Classification
| Amazon Echo Dot 5
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| Classification
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| Grade
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A-
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| Calculator version
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1
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| Classification date
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2025-02-07
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| Information
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| Name
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)
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| Brand by Parent
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Amazon by Amazon
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| Generation
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5
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| Model(s)
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Echo Dot 5
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| Release date
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2022-10-20
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| Type/Category
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Home Hub / Smart Speaker
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| Website
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[1]
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| Status
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In sale
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| More
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| Dimensions
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3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 (100 x 100 x 89) mm
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| Mass
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340 g
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| Operating system
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Amazon Alexa (Fire OS derivative)
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| Companion App
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Amazon Alexa app (Android/iOS)
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| CPU
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MediaTek Quad-core ARM processor w/ AZ2 Neural Edge
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| GPU
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Integrated (for audio signal processing)
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| Memory
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4 GB flash / 512 MB RAM (approx.)
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| Storage
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: Flash memory for system and logs
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| Battery
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N/A (AC powered)
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| Power
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15 W external adapter
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| Charging
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N/A
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| Display
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LED indicator ring
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| Camera
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None
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| Sound
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Bluetooth Audio, Assisted Commands
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| Connectivity
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A2DP/AVRCP Bluetooth, Dual-band (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
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| Device
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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[2]
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Generally sealed; advanced teardown possible but not common.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Very common
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[3]
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Smart speakers are frequent targets of research & exploits.
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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[4]
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Various PoC voice-attack vectors, unauthorized skill exploits.
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| Updatability
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Very common
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[5]
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Automatic OTA firmware updates from Amazon.
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| Category score
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2
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| System
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Full
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[6]
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Integrates with Amazon ecosystem, other skills/APIs with user permission.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[7]
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Uses TLS 1.2/1.3 for cloud communication; local voice processing.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[8]
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Voice recordings and logs are stored in Amazons secure cloud, local storage minimal.
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| Category score
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1
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| User Authentication
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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[9]
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naged via Amazon account, supports multiple profiles.
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| Authentication
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Basic
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[10]
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Voice profiles; optional PIN for purchasing.
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| Brute-force protection
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Basic
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[11]
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Limited voice-based pin attempts; purchasing locks after failures.
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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[12]
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All voice commands and interactions can be reviewed in the app.
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup
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[13]
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Tied to Amazon account password policy.
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| Category score
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2
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Reasoning: The Echo Dot 5th Gen) benefits from Amazons strong cloud ecosystem, encryption, and
frequent firmware updates. However, the device remains a popular research target for potential exploits,
and voice-based authentication can be susceptible to certain attacks. The overall security standing
remains relatively high, but not flawless.
