Amazon’s Nifty Echo Show 5 Is Everything You Need To Make Your Home Smarter

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Sept. 7, 2023

Amazon’s Nifty Echo Show 5 Is Everything You Need To Make Your Home Smarter

TL;DR: The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is a minimal, out-of-the-way companion for your home. It's got a series of functions that help improve your quality of life, while also offering entertainment and everyday convenience – at a swipe of the screen or a simple voice command.

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

Get it for S$132.03 at Amazon Singapore.

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Smart hubs, like the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), are not a new invention. But they've stuck around because of their sheer convenience. From controlling smart devices in your home, to simply being a trusty digital assistant, they're always there for you, and out of the way when you need some privacy. Right now, you can get the Echo Show 5 at Amazon Singapore for S$132.03 (US96.72).

So what does the latest iteration of the Echo Show 5 have to offer in 2023? For starters, with built-in Alexa, you can use your voice to set alarms and timers, lull yourself to sleep with a set playlist, keep yourself in the loop with calendar and weather updates, as well as start your morning with smart home routines. If you've got smart home devices, like self-drawing curtains or smart lamps, you can use the Echo Show 5 to control them wirelessly.

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Despite the Echo Show 5's small size, its speakers pack big sound, no matter where you are in the room. You can use it to stream your favorite music, TV shows, and films from your favorite providers, like Spotify and Prime Video. With its 5.5-inch display, you can also glance at information related to all your entertainment needs.

But the screen can also be used as a window to your home, quite literally. That's because you can link it up with compatible video doorbells (if you have one), and it also functions as a video-conferencing tool when used in tandem with the built-in 2-megapixel camera. Plus, it's a good way to check in on your pets while you're away from home – super important if you can relate.

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In the event that you need a little privacy, you can easily toggle on and off the camera and mic with physical controls for extra reassurance.

Lastly, the whole product was designed with sustainability in mind. The fabric that covers the rear is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester yarn, while the aluminium components are 100 percent recycled aluminium. Even the packaging is sustainable, with 99 percent of it being made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.