Is the 5th Gen Echo Dot worth it over the 4th Gen?

Yes if you want better sound and the new motion and temperature sensors. The 4th Gen is fine for basic voice commands, but the 5th Gen sounds fuller and enables more automatic routines.

How does it compare with the full-size Echo?

The Echo is larger, louder and has a Zigbee hub and stereo-capable sound. The Dot is cheaper and smaller but mono and better suited to bedrooms and kitchens than main living rooms.

Does it need a subscription?

No. Alexa, timers, weather and smart home control work without one. Amazon Music Unlimited or another streaming service is only needed for on-demand music beyond free tiers.

Can it control my smart lights and thermostat?

Yes, over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE mesh or Matter, for compatible bulbs, plugs and thermostats. Devices that use Zigbee need a separate hub because the Dot has no Zigbee radio.

The Echo Dot, a 15W power adapter and a Quick Start Guide. No batteries or mounting hardware are included.

Can I turn off the microphone?

Yes. A button mutes the microphones, and you can review and delete voice recordings in the Alexa app.

Where is the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen 2022) cheapest?

At My Store, for $62.15, 38% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen 2022)?

7 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Enervee CA, Home Depot, Target, eBay.

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What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the 5th Gen as the best-sounding small Echo Dot yet and a simple way to add Alexa to a room. Most praise the improved bass and the motion and temperature routines; critics say it still sounds small and that the smart home extras are limited without a hub.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners say vocals are clearer and bass deeper than earlier Echo Dots, though it remains a small speaker.
Motion sensorPraisedReviewers like routines that turn on lights or play music when someone walks into a room.
Temperature sensorMixedSome find the indoor temperature readings useful for thermostat routines; others say they drift from room thermometers.
SizePraisedBuyers like that it fits on nightstands and kitchen counters without taking space.
Smart home hubCriticisedOwners note it lacks the Zigbee radio found in the larger Echo, so some devices need a separate hub.
Wake wordCriticisedA few report Alexa responding to TV or conversation and triggering unwanted actions.

About the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen 2022)

Small size, big possibilities. Our most popular smart speaker features a sleek design and improved audio for vibrant sound anywhere in your home. With Echo Dot, you can stay on track with help from Alexa, control compatible smart home devices and start routines with your motion. Echo Dot features improved speaker quality, delivering clearer vocals and deeper bass for rich vibrant sound. Just ask Alexa to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks and enjoy a dynamic audio experience anywhere in your home. Start Routines with your motion. Paired with compatible light bulbs, thermostats, and more, Echo Dot, with built-in motion and temperature sensors, lets you control your smart home when you’re at home or away. Create routines to automatically turn on/off lights or play music at a scheduled time or when you walk into a room. In the box: Echo Dot, 15W power adapter (glacier white), and Quick Start Guide. Highlights

• Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room

• Alexa+ Early Access is now on Echo Dot. Get access to a smarter, more useful Alexa when you set up this device.

• Your favorite music and content – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home

• Alexa is happy to help – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes, need a few extra minutes in the morning- Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm

• Keep your home comfortable – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors-create routines to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room

• Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others- Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic off button

• Do more with device pairing – Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms, create a home theater system with Fire TV, or extend wifi coverage with a compatible eero network so you can say goodbye to drop-offs and buffering.

• After Early Access, Alexa+ will be free with your Prime membership or available to non-Prime customers for $19.99/month. The original Alexa continues to be included with all Alexa enabled devices.

• Alexa+ Early Access requires a personal, US-based Amazon account with US English language set on all compatible Alexa+ devices. Access to Alexa+ when you purchase this device will be granted on the Amazon account you use to set up this device (certified refurbished or used devices excluded).