Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock | Compact smart speaker with Alexa and enhanced LED display for at-a-glance clock, timers, weather, and more | Glacier White
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- 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.
- Enhanced LED display – Stay on track with an improved LED display that shows the time, weather, alarms, and song titles at a glance.
- Alexa is your personal assistant – Ask Alexa for news, weather, timers, smart home controls, and more to make your day easier and more productive.
- All your music and content – Stream all your favorites from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others or via Bluetooth for throughout your home.
- Voice-controlled smart home – Control compatible lights, locks, fans, and more with just your voice or create routines triggered by motion sensors.
- 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 theater system with Fire TV, and extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.
- Climate pledge friendly – We considered sustainability in the design of this device with 100% recyclable packaging, 100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn, and 55% post-consumer recycled plastics.
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"Alexa, turn on the lights."
Control the lights with your voice.
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Small size, big possibilities
Our most popular smart speaker features a sleek design and an improved LED display that shows the time, weather, song titles, and more. Enjoy enhanced audio for vibrant sound anywhere in your home, stay on track with help from Alexa, and control compatible smart home devices with your motion.
Vibrant
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Timers
Motion
Detection
Information
Privacy
Controls
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Our best-sounding
Echo Dot yet
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
Smart
Plug
Lock
Thermostat
Fan
Wi-Fi
Start Routines with your motion
Paired with compatible light bulbs, thermostats, and more, Echo Dot, with built-in motion and temperature sensors, lets you control your smart home when you’re at home or away. Create routines to automatically turn on/off lights or play music at a scheduled time or when you walk into a room. Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device.
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. Learn more about Multi-Room Audio.
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.
Every day is an earth day
You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here's how:
Materials
50% post-consumer recycled plastics
95% post-consumer recycled fabric
Device, cable, and adapter included
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
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.
Device Packaging
This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable. Fulfillment center packaging not included.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
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Ratings | 4.7 out of 5 stars (60,186) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (119,540) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (32,592) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (146,882) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,040) |
Audio Quality | Full Sound | Bigger Vibrant Sound | Bigger Vibrant Sound | Premium Room-Filling Sound | Big Vibrant Sound |
Speakers | 1.95” front-firing speaker | 1.73" front-firing speaker | 1.75" rear-firing speaker | 3.0" neodymium woofer and dual front-firing 0.8" tweeters | 1.73” front-firing speaker |
Ideal room placement | Bedrooms and small spaces | ||||
Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2020 | 2024 |
Hands-free with Alexa |
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Built-in Zigbee smart home hub |
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eero Built-in |
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Screen | LED display on Echo Dot with clock | 5.5” color screen | 2.83” with 320 x 240 resolution | ||
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 | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
Dimensions | 3.9”W x 3.3”D x 3.6”H | 3.9”W x 3.9”D x 3.5”H | 5.8"W x 3.6"D x 3.2"H | 5.7”W x 5.7”D x 5.2”H | 4.5"W x 4.1"D x 4.4"H |
Technical Details
Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock
Size |
3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100mm x 100mm x 89 mm) |
Weight |
10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
Audio |
1.73” (44 mm) front-firing speaker, Lossless High Definition |
Display |
LED Display |
Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi 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. |
Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that helps compatible devices work better at home and beyond the front door. If wifi is lost, Sidewalk enables certain devices to stay connected. Also, Sidewalk helps devices like water sprinklers and pet locators work over longer distances. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors via Sidewalk Bridges (participating Echo and Ring devices), and is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned off the setting. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Sidewalk. |
Smart Home Device Compatibility |
WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Setup technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi simple setup. |
Warranty and service |
90-day limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Dot is subject to these terms. |
Accessibility features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility in the Alexa App. |
Included in the box |
Echo Dot, glacier white power adapter (15W), and Quick Start Guide. |
Generation |
Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock - 2022 release |
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. |
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. |
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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Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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Customers like the appearance, sound quality, and time display of the digital device. For example, they mention it's attractive, has a good volume, and fills the room with music. That said, they appreciate the performance, and ease of setup. That being said, opinions are mixed on brightness, and connectivity.
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Customers like the performance of the digital device. For example, they say it works well, does everything, and is an awesome tool. Some mention that rebooting makes it functional.
