Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) and Philips Hue Smart Color Bulb User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to your new bundle featuring the Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) smart display and a Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Medium Lumen Smart Bulb. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your devices, ensuring you can fully utilize their smart home capabilities.

What's Included

Your package contains the following items:

• Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) device
• Glacier White power adapter (22W) with cable (4.9ft)
• Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Medium Lumen Smart Bulb, 75 Lumen
• Quick Start Guide

Image: The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) smart display in Cloud Blue alongside a Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 smart bulb.

Setup Guide

1. Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Setup

1. Connect Power: Plug the included power adapter into the Echo Show 5 and then into a wall outlet. The device will power on automatically.
2. Follow On-Screen Instructions: The Echo Show 5 will guide you through selecting your language, connecting to your Wi-Fi network (supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi), and logging into your Amazon account.
3. Download the Alexa App: For full functionality and device management, download the Alexa app on your Fire OS, Android, or iOS device. The app is also accessible via a web browser.

2. Philips Hue Smart Color Bulb Setup

1. Install Bulb: Screw the Philips Hue smart bulb into a standard light fixture. Ensure the fixture's power switch is turned on.
2. Connect via Alexa App (Recommended):
   • Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.
   • Navigate to the 'Devices' tab.
   • Tap the '+' icon and select 'Add Device'.
   • Choose 'Light' and then 'Philips Hue'. Follow the on-screen prompts to discover and connect your bulb.
   • Alternatively, you can say, "Alexa, discover my devices" to your Echo Show 5.
3. Connect via Philips Hue App (Optional, for advanced features): Download the Philips Hue app. If you have a Philips Hue Bridge (sold separately), you can connect the bulb to the Bridge for additional features and control up to 50 light points. The bulb is Bluetooth compatible and can be controlled directly via Bluetooth with the Hue app without a Bridge for up to 5 bulbs.

Operating Instructions

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Features

• Voice Control with Alexa: Use your voice to interact with Alexa. Simply say "Alexa" followed by your command. Examples include: "Alexa, what's the weather?", "Alexa, play music," or "Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes."
  

  Image: The Echo Show 5 displaying an audiobook cover and playback controls on its screen.

• Smart Home Control: Control compatible smart home devices, including your Philips Hue bulb, using voice commands or the on-screen interface. For example, "Alexa, turn on the bedroom light" or "Alexa, dim the lights to 50%."
  

  Image: The Echo Show 5 screen showing smart home controls for a thermostat and a bedroom light.

• Visual Display: The 5.5-inch touch screen can display information such as weather forecasts, news headlines, song lyrics, recipes, and more.
• Photo Display: Connect your Amazon Photos account to display your personal photos as a digital frame.
  

  Image: The Echo Show 5 displaying a collage of family photos on its screen.
• Video Calls: Make video calls to friends and family who have an Echo Show device or the Alexa app. The 2 MP camera allows for clear video communication.
  

  Image: A person using the Echo Show 5 for a video call, with the device placed on a side table.

• Camera Shutter: For privacy, the Echo Show 5 includes a built-in physical camera shutter. Slide the switch on top of the device to cover or uncover the camera lens.
  

  Image: A close-up view of the top of the Echo Show 5, highlighting the physical switch for the camera shutter.

Philips Hue Smart Color Bulb Control

• Voice Control: Once connected to Alexa, use voice commands to turn the light on/off, dim/brighten, or change colors. For example, "Alexa, change the bedroom light to blue."
• App Control: Use the Alexa app or Philips Hue app to control the bulb remotely, set schedules, create routines, and adjust colors and brightness.
• Energy Saving: Manage your lighting consumption by turning lights on and off from anywhere, contributing to energy efficiency.

Accessibility Features

The Echo Show 5 offers various accessibility features to personalize Alexa to your abilities:

• Tap to Alexa: Access Alexa via touch through on-screen tiles or a keyboard, including saving favorite actions.
• Adaptive Listening: Provides more time to finish speaking before Alexa responds.
• Preferred Speaking Rate: Control how fast or slow Alexa speaks.
• Alexa Captioning, Call Captioning, Closed Captioning: Provide text captions for supported content.
• Show and Tell: Helps users who are blind or visually impaired identify products by saying "Alexa, what am I holding."
• VoiceView Screen Reader: Enables access for users who are blind or visually impaired.
• Screen Magnifier: Zoom in/out and pan around the screen.
• Notify When Nearby: Plays notification sounds when detected near your Echo device.
• Kindle Read Aloud: Alexa can read your Kindle books aloud.
• Real Time Text: Enables typing live text in a video call.
• Additional settings for Color Inversion, Color Correction, Request Sound, and more.

To enable these features, go to Settings → Accessibility on your Echo Show 5.

Privacy Features

The Echo Show 5 is designed with multiple privacy controls:

• Wake Word Technology: Devices only begin recording audio after detecting the wake word ("Alexa").
• Streaming Indicators: Visual indicators on the device show when audio or video is being streamed to the cloud.
• Microphone/Camera Off Button: A physical button electronically disconnects the microphones and camera.
• Built-in Camera Shutter: A physical slider to cover the camera lens.
• Voice Recording Management: Ability to view and delete your voice recordings through the Alexa app or Amazon website.

For more details, visit the Alexa Privacy Hub.

Technical Specifications

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

Philips Hue Smart Color Bulb

• Type: White and Color Ambiance A19 Medium Lumen Smart Bulb
• Brightness: 75 Lumen
• Connectivity: Bluetooth & Zigbee compatible

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with your devices, consider the following common solutions:

• Device Unresponsive: If your Echo Show 5 is not responding, try unplugging it from the power outlet for 30 seconds and then plugging it back in.
• Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues: Ensure your Wi-Fi router is working correctly and the Echo Show 5 is within range. You can try restarting your router. Verify your Wi-Fi password in the Echo Show 5 settings if necessary.
• Bulb Not Connecting/Responding:
  • Ensure the light fixture's power switch is on.
  • Confirm the bulb is within Bluetooth range of your Echo device or Hue Bridge.
  • Try resetting the bulb (often by cycling power off/on several times, refer to Philips Hue documentation for specific reset procedures).
  • In the Alexa app, try 'Discover Devices' again.
• Alexa Not Understanding Commands: Speak clearly and ensure there is no excessive background noise. Check if the microphone is muted (red light on Echo Show 5 indicates mute).
• Software Updates: Ensure both your Echo Show 5 and the Alexa app are running the latest software versions. Updates are typically automatic for the Echo Show 5.

Warranty and Support

Warranty: The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) includes a 1-year limited warranty and service. Optional extended warranties (1-year, 2-year, and 3-year) are available for purchase in the U.S.

Support: For further assistance, troubleshooting, or warranty claims, please visit the Amazon Device Support website or contact Amazon Customer Service. For Philips Hue bulb specific issues, refer to Philips Hue support resources.