Why You Should Buy the New Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

[@CraigsTechTalk]

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[@HoodGrownGenius]

Can it sunrise wake-up alarm?

[@bryans8656]

I just picked up the Show 5 at half price. The settings are not what I'd call intuitive but I have two other echos (Dot and Studio) so I was able to figure everything out. So far I'm really enjoying it and you are correct about having the screen. It brings a whole new level of enjoyment to the Echo experience.

[@ExcuseMeTheAudacity]

was it the 2nd or 3rd gen?

[@bryans8656]

@@ExcuseMeTheAudacity 3rd gen.

[@Grandadtech]

I assume that because my Echo Show 5 is on my nightstand and I only talk to it when I’m in bed, it has no trouble hearing me. It’s mainly my alarm, daily briefing, and my radio.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Ours is across the room in our bedroom and it never has a problem hearing you. Amazon does try to make sure their device can pick up the slightest chance for it to help. This one does a good job.

[@30nabster]

my photos aren't showing on the home screen if I have Weather or Calendar enabled in Home Content? works on my Gen 1 Show 8

[@CraigsTechTalk]

One thing I did was turned off rotate continuously so it doesn't keep showing content cards. Then I would confirm the right album is selected for the clock photos. That is all I can think of.

[@pinoyeh]

I bought one last night and will arrive today and I hope that the sound quality of this Echo 5 3rd Gen is at PAR or even better than my 3 years and 7 months old Echo Plus (2nd gen) which died recently. I just love the premium sound of it. Lets see how this new echo performs. Great informative video !

[@CraigsTechTalk]

The Echo Show does not have the same 360 sound the Echo Plus has. The speaker is more directional. The show 5 is physically a smaller speaker than the plus. I am curious if you see an improvement. I hope you do.

[@pinoyeh]

@CraigsTechTalk The echo 5 is now up and running. It is a bit disappointing that the sound quality does not even come close to the Echo Plus. Oh well, better to have an Alexa instead of nothing. Tnx.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

I am sorry that it isn't cutting it for you. I think the Echo Show 8 would be good competition for the Echo Plus. That Echo plus has a good size speaker in it. Thanks for the follow up

[@4daluvofnikki]

I agree, when it comes to recommendations. I usually recommend an Echo Show to anyone interested in buying an Echo. I think having both audio and visuals is best thing in this market. I will not be buying an Echo Show 5 Gen 3, because the screen is still too small for me. I do already have two of the 1st Gen models. I use one for traveling. The other one is in my spare bedroom. I am hoping Amazon will be bring out new larger Echo Shows.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hey Nikki, great to see you in the comments. I hope you are well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on that. You are right about having both is the best. I can respect what you are saying about the size. It is easy as a content creator to buy this stuff and make videos. But if the budget supports it, an Echo show 8 would be a much better option. I am hoping to see some larger Echo Shows too. I know we have not seen eye to eye on the touch side of things. But fingers crossed, the make a new, quick interface. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@adamegan8352]

1st time viewer, the way you do your sound tests is dope and might be the most effective i’ve seen.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you very much 🙏 I really appreciate it. It is so hard to capture audio. Thanks for watching.

[@charliegracie3162]

Totally true. First time on this site and you’ve a great approach. 🙏🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@2esc2esc]

So exactly what does it do clock, music, streaming security camera I gather though the video doesn't really talk about the features.

[@donlaight5943]

My echo show 5 has been gr8, recently it’s started to blink every to or three seconds. Would a reset solve the problem?😎

[@bobcassill6750]

Have had this device since it first came out and in recent weeks has developed an issue where the screen randomly goes black. Despite Amazon replacing my original device under warranty, the issue remains which leads me to believe it is an update related software issue that Amazon won't admit to. I know many other users are experiencing this same issue - disappointing.

