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Amazon's Echo Dot 5 is yours for 34.99 euros

The Echo Dot 5th generation was launched at the end of 2022, it has become quite affordable costing only 34.99 euros on Amazon in any of its colors. I have 5 Echo Dot 4th generation units at home and it has improved the way I interact with technology in my home. The Echo Dot 5 adds some very useful functions and maintains good sound quality.

The 5th generation Echo Dot is a compact yet powerful smart speaker that integrates with Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa. You can change the name between Alexa, Echo and Amazon if you prefer. It is undoubtedly among the best assistant speakers on the market. With the Echo Dot 5, you can do the following:

Listening to Music: You can play streaming music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and other available music services. you just have to say “Alexa, play [artist, song, musical style or playlist]” and only she will find the one that suits you best. You can even ask him to play with you radio stations from all over the planet that are available in the TuneIn Radio app.

Control Smart Devices: With the Echo Dot 5, you can control your home Wi-Fi connected devices like lights, smart plugs and thermostats with just your voice. I added several of them to the Amazon Alexa app, such as Xiaomi WiFi bulbs, TP-Link plugs, Roborock vacuum cleaners or Xiaomi air purifiers.

Make calls and send messages: You can make calls and send messages and send texts with the Echo Dot 5 to other Echo users or to people with the Amazon Alexa app installed on their phones.

Request information: find out about the weather, news, sports scores, among other topics. He can even give you an ephemeris of each day just by saying good morning.

Set reminders and alarms: Ask the Echo Dot 5 to remind you of important appointments or events, or set alarms to wake you up in the morning. You can use a specific radio station or a playlist for it.

play and learn: Alexa is able to make you have fun playing to answer questions and learn with the Echo Dot 5, which has access to a wide variety of online information and skills.

control your television: If you have a compatible smart TV, you can use the Echo Dot 5 to turn on, off or change channels all with your voice.

by JuanMi Guirado