"...The Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022) with clock is a great example of smart technology that has been simplified to perform a single, specific task in a time..." Read more
"...We use it daily for lots of things and it works perfectly. It is small enough to fit into lots of spaces...." Read more
"...It is absolutely amazing! Great sound quality and the lights on the clock are bright so that I can see them during the night!" Read more
"...It worked fine for about 2 months and then it randomly stopped working. We have tried resetting it multiple times...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They mention that it has surprisingly good sound for its size, it's a great speaker, and picks up your voice with ease. It plays the sound for their TV through its speaker so they can have it sitting next to their TV. It fills the room with music that is both crisp and balanced, and it serenades them with their favorite tunes. However, some customers mention that the product has limits on music unless they subscribe for it.
"...Echo Dot is superior to those of its predecessors, filling the room with music that is both crisp and balanced...." Read more
"This echo dot has great sound quality and looks great in the holder. I definitely think it is worth the money...." Read more
"...It is absolutely amazing! Great sound quality and the lights on the clock are bright so that I can see them during the night!" Read more
"...but it can also be inconvenient.-Echo does not call 911...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the Echo Dot to be easy. They say it's a breeze, and that the device makes simple tasks simpler. They also appreciate the clear, easy to understand speech, and the ease of use of the Alexa app. They mention that the Echo seamlessly integrates into their daily routine, and it'll perform a single, specific task.
"...clock is a great example of smart technology that has been simplified to perform a single, specific task in a time when smart technology may..." Read more
"...Alexa has become my ultimate personal assistant, effortlessly handling everything from news updates to controlling my smart home devices...." Read more
"...And can make simple tasks simpler. It does have a mute button as well (So it stops listening to you) Which is nice, too...." Read more
"We purchased two Echo Dots - one for each son’s bedroom. I love the simple, modern look. They don’t take up much space at all, which I really like...." Read more
Customers like the time display of the digital device. They say it's convenient to be able to see the time or what song is playing. Some mention that the built-in clock is an underrated feature.
"...device, allowing me to effortlessly access information, schedule updates, and entertainment...." Read more
"...The LED display is a game-changer, providing me with quick updates on the time, weather, and upcoming alarms with just a glance...." Read more
"...It takes up hardly any room and the clock is very visible anywhere in his room you are standing. He loves it...." Read more
"I love this item. It's perfect for a self-setting clock that is subtle yet readable--and by subtle I mean it isn't constantly throwing up ads when..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the digital device. They mention that it has a sleek and compact design that looks great in any room. They also appreciate the good display and the witty companion that adds a touch of charm. They say it's able to play different types of music and is a perfect addition to the back room. Customers also say it has retro style and a cute personality.
"...merited its five-star rating for its top-notch functionality, sleek design, and helpful contribution to today's simplified lifestyle." Read more
"This echo dot has great sound quality and looks great in the holder. I definitely think it is worth the money...." Read more
"...I love the simple, modern look. They don’t take up much space at all, which I really like...." Read more
"Just perfect for a quick time check and music. Display is so well done. A favorite device in the home. To bad this is being discontinued." Read more
Customers like the voice recognition of the digital device. They mention that it recognizes their voice most of the time and processes their requests quickly. They also appreciate the ability to have voice recognition, for daily reminders, questions on where a movie is, and that it picks up your voice with ease. Some say that the system's several microphones allow it to detect and hear their voice from afar. The sound quality is superb, with crystal-clear vocals, deep bass, and immersive sound. The voice control is surprisingly reliable, and offers a dynamic listening experience that exceeds their expectations.
"...Voice control is surprisingly reliable because to the system's several microphones, which allow Alexa to hear my commands even in noisy environments...." Read more
"...The audio quality is unparalleled, with crystal-clear vocals, deep bass, and immersive sound that effortlessly fills the entire room...." Read more
"...It is a great speaker and picks up your voice with ease!..." Read more
"...And it has all the Alexa functionality, of course. I wanted another one. But Amazon no longer has them available...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the digital device. Some mention that it seamlessly integrates with various smart home devices, allowing them to control everything from lights to temperature. However, others say that it loses connection and starts to disconnect everyday.
"...Rebooting makes it functional, but then it disconnects. Shame on Amazon for not addressing this known issue...." Read more
"...I love that I was able to setup Drop In on it so when he forgets to charge his cell phone I can still call and get ahold of him. Thank you Alexa." Read more
"...Worked just fine until the last few weeks - loses connection, just stops working intermittently, and I have to reset it...." Read more
"...Device said there was no wi-fi connection (not true)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the digital device. Some mention that it's very bright, while others say that it is not bright enough. The amount of light emitted by the LEDs can be adjusted. The light on the bottom is nice when it is engaged, and the sound is clear and ample. However, some customers say that the screen is not as bright as they would like.
