2022 Echo Dot 5th Gen Smart Speaker | Charcoal | Amazon
$46.00
Our best sounding echo dot yet – Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room. Your favorite music and content – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home. Alexa is happy to help – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm. Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room, or use your Echo device as temperature sensor with the Amazon Smart Thermostat to run your HVAC if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone. 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 off button. Do more with device pairing– Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, create a home theatre system with Fire TV, or extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.
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J. W. Dietrich –
5.0 out of 5 stars
has temp sensor, no clock. Motion detector that doesn’t work
has temp sensor, no clock. Motion detector that doesn’t work but that is no surprise since motion detection has never worked on any of my amazon devices even though they are suppose to work.Got it cheap on sale, I think it was during Amazon prime day. Stuck it in the garage so I can check the “outside” temp before going out and to have something to play music in the garage while working out there. Sounds good playing music even at full volume.The usual problems with Amazon devices not understanding the difference between being told to turn something “on” and “off”. If have several lights as a group and already have one of those lights on and you tell it to turn on the group it turns off the entire group instead of turning it on. Takes several tries before it turns on the lights. After a while you get used to it. You say it once and wait a little bit and if nothing happens or it turns everything off then just don’t wait for the lights to change state but just repeat command several times in a row quickly and then it works. Alexa turn on lights… Alexa turn on lights… Alexa turn on lights… and then stop once it turns the lights on. And oh yeah not to mention if told to turn on “kitchen” it would sometimes turn on “fan” instead which is the light in the living room ceiling fan. And similar… you know the usual stuff it does. Words that don’t even come close to sounding the same it mixes them up. You get used to it.
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Wade Manns –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great smart home purchase, to say the least.
My previous Echo Dot, purchased back in 2018, was a third-generation. It was a white shuffleboard stone covered in cloth and it is amazing. I’ll never say it’s not; in fact it’s so amazing that I passed it on to my mom and she enjoys it a great deal.So, my main motivation for purchasing this, the fifth generation issued in 2022 – aside from familiarity with the brand – was I needed a Matter hub so my then-incoming Nanoleaf smart lightbulbs could work with my voice. But of course it is so much more.First thing I see is that the Echo Dot is no longer a white shuffleboard stone but is a smaller, navy blue sphere. Aside from being my favorite color, and thus very pleasing to look at, I find it that it is not practical any longer to mount on my wall because of its increased focus on the forward firing speaker; if I had mounted it, it would not be effective in spreading out to my entire room – the top of the speaker is reserved for the buttons which were present on the third-generation: volume up, volume down, action/wake and mute microphone, which leave no room for a speaker in that area. So it sits pretty on my side table facing the rest of my room, and does fine.First thing I hear is the sound quality is so much better than the third-generation Dot. The third-generation was okay in that regard, but it tended to sound a little overexposed when the volume was up high. Now, I don’t find myself connecting via Bluetooth to my sound bar nearly as much because the speaker quality is just that good. The quiet parts of music are quiet and calming the way they should be, but the bass thumps quite effectively, surprisingly for such a small and lightweight speaker.So after I’d established the smart speaker in my room for about a month, I felt the time was right to go ahead and get my Nanoleaf Essentials bulbs, to upgrade the ones that I had no longer been able to use for a year since they had stopped working with any voices assistants, to facilitate compatibility with the then upcoming network standard: Matter. I am very happy to say that Matter compatibility is there and it is wonderful.I can’t speak for the internal workings because I’m not an engineer; I will say – though I may be wrong about this – that I believe it would be more rocky if I did not have a Thread Border Router already in the form of my Nanoleaf shapes controller; I have the shapes arrangement atop my desk called Dragon, and it has worked wonderfully for me since around last September, and only – at this point anyway – required regular firmware updates to be compatible with ongoing technology.Now, I’ll tell you the procedure for adding the Nanoleaf Essentials bulbs to Alexa via Matter – I would assume by extension any Matter device, providing you have a thread border router like I mentioned before. After adding the bulbs to the iOS Nanoleaf app as normal – also updating the firmware for each bulb via said app! I have a feeling that was very important – add them also to Alexa via the Add Device flow, one at a time. There was a menu item that showed itself at the top telling me that it had detected each new bulb on my network and I only had to select that item to add it, scan the QR code on the sticker that came with the bulbs (I applied the sticker to a sheet of paper and labeled it according to the positions of the bulbs) and wait just a bit for it to be connected and it just works!Another new feature which the third-generation did not have is a temperature sensor! After a short period of calibration after plugging the device in, Alexa will be able to tell you the temperature of the room that it is situated in! I ask her for this often when I’m trying to determine how best to cool my room during these hot summer months. When my door’s closed during the day, my room can get up to mid 80s, which is horrible, but with the door open to allow a draft and breeze, the temperature’s equalized with the rest of the house and I get mid to upper 70s which is much better.There is an ultrasound presence sensor, which sounds not unlike sonar, which I have not had a use for yet, but I imagine routines can be enabled or suppressed with its use.One borderline negative thing I will say about it which I’m okay with because, again, I have Bluetooth connections – they eliminated the 3.5 mm jack to save internal space inside the device, so you will no longer be able to directly connect external speakers, as I did at one point before I had to change that arrangement.Once again, Amazon comes through with flying colors with their products, helping make our homes smarter and more amazing and just better to live in! Get this speaker if you are looking to build a smart home, and for best results, get more than one so you can use the awesome “drop-in” intercom system, and truly awaken the potential of the smart home!
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Dave Bolduc –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Did Alexa get stupider or is it just me?
