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

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • This review of the updated Echo Show 5 3rd generation will cover new features, sound comparisons, and recommendations. The New Echo Show 5, now boasts twice the bass, offering a surprisingly improved sound quality. You get the same Alexa features you can expect on other Echo's. We'll explore how it stacks up against the Echo Dot and the new Echo Pop, and why it's now a top recommendation. The Echo Show 5 has a new design, with more rounded shape, "Infinity Edge cover glass", and vibrant 5.5" display. The Echo Show 5 is great for the visual side of Alexa, is a preferred choice over a regular echo or dot. We are also seeing some new software, an update to the AZ2 processor, and improved performance. Overall it does feel a little quicker, looks nicer and sounds better. Don't forget to subscribe and check out our video on the new echo pop. Let's dive in and explore the Echo Show 5's transformation into a more powerful, visually appealing, and sound-rich device.
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Komentáře • 192

  • @CraigsTechTalk
    @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +7

    🔴Next to check out the new Echo Pop 👉 Echo Pop Exposed: The Good, the Bad, and the Confusion - czcams.com/video/FKDW-JmNNU8/video.html

  • @synergistics1
    @synergistics1 Před 6 měsíci +3

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

  • @devinmrochko659
    @devinmrochko659 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @bryans8656
    @bryans8656 Před 10 měsíci +18

    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.

  • @Kalanifromda808
    @Kalanifromda808 Před 10 měsíci +10

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

  • @marksapollo
    @marksapollo Před 11 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @adamegan8352
    @adamegan8352 Před 10 měsíci +14

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 10 měsíci +1

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

    • @charliegracie3162
      @charliegracie3162 Před 18 dny

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

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the review Craig.

  • @gladperez
    @gladperez Před 11 měsíci +9

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 10 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @4daluvofnikki
    @4daluvofnikki Před 11 měsíci +13

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @errin1958
    @errin1958 Před 6 měsíci +1

    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

  • @artube56
    @artube56 Před 6 měsíci +1

    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?

  • @pinoyeh
    @pinoyeh Před 3 měsíci +1

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 3 měsíci +2

      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
      @pinoyeh Před 3 měsíci +1

      @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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 3 měsíci +2

      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

  • @strongerthaneverph
    @strongerthaneverph Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @marcostreit5834
    @marcostreit5834 Před 5 měsíci +1

    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?

  • @paularksey1963
    @paularksey1963 Před 11 měsíci +1

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @XxSuicidalNinjaxX Před 10 měsíci

      Cock interface 😂😂😂😂

    • @mecagaquenohayanicks
      @mecagaquenohayanicks Před 7 měsíci

      Had the same wha…?

    • @paularksey1963
      @paularksey1963 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @paularksey1963
      @paularksey1963 Před 7 měsíci

      @@mecagaquenohayanicks have edited it

  • @joecifaldi2209
    @joecifaldi2209 Před 11 měsíci

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @joecifaldi2209 Před 11 měsíci

      @@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
      @joecifaldi2209 Před 10 měsíci

      @@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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 10 měsíci +1

      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

  • @donlaight5943
    @donlaight5943 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @Tech_Advisor_to_CXOs
    @Tech_Advisor_to_CXOs Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @Dr4ftFunko
    @Dr4ftFunko Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @ramli1111
    @ramli1111 Před 4 měsíci +1

    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 :(

  • @PM2esc
    @PM2esc Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @hblegal8309
    @hblegal8309 Před 9 měsíci

    Well done!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching.

  • @WestCoastDP
    @WestCoastDP Před 6 měsíci

    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.

  • @Avbzee
    @Avbzee Před 10 měsíci +2

    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
      @SarahChettleburgh Před měsícem

      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

  • @kobymile5453
    @kobymile5453 Před 10 měsíci

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 10 měsíci +1

      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

  • @JamesGowan
    @JamesGowan Před 6 měsíci +2

    $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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @timmyhanstine9508
    @timmyhanstine9508 Před 5 měsíci

    could it connect to a speaker like JBL, thx.

  • @KriswixxSlots
    @KriswixxSlots Před 6 měsíci

    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?

  • @samarthkumar8088
    @samarthkumar8088 Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @JustAGuy408
    @JustAGuy408 Před 11 měsíci +2

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +2

      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
      @JustAGuy408 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @imraneducationist
    @imraneducationist Před 9 měsíci

    Does it play a apps like fire tv?

