The Echo 5 works well as a clock and alarm but can also control other smart items such as lights. We use the Echo to turn the lights on and off when we not close to the light switch. The Echo also provides the weather forecast as part of the wake up alarm.
I was told to use my phone to set it up and it gave me a lot of trouble
and friend said use your tablet I had to reset it let it do a system update
but do not continue until it finished because you will have to start again.