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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.

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:

materials

Device Materials

50% post-consumer recycled plastics
95% post-consumer recycled fabric
Device, cable and adaptor included

packaging

Device Packaging

99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

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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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Ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,304) 4.6 out of 5 stars (679) 4.0 out of 5 stars (1) 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,115) 4.5 out of 5 stars (324)
Release Year 2023 2022 2024 2020 2022
Audio Quality Full Sound Bigger Vibrant Sound Bigger Vibrant Sound Premium Room-Filling Sound Premium Room-Filling Sound
Speakers 1.95” front-firing speaker 1.73" front-firing speaker 1.75" rear-firing speaker 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 check mark check mark check mark check mark check mark
Motion Detection check mark check mark check mark
Temperature Sensor check mark check mark
Built-in Zigbee smart home hub check mark check mark
Screen 5.5” colour screen
Camera 2 MP
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 91 mm D x 82 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

Echo Dot 5th Gen

Size

100 x 100 x 89 mm

Weight

340 g
Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process.

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 like the size, ease of use, versatility, and performance of the digital device. For example, they mention it's compact, handy, and a great addition to any room. That said, they're satisfied with the quality, and sound quality. Opinions are mixed on voice recognition.

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42 customers mention ‘Sound quality’37 positive5 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They mention it has great speakers, it cuts through the noise, and it's a great all-rounder. Some say that the new generation has better sound and a quicker response. They also mention that it'll play their favorite music quickly.

"Alexa is a really handy smart speaker. The sound quality is good for its size. I really can't live without it." 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

"Work really well, sound is great…love the Bluetooth speaker functionality!" Read more

"Very good sound" Read more

19 customers mention ‘Ease of use’19 positive0 negative

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

"Like the ease of use" Read more

"Like the ease of use and functionality. Very flexible and versatile product." Read more

"I discovered that the Alexa Echo Dot is incredibly user-friendly...." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Quality’17 positive0 negative

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

14 customers mention ‘Performance’14 positive0 negative

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

10 customers mention ‘Versatility’10 positive0 negative

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.

"Handy for plenty of things.Great for music selections" Read more

"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

5 customers mention ‘Size’5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the digital device. They mention it's the perfect size.

"We've been using the old Alexa fro the last 6 tears. This one is smaller and much better" Read more

"Perfect size and good quality" Read more

"Nice & Compact..." Read more

"Small and powerful..." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Voice recognition’5 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the voice recognition. Some mention it's very good and can even understand their father who has Parkinson's. However, others say that it cannot understand the voice, it'll blurt it out, and mistranscribe their words. It's also not very good when making calls and doesn't understand certain questions about their local community. It often doubles voices and won't respond when they ask it something.

"...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

"...Sometimes it does not recognize the wake word. It can mistranslate my words, e.g. "ABC News" becomes "EV News", and sometimes it does not stop...." 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

"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

3 customers mention ‘Motion sensor’0 positive3 negative

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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Great if you need to spell something,The stand I didn’t need to buy left box.Music sounds awesome.
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Top reviews from Australia

Tony Psaila
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice & Compact
Reviewed in Australia on 1 July 2024
Colour Name: CharcoalStyle Name: Device onlyConfiguration: Echo DotVerified Purchase
Alexa is a really handy smart speaker. The sound quality is good for its size. I really can't live without it.
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Dash Starkey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all especially the elderly and those with disabilities
Reviewed in Australia on 9 October 2023
Colour Name: Deep Sea BlueStyle Name: Device onlyConfiguration: Echo DotVerified Purchase
If you already have the Alexa app and buy this on your Amazon account, it automatically connects once you turn it on. 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. Once you get one, you just want more! Bought an Arlec Smart LED Globe and Alexa connects it instantly once it is set up in it's GRID app. 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. In a semi noisy room it can pick up his commands.
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Isaac M
4.0 out of 5 stars Good sound quality and useful
Reviewed in Australia on 28 June 2024
Colour Name: CharcoalStyle Name: Device onlyConfiguration: Echo DotVerified Purchase
Generally, I like the Echo Dot (5th Gen). There are some issues. Sometimes it does not recognize the wake word. It can mistranslate my words, e.g. "ABC News" becomes "EV News", and sometimes it does not stop. The Echo Pop is better in this regard.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to set up
Reviewed in Australia on 5 May 2024
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Like the ease of use
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Gavin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
Reviewed in Australia on 16 April 2024
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Work really well, sound is great…love the Bluetooth speaker functionality!
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Pankaj Bharambe
5.0 out of 5 stars Good speakers
Reviewed in Australia on 1 May 2024
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Very good sound
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Wendy B
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute little device
Reviewed in Australia on 13 July 2024
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I'm not overly tech savvy, but you don't need to be with this little cutie. I've yet to play around and learn all it's capabilities, but so far, I'm impressed.
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Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars Much Better
Reviewed in Australia on 2 July 2024
Colour Name: CharcoalStyle Name: Device onlyConfiguration: Echo DotVerified Purchase
We've been using the old Alexa fro the last 6 tears. This one is smaller and much better
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