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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Smart Speaker with Alexa
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Smart Speaker with Alexa
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An easy, giftable first smart speaker for any room. Recommended from retailer listings and owner reports, not hands-on testing.
- Amazon describes clearer vocals and deeper bass than earlier Echo Dot models
- Built-in temperature sensor and motion detection for smart-home routines
- Mic-off button for privacy
- Eero built-in to help extend Wi-Fi coverage
- A small speaker will not replace a full music system
- Needs Wi-Fi and the Alexa app to set up
Specifications
| Wi-Fi | Eero built-in |
| Privacy | Microphone off button |
| Sensors | Temperature, motion detection |
| In the box | Echo Dot and 15 W power adapter |
| Voice assistant | Alexa |
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