description Amazon Echo Show 5 (1st Gen) Overview
The Amazon Echo Show 5 (1st Generation) is a compact smart display featuring a 5.5-inch touchscreen, built-in Alexa voice assistant, and capabilities for video calls, displaying information, and controlling compatible smart home devices.
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How can I identify a first-generation Echo Show 5?
The first Echo Show 5 was announced in 2019 and has a 5.5-inch display, a 1-megapixel camera, and a 3.5 mm audio output. The second-generation model upgraded the camera and removed the analog audio jack.
Does the first Echo Show 5 have a physical camera shutter?
Yes. A built-in slider physically covers the camera, and a separate microphone and camera-off control electronically disables both inputs.
Can the first-generation Echo Show 5 control smart-home devices?
Yes. Alexa can control compatible Wi-Fi devices and products connected through supported hubs or skills. Unlike some larger Echo models, the first-generation Show 5 does not contain an integrated Zigbee hub.
Can the Echo Show 5 make video calls?
Yes. Its front camera supports Alexa video calling and Drop In between compatible Echo devices and Alexa contacts. The small 5.5-inch screen is better suited to brief calls than group viewing.
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