Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) + 2-Pack GE CYNC Smart LED Color Bulb

RonJables

Oct 3, 2022 10:47 AM

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RonJablesOct 3, 2022 10:47 AM

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Quote from Backhome77

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As always, it totally depends on your use case. I have two, one upstairs on my nightstand and one downstairs on my work desk. I use them primarily as screens for my Ring doorbell, to see if I want to go down/up stairs to answer it, to control my music, lights, and temp with Alexa, and to serve as a simple desk clock. They work fine for all that. And because of their location, I wouldn't want anything that took up any more space.

I don't get complaining about the size when the size is clearly listed. You know how big it is before you order. So if you buy this to watch Netflix or serve as a digital picture frame, it sucks, not because it's a bad product, but because you were stupid to order a 5" screen for that use.

I shared my experience. I don't get how that is complaining. But whatever floats your boat dude. glad you enjoy them. I don't. 🙄

lenser

Oct 3, 2022 11:18 AM

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lenserOct 3, 2022 11:18 AM

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Is this suitable to use as a nightstand clock?

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CaptainBackslap

Oct 3, 2022 11:30 AM

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CaptainBackslapOct 3, 2022 11:30 AM

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Quote from notaek

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First review…hmm

"Rip off don't buy ….. screen smaller than my iPhone……can't see it unless you are 2 feet away….. does less than the old ones …. A lot smaller …. It's a joke and a rip off …. want my money back

719 people found this helpful"

I disagree. These make great Bedside Alarm Clocks. At night I can say "Alex set my alarm to 6am to Bob Marley music" and it works perfectly. You can even have it greet you and tell you the weather when you tell it to "Stop"
If you plan on using it as a TV to watch videos on the regular and aren't in somewhere like a kitchen or close by, then I see your point. But in a bathroom or kitchen, they do the job pretty well. Sound is also loud enough imo for things like listening to a YouTube podcast while doing things around the kitchen. Imo buying for $35 and expecting reasonable functionality w/o things like deep bass or a 19" screen, you'll appreciate this as much as myself.

CaptainBackslap

Oct 3, 2022 11:34 AM

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CaptainBackslapOct 3, 2022 11:34 AM

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Quote from lenser

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Is this suitable to use as a nightstand clock?

Yes. They are perfect for that. I love mine specifically for this reason.

cgigate

Oct 3, 2022 12:39 PM

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cgigateOct 3, 2022 12:39 PM

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Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) could be worst Echo show, microphones gradually lose sensitivity.

Last edited by cgigate October 3, 2022 at 07:25 AM.

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cgigate

Oct 3, 2022 2:10 PM

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cgigateOct 3, 2022 2:10 PM

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Quote from lenser

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Is this suitable to use as a nightstand clock?

No,unless you want Amazon to collect your bed and night talk

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PaperOrPlastic

Oct 3, 2022 2:37 PM

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PaperOrPlasticOct 3, 2022 2:37 PM

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How is this as a video doorbell chime? Currently have the google nest and it shuts off now every time the doorbell it rung (go figure). It's a known hardwire failure down the road due to how it sends signals to the in-home chime. Turning off that feature in the app fixes the shut-off issue but then I don't know when someone is actually outside, so I was curious if I can use this as a digital chime instead. Sorry for babbling on, but I'm sure people with the same doorbell will know my pain.

beggerking

Oct 3, 2022 2:56 PM

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beggerkingOct 3, 2022 2:56 PM

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Quote from PaperOrPlastic

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How is this as a video doorbell chime? Currently have the google nest and it shuts off now every time the doorbell it rung (go figure). It's a known hardwire failure down the road due to how it sends signals to the in-home chime. Turning off that feature in the app fixes the shut-off issue but then I don't know when someone is actually outside, so I was curious if I can use this as a digital chime instead. Sorry for babbling on, but I'm sure people with the same doorbell will know my pain.

It works great as doorbell chime.... Very loud and quick to chime

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Saboth

Oct 3, 2022 5:59 PM

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SabothOct 3, 2022 5:59 PM

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Quote from notaek

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First review…hmm

"Rip off don't buy ….. screen smaller than my iPhone……can't see it unless you are 2 feet away….. does less than the old ones …. A lot smaller …. It's a joke and a rip off …. want my money back

719 people found this helpful"

Some people should not be allowed to leave reviews. The screen size is listed. And just because you don't like the screen size, is that cause for a ONE star review? A one star should be reserved for items you got that didn't work at all or broke in the first day of use, or some form of fraud was involved. He got exactly what he paid for, and it worked as it should have.

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coolraaj15

Oct 4, 2022 4:21 AM

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coolraaj15Oct 4, 2022 4:21 AM

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After using echo dots for many year and then buying echo show, felt its worse than echo dot, it will give you hard time when you compared with dot.
If you are thinking about digital frame, its not good at that too, cropping is worst.

stuntdummy24

Oct 4, 2022 4:53 PM

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stuntdummy24Oct 4, 2022 4:53 PM

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Quote from notaek

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First review…hmm

"Rip off don't buy ….. screen smaller than my iPhone……can't see it unless you are 2 feet away….. does less than the old ones …. A lot smaller …. It's a joke and a rip off …. want my money back

719 people found this helpful"

I didn't read the fine print, I want my money back!

Rudedog7

Oct 10, 2022 7:47 PM

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Rudedog7Oct 10, 2022 7:47 PM

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Quote from cgigate

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Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) could be worst Echo show, microphones gradually lose sensitivity.

The 1st was terrible to hear or slow to respond. People said it was a software issue that seemed to never got fixed.

I think they do something on purpose to make you upgrade like every other electronic, but that's just my thoughts.

Poosay_Hunta

Oct 10, 2022 8:52 PM

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Poosay_HuntaOct 10, 2022 8:52 PM

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The screen isnt that bad if you are doing light use of it. I have it on my desk top and It seems fine. Now if you are looking for something like a tablet, then get the bigger one, but 5 inches is like 2 index finger length on avg so do the math

Last edited by Poosay_Hunta October 10, 2022 at 02:08 PM.

SilentView

Oct 10, 2022 10:12 PM

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SilentViewOct 10, 2022 10:12 PM

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Can we use it as a timer, showing count down like phone.

I want clock/timer to put on the walls.

TheEdge

Oct 10, 2022 10:56 PM

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TheEdgeOct 10, 2022 10:56 PM

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Quote from SilentView

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Can we use it as a timer, showing count down like phone.

I want clock/timer to put on the walls.

Yes… and no. It doesn't always show how much time is remaining, but it will tell you how much is left on demand and/or once it gets down to 10 seconds.

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