I recently upgraded to the Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release), and I am thrilled to share my experience with this smart speaker that seamlessly integrates into my daily routine. The Charcoal color adds a touch of sophistication to its compact design. Here's why I highly recommend the Echo Dot for those looking to enhance their smart home experience:
Intuitive Voice Control with Alexa:
The Echo Dot is powered by Alexa, Amazon's voice-controlled virtual assistant. With just your voice, you can ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, provide news updates, control smart home devices, and much more. The intuitive voice control makes interacting with your smart home effortless.
Improved Speaker Quality:
The 5th Gen Echo Dot comes with improved speaker quality, delivering clearer and more robust sound for music, podcasts, and voice interactions. The audio enhancement enhances the overall user experience, making it a great addition to any room.
Compact and Stylish Design:
The compact design of the Echo Dot makes it easy to place in various locations around your home. The Charcoal color adds a sleek and stylish touch, blending seamlessly with different interior aesthetics. It's not just a functional device but also an aesthetic addition to your living space.
Smart Home Integration:
The Echo Dot serves as a central hub for controlling your smart home devices. Whether it's adjusting the thermostat, turning off lights, or locking doors, Alexa's compatibility with various smart home platforms makes the Echo Dot a valuable tool for home automation.
Seamless Multi-Room Audio:
If you have multiple Echo devices in your home, the Echo Dot allows for seamless multi-room audio. You can create speaker groups, play music in different rooms simultaneously, or enjoy synchronized audio throughout your home for an immersive experience.
Drop-In and Communication Features:
The Echo Dot facilitates easy communication within your home. Use the Drop-In feature to connect with other Echo devices in your home or make hands-free calls. This is particularly useful for checking in on family members or coordinating activities.
Up-to-Date Information:
Stay informed with the latest news, weather updates, and traffic reports simply by asking Alexa. The Echo Dot keeps you connected with real-time information, providing valuable insights for your day.
Constant Software Updates:
Being an Amazon device, the Echo Dot receives regular software updates, ensuring that you always have access to the latest features and improvements. This commitment to updates adds long-term value to your smart home investment.
In summary, the Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) stands out as a reliable and versatile smart speaker. With Alexa's capabilities, improved audio quality, and seamless integration into your smart home ecosystem, it offers a comprehensive solution for voice-controlled tasks and entertainment. I highly recommend the Echo Dot to anyone looking to elevate their home with the convenience and intelligence of a smart speaker.
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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.
Vibrant
Sound
Timers
Motion
Detection
Information
Privacy
Controls
Temperature
Sensor
Our best-sounding
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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.”
Light
Bulb
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Lock
Thermostat
Fan
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Start Routines with your motion
Paired with compatible light bulbs, thermostats, and more, Echo Dot lets you control your smart home using your voice, motion or indoor temperature. Create routines to turn on lights or play music at a scheduled time or when you walk into a room.
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.
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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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 recycled polyester yarn
Device, cable and adapter included.
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Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
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99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
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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.
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.