  • @Grandadtech
    @Grandadtech Před 11 měsíci

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @justinw-bs7053
    @justinw-bs7053 Před 10 měsíci +4

    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 CZcams 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.

    • @cali4oh287
      @cali4oh287 Před 9 měsíci

      5" Isn't small, its actually average.

    • @jsou6609
      @jsou6609 Před 7 měsíci

      @@cali4oh287Yeah 5 is bout average

  • @Bigglare
    @Bigglare Před 11 měsíci +1

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @richk8144
    @richk8144 Před 6 měsíci +3

    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
      @mstanley97 Před 5 měsíci

      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
      @SarahChettleburgh Před měsícem

      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

  • @kellyl.3059
    @kellyl.3059 Před 11 měsíci +1

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      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.

  • @WolfHeichele
    @WolfHeichele Před 10 měsíci

    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

  • @kjacktube
    @kjacktube Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @ken2199
    @ken2199 Před 3 měsíci

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 3 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @ryanm2084
    @ryanm2084 Před 25 dny

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

  • @no-bw5uf
    @no-bw5uf Před 5 měsíci

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @PrettyIndependent1
    @PrettyIndependent1 Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @garethjones5068
    @garethjones5068 Před 11 měsíci +1

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      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.

  • @marksapollo
    @marksapollo Před 11 měsíci +1

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @Phantazma1988
    @Phantazma1988 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @mitchellpeterson7943
    @mitchellpeterson7943 Před 11 měsíci +15

    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
      @mindblockandroid Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +3

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

    • @mindblockandroid
      @mindblockandroid Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @tonyeaster4544
    @tonyeaster4544 Před měsícem

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

  • @jethal
    @jethal Před 11 měsíci +62

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

    • @the_teckeroo
      @the_teckeroo Před 11 měsíci +12

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +16

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

    • @Dragon-Slay3r
      @Dragon-Slay3r Před 10 měsíci +2

      🤫lol

    • @user-mq7vf9me3y
      @user-mq7vf9me3y Před 10 měsíci +12

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

    • @CrucialConflict.
      @CrucialConflict. Před 10 měsíci +35

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

  • @Charizard27
    @Charizard27 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @svanderwolf8461
    @svanderwolf8461 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @kirstiewales3374
    @kirstiewales3374 Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 9 měsíci

      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.

  • @kingkobra1956
    @kingkobra1956 Před 11 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @chocolata2240
    @chocolata2240 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @laureanavillalta8623
    @laureanavillalta8623 Před 7 měsíci

    What about the quality of the camera?

  • @richardmarez126
    @richardmarez126 Před 6 měsíci

    echo pop sounds the best out of them

  • @shakespeariancopy3053
    @shakespeariancopy3053 Před 2 měsíci

    Is it posible to deactivate the adds?

  • @andresbarragan4923
    @andresbarragan4923 Před 6 měsíci

    Does the echo show 5 work with Google nest?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @imraneducationist
    @imraneducationist Před 9 měsíci

    It has CZcams?

  • @HighIQCayden
    @HighIQCayden Před měsícem

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před měsícem +1

      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.

  • @patwitherell2517
    @patwitherell2517 Před 2 dny

    How to set am and pm on Echo

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před dnem

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

  • @tophonor2528
    @tophonor2528 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @DocAtCdi
    @DocAtCdi Před 11 měsíci

    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
      @GumbyPW Před 11 měsíci +1

      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
      @rasandberg Před 11 měsíci +2

      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
      @DocAtCdi Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@GumbyPW you may very well be a genious!

    • @GumbyPW
      @GumbyPW Před 11 měsíci

      @@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
      @GumbyPW Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@DocAtCdi Think slightly out of the box

  • @Bigglare
    @Bigglare Před 11 měsíci

    BUT does it still fit with the Disney Mickey Stand?

  • @strawberrymochiiz
    @strawberrymochiiz Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @Barot8
    @Barot8 Před 11 měsíci

    I think the Echo Show 6 will be worth waiting for. Thank you Craig

    • @4daluvofnikki
      @4daluvofnikki Před 11 měsíci

      The 5 only refers to the size of the screen, not the generation. So you will be waiting for an eternity. I seriously doubt that Amazon will waste time making a 6 inch screen device.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      @Barot, thanks for watching the video. I will say, they could use a bump up a little in screen size. A 6”, 8”, 10” & 15”.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      Nikki, that is funny, waiting for an eternity.

