Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) With Alexa Voice Control Launched in India

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) smart speaker has launched in India for ₹4,999. Amazon's latest budget smart speaker offers improved sound quality compared to its predecessors, promising clearer sound and deeper bass.

The device also gets Alexa voice support to control smart appliances such as TVs, lights, and ACs.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): Features

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is quite similar to previous models when it comes to design. While not much has changed in appearance, the device gets a slew of new features such as ultrasound motion detection, an inbuilt temperature sensor, and better sound quality.

The new Echo Dot can automatically switch lights on when someone enters the room, thanks to its motion detection sensors. It can also turn on the AC when the room gets too hot and turn it off when it's too cold.

The Echo Dot can be used to control smart home devices, such as smart TVs, lights, and geysers, with Alexa voice commands. The latest device also has numerous privacy control features, including a mic-off button that disconnects the microphones.

You can also use the device for alarms, to pause or resume music, and even as a standalone speaker. The fifth-gen Amazon Echo Dot includes a 15W power adapter in the box.

Amazon's latest smart speaker is easy to set up and use. To get started, simply plug in the Echo Dot and download the Alexa app on your phone. You can then connect it to Wi-Fi through the app.

Moving on to the technical specifications, the fifth-gen Echo Dot supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth connectivity. The device has a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker with lossless High Definition audio.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): Price in India

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) costs ₹4,999 in India. It can be purchased from Amazon and is available in black, blue, and white colorways.