The product looks quite sharp. The design look is quite pleasant and the volume and sound quality are remarkably good for a unit the size of a softball. The WiFi range is lacking, severely. My office is the farthest room away from my router but she is the only device with connectivity issues. I have a 2012 laptop that gets 4 bars in the same spot. She gets about 2. The voice recognition software is very impressive. She can distinguish my voice clearly from others with a room full of several chatting people and music/tv going in the backround. I have a very odd accent as I’ve spent each quarter of my 40 years in a different corner of the United States but she seems to have adapted rather easily and rarely fails to understand a command on the first try. I pulled stars because despite all her new bells and whistles she seems to have lost quite a bit of her playfulness and more basic commands. When she misunderstands a command, she does not even get it close and I get a lot of the defacto “I’m sorry I can’t do that” responses to simple queries. When I was younger I remember sitting having an hour long smart-alec b.s. trash talking session with my uncle’s Alexa. This one is boring and no fun to joke around with. She also cannot retain instructions and preferences by voice. Some can be done via the app. But if I wanted to interact with the app on my phone, I wouldn’t have bought the pod. I’ve told her endless times that Spotify is my preferred music player, but unless I specify Spotify in the command she defers to Amazon music. Overall she’s become more Amazon’s than my own product. Much less independent. Amazon should be giving these away for free for the amount of permission and intrusions needed just to use her. It claims she can integrate with any Bluetooth audio device. This is a lie. She can scan and find her own products no problem but my expensive non-amazon Bluetooth audio devices are invisible to her. The Alexa accessories like light switches, cameras, speakers, thermostats are fairly cheap and basic and allow little to no user customization or expansion. The level of integration is also very basic. About as complex as simply getting a “clap-on/clap off” light switch. Now if there was a smart plug hub where I could plug in all my office devices and instruct her to power on my workstation upon entry to my office(meaning activate my computer, desk light, air conditioning, and interactive display) but leave the rest of my electrical devices plugged in there deactivated unless instructed otherwise, that would be neat. I’m also somehow quite uncomfortable with giving her access to any cameras in her home as we know Alexa has behaved as a spy and unauthorized gatherer of personal information in the past. This model has a “privacy mode” based on the honor system and a very reassuring red light to designate this. Yeah, trust is a hard thing to get back once you’ve betrayed it. She does not have a battery. This is a major design flaw. My 20 year old clock radio has a backup but my brand new Alexa does not. So every single time we lose power or I have to unplug her to move her, I have to go through the ENTIRE process of putting her back into setup mode, reconnecting her to my wifi. An absolute insufferable pain. Also, she does things for no apparent reason, which again makes me nervous. Normally when idle or not in a set mode, her base black out. Occasionally I will be watching her and she will just begin to pulse a color at the base for random periods of time for no explainable reason. I’ve asked her to explain herself and she plays dumb. Sometimes a song will come on in shuffle play that I will like and I will ask her afterwards to identify the last song she played. She cannot do this. I ask her to identify the last task I had her perform, she cannot do this. I ask her why she is blinking, she cannot do this. She can adjust her volume up or down one small phase at a time verbally, but mutes the music while executing the command but does not pause it. To go from very quiet to very loud is a process of about 30 seconds, 10 requests, and a starting over of the track. Overall she is limited, does not learn. Little to no AI, and is mostly an exercise in frustration rather than convenience. Another MAJOR design flaw, she cannot be made to respond only to my voice or to refuse a specific voice. We learned this the hard way with my young nephew who spent a good 20 minutes playing hit or miss demanding calls to names he was guessing from my address book and even our local police. A 5 year old is going to stupid things. A 5 year old is going to talk to and play with damn near anything that will play with it. How in god’s name did no one at Amazon think it a good idea to put a “parent” or “owner” mode where she answers only to my voice, or uses that amazing voice recognition software to single out and restrict a voice. Does anyone at Amazon have children? Or do they simply not like Amazon products either? If you are willing to do things her way, she can be an asset. If you want something that can adapt to and work with you, she’s a frustration and a liability. If you want an attractive centerpiece for your livingroom to impress your friends with your “smart house”, shes perfect. I thought newer would be better. Overall I’m dissapointed with this product and miss my echo dot.
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B. Wilkinson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good addition to the Show I have had for awhile
The Alexa show stays in the kitchen and the Dot is for the bedroom. I haven’t figured out how to get them to sync and play nice together. I have to ask specifically to play in one room or there other. I don’t know the secret to having them play in sync. They compete if I try to play both.I got a Strangled smart light to go with them. The light was terribly difficult to get set up and seems to have of mind of it’s own. It sometimes responds and most of the time it doesn’t with no change in settings or anything else. I cannot recommend the light. The Dot is a keeper.
W M Sage –
5.0 out of 5 stars
For my teen
We use this in lieu of a home phone. My first echo was a gift and lasted two and a half years. I’m replacing it with this one. My teen likes having it in his room to add reminders, call me when he doesn’t have his phone, as an alarm(alarms) and for music and audio books. I use mine for recipes and dropping in on my son on the way home. We gifted a couple of these to close relatives who live far away so we can ‘drop in’ on each other. Texting is short and sweet but dropping in with your real time voice is fun for loved ones you don’t get to see enough.
