The All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2023 release) is a smart speaker that comes with a host of features. It has a bigger sound, motion detection, temperature sensor, Alexa, and Bluetooth. The speaker is available in white, blue, and black colors
The speaker has an improved audio experience with clearer vocals, deeper bass, and vibrant sound. It also has a temperature sensor to keep your room comfortable. You can set a routine to automatically turn on the AC when the room temperature exceeds 30 degrees. The speaker also has added tap controls to pause/resume music
The All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2023 release) is a great addition to your smart home setup. You can voice control Alexa compatible smart appliances like lights, ACs, TVs, geysers. You can also extend the experience to non-smart appliances using smart plugs (to be purchased separately). The speaker can automatically turn on the light when you enter the room or switch on the AC when it gets hot using in-built motion detection and temperature sensor. You can set these experiences using routines feature in Alexa app. You can manage your day better by just asking Alexa to set reminders, pay bills, add items to the shopping list, and much more. Alexa can speak English and Hindi. You can pause/resume music, snooze alarms, dismiss timers with just a tap
Pros:
- The speaker has an improved audio experience with clearer vocals, deeper bass, and vibrant sound .
- It has a temperature sensor to keep your room comfortable. You can set a routine to automatically turn on the AC when the room temperature exceeds 30 degrees .
- The speaker can automatically turn on the light when you enter the room or switch on the AC when it gets hot using in-built motion detection and temperature sensor .
- You can voice control Alexa compatible smart appliances like lights, ACs, TVs, geysers. You can also extend the experience to non-smart appliances using smart plugs (to be purchased separately) .
- You can manage your day better by just asking Alexa to set reminders, pay bills, add items to the shopping list, and much more. Alexa can speak English and Hindi .
Cons:
- The speaker is not portable and needs to be plugged in at all times .
- The speaker does not have a built-in battery backup .
- The speaker does not have an AUX port .