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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
Original price was: $49.99.$31.99Current price is: $31.99.
- 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 favorite music and content – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- 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 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, create a home theatre system with Fire TV, or extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.
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10 reviews for Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) | With bigger vibrant sound, helpful routines and Alexa | Glacier White
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brad1856 –
The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) has been a fantastic addition to my smart home setup. This device combines sleek design, enhanced features, and seamless integration, making it a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their home with smart technology.The design is compact and modern. Its small size allows it to fit anywhere in my home without taking up much space, yet it delivers impressive sound quality for its size. The 2022 release boasts improved audio performance, providing clear and balanced sound that’s perfect for music, podcasts, and more.Setting up the Echo Dot was incredibly easy. The setup process through the Alexa app was intuitive, and within minutes, I had it connected to my Wi-Fi and integrated with other smart devices. Alexa’s responsiveness has been top-notch, making it simple to control lights, set reminders, play music, and ask for information.One of my favorite features is the improved voice recognition. Even in a noisy environment, the Echo Dot accurately picks up my commands from across the room. The addition of privacy controls, like the microphone off button, adds peace of mind.Overall, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) is a powerful and versatile smart speaker that enhances daily life with its wide range of features. Highly recommended for anyone looking to make their home smarter and more convenient.
mille –
Got an awesome deal on this for prime day. I use it to listen to music and for an alarm in the morning. Does an awesome job. Sounds clear, and is loud enough for my room. I Will be buying more for the other rooms in my house. The setup was beyond easy with the alexa app. All in all it’s a great value, beyond functional and the alarm sounds are a nice touch.
vymon –
Best Al gadgets you can get for 55 percent off.The Alexa Ball has proven to be an impressive and versatile device. It operates seamlessly, delivering quick and engaging responses. One of its standout features is music playback; you can easily request specific songs by name, enhancing your listening experience. The ability to connect to earbuds automatically adds a layer of convenience.Additionally, the Alexa Ball features integrated lights that indicate its operational status, whether on or off. It facilitates hands-free communication, allowing users to send text messages and make calls simply by voice command. From my perspective, the device showcases advanced capabilities for an AI-powered assistant.The audio quality is particularly noteworthy. The sound output is exceptionally clear and can be raised to a substantial volume, making it an excellent choice for use as a speaker.Moreover, the Alexa Ball’s connectivity extends to various smart home devices, enabling it to control lighting and other appliances with ease. Despite its compact size, its performance is anything but limited. Personally, I utilize it in my room for tasks such as setting alarms and playing music. The convenience it offers—particularly the ability to turn it off without having to physically get up—makes it an invaluable addition to my daily routine. Overall, the Alexa Ball exemplifies an effective blend of functionality and user-friendly design.
David Christensen –
I recently upgraded to the Echo Dot 5th Gen, and overall, I’m really happy with it! The sound quality is noticeably better than previous models, and it works great for playing music, podcasts, or answering questions. The voice recognition is still top-notch, even when there’s background noise or I’m far from the device.One small downside I’ve noticed is that sometimes there’s a slight delay when using smart home controls, but it’s not frequent enough to be a major issue. For the most part, it integrates well with my other devices and makes managing my home a lot easier.Overall, it’s a great upgrade, though there are a few minor issues that keep it from being perfect. Still, I’d recommend it to anyone looking to expand their smart home setup!
