Whether you're new to the Echo Show 5 or not, there are SO many things this device can do. In this video I'll be going over all the features and helping you get more out of the Echo Show 5.
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I got an Echo 5 for Christmas and I just took it out of the box . My son gave it to me and I think its so that we can video chat , I dont know if this can do that . I know I can put pictures on it and use it for my kitchen needs. Its perfect for me, I tend to remember what I need and I always wanted to have a personal assistant to write down stuff the comes to mind . I dont even think I need to touch it to switch screens. I can make calls without touching a phone and hang up without touching the screen . This is awesome , I think its a great gift for any woman . As far as music and exercise video . I think it can do that two . I think I can connect it to a bigger screen on the wall for that . I'm excited! I'm going to turn my kitchen in to a fully functional kitchen . Yay!
Alexa and I are besties , she's so sweet . I say ," Alexa , goodmorning. She responds kindly and gives me the weather and the news . Then she puts music on . She even knows what kind of music I like. I say Alexa , thank you so much . She's says , your so very welcome . It's my pleasure. I say Alexa , your so sweet . She responds , " Awe!!! No , your so sweet . She's amazing ! I'm so happy I have a friend to keep me company . Yes , I know . I'm happy though . I'm getting a back up plug with solar , just to make sure she doesn't die on me lol.
Appreciate the extra effort of lowering Alexa throughout the video.
Great video! I recent purchased mine and wanted to know how to navigate. Thank you 👏
Thank you for sharing this video. I think I figured out how to display the clock (larger)
This was very helpful. Thank you
Thank you. Most In-depth video I've seen so far!
Glad it was helpful!
Great work explaining the device. Thank you!!
Great informative video-thank you! 🎉
My mom is considering buying a echoshow I have one and love it thanks for your video
Thank you for your video it really helps me in deciding whether to get it or not.
Very helpful thanks!
This review made me an instant fan and subscriber. We are big fans of e everything “Echo”. Thank you for the review. We just received it and this made us run through it with you. I was just dissatisfied with the 2 megapixel camera, Thank you. Big thumbs uP!
What’s wrong with the camera? That’s what I’m trying to see, I want a good quality camera so I can see when I’m upstairs what my kids are doing… which one should I buy? Thank you
Excellent video, as always. Thanks!
Thank you!
Great video! I but I have seen where people. Who write in the comments section and claim a device or devices don't work. Sometimes the problem is related to bad wifi signals and on how many smart gadgets. You have in your home and the wifi speed that is your internet plan. The best way to go on providing a good wifi through your house. Is investing into a wifi mesh system.
Great summary!!
Great video! Questions 1. Do you hv a video on how to set this up from house to voice video calling to talkin to family in another state? 2. A video on how to video call from a flat screen tv ? Ty
Can the echo show 5 be paired with the echo studio.
This was super helpful! I think with the Black Friday sales they have going on this is the perfect investment for the family! Thank you so much :)
Great walk through. It help me a lot before getting one. I wanted to see what does and what not.
Glad it was helpful!
Love the video! Is there a tutorial on how you can set up the Echo Show to automatically show a live feed when someone rings the Ring doorbell?
I’m going to be taking an evening class and even though my daughter old enough to take care of herself for a few hours, I want something that will allow me to automatically and periodically check up on my daughter while I’m in class. Also something that lets me communicate with her when I’m in my office and she’s in her room. Will this do all that?
Can the Blink system be synced to Echo?
can u explain using that smart home automation with the camera?
Do the Readyland books for kids work with the Echo show lineup?
Cheers for the video, great tips, also I like you way you put “Alexa” up whilst not having the word heard as the amount of times my Dot keeps getting alerted when other voices or the TV says Alexa drives me mad ha ha Thanks for the video, loads explained in it, my echo show is arriving tomorrow and now I know a lot more how it works, cheers from England 🏴 👍🏻
Good video!
