds a layer of efficiency to my daily routine.
Rich Visual Experience:
The 5.5-inch display delivers a surprisingly rich visual experience. Whether watching briefings, following step-by-step recipes, or enjoying video content, the Echo Show 5's screen quality surpasses expectations. The visuals are crisp, and the vibrant colors enhance the overall multimedia experience.
Perfect Bedside Companion:
The Echo Show 5 has found a perfect spot on my bedside table, serving as an ideal companion. The customizable clock faces, ambient lighting, and the ability to set routines make it a versatile device for both waking up and winding down. The gentle alarm and morning routines have become an integral part of my daily wake-up ritual.
Effortless Video Calls:
The addition of a front-facing camera makes video calls effortless. Whether connecting with family, friends, or colleagues, the Echo Show 5 provides a clear and stable video communication experience. The hands-free calling feature adds convenience, allowing me to stay connected without being tethered to my phone.
Privacy Features:
One of the highlights of the Echo Show 5 is its focus on privacy. The physical camera shutter and the ability to easily disable the microphone provide peace of mind. The commitment to user privacy is a commendable aspect that enhances the overall trustworthiness of the device.
Seamless Smart Home Integration:
The Echo Show 5 seamlessly integrates with my smart home devices, allowing me to control lights, thermostats, and security cameras with simple voice commands or through the intuitive touchscreen interface. The convenience of managing my smart home ecosystem from a central hub adds a layer of sophistication to my living space.
Ease of Setup:
Setting up the Echo Show 5 was a breeze. The step-by-step instructions in the Alexa app, along with the user-friendly touchscreen interface, ensured a smooth and hassle-free setup process. Within minutes, the device was up and running, ready to enhance my daily routines.
Affordable and Feature-Packed:
Considering its feature set and capabilities, the Echo Show 5 comes at an affordable price point. The combination of a vibrant display, versatile smart assistant, video calling capabilities, privacy features, and smart home integration makes it a value-packed device that doesn't break the bank.
Overall Satisfaction:
In conclusion, the Echo Show 5 has exceeded my expectations with its sleek design, versatile smart assistant, rich visual experience, bedside convenience, effortless video calls, privacy features, smart home integration, ease of setup, and affordable pricing. This compact smart display has seamlessly integrated into my daily life, adding a layer of convenience and sophistication. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a feature-packed and compact smart display that delivers big on functionality. Elevate your smart home experience with the Echo Show 5!
Really liked using one for an alarm clock in my bedroom, very easy to set up multiple alarms and use them manually or verbally. I wish the evening font color for the clock wasn't such a dark red though, makes it hard to see when half asleep - it could be a little bit brighter. The manual alarm controls could also be a bit larger for easier viewing and operation.
Where I found it having notable shortfalls, is in the accuracy of Alex processing commands for smart home functions and the overall ability of the Alexa AI to utilize previously setup home functions. In the general sense, Alexa doesn't play well with devices previously setup on a Google platform, often failing to recognize them and/or perform the simplest of functions. Even readding them using Alex didn't help.
Alexa is much poorer than the Google UI for managing functions like light sequences, especially home/away, consistently failing to run preset functions, or in other cases running functions that had been turned off.
I found regularly even with direct commands to do things that Alexa would perform the wrong functions, even when acknowledging and sometimes performing the right functions - for example, when I'd tell Alexa to "turn off left living room light" it would sometimes not do so, while turning the right one on, or if it turn off the left living room light, it would also turn the right one.
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Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2023