Amazon Echo Show 5 (newest model), Smart display with 2x the bass and clearer sound, CharcoalReducing CO2

Small Screen, Big Upgrade — Twice the Bass, Double the Vibes 🔊📺💙This Echo Show 5 (Cloud Blue) is small but mighty. Don’t let the size fool you — the sound is crisp, clear, and bass-heavy thanks to the upgraded speakers. Whether I’m jamming in the kitchen or catching headlines while brushing my teeth, this thing delivers.The smart display is super responsive, and I love how it shows weather, reminders, calendar updates, camera feeds, and even TikTok recipes — all hands-free with Alexa. You can make video calls, stream music, watch the news, and control smart home devices, all in one stylish little package.And let’s talk about the Cloud Blue color — it’s fresh, calming, and looks amazing on a nightstand or countertop. Also makes a great gift for someone who loves tech but wants a device that doesn’t take up a ton of space.If you’re looking to upgrade your smart setup or add some convenience and style to your daily routine, the new Echo Show 5 is where it’s at.

I have wanted to slowly transition over to a smart house for many years now. My wife has been very skeptical about making everything smart. In May of 2024 my wife had to go away on a school trip for a week. While she was gone it left me home with our 4 daughters. While she was gone, I thought it would be fun to buy a device. So I purchased not one or two but 3 devices while she was gone. I originally bought the show and 2 echo dots. Got them all installed and all the smart bulbs installed in the house. My girls loved it and couldn’t wait for momma to get home to show her. When she got home she was shown and then I got the stink eye of I can’t believe you did this. Since then she has even purchased another echo dot for in my shop. She loves the feature of being able to tell it play whatever music everywhere and the whole house has the same song going. One thing that I really love is the drop in feature. I am in the military and currently deployed and have my device from the shop here with me 6500 miles from my house and with the drop in feature my wife and kids can just drop in and talk to me when ever I am in my room. The other day our tv went out at the house and the new tv my wife purchased is Alexa enabled so I can now turn on and off the tv from all the way around the world. I love the device and am so glad that we have them. Thank you Alexa.

I love these! They are a wonderful Christmas, Birthday gift. Everyone I have purchased one for are SO excited and first thing, loaded music. My family are all techies are greatly appreciated one of these. The price was great and they are so nice looking, so exciting to see the recipient when they got one also. They are fun to use and have a wonderful picture for the size, I am buying one for myself after I gift my family!

Initial Response for 1 May 2025:I feel this is a lightweight version of what they can offer. I felt disappointed in limited local "skills" (not fond of what they call them, hard to remember the name for available widgets/apps/programs).It seems as if this may be outdated soon? It has that feel to it. It was not as easy to set up as other digital things in my life are. It took a while. Not as modern as I had hoped.It has a beautiful display.The voice options are decent. I liked a few of them, though there weren't many options.I managed to launch "Wheel of Fortune" (skill/program/app), but I did not try it because I was showing my husband how good (and bad) it was working out for me.The music sounded good, what music I was able to access for free. Limited there, too. It tried to sell me a subscription by offering a trial. I hope that didn't go through. lol I said no.Easy to close shutter. Slides right over. :)Beautiful (already available) images in Photo Frame (Slide Show).The cord is white. For the charcoal version, as stated by another reviewer, it stands out. I was prepared for that. O.oI am still playing around with it. I just got it today. User Interface is definitely not my fave, but for this price, I feel I got what I paid for, and I am happy enough with that.What this cannot do, my computer, iPhone, and iPad can do. I guess, combined, I have what I need. lolPlease read the other reviews and watch the prices, and versions released. I think both may matter. Technology can move fast sometimes.I suppose it depends on what you want it for, if you will like it. I'm really, really picky. ^.^So far, not bad. 4/5, 8/10.Update: 3 May 2025I'm learning it's "language" a bit better. Still settings things up. It seems to "learn" your interests by asking if you want it to show more or less of something. That has helped a lot!I can't find a way to give it a custom name, but I did find where you can change the name, so I did. :DIt's growing on me. We're getting along pretty well, though I still think the software could use an update/tune up, as well as the user interface (UI).

We originally bought the Amazon Echo Show 5 to control our Kasa Smart Light Switches (which it does perfectly), but it quickly became one of our favorite little gadgets in the house. What started as a utility purchase turned into a daily-use essential.The voice control for lights is super convenient—just saying "Alexa, turn off the lights" never gets old. But what really surprised us was the sound quality. For such a compact device, it delivers clear, rich audio that fills the kitchen perfectly. Saying "Alexa, play some music" while cooking dinner has become a nightly tradition and instantly makes the space feel more alive and fun.Plus, the screen is great for timers, weather updates, smart home control, and even checking in on video feeds. It’s one of those devices you find new uses for the longer you have it.If you’re building a smart home and want a hub that’s as fun as it is functional, the Echo Show 5 is a no-brainer. Highly recommend it—especially if it ends up living in your kitchen like ours.