[@Avbzee]

I just got the echo show 5 2023 3rd gen. I noticed you can't tell it "Alexa off" when wanting to turn off music, you have to be specific and say "Alexa, turn off music" that's going to be an adjustment. You can't say "pause" you have to be specific on that as well.... definitely odd

[@SarahChettleburgh]

I bought one a few weeks ago and I can say Alexa, pause. And it does.... So I'm guessing it was an update they did or something

[@jethal]

I traded my old Show 5 for the new Dot.. at least the Dot isnt a shameless ad machine

[@the_teckeroo]

I could agree with you. I’m so sick of ads now I can’t stand it on the echo show.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That is a great point about the ads. Plus the sound is way better

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

🤫lol

[@user-mq7vf9me3y]

I just ordered one. I had no idea about the ads. I may cancel the order lol. How horrid.

[@CrucialConflict.]

@@user-mq7vf9me3y click Settings > Home and Clock > Home Content. Disable the content that you no longer wish to see rotating on your home screen.

[@Kalanifromda808]

Just bought my first ever echo show today with the prime sale for $44.99! Excited to get it

[@ReviewsAndHowTos]

Just picked one up on Prime Day. Your sound comparisons were great!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you very much. I am glad that it was helpful for you. Hope you enjoy it.

[@rhiannon3625]

same! they have such a good sale, $19! so i’m looking at reviews first lol

[@ReviewsAndHowTos]

​@@rhiannon3625 Yes! I grabbed the Show and a Pop! Currently, everything in my home is Google, but I just bought an Eero 7 Max, and the Pop also doubles as an extender. Kinda cool.

[@yong88888]

No rechargeable battery is the cancer of the show 5 !!! You have set up everything when power off or you move it to another place.

[@gladperez]

I have always bought Echo Show instead of the Dot. I like the visuals. I use my Show for everything: weather, music, alarm, timer…everything!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Very cool. I am with you on the visual side. It just adds more value and a minimal additional cost. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching.

[@YUTfan2]

Is the audio quality better in "show" than echo dot?

[@artube56]

I have a dot in every room ever since a while back but just what is the perspective angle in degrees of the Echo Show 5 Camera?

[@marcostreit5834]

I would prefer the echo dot because you can play multiroom music while your dot is connected to a bluetooth speaker (like my home cinema system). That is not possible with the echo show (or any other echo device, as far as I know), the show will breakup the bluetooth connection and play the music through the internal speaker. Furthermore it has an ultrasound motion sensor that the Echo Show 5 as well doesn’t have. With that you can cool stuff with your smart lamps. 😬 I bought an Echo Show 5 3rd gen, and with that motion detection isn’t possible. Although I can choose it under routines but it isn’t really working :( Do you know if motion detection is possible with the Echo Show 8?

[@ken2199]

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.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

I would get rid of the show 5 if possible. If it works fine on other echos, I would blame the 5. Since it is doing the same on both. Also check to see if there is an Echo software update before.

[@synergistics1]

Amazing video my man. Super informative, and no extra talk! Top Tier video.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you very much. 🙏 that is nice of you to say. Thanks for watching.

[@strongerthaneverph]

Does the echo show 5 hAve gestures? I think thats my only decision point as to whether to go for show 5 or 8.

[@pg-ponkygaming2399]

how to video call using this ? i just found it on amazon..

[@ramli1111]

should i go for the echo show 5 3rd gen or the nest hub 2nd gen? Just sold off an echo dot 4th gen with clock, had multiple issues where it was slow to response to me, couldn't hear me properly and multiple times it says its not connected to the internet although in the alexa app it shows its connected :(

[@marksapollo]

I never knew this came out! I’ve been dying for a new Show 5 update, I have had the Echo Show 5 on my bedside table for years but it’s playing up now. This is going on my Christmas list.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Very cool. I hope you enjoy it.

[@Bigglare]

I use two dots for stereo sound in bedroom. Can you pair this with a dot for stereo pair?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Unfortunately you can't pair the 5 to anything. I hope you are doing well Lawrence.

[@Photosbyme]

I love my pop. But I wanna know if I can control all my Alexa speakers from the show?

[@errin1958]

Craig....you are my "Go to"for Echo info...I'm searching for info on how to best access my extensive library of TikTok recipes on a Echo Show device in our kitchen. I preferably want to use the Echo Show 10. Any Ideas ? thanks Love your content

[@Tech_Advisor_to_CXOs]

How does its sound quality compare to the latest Echo Dot with Clock?

