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Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Display with Alexa+ (Newest Model)

A compact 5.5-inch Alexa+ smart display that pairs twice the bass and clearer vocals with a built-in camera for calls and home check-ins

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Overview

The newest Echo Show 5 is Amazon's entry-level smart display, and it knows exactly what it wants to be. A 5.5-inch screen sits above a compact fabric-wrapped speaker, sized to occupy a nightstand or a sliver of counter space rather than dominate a room. This is a device built for glancing. Ask Alexa+ a question and the answer appears visually — the weather, the news, an incoming video call, the title of the song that is playing. It suits anyone who wants Alexa to show as well as tell, and it is particularly at home as a bedside companion or kitchen assistant.

Construction reflects a growing sustainability focus. The fabric is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn, the aluminum from 100% recycled aluminum, and the packaging is fully recyclable. Sound is the headline upgrade, with Amazon citing twice the bass and clearer vocals over the prior model, giving music and podcasts more presence than the footprint implies. Day-to-day ownership leans on the built-in 2 MP camera for video calls and home check-ins, plus voice control of compatible lights and thermostats. Privacy is handled in hardware as well as software: a dedicated mic and camera off button, a physical camera shutter, and support for end-to-end encrypted Ring video. When idle, the screen becomes a rotating photo slideshow, with unlimited cloud storage for Prime members.

Key Features

Alexa can show you more - Echo Show 5 includes a 5.5” display so you can see news and weather at a glance, make video calls, view compatible cameras, stream music and shows, and more.

Small size, bigger sound – Stream your favorite music, shows, podcasts, and more from providers like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Prime Video—now with deeper bass and clearer vocals. Includes a 5.5" display so you can view shows, song titles, and more at a glance.

Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart devices like lights and thermostats, even while you're away.

See more with the built-in camera – Check in on your family, pets, and more using the built-in camera. Drop in on your home when you're out or view the front door from your Echo Show 5 with compatible video doorbells.

See your photos on display – When not in use, set the background to a rotating slideshow of your favorite photos. Invite family and friends to share photos to your Echo Show. Prime members also get unlimited cloud photo storage.

Stay connected with video calling – Use the 2 MP camera to call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other compatible devices in your home.

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/camera off button and built-in camera shutter, as well as support for viewing end-to-end encrypted Ring video.

Designed for sustainability – This device’s fabric is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn and aluminum is made from 100% recycled aluminum. The device packaging is 100% recyclable.

Specifications

Brand
Amazon
Model
Echo Show 5 (newest model)
Device Type
Smart display
Display Size
5.5 inches
Voice Assistant
Alexa+
Camera
2 MP built-in
Audio
2x the bass and clearer vocals vs. previous generation
Color
Charcoal
Privacy Controls
Mic/camera off button, built-in camera shutter
Compatible Services
Amazon Music, Spotify, Prime Video
Materials
100% post-consumer recycled polyester fabric, 100% recycled aluminum
Packaging
100% recyclable

Frequently Asked Questions

It has a 5.5-inch screen designed for glanceable info like news, weather, calendar entries, and song titles, plus video calls and slideshows, rather than long-form viewing.
Amazon states this model delivers twice the bass and clearer vocals than the previous generation, so streamed music and podcasts carry more weight despite the compact size.
Yes. The built-in 2 MP camera supports video calls to the Alexa app or screened Echo devices, and it can drop in on your home or view a compatible video doorbell.
It has a dedicated mic and camera off button, a built-in physical camera shutter, and support for viewing end-to-end encrypted Ring video.
Yes. When not in use, the screen can show a rotating slideshow of your photos, and Prime members get unlimited cloud photo storage plus the option to share photos with family.
It can control compatible smart devices such as lights and thermostats by voice, and you can adjust them even while you are away from home.