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| Line in/out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line in/out | ||
| Screen | LED display on Echo Dot with clock | 5.5” colour screen | ||
| Camera | 2 MP | |||
| 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 |
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| Dimensions | 3.9” W x 3.9”D x 1.7”H | 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H | 5.8”W x 2.9”D x 3.4”H | 5.7”W x 5.7”D x 5.2”H |
Technical Details
Echo Dot (5th Gen)
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Size |
100 mm x 100 mm x 89 mm |
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Weight |
304g Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
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Audio |
44 mm front-firing speaker, Lossless High Definition |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Dual-band wifi 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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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 wifi 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 wifi simple setup. |
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Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for Canada 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 French |
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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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Amazon Does it Again - Marginal Improvements in Sound, Touch Control and Better Clock Display
The Echo Dot continues to be Amazon's most popular and affordable smart speaker The New Gen 5 speaker looks identical to the Gen 4 version however there are some key features inside that may be important to you and you should know about before purchasing.••• Design & Size •••This new Echo Dot Gen 5 speaker is the exactly the same size as the previous Gen 4 Speaker100mm x 100mm x 89mm.Both speakers share the same spherical design and are about the size of a softball. (I’m not a big fan of the baseball shape but it looks like it’s here to stay for at least another generation).The new Gen 5 Speaker is noticeably heavier than the Gen 4 thanks to the new speaker and electronics inside328g - Gen 4340g - Gen 5Speaker:40.6 mm Full Range speaker in the Gen 4 Dot44.9 mm Full Range speaker in the Gen 5 DotThe Gen 5 Dot has a New High Excursion, Full Range Speaker inside, along with an Accelerometer and temperature sensor.••• Sound Quality •••Amazon claims the New Echo Dot Gen 5 has twice (2x) the bass and 50% less distortion. I would agree that the new Gen 5 dot does have slightly more bass and marginally less distortion but the differences are subtle and certainly not jaw dropping.The Gen 5 Dot continues to compress heavy bass to enable the 44.9mm full range driver to handle the lower frequencies. Compression increases the louder you turn the volume up and distortion is reduced slightly. You still can't turn the volume up past 75% before the distortion is too much.The Echo Dot was intended to be a convenient, compact, inexpensive smart speaker … If you’re looking for better sound for music and streaming consider upgrading to the full size Echo Speaker or Echo Studio Gen 2.••• NEW FEATURES •••Temperature Sensor:Both models have a temperature sensor installed which can be used to trigger home automation devices and Alexa routines. So for example you could turn a fan on when the temperature gets hotNew - Accelerometer:The Echo Dot now supports tap gestures thanks to a new accelerometer inside. You can tap the top of the dot to pause and resume music, end a call or dismiss a timer or alarm. Some users prefer tap gestures rather than voice commands. Tapping is also better in the bedroom for example rather than using your voice to cancel the alarm and wake up your partner.New Processor:The Gen 5 Dot has a new AZ2 Neural Edge processor inside. This makes the New Echo Dot faster and more responsive. Many commands are processed locally on the device itself rather than in the cloud. The new processor also provides more power for audio processing.Echo Dot with Clock:The echo dot with clock has a brand new 5x21 high density LED display which is both brighter and easier to read. The Echo Dot Gen 5 with clock will display the time and date just like the Gen 4 but will also display the name of a song, artist, the weather, a calculator and more.The Echo Dot Gen 5 with clock is currently $20 more than the Echo Show 5. The Echo Show 5 has a video screen which makes it an excellent alarm clock and more. The Echo Show 5 sounds as good as the Echo Dot with Clock making the Show a better deal if you want an alarm clock Smart Speaker.No More 3.5MM Jack:The 3.5mm audio output jack has been removed from the New Echo Gen 5 Dot. If you need a hardwired audio out jack you will want to get the Gen 4 Dot. The New Gen 5 Dot only supports wireless bluetooth there is no hardwired output option.••• RECOMMENDATION •••The differences between the EchoDot Gen 4 and Gen 5 from an audio perspective are minor and not worth paying a premium for. Even with the new speaker larger speaker most users will not notice the difference and have a similar experience with either speaker.The Gen 4 Dot will quickly become a heavily discounted speaker so watch for it on Black Friday, Boxing Day, Prime Days and Deal of the Days while stock lasts.While the Gen 4 Dot will inevitably be cheaper there are some reasons you may with to purchase the Echo Gen 5 now.The display and features of the Gen 5 Dot with CLOCK are much better than the previous GEN 4 and well worth it. I do not recommend buying the Gen 4 Dot with clock anymore … Get the Gen 5 Clock Dot or Echo Show 5 instead if you want a Smart Speaker Clock.Another reason to get the new Gen 5 Dot is for the Accelerometer which enables tap and touch controls. These are very convenient and handy.If you’re just using the Echo Dot as a smart assistant and for background music then pick up the Gen 4 Dot when it's on sale.If you’re using your Echo devices for home automation or value the tap controls then the Gen 5 Dot is the one to get.
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••• Design & Size •••
This new Echo Dot Gen 5 speaker is the exactly the same size as the previous Gen 4 Speaker
100mm x 100mm x 89mm.
Both speakers share the same spherical design and are about the size of a softball. (I’m not a big fan of the baseball shape but it looks like it’s here to stay for at least another generation).
