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Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
The Amazon Echo is a series of smart devices intended for personal organizational use. Echo devices are produced by Amazon, an American online retailer & technology company. The Echo Show 15 was introduced in September 2021 and is the first model to be a wall-mounted device. The Echo Show 15 comes with a remote to use the Fire TV features of the device.
The Echo Show 15 has a 15.6” screen with a resolution of 1920x1080. The equipped camera in the device is 5MP with a shutter. Audio is provided with Dual 1.6” full-range drivers. The processor is a Amlogic Pop1 octa-core SoC with Amazon AZ2 neural network engine. The device weighs 78.1 oz and is a wall-mounted device.
The Echo series has a few other models in the series. These are the Echo 1st & 2nd generation, Echo Show 5, Echo Show 8, & Echo Show 10. These models were designed to be set on tables to be used as alarms or assistants. The Echo Show 15 is the first model to be used on the wall and specifically to be used with multiple different users.
The Echo Show 15 is marketed to families and to being used as a kitchen TV. According to the Verge, the Echo Show 15 is a great device to be used as a kitchen TV. However, they believe the actual software and widgets of the device could use more updates and customizability. The Echo Show 15 is still considered a good option for a family looking to replace their old organization of bulletin boards or paper calendars.
Identification
The Amazon Echo Show 15 can be identified not only by its specific name but its series number as well. The model number—H62YA5—can also be a helpful tool when trying to identify this product, along with the device’s real appearance. When looking for the Amazon Echo Show 15 one should look for its wide black screen—15.6 W x 9.9 H—coupled with white borders, and its small, circular camera in the top left-hand corner.
Technical Specifications
Weight: 78.1 oz (2,215 grams)
Size: 15.8”W x 9.9”H x 1.4”D (402 mm x 252 mm x 35 mm)
Display: 15.6” with 1920 x 1080 resolution
Audio: Dual 1.6” full-range drivers
Camera: 5 MP + Shutter
Processor: Amlogic Pop1 octa-core SoC with Amazon AZ2 neural network engine
Wi-Fi Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO). Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or IBSS) Wi-Fi networks