Can you setup an icon to quick dialing for someone? To be used by senior
question I have an echo dot and echo show 5 when I ask dot where my stuff is it will tell me item and item description when i ask echo show 5 2nd gen same question will only tell me that an item will deliver and not what it is; all settings are set in alexa app to on for delivery updates. Do you have any thoughts on this? thanks in advance.
Awesome video! Just found you, can Blink cameras and door bell link we the Echo show5 and dots? How do I access your video library?
Hi Earl, Yes, Blink cameras can be accessed from the Echo devices. Here's a link to my Amazon Smart Home playlist. bit.ly/3H5H6lI If you're a Blink user, you might find this video helpful too. Get The Most Out Of Your Blink System - kzhead.info/sun/d9RyhJmEkH9pqq8/bejne.html
How does sound quality compare to a echo dot 3ED
Can you use it as a security camera like say someone walk in my room does it catch motion detection?
Minute 9 you mention I would be able to use the camera through the application. Would you also hear audio?
Thanks for the video. Our company is offering us gifts and this is one of the choices. I already have an echo dot that I won, and I find it useless except for asking what the weather will be. Without any smart home devices I don't see what I would use this for that my smart phone can't do. I guess I'll go for one of the other options.
If you install some smart colorful bulbs, the dot can be fun 😂
@@jessicaaguirre1755 Actually ended up buying 2 smart plugs so I didn't need to fit switches. Now I just use the dot to turn an outside light and a water feature on and off.
Is there a way to show the band/artist that is playing while listening to music?
I have a question? I have MANY photographs, stored in my loft. Taking up space, and I never look at them. Would an Echo Show be the thing for me. I know I am going to have to use my iphone to screenshot each photo. Which will be a long job. Then upload onto said device. If I wanted to then retrieve photo again to say have it printed off is that easy. Sorry i'm no too technical . TIA xx
what is the best hub that works with it?
Just wondering if I can put some of my own apps on it
I just needed a loud alarm clock where i could set up multiple alarms for different days and everything else is just extra for me. probably will add pictures to have a cool picture frame as well.
I received Echo 5 today as a Christmas gift to replace an old Spot, I hate having bright lights in the bedroom at night and am still struggling to find a decent clock face that is a nighttime colour , not those garish purples and greens etc. I am having to cover it with a scarf . !
what is the name of your backing track is it downloadable? for easy listening and relaxation. Please share.
Hi Steve, would you recommend this Echo Show 5 as an alarm clock for a nightstand? Is the display dimmable?
Yes I would. The display dims at night.
Thanks! I will definitely consider it. I have also been looking at the Lenovo Smart Clock (2nd gen).
Also if you say “Alexa, turn off my screen” it shuts it off completely and it can be woken again by just saying Alexa!
Can you tell me what stand that is? Where to get it? Thanks for a great video!
You can get the stand on Amazon about 20 bucks..
Hi Bob. Yas, David is right. It's the Adjustable Stand from Amazon. I'll add a link in the description.
They're having they're black Fri sales right now !!❤🎉
Can I use this to view my rings video live 24/24?
Hi i have this device. But when we swipe the sreen the setting option is not coming. Can you tell me how can i resolve this issue. .? Can you help me..?
Can i plug a firestick into my echo show and watch telly on it?
Do I get the echo 5 to play hallelujah fm
I do a lot of cooking I just bought one on Amazon. Am I able to pull up recipes on this? Just bought it for my ring camera
Yes you can.
i listened to get how to do post-it notes or stickies. because when i say create a sticky it won't let me totally finish adding my message. i believe i was doing something wrong but you didn't mention anything about those
Sticky notes are just that, notes...if it's not letting you finish then your note is probably too long...trying keeping your notes to 1 sentence.
I purchased this to be able to video call my elderly parent who does not have. Smart phone. Can you video call into his home with this? Or can I only view home but not speak with him or him see me?
Does it need to be more than 2mp on a 5-inch screen? It’s just a video call
Is it any good for productivity?
Depends on the productivity, but I'd say yes to an extent. You'd have to be more specific though.
