Amazon - Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera - Charcoal
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1482 reviews.
4.7(1,482 Reviews)- 11 Expert Reviews
- 46 Answered Questions
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Description
Lively on Alexa. A smarter way to help you safely age in place.
Hands-free Urgent Response from Lively, now on Alexa devices. Get live help, 24/7 — for emergencies big and small.
Features
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. Or stream favorites from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others. Subscriptions for some services required.
Put photos on (smart) display
Use Amazon Photos or Facebook 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.
Key Specs
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Featured Streaming ServicesNetflix, Disney+, YouTube, Spotify, Apple TV+
- Number of Microphones1
General
- Product NameEcho Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera
- BrandAmazon
- Model NumberB08J8FFJ8H
- ColorCharcoal
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Built-In SpeakersYes
- Featured Streaming ServicesNetflix, Disney+, YouTube, Spotify, Apple TV+
- Number Of Speakers1
Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa
- Number of Microphones1
Connectivity
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
- Network ConnectivityNone
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Operating System CompatibilityFire OS
Power
- Power SourcePlug-in
Display
- Display ScreenYes
- Screen Size5.5 inches
Dimension
- Product Height3.4 inches
- Product Width5.8 inches
- Product Weight0.91 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1-year limited warranty and service included.
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1-year limited warranty and service included.
Other
- UPC840080503356
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1482 reviews
(1,482 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(11)Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars with 11 reviews
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Definitely worth it.
||Posted .Owned for 4 months when reviewed.I love these things! I’ve purchased 5 of them. Keep them in all the rooms of the house. Keeps me updated on Amazon purchases, weather, plays my music and shows my picture. I like it.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best clock, speaker, interactive Alexia produ!
||Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Love this! My 2nd display, purchased just as a bedroom clock, has all the functions of the large display and works great. Purchased a 2nd and 3rd this size as a graduation gift and a Christmas gift
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!!!
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I love it , sounds good and I can watch movies and listen to music, I am very happy with my purchase.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best
||Posted .It is the best ever! It has good sound and quality You should definitely buy this! It is worth it
This review is from Amazon - Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera - Glacier White
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Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
||Posted .Got this for 10 dollars with my Amazon fire tv and I’m super happy with it!i love using it to control my fire tv as well as asking things like “how’s the weather today?” It’s also a great alarm clock.
This review is from Amazon - Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera - Deep Sea Blue
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I didn’t know what I was missing
||Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.I actually like it! The little jokes, recipes, movie suggestions, and it also like a picture album. I get to see my love ones, listen to music, know the weather, see the status of my amazon deliveries.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alexa video
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Perfect for our situation. It’s great to see who is at the door. It also sinc’s with our other Alexa so we f be hAve music all around our house
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Gateway into having a smart home.
||Posted .Hello, I did a review on both the 5 & 8 Echo show 2nd gens. Sound test, mic test, and camera test.
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Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars with 11 reviews
(11 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Carrie-Ann Skinner on June 15, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd generation) reviewThe Echo Show 5 (2nd generation) is the new version of Amazon's smallest smart display, arriving almost two years after the Amazon Echo Show 5 (2019). While it may look identical to its predecessor, there have been some incremental updates to the
Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Kate Kozuch on August 1, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) review: A good bedside smart displayThe Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is as cute, compact and capable as its popular predecessor. But it's arrived in a more saturated smart clock market than the version that came out two years ago. Now, the $84.99 Echo Show 5 is rivaled by the Google
Full Review - Digital TrendsRating, 2 out of 52.0John Velasco on June 17, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) Review: Nothing to see hereWith little to differentiate it from its predecessor, the Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) is a disappointing upgrade.
Full Review - PCMagRating, 4 out of 54.0Will Greenwald on June 11, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 Release) ReviewAlong with a new Echo Show 8, Amazon has updated it smaller Echo Show 5 smart display. It's effectively the same smart clock radio as the previous model, with no significant changes to the screen or speaker, for the same $84.99. The camera sees a
Full Review - Tech AdvisorRating, 4 out of 54.0Jim Martin on June 15, 2021
Echo Show 5 (2021) 2nd gen reviewThe 2nd-gen Echo Show 5 is almost exactly like Amazon's previous model, with the exception of a new colour and the ability to use it as a security camera.
