Amazon Echo Dot gen5

The smart speaker is already the fifth generation of Echo Dot devices. This is a compact audio system with a round body that provides omnidirectional sound. Unlike the previous model, it received a larger front speaker (1.73 inches versus 1.6), providing improved sound quality. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth are provided for wireless connectivity; the speaker can play podcasts, music and audiobooks, including using Internet radio or streaming services like Amazon Music, Apple Music and Spotify.

But it is much more convenient to do this not from smartphone applications, but using the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. She will tell you the latest news, find out the weather forecast, answer an incoming call and change the track. With Alexa, Amazon Echo Dot gen5 turns into a smart home control center: you can remotely turn on and off household appliances like a robot vacuum cleaner and air conditioner, adjust the brightness of lighting, etc.

In addition, unlike the previous generation, the model now has motion sensors and temperature. You can find out that the smart speaker and Alexa are in touch using a special LED indicator at the bottom of the case. There are control buttons at the top. And with one simple touch, you can pause a song, end a call, or stop a timer. Of course, the device also performs basic functions such as an alarm clock and displaying the current time using LEDs. The speaker does not have a built-in battery, and is powered only from the mains.