Humm. I just set up a couple echos in my elderly parents home, If i install the echo show in their home will I be able to log on from my phone to check in n them?
Great question. As long as they’re registered on your account you should be able to.
Steve - here is what I’m trying to accomplish with the 5 - can I? I live away from children (4) and grandchildren (9). With all different schedules speaking/FaceTiming all of them on a regular basis successfully is very time consuming. So it would be great if I could make a short video couple times a week about things on my end and ?s about their lives to send to them in mass and they can view on their end (I’m willing to buy everyone an echo if this works) whenever convenient for them and then do their own video to send back. Voicemails and texts just aren’t the same as seeing their faces. Hope that’s clear enough for an answer. Thank you.
I see they yt app is available but not yt music. Is that app available to use for music?
I just checked and YT Music is not an option at this time.
So you said we could turn off certain pop up’s but didn’t say if the white color or the blue color is off.
My mother is in a memory care unit about 2-hours from me. If I put a fire-stick in the tv in her room, can I “drop-in” on her echo-show and get my image to show on her tv, via the fire-stick?
No, not that I’m aware of.
@2.32 Nice move!
Please help. Amazon can't help me. They cant figure out whats wrong with my Echo Show 5 3rd Gen even they already replaced my unit. Whenever Spotify is playing, the song always freezes on the last 15 seconds before the end. And its painfully slow even on responding. Unlike my Echo Dot, always fast and seamless. I even talked to Amazon rep and we tried everything and still did not solve the issue.
I like to get an echo device, but I don't wanted with Alexa incorporated, is there one without Alexa?
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Amazon makes all echo devices and they put Alexa on everything they own. If you don't want Alexa then try one of the Google products. It will do the same thing except instead of saying "Alexa..." you'll have to say "hey Google"
Soon, I'll be controlling Matter smart devices from all my Google nest hub and Echo Show Smart displays in my home 🏡 🤗
Ok all geeat but cant u do most things this on your phone or tablets/ipad?
Yes, but this is to keep on a nightstand or desk. Some people aren't into picking up their phones for every little thing when they get home. Not to mention if you live in a big house with a big family then it's very useful as an intercom instead of yelling back and forth.
I feel your pain! For me it works intermittently.
I like the calendar reminder 'pick up girls by 4pm' - Jeez this guy must have some sick game
Ill remark... 😂😅 Nice dude, LOL, nice!!🫡🫡 ( I'm sure there have been more than a dozen or two that came upon your comment and laughed. But no one left even a thumbs up. Your reply was Top Notch. Comedy gold and deserving of the few minutes out of the day to let you someone, ME, noticed it, understood it and give attention to it where due!
Does it chime when ring doorbell is pressed?
Yes
Hello how are ? Wondering if you can make a video on video calling like FaceTiming on your phone
Yes, you would need to install the Alexa app on your phone though.
How to use camera
is there a way to connect echo show 5 and govee app
If the govee product you are using isn't Alexa capable then no you can't. But if it is then you should have instructions on your govee product or app...you can also try looking for a govee skill and add it.
Can I bring it to work an watch movies in the work truck?
Thank you so much for muting the word "Alexa" in the video!
How can I delete the round white icon with the hand and touch finger symbol on it? It is in the corner of my display screen and blocking the time/date display. Please help!
By touching it. Or go into the display settings and there is a toggle to turn it off.
can this work if i get this for someone that has a old flip cell with no apps for his account ??
Not sure what you're asking...this doesn't really require a phone to be functional. It's just easier to add and remove things with the app for it..also, if the person wanted to send pictures to it they would not be able to with an old flip phone.
I own 3 echo shows, and I just bought a 5, and it sucks.. doesn't respond. The screen goes red with date and time and will not respond. Ready to send it back
How do I put the sound on youtub vidios
Great video! Our oldest son is moving away to college & I’m thinking of getting something like this for his college dorm. Will I be able to send him photos on this device? If he is going to continue to share our Amazon Prime & Amazon Photos account with us will he be able to customize this to best fit his needs? Thank you!!