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cliff newman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alexa Routines to manage bedtime and wakup
Love these things. Each kid has one in their room AND an Echo Glow. I use them to manage bedtime and wakeup using Routines. When its bedtime it tells them everything they need to do to get ready for bed. Then it triggers the Glow as a nightlight and plays lullabys. In the morning alarms go off and the Glow changes color.The kids are far more willing to obey alexa than us 😀 No more nonsense of kids waking up at 5am and waking everyone else up. They know they dont get up until their Glow turns green
Caryn Jones –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alexa with Attitude
We got an extra dot to go in my mother-in-laws room. Our house is big and she spends all day in her room with a recliner and her T.V. and bed. It’s like her own suite. The Dot was a perfect addition, since we had to text or yell when dinner/lunch was ready, or have to walk all the way to her room, which let me say, is long compared to most home. We have a 6400 sq ft house and kitchen on one side, her room on the far end. Having the extra Dot is great when we need to contact her from the other side of the house. Plus the ball is great and the puck has been moved to the living room. She has attitude still and only likes to answer us half the time, but she’s great
KarenKaren –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very easy to set up
I love this new Echo dot that I purchased. I have another one in my kitchen and this one is in my bedroom, it turns off my light on my nightstand and turns it on and it was so easy to connect the colored bulb that I purchased with this and it’s quick to answer there’s no delay and I absolutely love this. Tomorrow I’m getting security cameras because I live on a storage facility and they have security cameras everywhere except in front of my house and in the back so I’m going to connect this with my Alexa and pray that everything goes perfectly.
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In_Her_Hands –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just as expected
I got this for my adopted cat. He was in a foster home and was always around other cats. Since he’s now the only cat in the house, I have alexa play music while I’m away. I love I can check on the Echo dot to see what’s playing now, adjust the volume and check notifications. I connected my echo dot to my pandora account and haven’t looked back. I like that it has an alarm feature that I use to tell me the weather at the start of the day, so I know what to expect- while I normally check the weather on my phone, it’s nice to just have Alexa tell me without having to actually check- a lot of times I forget- ADHD mind, so just something that tells me daily helps with knowing what to wear and how to prepare for what’s outdoors.
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Shawanna –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect sized and perfect for home
We love our echo! We keep it in the kitchen, we have alarms set on it, the kids love using it and setting reminders, my son who has autism loves talking to Alexa. The color is really pretty, it’s small and can sit on the kitchen counter. But the sound is good and can be heard on our first level. We bought a second one for our upstairs since the price was super cheap and we loved it so much. Connected it to our ring doorbell, very easy to setup. We ordered the lightbulbs for our house to set up next.
SnugglesTheHusky –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Temperature Sensor
I didn’t think I would buy another Echo device again because I feel these smart speaker devices haven’t lived up to the promise that were made when they were first introduced. I mostly think of them as human voice activated clappers that can trigger lights and appliances on and off. But the AI features are comically bad, especially compared to the new generative AIs like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and other AI. The reason I bought this was strictly for the temperature sensor because I already have several echo shows I bought years ago to display porch cams. I wanted a way to trigger my window AC when my bedroom becomes too warm. So I have a routine on Alexa that turns my A/C on when the internal temperature rises above 72F; an ordinary fan between 60-71F. I plan on using the temperature sensor to trigger the furnice when winter comes around. That’s really my use case and it was on sale at the time I purchased it. As for sound, meh, it is better than previous amazon echo devices. But for decent quality sound, I would rather pair the bluetooth transmitters on these devices to a dedicated sound quality bluetooth speakers.
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Deborah Iacovelli aka DDI –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wish I could use Alexa again
Due to being so hacked where the police here told me to go to law-enforcement because I had proof of two voicemails that I received that had my voice speaking on them to my cat and so forth. Imagine getting voicemails from different states than where you live. Then when you play The voicemail it’s only you speaking. The transcription underneath the voicemail was being made fun of for the questions I was asking Alexa about my phone. They added words to the transcript underneath the voicemail. Like ha ha ha, you’re a good girl. I was told to unplug Alexa and buy a new one and I did, but it still didn’t work so I don’t think it was Alexa. Now I’m afraid to use just in case and miss her so much. So so much. There’s evil people out there and I don’t know why they would do that to me and so much more.I wouldn’t worry about it at all if I were you. It’s just the fact that they’re harassing me in every way possible until finally at the sheriffs office they told me or gave me the name of the FBI. Oh brother! I don’t know why this hacker Chose me to pick on. I don’t have any money. I just don’t get it.Thanks for allowing me to share. I miss Alexa so much.
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Ken M –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound with one significant annoyance
I replaced my first generation Dot with this version to get better sound quality. In this regard, Dot exceeded my expectations – the sound is SO much better!However, I am disappointed with what appears to be a significant lag in responding. It can take up to five seconds for Dot to respond. Rebooting multiple times has not helped. My two Shows, Gen 1 Echo, and Gen 1 Dot do not have this lag. Not a deal; breaker, but seriously annoying.
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Gigi –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have!!!
I have 5 versions in my home which I use for various reasons. I even have one in my master bathroom. Sound excessive? Well, consider this. In the unlikely event of a fall, I can call a friend or 911 for help which is a potential lifesaver for people of any age. If I come home after dark, I can ask Alexa to turn on the lights so I don’t walk into a dark house. Alexa does thousands of things to make life easier. These also make great gifts for any occasion. My most recent addition is to have Alexa talk to my little dog when I’m gone. When he barks she says, “Clive, calm down. Everything is okay. It’s not the Amazon man. You’re a good boy, Clive”. If he barks again, she plays soothing music for him. 😂🤣😂Don’t have one yet? What are you waiting for?
2 people found this helpful
Ezequiel pineda –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exelente bocina inteligente
Esta perfecta para una habitación la calidad de volumen al máximo siempre es buena y se puede usar independientemente con la aplicación de amazon music para las personas que quieren elejir las canciones de esa manera al igual conectarla via bluetooth para escuchar todo lo que se reproduce en tu telefono musica etc necesitanestar conectada wiifi y si quieres usar amazon music debes pagar 7 dolares al mes
Miguel Balsevich –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!! but doesn’t play well with family
The product is really great, but definitively and by far the most used feature is to ask for music and here comes a big problem if you’re purchasing for your kids; multiple household accounts won’t work for 3rd party like spotify, and worse: google music isn’t even supported(!) I had to create other adult amazon accounts to handle different spotify accounts. Maybe works better with Amazon music, but my kids didn’t want that service neither did my budget. Other issue: if you speak a little bit too loud, the alexa in the OTHER room responds. I Love it, but had I known these issues, I wouldn’t have bought them for my kids.