[@Purnota-p5e]

how sound better echo dot 5gen or echo show 5 3gen Plz answer me

[@JustAGuy408]

Hi Craig, I am think of getting a new echo dot 5th gen with clock, I have the 4th gen echo dot without clock now, is it a good upgrade?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Their sound is a little fuller. I did a video comparing the 5th gen dot to the 4th. It is a little improvement. I don't know if I would upgrade for it, unless the clock helps. I like having the clock.

[@JustAGuy408]

@@CraigsTechTalk thank you, this has helped me make a decision. This have been very helpful.

[@TheWolfHound7777]

For me, what's most important is the mic. The Echo utterly fails as a device because it seems to barely hear you. Often the show will completely ignore me and echos in other rooms will actually hear me better and respond. Considering it is a visual device that you would be facing when speaking to it, I don't understand why they didn't install a forward facing mic, rather than adding a 3rd to the back.

[@mindblockandroid]

Yeah I have the first gen echo show in my home office upstairs. I have to really raise my voice to give it commands, and half the time my echo show 8 downstairs in my living room picks them up first 😅

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That is a great point about forward facing mics. At least one of them. Maybe the new additional mic could have been front facing.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

@mindblock. It is so annoying when another rooms echo responds.

[@mindblockandroid]

@@CraigsTechTalk 🤣 yes! Fortunately it is only my echo show 5… my dots, 8s, and a 10 listen pretty well

[@YUTfan2]

Mic issue you facing was with echo show 1st gen or 2nd gen ?

[@WolfHeichele]

5:17.. Pop sounds amazing, crystal clear, WAY better than 3rd gen. 3rd gen sounds like the speaker has been broken and cannot play High Frequencies

[@ryanm2084]

Is it a lot faster than the 2nd gen? The 2nd gen we have is pretty slow and annoying

[@timmyhanstine9508]

could it connect to a speaker like JBL, thx.

[@no-bw5uf]

I want them to have a voice setup with the unit "reading" options as it goes through all the setup options soI can just respond with yes, no, later.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

I like that idea. It is a voice assistant after all and would be quicker. Thanks for watching.

[@imraneducationist]

Does it play a apps like fire tv?

[@DocAtCdi]

my expierence wiht teh show 5's has always been that after a while they just stop listening to you, and power cycling seems ot help for a little while the problem continues to reappear. Ive had this expierience on 3 show 5's to date at 2 different physical addresses. I dont think I can bring myself to drop another 100 bucks on a 5 again

[@GumbyPW]

I have experienced that with A couple of my show's & resolved it by plugging them into smart outlets, then writing routine to restart them once A week at optimal times. "at time " " turn off outlet 1, wait 5 sec. turn on outlet 1" and you can restart it anytime by voice running it by the routine name. Even forcing it to cut it's own power, then powering itself back on since the routine runs from the cloud.

[@rasandberg]

Uhhh, most of us don't know how to write routines and don't care to take the time to learn how. It should work right out of the box.

[@DocAtCdi]

@@GumbyPW you may very well be a genious!

[@GumbyPW]

@@rasandberg Even A basic alarm clock from the 1920's needed to be programed. No manufacture can know what every individual wants from their product.

[@GumbyPW]

@@DocAtCdi Think slightly out of the box

[@WestCoastDP]

Pretty good job. Good lighting. At 8:05, your V.O. dropped down in level, maybe correct next time during editing. They axed the 1/8 audio out on the 3rd Gen. So not good in my case because I used the output to an amp, etc. Also, your wasting your time trying to show off more bass. Now, I do have a sub-woofer for my computer setup,,,,, but, almost 70% of people use cellphone, tabs, etc. for viewing. Not much bass, unless you're using earphones which might cut it down to 50% or so. Prices have come down lately, good for all of us.

[@jessicaleyva7783]

How is the camera used

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for the review Craig.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you Ron. Have a great weekend.

[@Magadeplorable-x5b]

I only just got the dot 5 also had the show 5 since last Xmas and I absolutely love both of them.

[@carlmichaud2578]

Can you use the spotify app on it? without voice command also?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

No you cannot.