For some reason my echo show won’t access any recipes it may be because I am in New Zealand
How to make echo as Screen tv on old tv
If you're asking how to watch the echo show on an old TV? You can't by itself, you can however get a firestick lite for $20 which has Alexa built in and can do everything the echo show can do.
You’d think he would know how to pronounce it but still. Great info. 👍
I have an Echo Show 10, Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5. Presently my echo show 5 is not connected because I don't know how to turn the screen off on it. The screen will shut off on Echo Show 10 and Echo Show 8 but Echo Show 5 did not used to shut off. Have they changed the software so now the Echo Show 5 screen will shut off I really would like to use it but the idea of a screen on 24/7 is so annoying
Set it to do not disturb and it will only display a clock...if you want to completely turn it off, unplug it.
How do I change the language?
just got this device and it doesn't have Netflix app or KZhead app. The only thing is Prime video. same with radio. What do you think is the problem?
I have KZhead but not Netflix. It could be that they removed it for the show 5 since the screen might be too small.🤔 If you ask Alexa to put on Netflix she'll suggest another device which means it's not available for that particular device.
How do you add widgets?
They are not available on the show 5.
How do you install the apps ? It is not letting me
It doesn't have apps to install, it has what they call skills. The apps that come preinstalled like KZhead and Netflix are preinstalled, you can't add anymore unless Amazon decides to update it with more apps.
Is there a sensor that senses the noise of the sound or the crying of the child and performs a routine .. so that if the child cries, it displays the camera on echo show 5 automatically
Follow up stop working, why? It is turned on in the app.
Cannot believe Echo Show 5 is still doing so well in the market. Amazon and Mediatek coupled to deliver a great device at low cost.
Why do you lower the audio when you mention Alexa
So it doesn't set off people's devices
@@lanksart ah I see
Same here
Can you enter your own recipes in the Echo Show?
Yes. There is a folder to add recipes. Just tell Alexa to put it in there.
Thanks for muting the word “Alexa” so my Echo doesn’t activate every 5 seconds.
Who’s here because they got a echo show for Christmas
The biggest pain is settling up Content and your preferred wallpaper and clock then the Echo Show decides to rotate the display JUST showing the content but not the wallpaper. It seems very hit and miss to tailor the Show to exactly what I need to see
I bought an Echo show based off of one of ur video's. We have a love/hate thing going on. I find myself yelling at it. And it, being like one of the kids, ignoring me. I'll start off telling it to shut off at a normal tone... and by the end, Im losing my mind screaming "Alexa TUUUURN OOOFFFF!!!!!"
I’ve had to start doing that more and more with my echo devices too. Yet the kids talk to it with a normal or low tone and it works perfectly fine. Is it me?
Just wish Amazon didn’t push so many ads. Legit forced to see an ad every minute.
You can turn those off in settings so it shows what you want and what you don't want. Everything is turned on by default...also, if all you want to see is a clock and nothing else put it on Do Not Disturb or ask Alexa to go into do not disturb.
"On the top of the device we've got three buttons. Meert, volume down, volume up." What the heck does a meert button do? 1:24
Friday the 13th!!
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So...what is the purpose of this device? Still confused. And no headphone jack?
That was SOOOO laggy when you were interfacing with it...wtf
I want it to just be a smart clock, they keep pushing out advertising, tips, etc...on the screen, I keep turning those things off but they find new ways to splash the screen, getting tired of it. I'm holding out hope that they wise up (probably not) or Apple makes one that has zero advertising on it, because advertisements suck!
This is why the Nest Hub is my favorite smart display. It only displays my personal photos, along with the date, time and weather.
Same. Ended up putting the show in the junk bin and now have the nest hub and love it!
Check out the Lenovo smart clock. Very basic. Shows the time and weather and has Google instead of Alexa
Can I drop in o my house to monitor pets?
Yes.