Benjamin –
**Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) Review**The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) is a compact, feature-rich smart speaker that continues to impress with its enhanced audio quality and robust Alexa integration. Here are some key aspects to consider:**Design:**The 5th Gen Echo Dot maintains the sleek, spherical design of its predecessor, fitting seamlessly into any room decor. Its compact size makes it easy to place on a nightstand, kitchen counter, or office desk.**Audio Quality:**One of the most notable improvements in this version is the audio quality. The sound is clearer and more powerful, with enhanced bass performance. This makes it suitable not only for casual background listening but also for enjoying music and podcasts at higher volumes.**Alexa Integration:**As expected, Alexa’s integration is top-notch. The Echo Dot excels in voice recognition, allowing for hands-free control of smart home devices, setting reminders, answering questions, and more. The responsiveness and accuracy of Alexa continue to be a strong selling point.**Features:**The 5th Gen Echo Dot includes all the essential features users have come to expect, such as:- **Voice Assistant:** Full Alexa support for a wide range of tasks.- **Smart Home Control:** Seamless integration with a variety of smart home devices.- **Connectivity:** Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for streaming music and more.- **Privacy Controls:** Physical microphone off button for added privacy.**Price:**Priced competitively, the Echo Dot offers excellent value for the features and performance it delivers. It’s a cost-effective way to upgrade your home with smart capabilities.**Pros:**- Improved audio quality with enhanced bass.- Sleek, compact design that fits easily into any space.- Highly responsive and accurate Alexa integration.- Competitive pricing.**Cons:**- No major design changes from the previous generation.- Still requires a subscription for some music services.**Conclusion:**The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) is a fantastic upgrade for anyone looking to enhance their smart home setup or simply enjoy better audio quality in a small package. Its blend of improved sound, seamless Alexa integration, and attractive pricing make it a standout choice in the smart speaker market.
Amazon Customer –
I recently purchased the latest release of the Amazon Echo Dot, and it has quickly become an indispensable part of my home. Here’s why this smart speaker stands out:Sleek and Compact DesignThe newest Echo Dot features a sleek, modern design that fits seamlessly into any room. Its compact size makes it easy to place on a nightstand, kitchen counter, or bookshelf without taking up much space. The fabric finish adds a touch of elegance, making it a stylish addition to my home decor.Improved Sound QualityOne of the most notable improvements in the latest Echo Dot is its sound quality. The speaker delivers clear, crisp audio with surprisingly robust bass for its size. Whether I’m listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, the sound is consistently impressive. It easily fills a room with rich, immersive audio.Alexa IntegrationThe integration with Alexa is where the Echo Dot truly shines. Voice recognition is quick and accurate, even from across the room. Alexa’s capabilities seem endless: from playing music and setting alarms to controlling smart home devices and providing weather updates. The Echo Dot has become my go-to assistant for daily tasks and information.Smart Home HubAs a smart home hub, the Echo Dot is excellent. It seamlessly connects to a wide range of smart home devices, allowing me to control lights, thermostats, and even my security system with simple voice commands. The convenience of managing my smart home setup through the Echo Dot cannot be overstated.Enhanced FeaturesThe latest release includes some enhanced features that elevate the user experience. The addition of a built-in temperature sensor is particularly useful for smart home automation. For example, I can set up routines to adjust the thermostat based on the room’s temperature, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.Ease of SetupSetting up the Echo Dot was a breeze. The Alexa app guides you through the process step-by-step, making it quick and easy to get started. Within minutes, I had the device up and running, connected to my Wi-Fi network, and integrated with my existing smart home devices.Value for MoneyConsidering its enhanced sound quality, robust smart home capabilities, and the convenience of Alexa, the Echo Dot offers excellent value for money. It provides a lot of functionality at a very reasonable price point, making it accessible for most households.Overall ImpressionOverall, the latest release of the Amazon Echo Dot is a fantastic smart speaker that delivers on all fronts. Its stylish design, improved audio quality, and extensive Alexa integration make it a valuable addition to any home. Whether you’re new to smart speakers or looking to upgrade, the Echo Dot is an excellent choice.
