Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Display
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact smart display for a single room rather than a media device, worth it mainly for the camera-based video calling, Drop In, and smart home control in the Glacier White finish.
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ASIN: B09B2QTGFYCategory: Smart Displays
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Overview
The newest Echo Show 5, in Glacier White, pairs a 5.5 inch display with Alexa+ for weather, video calls, and camera feeds at a glance, built more as a compact smart hub than a tablet.
This is a nightstand or kitchen counter device rather than a media tablet: the 5.5 inch screen is sized for glancing at weather, a song title, or a video call, not for extended viewing. Amazon pairs the redesigned speaker with a physical mic and camera off button plus a camera shutter, and builds the fabric from recycled polyester with recycled aluminum inside.
- 5.5 inch smart display designed for Alexa+
- Built-in 2MP camera for video calls and Drop In
- Physical mic and camera off button plus a camera shutter
- Fabric and aluminum made from recycled materials
Who it's for
Suited to anyone who wants a small always-on display for smart home control, video calls, and a photo slideshow in a single room. Not the choice for someone who wants a bigger screen for watching shows or browsing at length.
Pros and cons
- Compact 5.5 inch display fits nightstands and counters
- Physical camera shutter plus mic and camera off button
- Camera doubles for video calls and home checks
- Photo slideshow uses unlimited Prime cloud storage
- Screen too small for extended video watching
- Smart home control limited to compatible devices
- Camera raises privacy questions despite the shutter
Performance notes
The built-in 2MP camera handles video calls, Drop In, and compatible video doorbell feeds, with a physical shutter and a combined mic and camera off button for when the camera should stay inactive. When idle, the screen falls back to a slideshow drawn from photos family and friends share to it, backed by unlimited cloud photo storage for Prime members. Smart home control works with devices already compatible with Alexa.
Specifications
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Frequently asked questions
What size screen does the Echo Show 5 have?
It has a 5.5 inch display, sized for glancing at weather, calls, and photos rather than extended video viewing.
Can I turn off the Echo Show 5 camera?
Yes, there is a physical mic and camera off button plus a built-in camera shutter you can close over the lens.
Does the Echo Show 5 store photos?
Prime members get unlimited cloud photo storage, and the screen can rotate through shared photos as a slideshow when it is not otherwise in use.