Amazon Unveils Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) in India: Enhanced Smart Home Control and Immersive Audio Experience

Amazon today announced the launch of the third-generation Echo Show 5 in India, bringing a host of upgrades to its popular compact smart display. Designed to seamlessly integrate into modern smart homes, the new Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) features an improved audio system, a faster processor, and enhanced smart home control capabilities, all while retaining its familiar and space-saving design. It is now available at an introductory price of ₹10,999, though its MRP is ₹11,999.

The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) sports a 5.5-inch smart display with refined aesthetics, including more rounded edges and an “infinity cover glass” for a sleek and modern look. This compact size makes it ideal for bedside tables, kitchen counters, or small office spaces, providing a visual and interactive Alexa experience without dominating the room

Key Features and Enhancements:

• Elevated Audio Experience: A significant upgrade in the 3rd Gen Echo Show 5 is its revamped audio system. Amazon claims the 1.7-inch rear-firing speaker delivers “double the bass and clearer vocals” compared to its predecessor. This promises a more enjoyable listening experience for music, podcasts, audiobooks, and even video content streamed from platforms like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, JioSaavn, and Audible. Multi-room music capabilities are also supported, allowing users to synchronize audio across multiple Echo devices.
• Integrated Camera for Home Monitoring and Video Calls: The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) comes equipped with a built-in camera, complete with a physical privacy shutter for user peace of mind. This camera facilitates video calls with friends and family who own Echo devices with screens or use the Alexa app. More importantly for smart home users, the camera enables remote home monitoring through the “Drop In” feature. Users can check in on their home while away and view live feeds from compatible security cameras and video doorbells directly on the display by simply asking Alexa.
• Smarter and Faster Performance: Powering the new Echo Show 5 is Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge processor, which promises smoother performance and quicker response times to Alexa commands. Coupled with an improved microphone array, the device is designed to better pick up voice commands, even in noisy environments, ensuring a more seamless hands-free experience.
• Comprehensive Smart Home Control: At its core, the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) acts as a central hub for your smart home. Users can effortlessly control a wide range of compatible smart home appliances, including lights, fans, air conditioners, and televisions, using voice commands or by tapping on the intuitive touchscreen display. This makes managing daily routines and creating a connected home ecosystem simpler than ever.
• Everyday Convenience and Privacy: Beyond smart home management, the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) offers a myriad of everyday helpful features. Users can ask Alexa to display calendars, set timers and reminders, add items to to-do or shopping lists, follow along with recipes, or even watch workout videos. Amazon has also prioritized user privacy with multiple layers of controls, including the built-in camera shutter, a microphone on/off button, and the ability to view and delete voice recordings directly through the Alexa app.

Price and Availability:

The Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is available in two attractive colors: Charcoal and Cloud Blue. As mentioned, it is currently available at an introductory price of ₹10,999. Consumers can purchase the new smart display through Amazon.in, Flipkart, and select offline retail partners, including Reliance Digital and Croma. For those looking for larger screen sizes or more advanced features, Amazon’s smart display lineup in India also includes the Echo Show 8 (priced at ₹13,999) and the flagship Echo Show 10 (priced at ₹24,999). Additionally, the second-generation Echo Show 5 remains available at a more budget-friendly price point of around ₹5,099.

The launch of the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) in India underscores Amazon’s commitment to delivering accessible and advanced smart home technology, catering to the evolving needs of Indian consumers seeking convenience, entertainment, and enhanced connectivity within their homes.