Wade Manns –
My previous Echo Dot, purchased back in 2018, was a third-generation. It was a white shuffleboard stone covered in cloth and it is amazing. I’ll never say it’s not; in fact it’s so amazing that I passed it on to my mom and she enjoys it a great deal.So, my main motivation for purchasing this, the fifth generation issued in 2022 – aside from familiarity with the brand – was I needed a Matter hub so my then-incoming Nanoleaf smart lightbulbs could work with my voice. But of course it is so much more.First thing I see is that the Echo Dot is no longer a white shuffleboard stone but is a smaller, navy blue sphere. Aside from being my favorite color, and thus very pleasing to look at, I find it that it is not practical any longer to mount on my wall because of its increased focus on the forward firing speaker; if I had mounted it, it would not be effective in spreading out to my entire room – the top of the speaker is reserved for the buttons which were present on the third-generation: volume up, volume down, action/wake and mute microphone, which leave no room for a speaker in that area. So it sits pretty on my side table facing the rest of my room, and does fine.First thing I hear is the sound quality is so much better than the third-generation Dot. The third-generation was okay in that regard, but it tended to sound a little overexposed when the volume was up high. Now, I don’t find myself connecting via Bluetooth to my sound bar nearly as much because the speaker quality is just that good. The quiet parts of music are quiet and calming the way they should be, but the bass thumps quite effectively, surprisingly for such a small and lightweight speaker.So after I’d established the smart speaker in my room for about a month, I felt the time was right to go ahead and get my Nanoleaf Essentials bulbs, to upgrade the ones that I had no longer been able to use for a year since they had stopped working with any voices assistants, to facilitate compatibility with the then upcoming network standard: Matter. I am very happy to say that Matter compatibility is there and it is wonderful.I can’t speak for the internal workings because I’m not an engineer; I will say – though I may be wrong about this – that I believe it would be more rocky if I did not have a Thread Border Router already in the form of my Nanoleaf shapes controller; I have the shapes arrangement atop my desk called Dragon, and it has worked wonderfully for me since around last September, and only – at this point anyway – required regular firmware updates to be compatible with ongoing technology.Now, I’ll tell you the procedure for adding the Nanoleaf Essentials bulbs to Alexa via Matter – I would assume by extension any Matter device, providing you have a thread border router like I mentioned before. After adding the bulbs to the iOS Nanoleaf app as normal – also updating the firmware for each bulb via said app! I have a feeling that was very important – add them also to Alexa via the Add Device flow, one at a time. There was a menu item that showed itself at the top telling me that it had detected each new bulb on my network and I only had to select that item to add it, scan the QR code on the sticker that came with the bulbs (I applied the sticker to a sheet of paper and labeled it according to the positions of the bulbs) and wait just a bit for it to be connected and it just works!Another new feature which the third-generation did not have is a temperature sensor! After a short period of calibration after plugging the device in, Alexa will be able to tell you the temperature of the room that it is situated in! I ask her for this often when I’m trying to determine how best to cool my room during these hot summer months. When my door’s closed during the day, my room can get up to mid 80s, which is horrible, but with the door open to allow a draft and breeze, the temperature’s equalized with the rest of the house and I get mid to upper 70s which is much better.There is an ultrasound presence sensor, which sounds not unlike sonar, which I have not had a use for yet, but I imagine routines can be enabled or suppressed with its use.One borderline negative thing I will say about it which I’m okay with because, again, I have Bluetooth connections – they eliminated the 3.5 mm jack to save internal space inside the device, so you will no longer be able to directly connect external speakers, as I did at one point before I had to change that arrangement.Once again, Amazon comes through with flying colors with their products, helping make our homes smarter and more amazing and just better to live in! Get this speaker if you are looking to build a smart home, and for best results, get more than one so you can use the awesome “drop-in” intercom system, and truly awaken the potential of the smart home!
Kimie –
I am a big fan of the Amazon Alexa. We have several different styles and generations. The 5rd generation echo is round, even has eero built-in and still has great sound quality! And it comes in several different colors… 🩷 ♥️ 🤍🩵 🩶We started out with using them to just play music. But living in a 2 story home, these speakers work great as intercoms. They alert us when someone is at the door. They can turn lights on and off if you use smart bulbs. It also connects to the thermostat which comes in handy on very cold mornings,as you can tell Alexa to turn on the heat without leaving the comfort of your warm bed! That’s just a few of the things Alexa can do!! I’d be lost without it!!
