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Improved audio experience for clearer vocals, deeper bass, and vibrant sound
Keep your home comfortable by creating routines with new temperature sensor
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | Smart speaker with Alexa | Charcoal
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- OUR BEST SOUNDING ECHO DOT YET - Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room.
- YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC AND CONTENT - Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- SMART HOME - Voice control compatible lights, locks, and sensors. Easily set up compatible Matter devices.
- ALEXA IS HAPPY TO HELP - Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
- KEEP YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE - Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and Routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. 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.
- 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 off button.
- DO MORE WITH DEVICE PAIRING - Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms or create a home theatre system with Fire TV.
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Small size, big possibilities
Our most popular smart speaker features a sleek design and improved audio for vibrant sound anywhere in your home. With Echo Dot, you can stay on track with help from Alexa, control compatible smart home devices and start routines with your motion.
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Our best sounding
Echo Dot yet
Echo Dot features improved speaker quality, delivering clearer vocals and deeper bass for rich vibrant sound. Just ask Alexa to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks and enjoy a dynamic audio experience anywhere in your home. Learn more about Alexa Entertainment.
Alexa is happy to help
Make your life easier at home. Alexa is ready to help throughout the day with weather and news updates, hands-free timers and reminders, answers to your questions, and can even tell you jokes.
Help keep your home
comfortable and safe
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Start Routines with your motion
Paired with compatible light bulbs, and more, Echo Dot, with built-in motion and temperature sensors, lets you control your smart home when you’re at home or away. Create routines to automatically turn on/off lights or play music at a scheduled time or when you walk into a room. Learn more about the different ways you can connect your smart home device.
Tap to pause music or snooze alarms
With a simple tap you can pause a song, end a call, or stop a timer. Need a few extra minutes of sleep? Just tap to snooze.
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection.
Do more with device pairing
Echo Dot + another Echo
Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Learn more about Multi-Room Audio.
Echo Dot + Fire TV
Watch TV with immersive sound when you set up Alexa Home Theatre with compatible devices. Learn more about Alexa Home Theatre.
Simple to set up and use
Step 1
Plug in Echo Dot.
Step 2
Connect to the internet with the Alexa app.
Step 3
Ask Alexa for music, weather, news, and more.
Every day is an earth day
You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here's how:
Device Materials
50% post-consumer recycled plastics
95% post-consumer recycled fabric
Device, cable and adaptor included
Device Packaging
99% 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. Low Power Mode is not available for certain user configurations.
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Price | From: $79.00 | From: $99.00 | From: $119.00 | From: $169.00 | From: $349.00 |
Ratings | 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,086) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (598) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,481) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,088) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (316) |
Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2022 |
Audio Quality | Full Sound | Bigger Vibrant Sound | Vibrant Sound | Premium Room-Filling Sound | Premium Room-Filling Sound |
Speakers | 1.95” front-firing speaker | 1.73" front-firing speaker | 1 x 1.7“ | 3.0" neodymium woofer and dual front-firing 0.8" tweeters | 1" tweeter, three 2" mid-range speakers, and 5.25" woofer |
Great for | Bedrooms and small spaces | Any room (or rooms) | Bedrooms and offices | Communal spaces like the living or family room | Any room (or rooms) |
Hands-free with Alexa | |||||
Motion Detection | |||||
Temperature Sensor | |||||
Built-in Zigbee smart home hub | |||||
Screen | LED display on Echo Dot with clock | 5.5” colour screen | |||
Privacy Controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in camera shutter, microphone/camera off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
Dimensions | 99 mm W x 83 mm D x 91 mm H | 100 mm W x 100 mm D x 89 mm H | 147 mm W x 73 mm D x 86 mm H | 144 mm W x 144 mm D x 133 mm H | 175 mm W x 175 mm D x 206 mm H |
Technical Details
Echo Dot 5th Gen
Size |
100 x 100 x 89 mm |
Weight |
340 g |
Audio |
44 mm front-firing speaker. |
Wi-Fi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
Smart Home Device Compatibility |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Dot or from Echo Dot 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. |
System requirements |
Echo Dot comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. 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 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. |
Warranty and service |
Echo Dot 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 Dot is subject to the terms found here. |
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 adaptor (15W), and Quick Start Guide. |
Generation |
Echo Dot (5th Gen) - 2022 release |
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. |
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Customers say
Customers like the quality, versatility, and ease of use of the digital device. They mention that it's handy, convenient, and a great addition to any room. They also appreciate the performance, and sound quality. That said, some complain about the motion sensor and voice recognition.
