“Alexa, what’s my appointment today?” You can ask the Echo Dot 5 these and similar questions at any time. How did my favorite team play? How’s the weather today? What is the strongest animal in the world? Alexa has an answer for everything.
The Echo Dot 5 normally costs 64.99 euros. With the discount code “2ECHODOT”, which you must enter in the shopping cart, Amazon currently grants you 45 percent discount, if you buy two Echo Dots. You then only pay 69.98 euros for both speakers together.
Depending on how you look at it, you can get an Echo Dot 5 for $34.99 or the second Echo Dot 5 for just $4.99.
The Echo Dot 5 can do that
You can’t just ask questions to the Echo Dot 5. The smart speaker also comes in handy in everyday life, for example when you need a quick timer while cooking. Of course, Amazon’s little ball can also play music, radio plays and podcasts via Amazon Music or other streaming services such as Spotify if desired. If you subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited, you have access to countless titles. You can also listen to audiobooks on Audible.
The Echo Dot 5 is ideal for this Center for your smart home. If you have installed the right functions, the smart speaker can measure the temperature and adjust your smart radiator thermostats accordingly, switch the light on and off and control your television.
Speaking of televisions, you can link the Echo Dot 5 to your Fire TV, making the current offerings even more compelling. Because then you can wirelessly connect two speakers to your TV and enjoy stereo sound. In terms of sound, the Echo Dot has taken a leap forward from its predecessor, which is also due to the larger driver (44 millimeters instead of 41 millimeters on the Echo Dot 4).
Echo Pop as an alternative to the Echo Dot
An alternative to the Echo Dot 5 is the new Echo Pop 54.99 euros at Amazon*. The compact smart speaker with its semicircular design is a chic and space-saving option for small rooms, the bathroom shelf or the bedside table next to the bed.
In smart home mode, the half-sphere, which is almost ten centimeters short, cuts a good figure and can be used as an alarm clock, for example. In terms of sound, it can’t keep up with the Echo Dot. But who wants to be woken up by thumping bass and loud music?