[@chocolata2240]

How' come the cord is always White with a darker Echo devices how come the cord Doesn't match the Description Device

[@CraigsTechTalk]

They used to do dark cords for the first few generations and then switched to all white.

[@KriswixxSlots]

What's good for youtube videos for the kitchen, but stands up like this, is small plays ok sound.. is FB portal ok? I'm looking for something that stands up on its own and can play youtube but not a tablet something that is like a desktop monitopr but halfed the size and portable? idk. anything that fits the bill peeps?

[@PrettyIndependent1]

Can you put notes on it? I want it as a glance at my day type of alarm clock

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Unfortunately not. You can have your calendar show up, but that’s it.

[@laureanavillalta8623]

What about the quality of the camera?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

It is the same low quality 2mp camera.

[@tonyeaster4544]

Sent both mine back,just kept freezing.bought 2 spots instead

[@LaneGower-yw2vd]

Which will be better in all aspects Echo dot generation 3rd or Echo show third generation I meant in terms of sound quality Like travel base overall song quality

[@CraigsTechTalk]

The 3rd echo show 5 sounds so similar to the dot 3rd gen. The dot would be 5-10% better because the speaker faces you. But they are so close. The new echo spot is a nice option. It is very close to the dot 3rd gen.

[@LaneGower-yw2vd]

@@CraigsTechTalk I am composition result dot 5gen

[@kjacktube]

for some reason my echo is not displaying the weather on the home screen, any suggestions how to correct that?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

I would go through and check the different clock faces under settings, then Home and Clock.

[@samarthkumar8088]

Hi Craig, can Alexa Echo show 5 can sync with TV KZbin app so we can select any songs from KZbin and play in TV only by voice command.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Unfortunately there is no way. The only way to access KZbin is through the shows browser and the show 5 will not sync to anything. There is no official KZbin support for the echo shows.

[@patwitherell2517]

How to set am and pm on Echo

[@CraigsTechTalk]

It will set itself based on the time zone. When using voice to set alarms, you say AM or PM

[@shakespeariancopy3053]

Is it posible to deactivate the adds?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Unfortunately not. Thanks for watching.

[@andresbarragan4923]

Does the echo show 5 work with Google nest?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

No it does not. Google and Amazon devices don't work well together

[@rodv69]

If I buy the echo show 5 , 3rd generation can I see my wyze cameras on it?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Yes you can. Just connect the Wyze skill and then call them up

[@rodv69]

@@CraigsTechTalk thank you.

[@jarfur559]

So…. The sound bouncing off the shelf surface is not good but backing the device into a corner so that the sound bounces off the walls is good?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Yes

[@chrispowell4456]

You helped me I'm glad I spent my time listening to you so thank you fur being you

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words and you watching.

[@kingkobra1956]

Right, take a small screen and make it smaller. I have the 2nd Gen and honestly I like it better than the 3rd. I don't care about the sound because it's just a bedroom clock for me.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That makes sense. Thanks for watching.

[@kirstiewales3374]

I’ve just bought this, to find that it’s the only Echo Show without Netflix - any idea how come?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

My guess would be that it is running the new Echo software while all the other Echos use a Fire OS software. That is a bummer that it is not working. I did not know that. Thank you for sharing this.

[@rosemarygoku]

Pls tell me I have ordered echo show 5 gen 1 Is 😢it it realy worth for 30 dollars or should i cancel it

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Personally I would not get a 1st gen at this point. It’s not a big difference in performance between any of the generations. The sound is the best on the 3rd gen.

[@justinw-bs7053]

Echo Show 5 Gen 3 is a good upgrade but if they, - increased size to 6 inches (5 is kind of small, and they could also shrink the bezels to give more screen) - new/faster chip for better touch experience (most important update to consider. I have the echo show 2nd gen and its slowwwww to respond to taps.) - improve screen quality a little. (its a bit grainy watching KZbin videos on it) - move mics to front of the Alexa (also very important, sometimes my Alexa dosent pick up my voice and my echo dot in the kitchen responds T_T) If all of these updates were fixed and added to Echo Show 5 Gen 4, I definitely would not mind MSRP being 95-110 dollars. ($55 sale price seems reasonable) Time will tell, I guess.

