The new Alexa-enabled Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) features a 5.5-inch smart display, built-in camera, 2X bass, and clearer sound.
Amazon has launched the Echo Show 5(3rd gen) smart display with Alexa in India. Designed to make everyday moments more helpful, the newest addition to the Echo family showcases a compact design with a 5.5” smart display and a built-in camera that allows for easy home monitoring. Combining functionality with entertainment, it helps customers manage their compatible smart home appliances, including security cameras and video doorbells, glance at to-do lists and calendars, and play music hands-free—all with the power of Alexa.
Available in Charcoal and Cloud Blue colours, at a discounted price of ₹10,999, Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) can be purchased through Amazon.in, Flipkart, and select offline stores of Reliance Digital and Croma.
We’re excited to launch the new Echo Show 5(3rd gen) that’s been designed to make everyday moments more helpful with Alexa. With this smart display, we’re creating meaningful possibilities for our customers—from checking in on their home remotely using the built-in camera, and managing their smart home, to accessing visual content like recipes and calendars, and enjoying hands-free music with simple voice commands,It reflects our commitment to offering smart experiences that fit seamlessly into our customers’ daily lives. We look forward to Echo Show 5 becoming a smart companion for households across India. says Dilip R.S., Director and Country Manager, Amazon Devices India.
Echo Show 5(3rd Gen)’s smart display
The new Echo Show 5(3rd gen) features a new and compact design with a 5.5” display. The device’s build now features rounded edges, and its display includes an infinity cover glass. Its improved user interface provides a comfortable viewing experience even at night. The display helps customers quickly glance at weather updates, manage smart home controls from the screen, or watch compatible security camera video feeds. With its improved display, combined with its enhanced sound features, the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is an ideal entertainment hub for the bedroom, living room, or study. Customers can unwind with their favourite movies and TV shows from Amazon Prime Video (subscription fees may apply), follow along to workout videos or watch music videos using the browser.
With its built-in camera Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) customers can monitor their homes when they’re away using the ‘Drop In’ feature. They can pair compatible security cameras and video doorbells with their device to view video feeds on the screen. Users can do this by saying, “Alexa, show me the video doorbell”.
One can also make video calls to friends and family who have Echo devices with screens, or the Alexa app. Customers can send messages or connect to other Echo devices within the home for quick announcements—ideal for larger households with multiple Echo devices.
Enjoy the best sound of any Echo Show 5(3rd gen) :
Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)’s upgraded speaker system delivers the best sound of any Echo Show . Its 1.7” rear-facing speaker provides double the bass and clearer vocals compared to the previous generation, making listening to music, podcasts, and audio books more enjoyable. With Alexa’s help, customers can just use their voice to request for a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify or JioSaavn, or jump right into their audio book from Audible (separate subscription fees may apply). With multi-room music, customers can fill their home with music using other Echo devices in different rooms by creating custom groups (for example, “upstairs”).
Make everyday tasks smart and simple
Enabled with Alexa, the new Echo Show 5(3rd gen) allows users to stay on top of their tasks with hands-free voice controls. They can ask Alexa to show the calendar, set timers or reminders, add items to to-do/shopping lists, and more. If a user is in the mood for some music, they can just say, “Alexa, play top hits.” Or if one wants to create a shopping list, try, “Alexa, add milk to the shopping list.”
Controlling compatible smart home devices like smart lights, ACs, fans, security cameras, TVs, and geysers is made easy by simply asking Alexa or tapping on the device’s screen. For instance, one can say, “Alexa, turn on the AC,” or “Alexa, turn off the lights at 10 p.m.” The device is powered by the new, faster AZ2 Neural Edge processor and features an improved microphone array.
Built with privacy in mind
The latest Echo Show 5(3rd gen) is built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a built-in camera shutter, microphone on/off button, and the ability to view and delete voice recordings in the Alexa app. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to learn how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect privacy.
FAQ :
Q1: Is Echo Show 5 (3rd gen) good for elderly users?
A: Absolutely! Voice commands simplify video calls, reminders, and news updates. The physical camera shutter also eases privacy concerns.
Q2: Can Echo Show 5 (3rd gen) replace a security camera?
A: Partially. Its 2MP camera supports Alexa Guard for motion alerts.
Q3: Does it work without Wi-Fi?
A: No. Wi-Fi is essential for Alexa, streaming, and updates. Bluetooth works offline for music.
*Source : www.aboutamazon.in
