Keep in touch with loved ones thanks to the Echo Show 5. (Photo: Amazon)(Amazon)
A smart display is more than just another screen in your home. A gadget like the Echo Show can walk you through recipes, let you watch videos in bed or serve as a pint-sized digital photo frame. You can even check out the streams from compatible video doorbells. Explore all those possibilities and more with Amazon's Echo Show 5 while it's down to just $70 — for a limited time.
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Thanks to AirTags, I can track my bags from drop-off to the plane to the luggage carousel. And even when the worst happens, and my bags end up in Orlando when I'm in Michigan (true story), I know where they are and how to find them.
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If you don't like that feeling of having something wedged in your ear and don't need active noise cancellation, these buds are the way to go. How are they different from the previous generation? The shorter stem gives them a cleaner look, and the new quick-press controls mean no more fumbling to pause your tunes or take a call. Plus, they fit better and stay put, so you won't have to keep adjusting them while you're at the gym or running to catch the train.
"I decided to upgrade from my AirPods 2 and I'm impressed!" a happy listener wrote. "Sound quality is great! Wow! They don't feel like they're going to fall out of my ears and [are] very comfortable."
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Check out his roundup of the best tablets of 2024 for a full review.
Sick of waking up, grabbing your phone and immediately doom-scrolling Instagram or your news feed? Throw your phone on a charger away from your bed and use this Echo Show as an alarm clock instead. It'll show you the weather, play your music and podcasts, even stream your favorite shows on Prime. And with the built-in camera, you can video chat your family and friends with ease. Want some privacy? There's an easy-to-use toggle on top to open and close the shutter.
Amazon's compact smart assistant is back on sale. This is one of the most powerful Echo Dots out there, complete with built-in temperature and motion sensors to streamline your routines. You can even link up a few to cover your whole home. And if you're big on privacy, no worries, just hit the mic's off switch. The listening function will be off, but she'll still be able to give you alerts.
$70 for an Echo Show 5? That’s a solid deal. Normally, this little smart display sits closer at $90 unless it's Prime Day or Black Friday, so you're looking at a nice chunk of savings. It’s the easiest way to dip your toes into the Alexa ecosystem — set timers, check the weather, control smart home gadgets, even make video calls without pulling out your phone.
The marquee feature of the Echo Show 5 is Alexa, the voice assistant that you can ask to do all sorts of things. Want her to play music, check the weather or turn the lights on and off? Sure! She's so easy to get up and running, too.
The mini smart display is fantastic for video chats via Skype and Zoom and even streaming your favorite shows on the small screen from Hulu Plus and Prime Video. But that’s not all: it’s a handy kitchen companion too. Just ask Alexa for step-by-step recipes, from pancakes to veggie lasagna, and get access to Food Network Kitchen. When not in use, it doubles as a digital photo frame with Amazon Photos. That’s a ton of utility in a 5.5-inch package, if we do say so ourselves.
The screen makes a big difference compared to an audio-only Echo, especially if you like visual weather updates, recipes or just having a digital photo frame that actually updates itself. At this price, it's an easy "why not?" If you want to go slightly larger, check out the 10-inch version. It's not on sale, but it's hella cool.
Over 30,000 reviewers have given this smart device a perfect rating. 30,000!
"My mom has one of these and raved about it all the time, so I decided to give it a try. Alexa responds so well and the speaker has the best volume options, whether loud for music or quiet for sleep. She can do just about anything and I love the slide shows it has. You can add your pictures and I love the news slides," wrote one customer.
Another fan raved, "I bought this to control my camera and robotic vacuum cleaner. It integrated into the Eufy apps well and does exactly what I wanted. I also use it now all the time to look at the front door, as a timer, to set reminders and to listen to the news."
One five-star reviewer loved the screen, even if it is only 5 inches (about the size of a cell phone). "This is a small screen but we love it we can use it with our ring cameras and play movies and music easily on it. It's easy to use and has good picture quality and plays music loud for how small it is."
One four-star reviewer was happy with everything except the color of the cord. "I replaced a 7-year-old large Echo Show with this one. It's nice and compact on my nightstand and has great sound. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it is charcoal in color but comes with a white power cord. All of my furniture is dark gray. The cord sticks out like a sore thumb. It should come with a black power cord."
A final reviewer rated it four stars because of the ads. "The only thing I don't like and didn't realize before I got this is that the display continually shows ads, and there seems to be no way to stop them. I'm sorry, but I didn't pay what I paid to be advertised to. At least they don't show during dark mode."
Looking for a screen-free experience? The Echo Dot may be your new BFF.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