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Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They say it has great speakers, and it cuts through the noise. Some say that the new generation has better sound and a quicker response. They also mention that it's great listening to their favorite music and can listen to the radio.
"Work really well, sound is great…love the Bluetooth speaker functionality!" Read more
"...So using it is so simple. A great little unit. Sound is strong and positive. She's very quick and responsive as are all the Echo's...." Read more
"...It still cuts through the noise, doesn't do anything smart when it doesn't need to..." Read more
"...Great sound. And Alexa is getting used to my pronunciation. Love it. I purchased a few to spread around the house so I have music everywhere I go...." Read more
Customers find the digital device easy to set up and use. They say the app is friendly and quick. Customers also say the speakers seamlessly pair together.
"...So using it is so simple. A great little unit. Sound is strong and positive. She's very quick and responsive as are all the Echo's...." Read more
"a for amazing. So easy to use. Quality product by Amazon. I have one hooked up to the TV and the other for primarily music in the family room...." Read more
"Like the ease of use" Read more
"Like the ease of use and functionality. Very flexible and versatile product." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital device. They mention that it is a good product, easy to use, and has a quality brand name. Some say that the price is fantastic.
"...So using it is so simple. A great little unit. Sound is strong and positive. She's very quick and responsive as are all the Echo's...." Read more
"a for amazing. So easy to use. Quality product by Amazon. I have one hooked up to the TV and the other for primarily music in the family room...." Read more
"Quality of the product is great. The sound is fantastic. You can turn the volume up and down just by asking...." Read more
"Great product" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the digital device. They mention that it works well, has great sound, and is super useful. Some say that it links nicely with other Alexa devices.
"Work really well, sound is great…love the Bluetooth speaker functionality!" Read more
"Works well most of the time" Read more
"Alexa is controlling my smart devices well...." Read more
"Daughter is loving this. Alexa works very well. Impressed with sound volume." Read more
Customers find the digital device handy, convenient, and a great addition to any room. They say it helps a lot with everything it can do, including playing games, making shopping lists, and more. They also describe it as very flexible and able to do many things. Overall, customers say it's a perfect addition to their home and makes life easier.
"Like the ease of use and functionality. Very flexible and versatile product." Read more
"...you the weather, tells jokes, will play games with you, makes you a shopping list and so much more.The only thing missing is a clock...." Read more
"...and help with all the smart home and day to day living needs and make life easier." Read more
"Great addition to the home with a few around the house. Good sound, controls lights and plugs." Read more
Customers like the radio. They mention it's excellent for radio, a helpful unit to play podcasts, music, and the like. They also love the Bluetooth speaker functionality.
"Work really well, sound is great…love the Bluetooth speaker functionality!" Read more
"...( i wanted with the clock) but is great little timer and helpful unit to play podcasts, music and the like.love it." Read more
"Excellent for Radio..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice recognition of the digital device. Some mention that it's very good, while others say that it doesn't understand certain questions about their local community.
"...Alexa can dim it, change it's colour. So much fun. Can even understand my father who has Parkinson's and can't project his voice clearly...." Read more
"Because it's American, it doesn't understand certain questions about my local community, and converts things to American, I.e, the names of..." Read more
"...I can control Alexa via voice from several rooms away and it always understands my voice where some other devices and people :-) fail...." Read more
"Alexa is controlling my smart devices well. Voice recognition is very good though a bit quick to activate if you pause for even a moment in your..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the motion sensor of the digital device. They mention that it didn't work, the motion detection only works once every 30 minutes, and that it doesn't operate with Home Cinema.
"Sound quality is better than echo dot but does not work with Home Cinema" Read more
"...Awful. It’s glaring in its tackiness.The motion detection only works once every 30mins too - that’s been a challenge to work around...." Read more
"...Returned it as the function did not work." Read more
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All in all, love it. Except the colour. Gone are the lighter hazier colour tones from the 4th generation and in its place, I get a dark harsher blue which is not as appealing and doesn't fit well except in your home office settings.
Apart from this, a great smart speaker that will serve your home well.