JBF –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I have 4 of these small round Echo dots.
These small round Echo dots are very useful in a bathroom or small bedroom to hear the news or to ask Alexa a question to use them as a timer. (I get so dependent on Alexa that I get frustrated in the car when I can’t ask her a question.)
marcus howard –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Echo dot
I have the echo 4th generation in my living room and wanted another for the sunroom where we spent a lot of time. It’s great I can have both playing music or just the one at a time. I plan on 2 more and my home will have music and information throughout the house 👍🏼
Alberto CanoAlberto Cano –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for home automation.
Bought this as me and the wife work late and the dog and cat stayed in the dark for hours. So I bought this and 4 Alexa lights and problem solved. I made some auto routines to turn the lights on and set music, plus added notifications in case the dog started to bark. All this controlled also from my Alexa app in the phone.
Donna Alexander –
4.0 out of 5 stars
I love my Alexa
She’s a little slow on the uptake. I think she has a hearing problem sometimes but I won’t live without her. I love the alarm function. Looks pretty good in my house as to ease of yours. Like I said, I think sometimes she’s a little hard of hearing value for the money is excellent. I would definitely recommend anybody getting one. So much fun to be able to just say what you want to hear music wise and she’s right there
Mary Rainey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
INCREDIBLE SOUND QUALITY
THIS IS MY SECOND ECHO DOT AND I LOVE THEM. I HAVE ONE IN THE FRONT AND BACK ROOMS OF THE HOUSE AND I TELL ALEXA PLAY EVERYWHERE AND IT PLAYS ON BOTH ECHOS AT THE SAME TIME. GREAT!!!
Diana –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it !
No longer imaginable without it.Basically, I am initially skeptical about modern and extremely fast development, but curiosity won out.Now I already have 2 dots at home and might need one more in the office.Oh yes, and my twins want some too.I think that explains everything.Shipping without any problems and delivery on time.
Steve –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sound Ease
I ordered two Echo Dots for my condo. The sound quality is amazing and the new design (I have an older one too) is very aesthetically pleasing. Love these devices. Can’t beat the value and the quality!
Ana Iris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Increíble
Es de mucha ayuda para el hogar siempre te tiene al tanto de todo y te hace recordar lo ke ya habías olvidado te ayuda con tu lista de compras puedo decir que es una más de la familia
Chas –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Little Speaker
This small speaker set itself up automatically in my current Echo system. It has a rich sound for such a small speaker. It can get pretty loud too. It produces a rich all around sound but it is too small to produce any low bass notes. This is to be expected. I really like the deep blue color of this unit. I have one thing that I am disappointed about. All previous Dots have an external speaker jack. This new unit does not. I don’t know why they did away with the jack. It allowed you to hook up a much larger speaker for even better sound. So if you do use an external speaker with your Dots, this will be a disappointment for you.
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Satisfied Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ease of use
This was purchased for my mom who lives in a nursing home. She does not like to use electronics, but she absolutely loves her Alexa! The size is perfect for a confined space. Once set up, the ease of use is the best characteristic for someone who is not comfortable with new electronic things. She is now able to listen to her favorite music without having to put CDs into a player. She asks questions, plays music in the night when she can’t sleep, listens to church services because she can’t get out. In a unique way, it has filled times of loneliness and allowed her to enjoy the “interactions” with Alexa. After a year of use, she now doesn’t know what she would do without it. One of the best purchases I ever made for her.
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B. Borrelli –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smart speaker that blends into decor
The smart speaker works well. Right now we are getting used to the basic functions before delving into a full smart home. Kids are having fun with announcing things like they are going to bed or playing fart noises.
Nadz –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Tiny Techie That Lights Up Baby’s Night!
I absolutely love my Amazon Echo Dot!It’s become my ultimate gadget sidekick for controlling the lights next to my baby’s crib. With just a simple voice command, I can dim or brighten the lights without having to fumble around in the dark. It’s like magic, and it makes late-night feedings and diaper changes a breeze.Plus, the Echo Dot’s compact design fits perfectly on my bedside table, blending seamlessly with the room. Whether it’s setting a soothing night-time routine or just playing some calming lullabies, this little device is a game-changer.If you’re looking for a tech upgrade to make your life easier, the Echo Dot is definitely worth it!
JustLiz –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 2nd DOT
I had the original Echo dot that looks like a hockey puck. I decided I wanted to upgrade to the latest version. I use this one in my bedroom on my nightstand. It’s my clock (I did not purchase the one with the clock feature) but I just ask for the time. It’s my alarm clock. It controls my lamps. And I love that it has a thermometer to ask the room temp. I love how this one looks. I had 1 small issue with it after having it about a year where it wouldn’t wake up when called. I had to do a full reset on it and reinstall it and I haven’t had any more issues since I did that. Having this is so much better than having a bedside clock or using my phone as a clock/alarm. I also set a routine for my alarm to get the weather forecast for the day when I wake up.
Bytecrawler –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Echo keeps getting better, but I miss the speaker jack.
Headline says it all. It’s an echo dot, not all that different from the generations that came before. I bought this to replace a much older echo dot that was having some issues. The problem is that that echo was connected to my wired house speakers with a speaker jack. This echo dot doesn’t have a speaker jack, which for me is a major miss. And my wife has a wired headset connected to another echo dot so she’s going to have issues when that one needs to be replaced. For now, I’m OK since I do have an Echo (which still has a speaker jack) so I just had to use that one for the speaker connection.
