The latest Echo Dot doesn’t reinvent the wheel (or ball?)
but keeps its iconic status as an affordable and utterly convenient portal to the Alexa universe.
The fifth model looks the same as its predecessor, with nearly identical dimensions and controls.
But it does tack on some new features, including new sensors and a sound upgrade.
Whichever model you choose, the Dot remains one of the best smart speakers you might buy.
What’s New in the 5th-gen?
The most notable new feature in Amazon’s latest Echo Dot is the temperature sensor.
Also new is a built-in accelerometer for gesture controls.
That’s the detraction of a speaker that isn’t interconnected to your mobile machine in an enclosed ecosystem.
The speaker was still in the box at the time, so chalk it up to a creepy coincidence.
Should You Buy the Amazon Echo Dot 5th-gen Smart Speaker?
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Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek
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