The new Gen 5 Speaker is noticeably heavier than the Gen 4 thanks to the new speaker and electronics inside
328g - Gen 4
340g - Gen 5
Speaker:
40.6 mm Full Range speaker in the Gen 4 Dot
44.9 mm Full Range speaker in the Gen 5 Dot
The Gen 5 Dot has a New High Excursion, Full Range Speaker inside, along with an Accelerometer and temperature sensor.
••• Sound Quality •••
Amazon claims the New Echo Dot Gen 5 has twice (2x) the bass and 50% less distortion. I would agree that the new Gen 5 dot does have slightly more bass and marginally less distortion but the differences are subtle and certainly not jaw dropping.
The Gen 5 Dot continues to compress heavy bass to enable the 44.9mm full range driver to handle the lower frequencies. Compression increases the louder you turn the volume up and distortion is reduced slightly. You still can't turn the volume up past 75% before the distortion is too much.
The Echo Dot was intended to be a convenient, compact, inexpensive smart speaker … If you’re looking for better sound for music and streaming consider upgrading to the full size Echo Speaker or Echo Studio Gen 2.
••• NEW FEATURES •••
Temperature Sensor:
Both models have a temperature sensor installed which can be used to trigger home automation devices and Alexa routines. So for example you could turn a fan on when the temperature gets hot
New - Accelerometer:
The Echo Dot now supports tap gestures thanks to a new accelerometer inside. You can tap the top of the dot to pause and resume music, end a call or dismiss a timer or alarm. Some users prefer tap gestures rather than voice commands. Tapping is also better in the bedroom for example rather than using your voice to cancel the alarm and wake up your partner.
New Processor:
The Gen 5 Dot has a new AZ2 Neural Edge processor inside. This makes the New Echo Dot faster and more responsive. Many commands are processed locally on the device itself rather than in the cloud. The new processor also provides more power for audio processing.
Echo Dot with Clock:
The echo dot with clock has a brand new 5x21 high density LED display which is both brighter and easier to read. The Echo Dot Gen 5 with clock will display the time and date just like the Gen 4 but will also display the name of a song, artist, the weather, a calculator and more.
The Echo Dot Gen 5 with clock is currently $20 more than the Echo Show 5. The Echo Show 5 has a video screen which makes it an excellent alarm clock and more. The Echo Show 5 sounds as good as the Echo Dot with Clock making the Show a better deal if you want an alarm clock Smart Speaker.
No More 3.5MM Jack:
The 3.5mm audio output jack has been removed from the New Echo Gen 5 Dot. If you need a hardwired audio out jack you will want to get the Gen 4 Dot. The New Gen 5 Dot only supports wireless bluetooth there is no hardwired output option.
••• RECOMMENDATION •••
The differences between the EchoDot Gen 4 and Gen 5 from an audio perspective are minor and not worth paying a premium for. Even with the new speaker larger speaker most users will not notice the difference and have a similar experience with either speaker.
The Gen 4 Dot will quickly become a heavily discounted speaker so watch for it on Black Friday, Boxing Day, Prime Days and Deal of the Days while stock lasts.
While the Gen 4 Dot will inevitably be cheaper there are some reasons you may with to purchase the Echo Gen 5 now.
The display and features of the Gen 5 Dot with CLOCK are much better than the previous GEN 4 and well worth it. I do not recommend buying the Gen 4 Dot with clock anymore … Get the Gen 5 Clock Dot or Echo Show 5 instead if you want a Smart Speaker Clock.
Another reason to get the new Gen 5 Dot is for the Accelerometer which enables tap and touch controls. These are very convenient and handy.
If you’re just using the Echo Dot as a smart assistant and for background music then pick up the Gen 4 Dot when it's on sale.
If you’re using your Echo devices for home automation or value the tap controls then the Gen 5 Dot is the one to get.
Colour Name: CharcoalConfiguration: Device onlyVerified Purchase
Amazon Does it Again - Marginal Improvements in Sound, Touch Control and Better Clock Display
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2022
The Echo Dot continues to be Amazon's most popular and affordable smart speaker The New Gen 5 speaker looks identical to the Gen 4 version however there are some key features inside that may be important to you and you should know about before purchasing.Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2022
••• Design & Size •••
This new Echo Dot Gen 5 speaker is the exactly the same size as the previous Gen 4 Speaker
100mm x 100mm x 89mm.