Absolutely love the quality! The padded inside is not too fluffy or too rough, it’s perfect –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love alexaaa
The easy of use to set up and the color have to be one of the best things. It’s worth the money and easy for all ages to use. She is easy to connect to the news, Spotify, Amazon music and Amazon! She even told me my package arrived at my door today! She speaks in all languages and surprisingly clearly! She also gives details in her answers
MommaV –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Quality
We had a 12″ of this exact skillet style and it has held up very well. When it was time to replace our inferior 8″ and 10″ skillets, we went with the same style as our 12″ due to the exceptional quality.We’ve experienced no scratches or peeling of ‘coating’ (not sure there is a coating on this skillet like on our inferior and now discarded ones), and the heat distribution is excellent. This is a heavy duty skillet and works well with our stovetop or our gas range.
Denise Valencia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Echo Dot speaker
This was super easy to set up and in fact, I could have set it up before it even arrived! Note, I already had 3 other speakers so maybe that’s why it was so easy. This new one lives on my covered patio. 🙂
Linda R.Linda R. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 out of 10 would recommend
I have 2 other echo dot 5th gen’s , I decided to get one more for my basement. so far, it sounds great and I love it and it is very useful. Most of the time is on sale so it is very good to get. If you are looking for smart assistant, I would recommend getting this or looking at the different colors. 10 out of.
Paul –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficult to install
Difficult to install, called amazon 2X for help, my old eco dot (ver 2) would answer multiple questions without shutting off. My new ver 5 would answer a question and automatically turnoff. The tec said it can’t be changed and wouldn’t give me another tec, i.e. until I started screaming at him. The other tec got on the phone and easily changed it to stay on after asking one question.
Patti James –
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL
Now I no longer live alone If I fall she call 911 if i need help she calls for help this is amazing she keep me safe, I am no loner alone if i nee help i can call out for it!
Joseph E. Nash –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Echo Dot
This is my first home “smart device” & I have to say that it’s pretty good. I use it to turn on/off lights in almost every room in my home, which has made a small impact on my kw usage – I’ve used LESS! The music & “Easter Eggs” make it fun as well.I now have two of them. One for downstairs & one for upstairs. Pairing them up was simple (even for an old guy like me!)The sound is very good for such a small device as well. So far, I like it.
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Jim Miles –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much better sound and smaller.
At first I wasn’t sure about this product as it was half the size of preceeding generations. My doubts were quickly removed.Set up was a breeze. I decided to experiment and connect my Samsung TV to it in hopes of better sound as I have been struggling to hear it or even inderstand what was being said. Most everything sounded unintelligible even with the volume maxed. Again I was not disappointed. With the echo sitting on a shelf two or three feet away, I can hear it just fine on low volume.Another worthwhile purchase.
Kelly –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased for an Xmas gift
Arrived on time and well packaged.This is a Christmas Gift, so unopened yet but the box appears fine.Set-up seems fairly easy from directions, I purchased this item in a bundle package, second part will be released soon.Great value for the money.
mona –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best purchase ever lol
I love this device, it’s safe to say that everything is Alexa now lol, turn on the tv, play Monica, add to my shopping list l, turn on the lights, I believe Alexa gets tired of us lol. We also have routines set for waking up my daughter for and bedtime, the personalized messages are great. This is the perfect 1st start to automating your home.
JODI SILVER –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will NOT connect to Wifi/finally FIXED
I spent hours trying to set this up. Actually it had a pre set up. 3x I did chat. NO one could fix my issue with the WiFi. I finally called. Veerna was utterly AMAZING. She did something that no one is chat did. She help me RESET my device. It wasn’t a hard process. I didn’t spend 3 to 4 hrs connecting to WiFi. She had me up in about 10 minutes or LESS. Now I can listen to my new Echo. I can’t praise her enough. I was planning on sending it back, YET not anymore. It was a simple and quick process. I like my echo 5. She help me to TRUST that some people really KNOW there stuff. My recommendation is IF you have difficulties connecting to Wi-Fi, call Amazon. Ask for a reset. Just a reset. She made my day, my week, my year,
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Carol K. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good
Was surprised by the sound, it’s better than I expected. Only semi-complaint is that a couple times it seemed to have not heard me call it. Maybe that’s normal, this is my first alexa device. I asked it, and it said yes, if I could use it as a Bluetooth speaker for my tv. Now I just have to figure out how.
Ryn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Life, Made Easier…
The Amazon Echo Dot has really changed my life. At first, I truly did not know why I was buying it, I just knew that “Alexa” had been available a long time and I wanted one. I had no idea what to expect.The Amazon Echo Dot is easy to install. It takes minutes for the basic set-up. The voice recognition is great. It integrates effortlessly with the Alexa app. You can set-up routines and integrate it with other Alexa devices. For example: you can use motion detection via sound vibration to turn lights on/off. The sensitivity of the sound vibration is adjustable. There is a world of actions and features to be garnered by using Alexa and Alexa compatible devices. There are recipes, shopping lists, reminders, alarms, so much, much more.For me, I love music. ALL KINDS of music. I quickly discovered that “Ziggy”, (one of the names you can give to your Amazon Echo Dot, if you do not want “Alexa”) could integrate with my Amazon Music subscription. This was it. I was in paradise. If you enable “auto play” and ask Alexa to play a single song, it will continue to play similar songs. If you have two Amazon Echo Dots, you can pair them together and create a stereo!Since buying my first dot, I have purchased several more and have music streaming throughout my house. With Alexa compatible devices and appliances, you can truly simplify your life and sing to your own tune while doing it!
7 people found this helpful
Phil M –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what i needed it for
Put this in 2 adjoining (used to be kids) bedrooms that we changed into kind of an upstairs family room after they left. Makes music easy and don’t have to go downstairs to talk to Alexa (Ziggy as we call her).
