Smart speakers have become important because they provide a reliable way to connect with the technology with voice commands. You just have to say the words to play music, call someone, play a podcast, and enjoy your time without literally getting up.
Amazon Echo is one of these smart speakers that work with AI-based assistant Alexa. Amazon Echo first came in 2014 and since then we have seen many improved versions of this technology leading us to the Amazon Echo 5th Generation. In this article, we will talk about its features, improvements, and price.
Amazon Echo 5th Generation Specs
- Audio Quality: Big Vibrant Sound
- Speakers: 1.73” front-firing
- Handsfree with Alexa: Yes
- Motion Detection: Yes
- Temperature Sensor: Yes
- Eero built-in: Yes
- Display: LED with clock
- Privacy controls: Yes
- WIFI: Dual Band WIFI 802.11 a/b/g/nac
- Dimensions: 3.9*3.9*3.5
Setting Up Amazon Echo Dot
It is very easy to set up the Echo Dot. All you have to do is plug in and connect to the internet with the Alexa app and it’s ready to play all you want. There are four tiny buttons on the upper side of the Echo Dot for volume up, down, action, and mic off button. The plugin port is present on the rare side of the Echo Dot and a light ring makes it glowy and aesthetically pleasing.
What Makes Echo Dot (5th gen) Better Than Previous Models
The latest version of Amazon Echo Dot is much better than the Echo Dot 4th gen because of its so many improvements.
Best Sound
Echo 5th gen has excellent speaker quality which gives a clearer, deeper, and richer sound. It’s vibrant and fills any room. You can play music from Spotify, Apple Music, or Bluetooth connectivity, and listen to the podcast, and audiobooks anytime, anywhere in your house.
Always There to Help
The Echo is always present to help you with its quick actions. You can set hand-free reminders and timers and answer all the questions. It can also help you in the kitchen by telling you precise recipes so you don’t have to stop to see the whole recipe videos. You can also ask Alexa to make a grocery list, set a timer for 10 minutes, and about the weather.
Set Routines
With the Echo you can set routines such as when you move into your room and the temperature gets high, the Echo can turn on the fans automatically because it has an indoor temperature and motion sensor.
Control Home Devices
Compatible home devices can be connected to Echo Alexa such as fans, locks, thermostats, and lights. You can command it to turn the devices off and on. Also, you can set the schedule of turning on and off lights, playing audiobooks in your kid’s room, and music when you enter your room.
Tap Away
If you want to sleep a bit extra, turn off songs, and times just tap the Echo Dot and it’s done.
Uncompromising Privacy
You can prioritize your privacy settings with Echo and Alexa. You can ask Alexa to delete your last recording or turn off microphones. The Alexa Security Hub is there to make you feel safe.
Have a Home Theater
You can turn your movie night into a more cinematic experience by pairing Fire TV with Echo devices and elevating the sounds.
Environmental Friendly
Amazon Echo is playing its part in making the environment green by using recycled materials in the production of devices. Echo Dot (5th gen) also has a low power mood to reduce their energy consumption.
Final Analysis
Smart home devices are the way to the future and Amazon Echo is one of them. It’s a small assistant that you can use in everyday activities. Echo Dot not only plays music but also helps you save energy by scheduling the home devices.
If you want an Echo for your kid’s room, there are excellent features that can help your kids do homework, bedtime stories, and music. It also comes with parental control features so Alexa can include inappropriate songs. You can do everything from timers to parties, to save energy all you have to do is ask.