Both speakers share the same spherical design and are about the size of a softball. (I’m not a big fan of the baseball shape but it looks like it’s here to stay for at least another generation).
The new Gen 5 Speaker is noticeably heavier than the Gen 4 thanks to the new speaker and electronics inside
328g - Gen 4
340g - Gen 5
Speaker:
40.6 mm Full Range speaker in the Gen 4 Dot
44.9 mm Full Range speaker in the Gen 5 Dot
The Gen 5 Dot has a New High Excursion, Full Range Speaker inside, along with an Accelerometer and temperature sensor.
••• Sound Quality •••
Amazon claims the New Echo Dot Gen 5 has twice (2x) the bass and 50% less distortion. I would agree that the new Gen 5 dot does have slightly more bass and marginally less distortion but the differences are subtle and certainly not jaw dropping.
The Gen 5 Dot continues to compress heavy bass to enable the 44.9mm full range driver to handle the lower frequencies. Compression increases the louder you turn the volume up and distortion is reduced slightly. You still can't turn the volume up past 75% before the distortion is too much.
The Echo Dot was intended to be a convenient, compact, inexpensive smart speaker … If you’re looking for better sound for music and streaming consider upgrading to the full size Echo Speaker or Echo Studio Gen 2.
••• NEW FEATURES •••
Temperature Sensor:
Both models have a temperature sensor installed which can be used to trigger home automation devices and Alexa routines. So for example you could turn a fan on when the temperature gets hot
New - Accelerometer:
The Echo Dot now supports tap gestures thanks to a new accelerometer inside. You can tap the top of the dot to pause and resume music, end a call or dismiss a timer or alarm. Some users prefer tap gestures rather than voice commands. Tapping is also better in the bedroom for example rather than using your voice to cancel the alarm and wake up your partner.
New Processor:
The Gen 5 Dot has a new AZ2 Neural Edge processor inside. This makes the New Echo Dot faster and more responsive. Many commands are processed locally on the device itself rather than in the cloud. The new processor also provides more power for audio processing.
Echo Dot with Clock:
The echo dot with clock has a brand new 5x21 high density LED display which is both brighter and easier to read. The Echo Dot Gen 5 with clock will display the time and date just like the Gen 4 but will also display the name of a song, artist, the weather, a calculator and more.
The Echo Dot Gen 5 with clock is currently $20 more than the Echo Show 5. The Echo Show 5 has a video screen which makes it an excellent alarm clock and more. The Echo Show 5 sounds as good as the Echo Dot with Clock making the Show a better deal if you want an alarm clock Smart Speaker.
No More 3.5MM Jack:
The 3.5mm audio output jack has been removed from the New Echo Gen 5 Dot. If you need a hardwired audio out jack you will want to get the Gen 4 Dot. The New Gen 5 Dot only supports wireless bluetooth there is no hardwired output option.
••• RECOMMENDATION •••
The differences between the EchoDot Gen 4 and Gen 5 from an audio perspective are minor and not worth paying a premium for. Even with the new speaker larger speaker most users will not notice the difference and have a similar experience with either speaker.
The Gen 4 Dot will quickly become a heavily discounted speaker so watch for it on Black Friday, Boxing Day, Prime Days and Deal of the Days while stock lasts.
While the Gen 4 Dot will inevitably be cheaper there are some reasons you may with to purchase the Echo Gen 5 now.
The display and features of the Gen 5 Dot with CLOCK are much better than the previous GEN 4 and well worth it. I do not recommend buying the Gen 4 Dot with clock anymore … Get the Gen 5 Clock Dot or Echo Show 5 instead if you want a Smart Speaker Clock.
Another reason to get the new Gen 5 Dot is for the Accelerometer which enables tap and touch controls. These are very convenient and handy.
If you’re just using the Echo Dot as a smart assistant and for background music then pick up the Gen 4 Dot when it's on sale.
If you’re using your Echo devices for home automation or value the tap controls then the Gen 5 Dot is the one to get.
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