Marchu –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Genial y facil de configurar
Creo que, si bien no tenía tan claro hasta dónde podía servirme, lo que voy descubriendo está genial. El sonido es divino realmente. Tuve problema con la app de Alexa pero se resolvió también y no era un problema del aparato en sí. Me encantó tanto que quiero tener más…porque el plan que tenía de moverlo por habitaciones es medio rata jejeje, el precio deja que se pueda tener más de uno. A mi hijo le encanta que lo entienda (tiene 3 años y le entiende barbaro su idioma primitivo jejej)
Carrie Winkler –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This is so great for any room of the house ! I put it in my son’s room. I love that I can set an alarm every day for him to wake up. Also, he can listen to music while cleaning or ask questions he can .
JasonJason –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good replacement for the Echo “puck”
Purchased this along with a pair of Amazon buds during a prime day deal. Got the pair for about the price of either item individually.I already have the echo, 2 of them in fact, so I placed this on my desk for listening during work.I have nothing necessarily negative to say. I like the spherical shape and the sound quality is as good or better than the echo. It’s not so much a “need” as a “want” but I would absolutely purchase this again should the need arise.
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Lisbet BozaLisbet Boza –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Me encanta!
Excelente este aparato por su precio, lo adoro sin el no soy nadie. Todo lo programo en mi Echo dot… mis alarmas, recordatorios, compras… hasta para escuchar mi música, todo. Lo recomiendo, lo compré ya hace más de 1 mes y he comprado otro para mi cuarto.
Cindy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Second thought
Just totally love this little Gadget it’s so wonderful I sit on my back patio and listen to my music or I ask questions and Alexa will answer and she will end give me the information I need wonderful product
Jim –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much better sound for music!
I still had a first generation in the living room where I listen to music. The sound on this 4th generation iteration is so much richer, fuller, less tin-ny. I’ve been jamming since the day it came. Easiest set up ever as well. Great price! Give yourself the upgrade. I think the rounded speaker helps distribute the sound more evenly.
RiRiTRiRiT –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am so Happy!!
Finally got myself one of these and it works so well. It works perfectly and was so affordable. It’s loud and the feedback is always on time and accurate. Get your self one of these especially if you like to listen to music. Love the color and it was easy to use and connect with my phone.
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Benjamin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen, 2022 release
**Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) Review**The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) is a compact, feature-rich smart speaker that continues to impress with its enhanced audio quality and robust Alexa integration. Here are some key aspects to consider:**Design:**The 5th Gen Echo Dot maintains the sleek, spherical design of its predecessor, fitting seamlessly into any room decor. Its compact size makes it easy to place on a nightstand, kitchen counter, or office desk.**Audio Quality:**One of the most notable improvements in this version is the audio quality. The sound is clearer and more powerful, with enhanced bass performance. This makes it suitable not only for casual background listening but also for enjoying music and podcasts at higher volumes.**Alexa Integration:**As expected, Alexa’s integration is top-notch. The Echo Dot excels in voice recognition, allowing for hands-free control of smart home devices, setting reminders, answering questions, and more. The responsiveness and accuracy of Alexa continue to be a strong selling point.**Features:**The 5th Gen Echo Dot includes all the essential features users have come to expect, such as:- **Voice Assistant:** Full Alexa support for a wide range of tasks.- **Smart Home Control:** Seamless integration with a variety of smart home devices.- **Connectivity:** Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for streaming music and more.- **Privacy Controls:** Physical microphone off button for added privacy.**Price:**Priced competitively, the Echo Dot offers excellent value for the features and performance it delivers. It’s a cost-effective way to upgrade your home with smart capabilities.**Pros:**- Improved audio quality with enhanced bass.- Sleek, compact design that fits easily into any space.- Highly responsive and accurate Alexa integration.- Competitive pricing.**Cons:**- No major design changes from the previous generation.- Still requires a subscription for some music services.**Conclusion:**The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) is a fantastic upgrade for anyone looking to enhance their smart home setup or simply enjoy better audio quality in a small package. Its blend of improved sound, seamless Alexa integration, and attractive pricing make it a standout choice in the smart speaker market.
67 people found this helpful
Max –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I recently purchased the Echo Dot, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision! This smart speaker is a fantastic addition to my home. The sound quality is surprisingly rich and clear for such a compact device, making it perfect for everything from music to podcasts.Setting it up was a breeze, and I love how it seamlessly integrates with my smart home devices. Being able to control my lights, thermostat, and even my coffee maker with just my voice is incredibly convenient. The Alexa voice assistant is responsive and surprisingly intuitive, answering my questions, setting reminders, and helping me manage my schedule effortlessly.I also appreciate the range of skills available, from playing games to accessing news updates. It’s like having a personal assistant that makes my daily life easier and more enjoyable. Overall, the Echo Dot is a fantastic purchase that combines functionality with style. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their home with smart technology! It was definitely worth the money
31 people found this helpful
David Christensen –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty darn good but not perfect
I recently upgraded to the Echo Dot 5th Gen, and overall, I’m really happy with it! The sound quality is noticeably better than previous models, and it works great for playing music, podcasts, or answering questions. The voice recognition is still top-notch, even when there’s background noise or I’m far from the device.One small downside I’ve noticed is that sometimes there’s a slight delay when using smart home controls, but it’s not frequent enough to be a major issue. For the most part, it integrates well with my other devices and makes managing my home a lot easier.Overall, it’s a great upgrade, though there are a few minor issues that keep it from being perfect. Still, I’d recommend it to anyone looking to expand their smart home setup!