[@CalisCustoms]

5" Isn't small, its actually average.

[@jsou6609]

@@CalisCustomsYeah 5 is bout average

[@ken2199]

Is this better than Echo Dot 5th Gen?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Echo dot 5 sounds just a little bit better. I think that is because the speaker faces you. But the screen offers more value to me for the minimal difference in sound.

[@ken2199]

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.@@CraigsTechTalk

[@Bigglare]

BUT does it still fit with the Disney Mickey Stand?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Unfortunately not. 😀

[@joecifaldi2209]

Hey bud. Love your channel. Quick question, I have a dot third gen. Is it worth upgrading to a pop or is the sound to similar? Thanks!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hello Joe, thank you very much 🙏 I think you would see an improvement in clarity because of the front facing speaker design. I think the low would be similar. If you are liking the design and want it for that, I think it could be a little improvement. If you are buying it for price, I would consider waiting until prime days next month and get the echo dot 5th and see a bigger improvement.

[@joecifaldi2209]

@@CraigsTechTalk Thanks for the info and for responding soooo fast. Yeah, I was thinking about waiting for prime day, the pop might be on sale as well. We have a dot 5th gen in our bathroom and love them. The third GEN is in our laundry room/game room, I know funny, so it’s used periodically. But I think based on what you said, the pop would work pretty well down there (small space.) Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@joecifaldi2209]

@@CraigsTechTalk Hi Craig, real quick, currently the echo pop is on sale for $17.99. That’s a great deal, but do you think it may go lower on prime day? Just thought I’d ask for your input. Thanks.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That is a great price. I can't see that getting lower. Amazon does not usually undercut themselves. Go watch my Prime Day video. That is one of the things I mention. This can always change. But Amazon usually ads deals, but doesn't drop them lower. It could change, but that is a good chance to cancel the order or return the $17.99 one

[@frappy0]

show 5 vs dot 5th gen?

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Check out the video.

[@kalebtrollsalot9737]

No Netflix?

[@JamesGowan]

$40 right now! DEAL! Buy ASAP! My family just bought 2 of these because they were just $40 each. We have had a pair of the Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with clock but lately have had trouble with the alarm. My wife builds in time to snooze and it just failed too many times so I bought this new Show 5 when I saw the were reduced in price by $50 each. I’m hoping it works like it should. Fingers crossed 🤞! Found your video because I trust your channel and appreciate your work here and wanted to find out just a little bit more about the device! God bless!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

There are some great deals going on now and through the holidays. I hope it works well for your wife. Good luck

[@paularksey1963]

Great review, thanks. I have a show 5 and it's a perfect bedside clock. I just wish the show 8 had the same clock interface.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you Paul. I am glad that you enjoyed it. I am with you. I have wanted the Echo Show 8 to have the larger clock. I have an Google Hub next to my bed because it is the larger clock I want the Show 8 to be.

[@XxSuicidalNinjaxX]

Cock interface 😂😂😂😂

[@mecagaquenohayanicks]

Had the same wha…?

[@paularksey1963]

@@mecagaquenohayanicks whoops.....naughty predictive next.

[@paularksey1963]

@@mecagaquenohayanicks have edited it

[@thebluray]

From listening to 5 from the very first eco released from years and years ago sounds better. It’s big and heavy but sounds better.

[@kellyl.3059]

I read the comments on Amazon for the Echo Show 5 3rd generation. People are mostly using this as a bedside clock and with the new clock face its harder to read at night because of the faded numbers. You can't change the clock face. That's a fail for me. 😢

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hello Kelly, thank you for watching and sharing this. I have not played with enough yet. But if adaptive brightness is turned on, Alexa learns the levels it should be at in the room. At night if you slide it up, it should stay at that new level, but not affect the daytime level.

[@imraneducationist]

It has KZbin?

[@kobymile5453]

I am in the Echo ecosystem with many devices around me, including my car. These devices have ZERO AI. Sometimes it would say I don't have the requested playlist; but the fact is I requested in the plural form. Subsequent questions on the same topic has no context. But I am still going to buy the Show 5 3rd gen to put on my work desk.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

It would be nice to see a true AI in an assistant. After using ChatGPT and seeing how you can fine tune request and build on the previous is nice. Hope you enjoy your new Echo Show 5

[@svanderwolf8461]

Surprised to see no Netflix on this device. Prime Video is built in though.

