Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release), Glacier White + Adjustable Stand, White

The device is advertised as an Echo Show with Home Monitoring facility through the on-board camera. This does not work as there is a known fault with this particular product. Not just mine but all Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen). Based on my experience and the amount of time wasted over the telephone I cannot honestly recommend this product.

Bought this mainly as a screen for my Ring doorbell so when door rings we can see who is there. Unfortunately although it kind of works it only stays on the screen for about 20 secs, which is just after I generally get to the door. Furthermore if you then ask Alexa to show the front door camera it takes another 10 seconds before the image appears, by which time the visitor has already gone home. Without the ability to change the amount of time the screen stays on after the doorbell, is rung this is as useful as an inflatable dartboard.Other than that the Echo show is painfully slow to react and this is simply not good enough for anyone who owns a modern mobile phone or tablet. Its a shame as it has potential. On the positive - sound and screen quality are good.

The Echo Show 5 2nd Gen is a great device, it's identical in design and build to the 1st Gen, but with a few different features. It has a newly upgraded camera with 2MP instead of 1MP, which means enhanced video call quality, it's now made from a climate friendly sustainable build using largely recycled materials and it also uses less power.So realistically it's pretty much the same great device it use to be with some minor modifications. It's a little bit more expensive but that's just the way marketing works to drive you onto the new device and it still works just aswell in terms of voice activation.I love the device, I love the ease of use, how well it works and the thousands of different skills you can enable to maximise your use of your smart home device. The Show 5 has a nice compact size, has a screen if you want to view video recipes, can set timers, can give you definitions or synonyms, can answer most questions, can play movies, can show you who is at your door, can show you your CCTV and can order your shopping if you want.The possibilities are endless and the device is really impressive. The volume capabilities are decent for the size of it and overall I'm very happy with the value for money. Sure there's not huge improvements on the 1st Gen device, but then the 1st Gen is a perfectly good smart home system that in my opinion didn't really need improved.Conclusion the same great device with some minor tweaks. Don't rush out to replace your existing Show 5 like I did though or you'll be disappointed.

So I finally went ahead and purchased an Amazon Echo after seeing other people talk about having one, I don't know how I lived without this great little device before now! I have uploaded some pictures which is great although I do have a digital frame already but that isn't near me when I am sitting in my lounge so being able to glance over and see my pictures is great, I am loving the recipes that come up and quite often now choose one of these to use for dinner, being able to ask Alexa anything instead of typing on my phone and yes I do know I can do the same with my phone but I never do and end up typing the question. My grandson who is only 3 loves asking Alexa to read a story or sho him pictures of animals which to me is great for his learning. The possibilities of this gadget are endless and I am having a great time discovering all that this does. If you don't have one I would deff say get one (I am getting another for upstairs and for my mum).

I have never brought one of these before I was a bit sceptical at first I wasn't going to buy it I am so glad I did I am so happy with it the best thing I have ever brought the sound is awesome thank you amazon very pleased with it well worth the money

Item was well packed and easy to set up - Alexa app already installed on phone so it paired very easily.Normal Alexa functions.Might just be me but photos are not full screen but centred in the middle of the screen.Powerful speaker.

I was at first hesitant to get this. But then once i had some new window screens put up to stop the dogs barking at shadows when people walk past the front door. I as wouldn't have been able to see out ruffly if someone was at the door. I do have camera active doorbell connected to my phone but found loading time can be a bit slow. So decided for security safety to get this as works with my cameras. so i can mount on the wall and be able to keep camera active during the day so i can see who is coming and going.unfortunately i have yet to figure out how to get the camera screen to activate on its own when the door bell rings.The screen is nice and clear and if i wanted to i could use the built in camera to check in from my phone using the echo camera. But i do have security cameras already set up, good for back up if one goes down.The speaker is brilliant and size , design is compact and light enough.Over all it is great buy!

Was very lucky to receive the Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) as a lovely birthday present from my boyfriend just recently , and am so delighted with this very clever bit of equipment !;I was amazed at the great sound quality from it ; from listening ( and of course singing along ! 😁)to favourite playlists , having a chuckle to Alexa’s list of jokes , learning interesting facts , and keeping up with local weather and other news amongst just some of the things she can do .Would certainly recommend it to anyone , and would be ideal for people that live on their own , as another form of company in the house.