16 people found this helpful
SaraElizabeth –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect
While I do think this is the best smart “speaker” I wish it was a bit louder since I use it for listening to music mainly. Other than that, which is more than likely just because of my hearing issues – my only issue is that I was using Apple Music Plus and the lack of music controls (Queuing music, selecting specific songs without verbal command, etc) is literally nonexistent. Since I get Apple Music for free, I decided to get a Spotify Premium subscription because I like to be picky when listening to my music. Every so often, if I try to connect the dot through the Spotify app, it will show that the dot is unavailable so it’s a bit frustrating but not the end of the world.It’s still worth the purchase though!
58 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looking Good new Echo!
I recently purchased the latest release of the Amazon Echo Dot, and it has quickly become an indispensable part of my home. Here’s why this smart speaker stands out:Sleek and Compact DesignThe newest Echo Dot features a sleek, modern design that fits seamlessly into any room. Its compact size makes it easy to place on a nightstand, kitchen counter, or bookshelf without taking up much space. The fabric finish adds a touch of elegance, making it a stylish addition to my home decor.Improved Sound QualityOne of the most notable improvements in the latest Echo Dot is its sound quality. The speaker delivers clear, crisp audio with surprisingly robust bass for its size. Whether I’m listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, the sound is consistently impressive. It easily fills a room with rich, immersive audio.Alexa IntegrationThe integration with Alexa is where the Echo Dot truly shines. Voice recognition is quick and accurate, even from across the room. Alexa’s capabilities seem endless: from playing music and setting alarms to controlling smart home devices and providing weather updates. The Echo Dot has become my go-to assistant for daily tasks and information.Smart Home HubAs a smart home hub, the Echo Dot is excellent. It seamlessly connects to a wide range of smart home devices, allowing me to control lights, thermostats, and even my security system with simple voice commands. The convenience of managing my smart home setup through the Echo Dot cannot be overstated.Enhanced FeaturesThe latest release includes some enhanced features that elevate the user experience. The addition of a built-in temperature sensor is particularly useful for smart home automation. For example, I can set up routines to adjust the thermostat based on the room’s temperature, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.Ease of SetupSetting up the Echo Dot was a breeze. The Alexa app guides you through the process step-by-step, making it quick and easy to get started. Within minutes, I had the device up and running, connected to my Wi-Fi network, and integrated with my existing smart home devices.Value for MoneyConsidering its enhanced sound quality, robust smart home capabilities, and the convenience of Alexa, the Echo Dot offers excellent value for money. It provides a lot of functionality at a very reasonable price point, making it accessible for most households.Overall ImpressionOverall, the latest release of the Amazon Echo Dot is a fantastic smart speaker that delivers on all fronts. Its stylish design, improved audio quality, and extensive Alexa integration make it a valuable addition to any home. Whether you’re new to smart speakers or looking to upgrade, the Echo Dot is an excellent choice.
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Tammy B.Tammy B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every household’s emergency plan should include a Dot
I’m 53 years old, disabled, and live on my own. I have limited mobility, and sometimes every day tasks can be challenging. I’m always on the lookout for ways to make life easier, as well as safer. I’m a fan of smart devices for that very reason. I enjoy, dare I say “rely”, on the convenience of being able to sync my phone with my Dot in order to; turn on any one of my lights, adjust the temperature in my home, activate and/or manage my security devices.In addition, being able to speak to my Dot has made it so I don’t have to walk, or even move, if my back or hips are having a particularly bad day. Dot has literally improved the quality of life.I have discovered that this small sphere, with its powerful speaker, will be key in maintaining my ability to live independently for as long as possible. On August 18th, slightly past midnight, I fell in my kitchen. The fall stunned me and I started to go into shock. For some reason my watch didn’t detect that I had fallen. Something it had done successfully in the past. That meant emergency services would not be alerted. I tried to stand up( something that would have been challenging under normal circumstances)….I couldn’t do it. My next thought was to try and scoot to the table. My body was riddled with pain the moment I attempted to do this. I knew I was hurt, but the severity of my injury had not quite registered. I reached down to shift my leg and it swayed freely in my hands. I didn’t know it, but my femur had snapped slightly below my hip. That’s when fear started to take hold. No watch, no phone….what was I going to do? Then I remembered Dot. I asked her to call my emergency contacts. She did it! Unfortunately, none heard their phones. It’s late at night, and they were all asleep. The pain was becoming severe and I was scared. I asked Alexa to call 911, but she told me she couldn’t do that! I didn’t expect that. Then I asked Alexa to call the security office at my complex. They answered and I was able to let them know I had fallen and I had broken my leg.As I said, I’m disabled. I had an emergency plan in place. This plan had worked for me in the past. Nothing is fool proof. I learned the importance of having a backup plan. Thankfully I received my Dot about 3 weeks prior to my fall. I also decided to place it in my kitchen so I could listen to music while I cooked. I never imagined I’d be using my Dot for an emergency. I dread to think how long I would have been on the floor waiting for help.