Megan –
I have no idea how amazon made such a basic device so ridiculously difficult to set up. I ordered one of these a few days ago, spent a few hours trying to set it up, consulted the internet, and nothing really worked. It continually got stuck at the “searching for wifi” step and being unsuccessful in finding *any* networks. I tried manually connecting it, using a mobile hotspot, restarting my router, etc etc etc. It could not find ANY signal at all. I called customer support, did a hard reset, tried some things, and still nothing. The lady recommended I return the device and order a new one, so I got a refund, returned the first unit, and ordered a new one.I was conflicted whether I should order this same model again or try a completely different smart speaker. Ultimately I decided to give it one more shot and I received the new unit today. Plugged it in, had guarded hopes. Again, same issue that it couldn’t find a network to connect to. So I shut off Bluetooth and tried manual connection again. This time, a list of networks came up! … but not my network. So I “added” my network, and it would glitch and start over. I tried half a dozen times to add my network, and it still wouldn’t show up or connect. I tried another hard reset for the device, and repeated adding my network again to no avail. Back to consulting the internet! I hard reset the device, and followed a guide I found on Reddit. Still, it didn’t work with my wifi network, so I had the idea to download the alexa app on my tablet and use my phone hotspot instead of my wifi. I read something that if you leave the app page for ANY reason during setup (even just the device falling asleep for a second or two), the app will glitch and connection with fail. So I hard reset the device again, added device, selected the echo dot, disconnected my tablet’s bluetooth, selected manual connection in the app, then connected to the Amazon “wifi” network, let it search for wifi, came up with a list that didn’t include mine, and so I manually added my hotspot network’s name and password. It did it’s little loading thing, and sent me back to the searching for wifi page. The list of networks came up again and alas, it happened! My hotspot appeared on the network page! I clicked it, feeling as though Alexa were playing tricks on me but after all my failed attempts, it finally connected! …. to my hotspot, but at least there was a shred of hope somewhere in the universe that this tiny, frustrating device had some potential, if only I could just add my personal wifi network instead!So all I had to do was spend another hour repeatedly fiddling with the app trying to add a new network so I could move it off of my hotspot to my wifi. I followed the same steps that worked for the hotspot connection (minus the hard reset) and after the third or fourth attempt, it finally connected…. And then I had to unplug it to move it to it’s permanent location 10 feet away from my router- I did all this at the same outlet my router is plugged into because it was struggling so much. I considered just leaving if there for eternity because I didn’t want to risk it reseting and having to deal with all the connection issues again. You have no idea the relief I felt when I plugged it into its permanent outlet and it automatically reconnected. If I had to mess with the setup process from scratch again, I probably would’ve just returned it again.I don’t understand how this is a 5th generation device with such a flawed and frankly crappy set up process. I had to go digging through my router settings, app settings, restarted/reset the device multiple times, rebooted my router, consulted customer support, poked around multiple online forums, and spent hours trying to get this cursed little orb functioning. That said, it is now working. We’ll see how it holds up over the next few weeks. If it had so much trouble finding my wifi in the first place, I’m curious to see how it’ll hold up and if it will stay connected or continue posing issues. All I know is when I move out and have to set it up again in a few years…. lord help me.
Just A. Guy –
I got my Dot yesterday and found it easy to set up except when it came to 2 Apple-related issues. First, the Alexa app is buggy about connecting to Apple Music. It isn’t just a problem with the latest version because Reddit is full of threads from 2 and 4 years ago about getting error messages after logging into an Apple account from this app. Fortunately, one of those threads pointed me to a link, on the Amazon website, where I was able to link my Apple Music account the way it should be able to be linked through the Alexa app. After that, I was able to connect Apple Music to the Alexa app, and voice commands to the Dot now work fine for listening to my playlists.Second, I had an issue using the Dot as a Bluetooth speaker to play Apple Music via AirPlay. It connects and plays the music fine, but the Dot makes extremely, ear-splitting, smoke-alarm loud announcements whenever it connects to my phone via Bluetooth. Since I was trying to use my phone in the middle of the night for ambient music to help sleep, and since this was more than loud enough to disturb my upstairs neighbors, AirPlay was a no-go. As for the previous issue, a quick search yielded years of Reddit threads about this issue, but no solutions other than to not connect any devices to the Dot via Bluetooth.So, it was a rough first day with the Alexa app failing to connect me to the music source I subscribe to – I’m guessing it works just fine for Amazon Music – and with the Dot itself making such loud announcements if I try to use AirPlay that there is just no reasonable way for me to live with the Dot as a Bluetooth speaker. But if I block the Dot from connecting with my phone, it works great as intended – with Alexa voice commands. The sound quality is as good as you’d expect from such a tiny speaker, and exactly what I wanted for bedtime music in an apartment building – very clear sound with little bass, so that I can listen to podcasts or ambient music at 2 AM and not bother neighbors.