Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Generation) User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Amazon
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Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Generation)
QUICK START GUIDE
Getting to know your Echo Show 5
Alexa is designed to protect your privacy
Wake word and indicators
Alexa doesn’t begin listening until your Echo device detects the wake word
(for example, “Alexa”). A blue light lets you know when audio is being sent to
Amazon’s secure cloud.
Microphone and camera controls
You can electronically disconnect the mies and camera with one press of a
button. Slide the built-in shutter to cover the camera.
Voice History
Want to know exactly what Alexa heard? You can view and delete your voice
recordings in the Alexa app at anytime.
These are just a few of the ways that you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience. Explore more at www.amazon.com/alexaprivacy or www.amazon.ca/alexaprivacy.
Setup
1. Plug in your Echo Show 5
Plug your Echo Show 5 into an outlet using the included power adapter. In about a minute, the display will turn on and Alexa will greet you.
2. Set up your Echo Show 5
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Echo Show 5. Before setting up your device, have your wifi network name and password ready. During setup, you will connect to the internet so you can have access to Amazon services. Log in with an existing Amazon account username and password, or create a new account.
For help and troubleshooting, go to Help & Feedback in the Alexa app or visit www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Download the Amazon Alexa app
InstalUng the app on your phone or tablet helps you get more out of your Echo Show 5. It’s where you set up calling and messaging, and manage music, lists, settings, and news.
3. Explore your Echo Show 5
To power your Echo Show 5 on and off, press and hold the mic/camera button.
To change your settings
Swipe down from the top edge of the screen or say, “Alexa, show Settings:
To access your shortcuts
Swipe left from the right edge of the screen.
Give us your feedback
Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills. To send us feedback about your experiences with Alexa, use the Alexa app, visit www.amazon.com/devicesupport, or simply say, “Alexa, I have feedback.”
Things to try with your Echo Show 5
Watch TV shows, listen to music, see photos
Alexa, show me TV shows.
Alexa, show me my photos.
Alexa, play today’s hits on Amazon Music.
Alexa, play the news.
Stay organized and manage your home
Alexa, add bananas to my shopping list.
Alexa, set homework timer for 1 hour.
Alexa, show me my calendar.
Alexa, show me chocolate chip cookie recipes.
Voice control your smart home
Alexa, show me the front door.
Alexa,dimthe lights.
Stay connected
Alexa,call Mom.
Alexa, announce “dinner is ready.”
Some features moy require customization in the Alexa app, a seporote subscription, or an additional compatible smart home device.
Yau can find more examples and tips in the Alexa opp.
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Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Generation):
Quick Start Guide – [Download PDF]
Quick Start Guide – Spanish – [Download PDF]