  • @jarfur559
    @jarfur559 Před 6 měsíci

    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?

  • @ken2199
    @ken2199 Před 5 měsíci

    Is this better than Echo Dot 5th Gen?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 5 měsíci

      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
      @ken2199 Před 3 měsíci

      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

  • @Randombetic
    @Randombetic Před 11 měsíci +5

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +4

      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
      @ArunDhyani Před 7 měsíci

      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
      @alexanderbrooks6877 Před 5 měsíci +1

      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

  • @FirstBossWolf
    @FirstBossWolf Před 7 měsíci

    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!!

  • @frappy0
    @frappy0 Před 7 měsíci

    show 5 vs dot 5th gen?

  • @kennethdrury4993
    @kennethdrury4993 Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @tais7552
      @tais7552 Před 15 dny

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

  • @hineighbor
    @hineighbor Před 8 měsíci

    worth it for $39.99?

  • @Angel_Jose724
    @Angel_Jose724 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @frank234561
    @frank234561 Před 10 měsíci

    The Dot sounds much better than both.

  • @alvinafotey5680
    @alvinafotey5680 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @B9M3
    @B9M3 Před 6 měsíci

    An Amazon advertisement billboard.

  • @wolf040882
    @wolf040882 Před 11 měsíci

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      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.

  • @derrickgoodman8434
    @derrickgoodman8434 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @marcel1867
    @marcel1867 Před 7 měsíci

    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
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @georgebrodie9795
    @georgebrodie9795 Před 11 měsíci

    Craig I gotta say the second gen sounds better

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @georgebrodie9795 Před 11 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @mathewtronoski4498
    @mathewtronoski4498 Před 6 měsíci

    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.

  • @jamarcuswhite4022
    @jamarcuswhite4022 Před 7 měsíci

    Echo show 5 3rd gen

  • @Rodnyet
    @Rodnyet Před 11 měsíci +2

    I think I'll stick with my Echo show 5 2nd generation.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      I can appreciate that. With my use case, I wouldn’t upgrade.

  • @kblam1001
    @kblam1001 Před 9 měsíci

    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.

  • @Nicolas-nd2hd
    @Nicolas-nd2hd Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @projectz6478
    @projectz6478 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @SpaceStrike
    @SpaceStrike Před 11 měsíci +1

    Did you, Craig sir, need a degree to be a lighting designer?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci +2

      You can get a degree in lighting. Most tend to be more theatrical technic. The video lighting side has grown. But a lot of it is getting involved with a theater programs technical side. Or finding a lighting company to learn at. I started when I was 17 as a tech and learned the business. I was a lighting designer from about 30 until I retired a couple of years ago. Thanks for watching.

    • @SpaceStrike
      @SpaceStrike Před 11 měsíci

      @@CraigsTechTalk Oh awesome man. I’m around the same age when you started and I’m definitely interested in some kind of technology or smart home space(eventually even designing smart home tech)

  • @AS-wd5hb
    @AS-wd5hb Před 6 měsíci

    i bought echo dot then realised echo show would have been better :(

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 6 měsíci

      Is it in the return period? The good thing is the show will go on sale through the holidays. You can replace the dot and move the dot to another room. Do the echo shuffle until the house is full of them. That is how you justify it.

  • @vincentwilkes9611
    @vincentwilkes9611 Před 11 měsíci

    After Amazon cut that guy's house off after the delivery guy's complaint (do your own research) - Amazon can go pound sand.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      I have to go read up the details on that. I head briefly about it, but no nothing. I can respect what you are saying.

  • @Poetry.Heaven
    @Poetry.Heaven Před 9 měsíci

    2nd generation mic is horrible, have to speak so loud to Alexa for commands. Is the mic better on 3rd?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 9 měsíci

      I did find that the 3rd did a little better. With both 2nd and 3rd gen side by side, I would speak as softly as possible to see which activated first. The 3rd gen was a lot more sensitive to the lower volume. The extra mic seems to help some. But of course the Mic is not on the front where it would help

  • @onlyeasydaywasyesterday
    @onlyeasydaywasyesterday Před 11 měsíci

    It sucks I bought 2 and sent both back

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for watching and sharing your experience.