Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) with Alexa (Charcoal)

Fairly easy set up. My only complaint is that it automatically set up the location as office which isn't what I wanted. It has great features for example I have it set up with my blink video doorbells so can see straightaway who's there without searching for my mobile also good if I'm out and my son is in he can see who's calling. I plan to purchase a second one for upstairs. It's also great for planning shopping lists as I'm sure I'm not the only one who forgets an item, well not anymore. It can also be linked to Netflix and Prime video something which I'm not sure I would use as it's in the lounge where I can watch on a much bigger screen but good to have the feature anyway. I'm also going to link it to my other smart devices something which I anticipate being ... MoreFairly easy set up. My only complaint is that it automatically set up the location as office which isn't what I wanted. It has great features for example I have it set up with my blink video doorbells so can see straightaway who's there without searching for my mobile also good if I'm out and my son is in he can see who's calling. I plan to purchase a second one for upstairs. It's also great for planning shopping lists as I'm sure I'm not the only one who forgets an item, well not anymore. It can also be linked to Netflix and Prime video something which I'm not sure I would use as it's in the lounge where I can watch on a much bigger screen but good to have the feature anyway. I'm also going to link it to my other smart devices something which I anticipate being straightforward.

I brought this a a replacement for a bedside clock and wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised at the features, the alarm is very loud, the screen is a good brightness when active and will dim when not in use meaning it doesn't keep me awake. The speakers are absolutely fantastic, offering high quality sound, even when music is played at high volumes. The voice recognition works really well and I find it more sensitive than my other devices I have. I also think this is because Amazon has created a 'whisper' mode which picks up when you whisper to Alexa. The Alexa is packed full of different, facts, games, recipes and more - you'll never get bored of something to ask Alexa, you can expand Alexa capabilities using the Alexa app to download additional ... MoreI brought this a a replacement for a bedside clock and wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised at the features, the alarm is very loud, the screen is a good brightness when active and will dim when not in use meaning it doesn't keep me awake. The speakers are absolutely fantastic, offering high quality sound, even when music is played at high volumes. The voice recognition works really well and I find it more sensitive than my other devices I have. I also think this is because Amazon has created a 'whisper' mode which picks up when you whisper to Alexa. The Alexa is packed full of different, facts, games, recipes and more - you'll never get bored of something to ask Alexa, you can expand Alexa capabilities using the Alexa app to download additional skills and games etc. Based on my experience using my Alexa I feel it offers excellent functionality and fantastic value for money. I would highly recommend the Echo Show 5 to anyone.

I was really looking forward to exploring this Alexa show with my kids. Once it was all set up, which was a really easy process, we were ready to ask her a bunch of questions and have a blast. It was kind of a let down. Everything we asked her she seemed to have struggled with understanding our requests. I imagined to be able to get recipes or math breakdowns on the screen but we couldn’t. It’s mostly just for the apps it has already programmed on it. It has a few different categories like skills and games, music and alarms. To get it to tell a bedtime story required a google search and at least 10 minutes to get the correct wording to where she knew the command. The unit itself is colorful and bright, fun for the kids but it’s definitely not going to match home ... MoreI was really looking forward to exploring this Alexa show with my kids. Once it was all set up, which was a really easy process, we were ready to ask her a bunch of questions and have a blast. It was kind of a let down. Everything we asked her she seemed to have struggled with understanding our requests. I imagined to be able to get recipes or math breakdowns on the screen but we couldn’t. It’s mostly just for the apps it has already programmed on it. It has a few different categories like skills and games, music and alarms. To get it to tell a bedtime story required a google search and at least 10 minutes to get the correct wording to where she knew the command. The unit itself is colorful and bright, fun for the kids but it’s definitely not going to match home decor. The screen size is decent, not too small. The touch is very responsive and haven’t had any unlocking issues or selection issues. Considering the length of time I’ve owned this and how many attempts I’ve taken to feel pleased with its performance , I just don’t like it. My kids don’t even play with it after about a week. It really just causes frustration in us all.