"...to those of its predecessors, filling the room with music that is both crisp and balanced...." Read more
"...This morning, I awoke 1 hour late and the blue light was spinning, nothing else going on. When I gave the command to stop, nothing...." Read more
"...It is absolutely amazing! Great sound quality and the lights on the clock are bright so that I can see them during the night!" Read more
"...It says light is not responding...." Read more
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I was immediately drawn to the Cloud Blue hue of my new Echo Dot with clock because of how softly it injects a burst of energy into any room. The device's compact size makes it suitable for use in any room of the house, from the bedroom to the kitchen. Amazon's commitment to offering products that complement a wide range of aesthetic preferences is reflected in the subtlety of this one.
This smart speaker stands out from the crowd because to its built-in LED clock display. This seemingly minor modification has transformed my Echo Dot from a simple alarm clock into a multifunctional wristwatch. The LED display is easy to read from across the room, and its brightness can be adjusted so that it doesn't keep me up at night. Having the ability to switch between a 12-hour and 24-hour clock face as well as adjusting the clock's brightness is a nice touch.
The Echo Dot's brilliance lies in its voice-activated functions, which are made possible by Alexa. Setting alarms, checking the weather, listening to music, and controlling smart home equipment may all be done with just a few phrases. The sound from the 5th generation Echo Dot is superior to those of its predecessors, filling the room with music that is both crisp and balanced. Whether I'm listening to my go-to podcast or a constantly evolving playlist, the Echo Dot always delivers excellent sound quality.
Voice control is surprisingly reliable because to the system's several microphones, which allow Alexa to hear my commands even in noisy environments. I was blown away by how well the voice recognition worked. It almost never fails to comply with my demands and provides instant feedback. The Echo Dot has become an indispensable device, allowing me to effortlessly access information, schedule updates, and entertainment.
Since privacy and security are so important in today's interconnected world, I am overjoyed by the privacy safeguards Amazon has implemented in the Echo Dot. The ability to switch off the microphones is a convenient feature that allows me to enjoy some peace and quiet whenever I need it. Amazon's openness about data usage and the ability to review and delete voice recordings via the Alexa app are further indications of the company's commitment to user control and data protection.
Setting up the Echo Dot was a breeze with the help of the intuitive Alexa app, which took me through the process. The process of linking the device to my Wi-Fi network and making my desired adjustments was quick and painless. The Echo Dot is a good long-term investment because Amazon regularly updates its software to include the most recent features and enhancements.
The Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022) with clock is a great example of smart technology that has been simplified to perform a single, specific task in a time when smart technology may sometimes seem overwhelming. The combination of a high-tech watch and Alexa's brainpower has made my regular tasks much more manageable and enjoyable. The Echo Dot adapts easily to my needs, whether I'm setting an alarm to gently wake me up in the morning or just listening to my favorite music. This smart speaker has seamlessly integrated into my life at home and become an essential tool. The Echo Dot with clock has undeniably merited its five-star rating for its top-notch functionality, sleek design, and helpful contribution to today's simplified lifestyle.
The only complaints I have about the alexa device is:
-It's biased.
I don't know what I was expecting from an amazon product. If I needed to know where I can watch a specific movie, the alexa will tell me "For rent on Amazon for 3.99 or purchase for 14.99" When What I wanted was a list of places. I ask google the same question and id get a much less biased response. "Disney plus, Youtube, Vudu, Amazon prime, Google play movies" Etc. That's what I wanted to know.
-Alexa pops in on convos:
These devices are a little tricky and only let you name them of a select few options. So if you talk about Computers a lot and you name your device computer, it will pick up on it. Same with Alexa, and echo. Sometimes, the device recognizes the conversation was not for it and will simply disregard the command. and sometimes it will pick up on what you said and assume you asked something. In which your conversation will be interrupted by "Bob ross was born on October 29th, 1942 -" (We weren't even talking about bob ross which was pretty funny XD) Not gonna lie, it can be fun. but it can also be inconvenient.
-Echo does not call 911.
Which I thought would be kind of a cool option incase you got in some issue and needed help, where you couldn't reach a phone yourself. (Im not elderly and struggle some with this issue, but I thought it was kinda sucky that it couldn't do that.) It can call contacts and your own phone though! So if you need to find your phone and you have it programmed to, you can say "Alexa, find my phone" And it'll call you.