This compact smart display is ideal for individuals looking to integrate Alexa's smart features, visual information, and smart home control into smaller spaces like a bedside table or kitchen counter. Its main benefit is providing convenient voice and visual interaction for daily tasks, entertainment, and home management, though its smaller screen might not suit all video consumption needs.
Compact Smart Display: Designed to fit perfectly in smaller spaces like bedrooms or kitchens, offering a visual interface without taking up much room.
Alexa Built-in: Access all Alexa features, including voice commands for music, news, weather, setting alarms, and managing your smart home devices.
Custom Routines: Personalize your morning or evening with automated actions, allowing you to manage your schedule and get updates efficiently.
Video Calls: Easily connect with friends and family who have compatible devices (other Echo Show devices or the Alexa app).
Smart Home Control: Visually manage and control compatible smart home devices like lights, thermostats, and security cameras directly from the screen or with your voice.
Privacy Controls: Includes a physical camera shutter to cover the lens and a dedicated microphone off button, ensuring your privacy when needed.
Crisp Display & Clear Speaker: Enjoy good visual clarity for content like recipes, news, and video calls, complemented by clear audio for music and voice responses.
Compact size is perfect for small spaces like bedside tables or kitchen counters.
Seamless integration with the Alexa ecosystem for voice and visual commands.
Visual feedback enhances smart home control and daily tasks with glanceable information.
Includes robust privacy features: a physical camera shutter and microphone off button.
Facilitates easy video calls with friends and family using compatible Alexa devices.
Helps organize daily routines and provides quick access to information like weather and news.
Smaller screen size may limit comfortable video viewing for extended periods for some users.
Relies heavily on the Alexa ecosystem; less versatile for users preferring other smart assistants.
Requires a constant power connection, limiting its portability.
Camera quality might not be optimal for all video call scenarios.
Potential for accidental voice activations in noisy environments.
Dependent on a stable Wi-Fi connection for full functionality.
Compact size is perfect for small spaces like bedside tables or kitchen counters.
Seamless integration with the Alexa ecosystem for voice and visual commands.
Visual feedback enhances smart home control and daily tasks with glanceable information.
Includes robust privacy features: a physical camera shutter and microphone off button.
Facilitates easy video calls with friends and family using compatible Alexa devices.
Helps organize daily routines and provides quick access to information like weather and news.
Smaller screen size may limit comfortable video viewing for extended periods for some users.
Relies heavily on the Alexa ecosystem; less versatile for users preferring other smart assistants.
Requires a constant power connection, limiting its portability.
Camera quality might not be optimal for all video call scenarios.
Potential for accidental voice activations in noisy environments.
Dependent on a stable Wi-Fi connection for full functionality.
The Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) excels at bringing visual and auditory information into your daily routine. On a bedside table, it can serve as a smart alarm clock, displaying weather updates, calendar events, and playing your favorite music or podcasts to start your day. Its camera shutter provides peace of mind for privacy in the bedroom.
In the kitchen, it becomes a hands-free helper, displaying recipes, setting timers, or even streaming cooking videos while you prepare meals. With its smart home capabilities, you can say "Alexa, show me the front door camera" or "Alexa, dim the living room lights" and see the visual confirmation or control options directly on the screen.
Video calls are clear and simple to initiate with compatible Alexa devices, making it easy to stay connected with family and friends. The device is designed for glanceable information and quick interactions, providing a more engaging experience than voice-only smart speakers, simplifying tasks and entertainment throughout your home.
Unbox: Carefully remove the Echo Show 5 and its power adapter from the packaging.
Power On: Plug the power adapter into the device's power port and then into a wall outlet. The device will power on automatically.
Wi-Fi Connection: Follow the on-screen instructions to select and connect to your home Wi-Fi network.
Amazon Account: Sign in with your Amazon account. If you don't have one, you'll be prompted to create a new one.
Alexa App: Download the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet for advanced settings, routine creation, and smart home device management.
Personalization: Adjust settings like time zone, display brightness, and enable preferred skills or news sources to customize your experience.
The Echo Show 5 is compatible with thousands of Alexa skills and smart home devices that work with Alexa. This includes popular brands of smart lights, thermostats, security cameras, doorbells, and more. To ensure compatibility, look for the "Works with Alexa" badge on smart home products. Video calls are compatible with other Echo Show devices and the Alexa app.
Cleaning: Gently wipe the screen and device exterior with a soft, lint-free, slightly damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could damage the finish.
Placement: Place the device on a stable, flat surface away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and excessive moisture to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Software Updates: Ensure your device is connected to Wi-Fi to receive automatic software updates, which improve performance, add new features, and enhance security. Periodically check for updates manually via Settings > Device Options > Check for Software Updates.
Privacy: Regularly utilize the built-in camera shutter and microphone off button to maintain your privacy, especially in private spaces like bedrooms.