Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Clock - Glacier White.
The All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) with clock is the latest offering from Amazon Devices, and it's their best-sounding Echo Dot yet. With improved audio quality, you'll…
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Product Review: All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) with clock
The All-New Echo Dot with clock is a significant improvement over previous generations. The sound quality is notably better, with clearer vocals and deeper bass. The LED display is larger and brighter, showing the time, weather, song titles, and more. The indoor temperature sensor is a useful addition that can trigger smart climate controls. Alexa is always ready to help, with hands-free timers, answering questions, and controlling compatible smart home devices. The device pairing feature allows you to fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. The Echo Dot is also designed with privacy in mind, with multiple layers of privacy controls and a mic off button. It is a climate pledge-friendly device, with 100% recyclable packaging and 55% post-consumer recycled plastics.
Pros:
- Improved sound quality
- Larger and brighter LED display
- Indoor temperature sensor
- Easy device pairing
- Built-in privacy controls
- Climate pledge-friendly
Cons:
- No 3.5mm audio jack
- Eero built-in feature may not work with all home networks
FAQ
Q: What is the audio quality like on the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock?
A: The All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock has improved audio compared to previous Echo Dot models, with clearer vocals, deeper bass, and vibrant sound in any room.
Q: What can I see on the LED display?
A: The improved LED display shows you the time, alarms, weather, song titles, and more.
Q: What music and content can I play on the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock?
A: You can play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others, or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
Q: What can Alexa help me with?
A: Alexa can show you weather and song titles, set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions, and even tell jokes. You can also tap your Echo Dot with clock to snooze your alarm.
Q: Can I control compatible smart home devices with the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock?
A: Yes, you can control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. You can create routines to automatically turn on compatible lights when you walk into a room, or start a fan if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone.
Q: Is the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock designed to protect my privacy?
A: Yes, Amazon built the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.
Q: Can I pair the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock with other devices?
A: Yes, you can fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, create a home theatre system with Fire TV, and extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network.
Q: Is the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock sustainable?
A: Yes, Amazon considered sustainability in the design of this device with 100% recyclable packaging, 100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn, and 55% post-consumer recycled plastics.
Q: What are the specifications of the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock?
A: The All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock is 3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” and weighs 10.7 oz. It has a 1.73” audio and LED display, dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and advanced audio distribution profile Bluetooth connectivity.
Q: What is the warranty and service for the All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock?
A: The All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock has a 90-day limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately.
Specifications
Structured product details pulled from the latest available product data.
| Brand | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Category | Amazon Devices |
| Size | 3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” |
| Weight | 10.7 oz |
| Audio | 1.73” |
| Display | LED Display |
| Wifi connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Amazon Sidewalk | A shared network that can simplify Echo device setup and can help your device reconnect to your wifi router when you update your password or network name. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these services to you and your neighbors, and is enabled on your device unless you have previously disabled the setting. You can disable Sidewalk at anytime. Learn more here. |
| Smart Home Protocols | Smart Home Protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh |
| Bluetooth connectivity | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile |
| 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 | The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
| Included in the box | Echo Dot, glacier white power adapter |
| Generation | Echo Dot |
| 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. |
| color | Glacier White |