Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) | Compact Smart Display
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Overview
Manage your day and stay connected with the Amazon Echo Show 5, a compact smart display that fits perfectly on your nightstand, desk, or kitchen counter. The 5.5-inch touchscreen displays your calendar, weather, reminders, and smart home controls at a glance, while the upgraded 1.75-inch speaker delivers clearer vocals and deeper bass for music and calls. Wake up gently with Sunrise Alarm that gradually brightens the screen before your alarm, simulating natural light to ease you out of sleep. View your Ring doorbell camera, check security cameras, and monitor baby monitors—all on the vibrant display. Make video calls to friends and family using the built-in 2MP camera with a physical privacy shutter for peace of mind when you're not on a call. Stream your favorite shows from Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and more, or let the display showcase your personal photos as a dynamic photo frame. The faster processor powered by the AZ2 Neural Edge ensures quick responses from Alexa, whether you're asking about the weather, controlling smart lights, or following step-by-step recipes. Voice control keeps your hands free while cooking, getting ready, or working at your desk.
Key Features
5.5" touchscreen display
Camera with shutter for privacy
Alarm and timer functionality
Control smart home devices
Best For
This product is highly recommended for:
- Nightstand users wanting smart alarm clock functionality
- Kitchen helpers following video recipes hands-free
- Seniors staying connected via video calls with family
- Small space dwellers with compact countertops
- Smart home controllers viewing camera feeds at a glance
Pros
- Compact 5.5-inch display perfect for nightstand
- 20% faster processor with improved Alexa responses
- Tap-to-snooze and Night Mode for bedroom use
- Physical camera shutter for privacy
- Matter support for smart home devices
- Remote home monitoring via Alexa app
Cons
- 2MP camera quality soft and grainy
- Small 960x480 screen resolution
- Netflix support removed from this generation
- No 3.5mm audio output jack
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new in Echo Show 5 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen?
The 3rd Gen Echo Show 5 features a faster processor for smoother operation, improved speaker quality with deeper bass, a better 2MP camera (up from 2MP but with improved processing), and an enhanced microphone array for better far-field voice recognition. The design remains similar, but overall performance is noticeably snappier.
Is Echo Show 5 good for video calls?
Echo Show 5 handles video calls adequately for casual use with its 2MP camera and built-in mic/speaker. For important work calls, consider Echo Show 8 or Show 10 with their larger screens and better cameras. Echo Show 5 is best suited as a bedside companion for quick video chats, visual alarms, and smart home control rather than extended video conferencing.
Can I watch Netflix on Echo Show 5?
Yes, Echo Show 5 supports Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and other streaming services via their respective skills or the built-in web browser. The 5.5-inch screen is small for extended viewing but works well for catching up on shows in the kitchen or bedroom. For better streaming, consider the larger Echo Show 8 or Show 15.
Can I disable the Echo Show 5 camera?
Yes, Echo Show 5 has a physical camera shutter you can slide to completely block the camera lens. This provides hardware-level privacy that can't be bypassed by software. You can also disable the microphones using the button on top, with a clear red indicator showing when mics are off.
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