[@jim9853]

Besides having both the 8 and 10” units I also have 4 of the Echo Show 5” units but what stops me from buying another Echo Show 5” is the complete lack of a brain! It does whatever it wants, not what I ask! I have these both up at my Mountain House at 9,000’ in the Rocky Mountains where every winter it gets down to minus 25 Degrees Fahrenheit 10:17 vs at my sea level house in California. I ask for the upcoming outside morning temperatures including the highs and lows. Usually I don’t get the low no matter how I rephrase my requests! I finally give up and ask Apple’s Siris the same question and I get what I ask!!! The Echo Show 5 is a fancy brainless clock and a waste of money unless you buy it for music!

[@PJG1710]

Hmmm first world problems Good luck

[@devinmrochko659]

This was such an informative video great comparisons well done! Thank you!

[@marieainsworth5818]

You’re exactly right.. I just got one for my birthday 🎉

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Happy Birthday. I hope you enjoy your new Echo Show.

[@HighIQCayden]

I don't know if I want to get the 5 or the 8 the five is just so cute but the eight is better in pretty much every single way

[@CraigsTechTalk]

I would agree with that assessment. Personally I would go for the new Echo Show 8 when it is on sale. Maybe pick up the 5 when you see a good deal on it later.

[@Randombetic]

Great review. However... Amazon products send your data back to Amazon, and do not offer a way to opt out nor delete what they have captured. Same with their routers and mesh networking products. The new Echo may be a good product otherwise, but in a world of options, I'll choose a solution which respects my privacy.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. With all the services your request have to go to the cloud. But Amazon does let you go under the Alexa app and Alexa privacy settings to control any recordings. You can even see and delete every request you have made. I am more an Apple guy when it comes to privacy, but Amazon is giving some good control over the data. They are being more transparent than apple and Google. Which is surprising. I only mention this to not change your mind, but just so other know that the options to control your recordings are there. Thanks for watching.

[@ArunDhyani]

You are a complete idiot, if you believe so. I’m a developer at Amazon and you can delete every bit of your data in Amazon

[@alexanderbrooks6877]

If you own a cell phone, have a Facebook account or email, or even have a debit card then I’m sorry to inform you plenty of people already have violated your privacy 🤣 this Amazon conspiracy theory is so dumb

[@jellyfishedx]

They are same right now for Christmas 2023 for $40.

[@FirstBossWolf]

PLEASE help : can you please help me get rid of that annoying little white circle icon with the black hand and finger tapping the screen? It covers my upper left time display. I can't move it (I can but it keeps returning to upper left) or delete it. I've tried everything I know to do. Thanks in advance!!

[@garethjones5068]

I was pretty underwhelmed with the older Show 5, it’s good to see the new generation making improvements. Ultimately however I prefer how Google utilise the screen real estate on their smart screens vs how Amazon do

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hey Gareth. I hope you are well my friend. You are so right about Google and screen use. They do it so much better. I can’t wait until Apple does it. Apples new Stand By mode in iOS17 is really cool.

[@Charizard27]

I just bought one today for $34.99 should be arriving today I originally had the first Gen echo dot but it died on me.

[@alvinafotey5680]

I always wonder why it's a black device with a white power brick lol

[@marcel1867]

I liked the big echo show, but I removed it from my living room, because of all the stuff that appears on screen that I didn't ask for. Tv show and movie announcements etc. etc.very annoying.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

It is so annoying how much unwanted stuff is on these devices now. Thanks for watching.

[@Angel_Jose724]

My brother says that the only funtion of Alexa Is to hear music and nothing else

[@hineighbor]

worth it for $39.99?

