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Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera | Charcoal

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  • 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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Security

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.

Skills

Simple to set up and use

1. Plug in Echo Show 5.

1. Plug in Echo Show 5.

2. Connect to the internet using Echo Show 5.

2. Connect to the internet
using Echo Show 5.

3. Just ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.

3. Just ask Alexa for music,
weather, news, and more.

Every day is an earth day

You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Echo device. Here's how:

Materials

Materials

38% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled fabric
50% post-consumer recycled plastic in power adapter

Renewable Energy

Clean Energy

Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.

Packaging

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 (Wall Powered Devices)

Low Power Mode

To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle.

Alexa

Energy Dashboard

Understand the energy usage of select Echo and Alexa-connected devices with the energy dashboard in the Alexa app. Learn more here.

Trade-In or Recycle

Part With Purpose

There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.

Compare Echo Show devices

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PRICE
$89.99
$149.99
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$279.99
RATINGS
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (65,036)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (29,154)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (53,621)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (18,684)
ALEXA BUILT IN
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FIRE TV BUILT IN
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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
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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
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BUILT-IN ZIGBEE SMART HOME HUB
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WALL MOUNTABLE
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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

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.
Tap to Alexa enables access to Alexa via touch, instead of speech, through on-screen tiles or a keyboard, including the ability to save your favorite actions.
Adaptive Listening provides customers more time to finish speaking before Alexa responds.
Preferred Speaking Rate enables customers to control how fast or slow Alexa speaks.
Alexa Captioning, Call Captioning, and Closed Captioning provide text captions in any mode for supported content.
Show and Tell helps customers who are blind or visually impaired identify products when you say “Alexa, what am I holding.”
VoiceView screen reader enables access for customers who are blind or visually impaired.
Screen Magnifier enables customers to zoom in/out, and pan around the screen.
Notify When Nearby will play notification sounds when you’re detected near your Echo device.
Kindle Read Aloud will have Alexa read your Kindle books aloud.
Real Time Text enables customers to type live text in a video call.
Alexa Accessibility features also include settings for Color Inversion, Color Correction, Request Sound and more.

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

Learn more about these software security updates and get 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.

Sustainability features

This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.

Carbon impact

Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
171,548 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the Echo Show 5 to be a nice device that's easy to set up and use, with excellent picture and video quality. They consider it well worth the money, particularly as an alarm clock. The device's functionality receives mixed feedback - while it works well with Blink and Ring systems, some report it stops responding to voice commands. Sound quality and screen size also get mixed reviews, with some praising the sound while others find it poor, and some appreciating the screen size while others find it too small.
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2214 customers mention product quality, 1877 positive, 337 negative
Customers find the Echo Show 5 to be a nice device, particularly appreciating it as an alarm clock.
The Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) is a great product. I use it with Alexa and to talk to my daughter who lives in another state. I love it!Read more
Good product and originally I gave it 5 stars. But this white cord with a black unit drives me nuts. I guess they were short on supplies.Read more
I have these all around my house great device if you need a recipe while in the kitchen, want to listen to music can even watch movies if you really...Read more
The Echo 5 is nice and easy to use at a great price. Only issue is that it's very slow on downloads, and may need more memory.Read more
1212 customers mention value for money, 958 positive, 254 negative
Customers find the Echo Show 5 to be well worth the money, particularly as an excellent alarm clock.
...Screen is bright and clear, dims at night. I got it at a great price as it was on sale for about a third the normal price. Very satisfied customer!Read more
...It is handy and extremely useful, easy to set up and enjoy, and a great value (waited until it was on sale) for the service and features it provides.Read more
I can only say I am glad I got this for a good price. I have had it about a year and the only good thing is it has a screen for seeing something’s....Read more
...A waste of money to be honest but being as busy as we are, we didn't notice the features failure until later on. I use it as a paper weight now.Read more
881 customers mention ease of setup, 735 positive, 146 negative
Customers find the Echo Show 5 easy to set up and use, particularly noting that the alarm function is simple to configure.
...It was easy to set up and teach her how to use it. Video quality is good. The voice command picks up her soft voice very well. She is very happy.Read more
The device was a easy set up but I feel like the interface is lagging. Real slow to process Alexa commands. Good price point, pay for what you getRead more
Bought a Ring camera as a gift for my mom and was very happy! Easy setup and installment, easy to use. Happy overall with both productsRead more
Absolutely love the echo show 5, was easy to setup and works perfect, my bog has knocked it down a couple times on the screen and nothing happenedRead more
632 customers mention picture quality, 496 positive, 136 negative
Customers praise the display's picture quality, describing it as crisp with great resolution and video capabilities.
...As for picture quality they are okay during the day you will get a clear shot but the clips have to be so short to keep the battery life that you...Read more
...It’s perfectly clean and clear now. It does have a great quality picture. The device does not know what I’ve asked most of the time....Read more
...it's very soothing and it look is very complementary to my décor. It very clear and you can hear really well from it.Read more
Hate it, camera doesn't work, it's blurry and video is horrible, don't bother making calls. Not worth the price nor purchase....Read more
1941 customers mention works well, 1281 positive, 660 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with how the device functions, with some reporting it works great while others mention it rarely works or doesn't respond at all.
Works great, just like all electronic listening devices, some times it doesn't pick up your voice, especially if you have it playing music or the TV...Read more
It stopped working and no matter how many resets I gave , the screen doesn’t move from the white Amazon logo on the black background. DisappointedRead more
...The Show is a well-made device, sounds good, works well. But I bought them mostly to use as clocks, with benefits, for me and for my elderly aunt....Read more
I love the amazon echo show it works very well the only thing I had a problem with was getting it setup other than that the sound quality is very...Read more
1194 customers mention sound quality, 804 positive, 390 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the Echo Show 5, with some finding it very good while others report poor performance.
We have 4 devices throughout our home. Great sound, great for using with smart plugs, love to get daily weather forecasts, and get answers to...Read more
...attached I am able to call upon them and adjust their brightness, sound, and or other features while viewing it on screen not just hearing from Alexa...Read more
Poor sound quality and have to essentially yell for it to respond. Total waste of money.Read more
The appearance is marvelous and the sound quality is great. I definitely want another one. My kids love it. It's better than anything I've purchased.Read more
1185 customers mention functionality, 364 positive, 821 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo Show 5's functionality: while some report it works well with Blink system and Ring doorbell, others mention it stops responding to voice commands and completely stops working.
I don’t know if this is just mine but it’s a little slow and unresponsive but the worst problem with it is you can’t get all the ads and stuff to go...Read more
These are USELESS. They are ALWAYS showing Ads. Every Time I look to see what time it is, I see an ad, NOT the ClockRead more
Works great with my ring doorbell, very cool how you can see people through there, very handyRead more
...In the last few months it stopped responding unless I use my elevated stern voice (like telling your 3yr old you mean business) before it even wakes...Read more
926 customers mention screen size, 416 positive, 510 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the screen size of the Echo Show 5, with some finding it nice and big, while others consider it too small.
...I had connectivity issues with 1st one. It’s too small, may as well use my cell phone and the sound quality isn’t that great, it doesn’t get very...Read more
Small, compact, sometimes Alexa does not acknowledge and you will need to repeat the instructions, good sound quality for its size. Price was great.Read more
...No audio out jack, but Bluetooth does work well. The screen is small, but large enough to show a good selection of music with Amazon Prime Unlimited....Read more
...It's a compact and versatile device that allows users to make video calls, watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, and interact with other smart...Read more