Amazon · Smart Speaker
Echo Dot (5th Gen)
~C$47
The Echo Dot (5th Gen) is a compact smart speaker that brings Alexa voice control and better sound to smaller spaces. It adds useful extras like built-in motion and temperature sensors for automated routines, plus support for popular music services including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. It's an easy entry point for voice control, alarms, and multi-room audio.
Pros
- + Compact size fits nightstands, desks, and small rooms
- + Alexa handles voice control for music, timers, weather, and smart home tasks
- + Built-in motion and temperature sensors enable simple home automations
- + Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth offer flexible wireless setup
- + Tap-to-snooze and mic-off button add everyday convenience
Cons
- - No display for visual clock, lyrics, or camera feeds
- - Sound is room-filling for its size but limited versus larger speakers
- - Works best inside Amazon's Alexa ecosystem
- - No built-in battery, so it must stay plugged in
Key Specs
- Privacy
- Microphone off button
- Sensors
- Motion sensor, indoor temperature sensor
- Smart Home
- Alexa routines, smart home control, multi-room music
- Connectivity
- Dual-band Wi‑Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth
- Audio Features
- Improved vocals and deeper bass
- Voice Assistant
- Alexa
Our Verdict
A strong value smart speaker for Alexa households, especially if you want voice control and simple smart-home routines in a small package. It's best for bedrooms, kitchens, and desks rather than as a primary speaker for big-room listening.
Best For
People who want an affordable Alexa smart speaker for a bedroom, office, or small-room smart home setup.
How It Compares
| Spec | Echo Dot (5th Gen) | HomePod Mini | Sonos Era 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$47 | ~C$129 | ~C$249 |
| Privacy | Microphone off button | — | — |
| Sensors | Motion sensor, indoor temperature sensor | — | — |
| Smart Home | Alexa routines, smart home control, multi-room music | Apple HomeKit | — |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi‑Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth | — | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio Features | Improved vocals and deeper bass | — | — |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Siri built-in | — |
| Chip | — | Apple S5, Apple U1 | — |
| Audio | — | 360-degree immersive audio | — |
| Features | — | Handoff, Intercom, multi-room audio | — |
| Wireless | — | AirPlay 2 | — |
| Woofer | — | — | 1 |
| Tweeters | — | — | 2 |
| Dimensions | — | — | 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14 in |
| Voice Assistants | — | — | Alexa, Sonos Voice |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Echo Dot (5th Gen) control smart home devices?
Yes. It works with Alexa for hands-free smart home control and can trigger routines using its built-in motion and temperature sensors.
Can it play music from services other than Amazon Music?
Yes. The listing mentions support for Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
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