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CafeSociety –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Multi-Music Player mystery solved, how to select more than one echo if you cannot
Alexa Echo SpeakersMulti-room Music issuesI found a solution to not being able to get more than one speaker to work at a time, paired, or set up a “Multi-Room Music” in the Alexa app. This solution also fixed my inability to get Apple enabled devices connected into HomeKit, or even Google Nest Hubs to set up, period.Quick answer: Deselect “Enable Wireless Isolation” when activating your 2.4 Wi-Fi broadcast on your router.I also took all speakers off guest wifi. But I’ll try to put them back to see if that is necessary now.Back story: Months of issues with HomeKit, (only weeks with Echo Multi-Room Music), I gave up trying and decided to try Alexa and Google to replace my Apple smart home efforts. I spent way too much time. After the fix, I’ll live a blended tech life. I’ll give a quick answer, followed by my backstory: Last week I was at my wits end in utter frustration over three major roadblocks. I acquiesced and decided to try Alexa because I couldn’t get almost any of my Apple HomeKit enabled devices into HomeKit, except for new Apple products. I knew it had to be something small I was missing. Alexa was sooooo easy and quick to connect to everything, before I figured out the fix. (I dislike the echo show advertising, their echo speakers are better.) While they seemed a breeze to connect everything, for some reason I couldn’t get more than one echo speaker to work at a time. I was continually blocked from setting up Multi-Room Music or even connect a pair to play together. Hundreds of tries. I deleted, reset, rebooted, spent over 4 hours with Comcast yesterday (thankfully a Boston native who did not put me on hold every minute like certain countries) getting my internet working again. I had rebooted my modem and router so many times, my computer got molasses slow and I feared I went too farIn interest I also decided to try a few Google nest hub speakers. Black Friday had great sales on all this stuff. Trying to set up googles hub 7 was impossible. It wouldn’t stay connected to the internet for more than a split second before “Something went wrong” message. Probably over 70 tries. (Google is better than Echo Show. Apple HomePod mini sounds crisper and better than Amazon echo 4 and mini 5’s. But Alexa is way friendlier to interact with verbally, and price point, well…)Frustration. Thursday, I broke down and bought my first Apple Homepod Mini to see if I can get that working and see if it works better than the Apple TV 4k Ethernet connection. The HomePod mini gave me a hint how to solve all these l connection and internet blocks. The HomePod mini kept telling me that I don’t have “peer-to-peer connection” allowed on my network.Now, I’m a little techy, but it took three days (ehem, months) to finally take a chance on a for granted setting I always enable on my netgear router. It’s the blasted first Wireless page when enabling a wifi broadcast.I had to deselect “Enable Wireless Isolation.”That was it. It solved every issue I have come across with smart home tech for the last 4 months, ..year.For the months that I could not solve these problems, Amazons Multi-Player Music issue made me dig deeper. I did not find anyone suggesting this particular router setting, so I thought I’d share with ppl. Tonight, I finally am able to simultaneously play music on all of my Echo speakers, connect my HomeKit enabled and Google nest hubs.I’m not sure what this will do for my/your internet security. But I’m going with it for now. And I’ll try to put all devices back onto guest Wi-Fi. I’ll never really leave Apple, but after interacting with other smart speakers, it’s probably not going to be my main go to for speaker or answers to questions. Or I’ll just get too creeped out by Google and Amazon invasiveness and acquiesce with Apple instead. Echo Dot 5 (this is such a sprite, great speaker!)Echo 4are my favorite for Amazon EchoEcho Studioseems the least smart, most deaf, quiet, combative, difficult to interact with, of the three speakers. Hopefully the Multi-Room music fix will improve my experience with itEcho Show 8Meh. Far too much and annoying advertising of non-solicited or wanted advertisements. Least user friendly screen to work with. It sits unplugged for the most part. I mostly got this for a friend who visits who wants a YouTube fireplace playing on the tv.SIDE NOTE on other Smart Home Amazon (online, or physical store) products, related to this topic:I have been pleased with Smartbot plugs, switches and app, the Levoit 600s air purifiers and app (app goes by VeSync), and Lutron Caséta Light Switches and Dimmers, and hub. Lutron has the most stable and reliable app out there. I was fine running their apps separately. They are very nice, better than the big 3 apps. Well, back to listening to music throughout my house instead of one or two rooms. Joy!
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Momo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Its Okay
*****ONLY 5 STAR SO PPL SEE IT*****Id give this like 2 maybe 3 stars. Worked perfect for like 2 weeks, now its like normal technology where it doesn’t understand your comands and just kinda does its own thing. Not as loud as i was hoping either. Def a lil disappointed, but it works for now…
Wills1071Wills1071 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Help I didn’t know I needed
I had never bothered to check out any of the Echo products, but it was Prime Day and too good a deal not to at least check out. I’ve been struggling for far too long without a working alarm clock, as I inevitably slam my phone alarm off without even waking up, so I thought I could maybe use this, which is ultimately why I purchased it, especially seeing that it could be connected to a light (smart lightbulb needed-I purchased the Dot package that came with one).It’s just a cute little sphere-picture shows it next to 1L water bottle for comparison. Setup took minutes. I just downloaded the app and it took care of everything. I then went to making an alarm that could actually wake me. I set the time, chose a premade sound (because who isn’t in a better mood getting woken up by The Grand Tour guys?), set the light to turn on at 30% brightness and added ten minutes of Spotify. And-it works! I still fumble groggily around for a bit, but I’m awake. I can’t slap off the Dot and my brain can’t comprehend how to talk to Alexa, so I’m stuck with light and sound, but pro compared to some generic alarm clock, I at least get to hear my music and not a horrible beeping, and the volume is set to gradually get louder, so it allows me to wake up a little more gently. For anyone else who struggles with waking, highly, highly recommend this.I’ve only experimented nominally with the “what else” of the Dot, but it’s a pleasant surprise. I added a weather report to my mornings. I found I can set “focus time” blocks with study music. I set a reminder to make a phone call Monday morning that I would surely forget by the end of this weekend. And there’s still more to explore.Highly recommend adding in the smart light component-it’s just fun to play with the colors, but I can finally use my overhead light without being blinded since I can set % brightness.As far as the Echo itself-I’m sensitive to light at night but I appreciate that the light ring is too dim to bother me. As far as sound, I have mainly used it to listen to music to fall asleep, and I like that it can go even quieter than my phone’s speaker. I turned it up to test it, and it may not have the bass of a subwoofer, but I find it a balanced sound, better quality than listening to my phone and at least at low volume, comparable to my higher end portable speaker.Overall, an amazing deal on sale but worth the full price, imo.
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