Full Review - T3Rating, 4 out of 54.0Yasmine Crossland on June 15, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021) review: this smart display could spell the end of alarm clocksThe Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021) is perfect for your bedside table
Full Review - Pocket-lintRating, 4 out of 54.0Chris Hall on July 13, 2022
Amazon Echo Show 5 review: Alexa for your bedsideAmazon's smallest smart display gets an update, but who should buy the Echo Show 5?
Full Review - Expert ReviewsRating, 4 out of 54.0Jonathan Bray on June 17, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021) review: A minor upgrade for Amazon's smallest smart screenNot much of an upgrade, but the Echo Show 5 is still a good-value smart screen
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Q: QuestionDoes the Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) work with ring doorbell & floodlights?
Asked by ET2021.
- A:Answer Hi ET2021, The Echo Show 5 does work with the Ring Doorbell & Floodligths. Before starting, you'll need to download Amazon's Alexa app, if you haven't already done so 1. Open Alexa. In the upper left-hand corner, you'll see three horizontal bars. Tap them. 2. In the menu that appears, tap Skills & Games. 3. On the next screen, search for Ring in the search box. 4. After you've found Ring, tap the "enable" button. 5. Next, Alexa will ask you to sign in to your Ring account. Doing so will link your Ring account to your Alexa account. 6. After signing in, you'll be asked to discover devices. Tap the Discover Devices button. All of your 7. Ring devices should appear and be connected to Alexa automatically. If you don't want Alexa to integrate with a particular Ring device, simply tap Forget on the right side. Thank you
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Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between this (with exception of a new color blue) new Echo Show from its older version?
Asked by Nana60.
- A:Answer Hello, Nan60! The main difference is the upgraded camera on the device. The camera is now a 2 MP vs a 1 MP camera. The other differences are the ability to look in while you are away with the built-in camera and the ability to control compatible smart home devices with your motion. Have a great day!
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Q: QuestionCan i use this to see who rings my Blink Door bell and alert me when someone rings the bell?
Asked by Bigotes.
- A:Answer Yes. You can
Answered by Rochelle
Q: QuestionDoes it understand spanish
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: Amazon - Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | Smart display with Alexa and 2 MP camera - Glacier White
- A:Answer Yes, it does.
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Q: QuestionI do not want Alexa in my home. Will this work without setting Alexa up to view video feeds with Ring?
Asked by BandMom.
- A:Answer BandMom, I'd love to help with your question! The Echo Show 5 comes with Alexa enabled, but you can press the mute button on top of the device if you would like to disable voice commands, and stop Alexa from listening. To view your Ring video feeds, without using voice commands through Alexa, you can open up your devices list and select your Ring Video Camera by following these steps: 1. Swipe inward from the right side of your Echo Show's screen. If you tap on your screen, you'll see a little arrow appear on the right side of the screen to help you decide where to swipe. 2. Select Smart Home from the list of icons. 3. Find your Ring Video Camera in your list of devices and click on it to display the camera footage. I hope this helped answer your question, have an amazing day!
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Q: QuestionWhat is microusb port in back used for?
Asked by Irishwabbit.
- A:Answer Hello Irishwabbit, I understand you will like to know what the micro USB port in the back of your Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) with Alexa is used for. The micro-USB port can be used with an micro-USB-to-Ethernet adapter to facilitate a wired network connection. Hope this has answered your concern, have a nice day.
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Q: QuestionDo you need a phone number linked to use it for calls? Or is this done through WiFi device to device?
Asked by TCox.
- A:Answer Hello TCox, you will need to link a phone number to the device through the Alexa App in order to make calls through your Echo device. Once the phone number is linked all the calls will be done through the Wi-Fi connection. Have a great day!
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Q: QuestionWhat size is the screen?
Asked by SadPanda.
- A:Answer Hi Amon, The screen itself is 5". (It gets measured like a TV, from corner to corner, diagonally.) I hope this answers your question. Have a great day.
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