[@richardmarez126]

echo pop sounds the best out of them

[@wolf040882]

I'm a huge amazon fan. I have speakers everywhere in my house. But I will never buy another echo show. Its just a amazon billboard with all the sponsor ads. I have everything turned off in home content but I have sponsored ads all the time being displayed when i enter my room

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hello Ryan, I looked at this device from a technical standpoint. But you have a great point, the ads are so bad. I saw some ad and thought it was a new screen. So I went into home content and every page tab was turned off. It was a non skippable ad.

[@mathewtronoski4498]

too bad it doesn't come with instructions since "follow the onscreen prompts" is useless to figure out how to use the thing. still can't get it to do contacts and it can't call a contact that DOES have a number but it thinks there isn't a number. Personally, I think the Asshat that created the program should be fired. It is NOT user friendly.

[@lucykiss6583]

Can you make video phone calls say to a Google Nest

[@CraigsTechTalk]

No you cannot. You can only do zoom, Skype or to other echo shows.

[@WhateversClever777]

I just need something so the kids can see who is at the door when nobody is home

[@tais7552]

If you pair this with the blink doorbell, or have a ring doorbell, they can be connected

[@frank234561]

The Dot sounds much better than both.

[@hblegal8309]

Well done!

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching.

[@Phantazma1988]

Target sells this for around $40, not bad! 😃

[@CraigsTechTalk]

There are some great deals going on

[@richk8144]

I saw this (echo show 5 gen 3) on amazon, having 0 plans on buying one, however, it was listed for $39.95, I looked around to find it selling for $89,99, and this was about 3 weeks ago so I gave it a go and love it, it sounds great, I'm a audio file so I don't use the speaker part much, I Bluetooth-ed (umm, hmm, ok then, it's a word now DAMMIT !) it into my sound system, but still, it's impressive just the same and it being a show I use it for all of my security cameras which is very cool.

[@mstanley97]

Same. Was not going to buy this BUT Just bought this as well as it was on sale for same price you paid. Excited as it's delivery is for today. Glad to read you like yours! I have an echo dot and love it. Looking forward to visuals!!

[@SarahChettleburgh]

I bought it as a bundle with a ring doorbell, got a banging deal on it but only really intended on using it to automatically connect to live stream when someone presses it/motion detected etc. It does everything except alert me, then automatically connect. All the settings are right as far as I'm aware. Alexa on my phone works fine with it. Is it even supposed to be compatible? Seems to be a lot of confusion online

[@georgebrodie9795]

Craig I gotta say the second gen sounds better

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Hello George, is that based on hearing them in person or the video. I feel like these videos don’t do it justice. But I feel I should try to give some perspective. George, I respect your opinion and being a gentlemen in the comments.

[@georgebrodie9795]

@@CraigsTechTalk Hello Craig I do enjoy your videos you are very thorough in all of the and always leave the viewer with more than enough information. But yes listening to your video and I could be wrong but I’m always listening to music but I thought the older models had much more clarity. Thanks for all your reviews.

[@derrickgoodman8434]

Well,I think it's time to get rid of the stepchild echo spot.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

The Echo Spot is the coolest looking echo. I never bought one myself. Thanks for watching.

[@kblam1001]

Since the first gen of echo show, no real positives to count. Can't still make a zoom call like in echo how 8. And also no zoom calls out of the US region. And lol the aspect ratio is pretty hilarious. 2:1 is just not decent. They should change that at the very least. And finally add newer Android version with consistent OS updates and more app support. More RAM and better chipset needed too.Needs more newer app support and finally a better touch screen response. And they removed the audio jack in the last gen so bye bye to hooking it up to bigger speakers. Sigh.

[@marksapollo]

It may not be the best, but, I ask for it for Christmas from the dog 😂, and tell him to buy it on Black Friday sale. And for a smart screen bedside clock it’s great. Shame Google hasn’t updated its 7” smart screen for years.

[@CraigsTechTalk]

That is funny. It is surprising Google has been updated.

[@tophonor2528]

Ha extra mic to pick up your conversation is what it is, hahaha

[@Nicolas-nd2hd]

I'd prefer to see an improvement in Alexa voice recognition rather than "here is a better speaker" 😅

[@CraigsTechTalk]

Nicholas, I can back you on that.

[@projectz6478]

I think it's worth noting that this 3rd gen OS doesn't have netflix unlike the fire OS.