I've recently upgraded to the Echo Dot 5th Gen, and it has been an impressive experience. This latest iteration of Amazon's popular smart speaker has brought notable improvements in sound quality, functionality, and design, making it a valuable addition to any smart home setup.
The most striking upgrade in the Echo Dot 5th Gen is its enhanced audio performance. The sound quality is significantly improved from its predecessors, offering richer and clearer audio. The bass is more pronounced, and the overall sound is more balanced, making it suitable for music, podcasts, or audiobooks. It's quite remarkable how much sound this small device can produce.
Design-wise, the Echo Dot maintains its compact and minimalist aesthetic, but with a more refined finish. It blends seamlessly into various home decors and takes up minimal space, perfect for placing on a nightstand, desk, or kitchen counter. The LED light ring at the base adds a futuristic touch and provides visual feedback for voice commands.
The 5th Gen model continues to excel in voice recognition. Alexa responds promptly and accurately to commands, even in a room with background noise. The addition of new features and skills keeps the device versatile and functional for a range of tasks, from controlling smart home devices to setting reminders.
Connectivity is another area where the Echo Dot shines. It easily integrates with various smart home ecosystems and streaming services, offering a seamless experience. The setup process is straightforward, making it accessible even for those who are not tech-savvy.
Amazon has also made strides in privacy with this model. The inclusion of a microphone off button and clear disclosures on data usage are reassuring for users concerned about privacy.
However, one aspect to consider is that the full functionality of the Echo Dot relies heavily on being integrated into the Amazon ecosystem. For those who are not invested in this ecosystem, some features may be less accessible or useful.
In terms of value, the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is reasonably priced, especially considering the upgrades in sound quality and functionality. It offers a cost-effective way to introduce or expand smart technology in your home.
In summary, the Echo Dot is a significant improvement over its predecessors, making it a compelling choice for both new and existing users. Its enhanced sound quality, sleek design, and smart features, combined with the reliability of Alexa, make it a standout product in the smart speaker market. Whether you're looking to enjoy music, manage your smart home, or simply seek the convenience of a voice assistant, the Echo Dot 5th Gen is an excellent choice.
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Small size, big possibilities
Our most popular smart speaker features a sleek design and improved audio for vibrant sound anywhere in your home. With Echo Dot, you can stay on track with help from Alexa, control compatible smart home devices and start routines with your motion.
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Echo Dot features improved speaker quality, delivering clearer vocals and deeper bass for rich vibrant sound. Just ask Alexa to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks and enjoy a dynamic audio experience anywhere in your home. Learn more about Alexa Entertainment
Alexa is happy to help
Make your life easier at home. Alexa is ready to help throughout the day with weather and news updates, hands-free timers and reminders, answers to your questions, and can even tell you jokes.
Help keep your home comfortable
“Alexa, turn on living room light.”
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Start Routines with your motion
Paired with compatible light bulbs, thermostats, and more, Echo Dot, with built-in motion and temperature sensors, lets you control your smart home when you’re at home or away. Create routines to automatically turn on/off lights or play music at a scheduled time or when you walk into a room. Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device.
Tap to pause music or
snooze alarms
With a simple tap you can pause a song, end a call, or stop a timer. Need a few extra minutes of sleep? Just tap to snooze.
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection.
Do more with device pairing
Echo Dot + another Echo
Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Learn more about Multi-Room Audio.
Echo Dot + Fire TV
Watch TV with immersive sound when you set up Alexa Home Theater with compatible devices. Learn more about Alexa Home Theater.
Echo Dot + eero wifi router
Extend your wifi coverage and say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering with eero Built-in on a compatible eero network. Learn more about eero Built-in.
Simple to set up and use
Step 1
Plug in Echo Dot.
Step 2
Connect to the internet with the Alexa app.
Step 3
Ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.
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Echo Dot Kids is for growing independence - kids can ask Alexa for homework help, to play music, read bedtime stories, and more. Parental controls ensure Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses and filter explicit songs. Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ content. Shop Echo Dot Kids.
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You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here's how:
Materials
55% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer polyester yarn
Device, cable, and adapter included
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle. Low Power Mode is not available for certain user configurations. To learn more, see Low Power Mode Restrictions.
Device Packaging
This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable. Fulfillment center packaging not included.
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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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| Price | From: $22.99 | From: $39.99 | From: $89.99 | From: $99.99 |
| Ratings | (39,708) | (96,936) | (26,378) | (144,795) |
| Audio Quality | Full Sound | Bigger Vibrant Sound | Bigger Vibrant Sound | Premium Room-Filling Sound |
| Speakers | 1.95” front-firing speaker | 1.73" front-firing speaker | 1.75" rear-firing speaker | 3.0" neodymium woofer and dual front-firing 0.8" tweeters |
| Great for | Bedrooms and small spaces | Any room (or rooms) | Bedrooms and offices | Communal spaces like the living or family room |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2020 |
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| Privacy Controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in camera shutter, microphone/camera off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
| Dimensions | 3.9”W x 3.3”D x 3.6”H | 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H | 5.8"W x 3.6"D x 3.2"H | 5.7”W x 5.7”D x 5.2”H |
Technical Details
Echo Dot (5th Gen)
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Size |
3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100mm x 100mm x 89 mm) |
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Weight |
10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
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Audio |
1.73” (44 mm) front-firing speaker, Lossless High Definition |
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Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
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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. |
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Smart Home Device Compatibility |
WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Dot or from Echo Dot 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. |
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eero Built-in |
Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice. |
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System requirements |
Echo Dot 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. |
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Setup technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
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Warranty and service |
90-day limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Dot is subject to these terms. |
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Accessibility features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App. |
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Included in the box |
Echo Dot, glacier white power adapter (15W), and Quick Start Guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Dot (5th Gen) - 2022 release |
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Privacy features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, 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. |
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Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish |
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Alexa Skills & Features |
Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful, and more fun by letting you voice control your world. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do. |
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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. |
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