Bought this hoping for some Australian content which is sadly lacking. Keeps cycling through US baseball, basketball and crime news which is both irrelevant and depressing. Sure I can tell Alexa to play local radio but the video content is all US and the settings (so far) do not allow the ABC (the Australian one!) or anything else local. The pic shows the message received when clicking on the ABC option for video content - smarmy.
It looks like a clunky clock radio - really I prefer my sleek Echo Dot as this offers nothing extra except annoying visuals. Sound quality is good but again, no better than the Dot.
Edit to add: Customer Service emailed me within minutes of this review and changed my settings; this makes the device much more useful with local news content. I still prefer my Dot but this will now be good value.
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Make hands-free video calls to friends and family who have an Echo Show or the Alexa app. Make announcements to other compatible devices in your home and use Drop In as an intercom between rooms or with favourite contacts.
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Device Materials
38% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled fabric
50% post-consumer recycled plastic in power adaptor
Device Packaging
96% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle.
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| Screen | 5.5” with 960 x 480 resolution | 8.0” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 8.0” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 10.1” with 1280 x 800 resolution |
| Speakers | 1 x 1.7” | 2 x 2.0” | 2 x 2.0” | 2 x 1.0” tweeters + 3.0” woofer |
| Camera | 2 MP | 1 MP | 13 MP | 13 MP |
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| Camera controls | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button |
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| Dimensions | 147.72 mm W x 85.95 mm H x 72.91mm D (5.82”W x 3.38”H x 2.87”D) | 200.4 mm W x 130 mm H x 99 mm D (7.9”W x 5.4”H x 3.9”D) | 200.4 mm W x 130 mm H x 99 mm D (7.9”W x 5.4”H x 3.9”D) | 251 mm W x 230 mm H x 172 mm D (9.9”W x 9”H x 6.7”D) |
Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release)
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Size |
148mm x 86mm x 73mm (5.8” x 3.4” x 2.9”) |
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Weight |
403 grams. Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
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Display |
5.5” touchscreen |
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Camera |
2 MP camera with built-in shutter (photo quality / size may vary) |
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WiFi connectivity |
Wi-Fi required. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Show 5 or from Echo Show 5 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. |
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Audio |
Full range 1.65” built-in speaker. |
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System requirements |
Wi-Fi required. Echo Show 5 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. View our supported operating systems. Certain services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas, and may require separate subscriptions. |
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Setup technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi 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. |
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Processor |
MediaTek MT 8163 |
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Accessibility features |
On Echo devices with screens, you can enable Alexa captioning and closed captioning, magnify the screen, toggle colour inversion, and choose between color correction options. You can also enable the VoiceView screen reader to use gestures to navigate the screen and hear spoken feedback about the items you select. Learn more about Echo with a screen accessibility and Alexa accessibility. |
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Warranty and Service |
Echo Show 5 is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty does not restrict or alter any non-excludable statutory consumer protections or rights you may have, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Use of Echo Show 5 is subject to the terms found here. |
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Included in the Box |
Echo Show 5, power adapter (30W)/cable (149 cm), power cable (white), and quick start guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) - 2021 release |
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Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone/camera off button, built-in camera shutter, 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. |
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Recommended device footprint |
Echo Show 5 device is 148mm W x 73mm D. Recommended footprint: 152mm W x 102mm D. |
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Reviewed in Australia on 13 June 2021
It looks like a clunky clock radio - really I prefer my sleek Echo Dot as this offers nothing extra except annoying visuals. Sound quality is good but again, no better than the Dot.
Edit to add: Customer Service emailed me within minutes of this review and changed my settings; this makes the device much more useful with local news content. I still prefer my Dot but this will now be good value.
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Was poor, but customer service did help
By Gilly on 13 June 2021
Bought this hoping for some Australian content which is sadly lacking. Keeps cycling through US baseball, basketball and crime news which is both irrelevant and depressing. Sure I can tell Alexa to play local radio but the video content is all US and the settings (so far) do not allow the ABC (the Australian one!) or anything else local. The pic shows the message received when clicking on the ABC option for video content - smarmy.By Gilly on 13 June 2021
It looks like a clunky clock radio - really I prefer my sleek Echo Dot as this offers nothing extra except annoying visuals. Sound quality is good but again, no better than the Dot.
Edit to add: Customer Service emailed me within minutes of this review and changed my settings; this makes the device much more useful with local news content. I still prefer my Dot but this will now be good value.
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Reviewed in Australia on 10 June 2021
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