Echo Show 8 (1st Gen, 2019 release) -- HD smart display with Alexa – Unlimited Cloud Photo Storage – Digital Photo Display - Charcoal
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- Alexa can show you more - With an 8" HD screen and stereo sound, Alexa can help manage your day at a glance.
- Connect with video calling and messaging - Call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other devices in your home.
- Be entertained - Ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, TV shows, movies, or the news. Or listen to radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks.
- Control your smart home - Voice control compatible devices or manage them on the easy-to-use display. Ask Alexa to show you security cameras, control lights, and adjust thermostats. Create morning routines to start your day.
- Made to fit your life - Get daily recipes and cook along hands-free with step-by-step instructions. Easily update to-do lists and calendars. Glance at weather and traffic on your way out.
- Put your memories on display - Use Amazon Photos & Alexa for a picture-perfect pairing. You can turn your home screen into a digital frame, share your favorites with friends and family, and even take photos. Plus, Prime members get unlimited photo storage.
- Designed to protect your privacy – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter.
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Connect with your favorite peopleMake hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo with a screen. Use Group Calling, Zoom, and Amazon Chime to connect with multiple people at once. At home, send voice messages to other supported Echo devices using Announcements or use Drop In as an intercom between rooms. |
Entertainment for every part of your dayCatch up on today’s news and sports highlights. Watch TV shows, movies, music videos, or movie trailers from Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, NBC, and more. Listen to music from streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify and see song lyrics and album art with Amazon Music. |
More ways to control your privacyAlexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. From the mic/camera off button and built-in shutter to the ability to delete your voice recordings, you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience. Learn more here about how Alexa and Echo devices work. |
Voice control your smart home |
Manage compatible smart home devices on the simple interactive display or use your voice. You can control lights and switches, set thermostats, or view security cameras. |
Alexa is happy to helpMake your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. Find, save and cook along to step-by-step recipes from Food Network Kitchen, Tasty, Allrecipes and more. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information. |
Alexa has skills |
With tens of thousands of skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and help you do more, such as play relaxing sounds or test your music knowledge. Just say, “Alexa, what are your top skills?” |
Put your photos on (smart) display |
You can use Amazon Photos or photos from Facebook to turn your home screen into a digital frame that showcases your favorite photos. |
And with the built-in camera, you can easily add to your photo album by saying, “Alexa, take a selfie.” Plus, Prime members get unlimited photo storage. |
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Simple to set up and use
Echo Show 8
Size |
7.9”x 5.4”x 3.9” (200mm x 135mm x 99mm) |
Weight |
36.6 oz (1037 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Display |
8.0” touch screen |
Camera |
1MP camera with built-in shutter |
WiFi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that can simplify Echo device setup and can help your device reconnect to your Wi-Fi router when you update your password or network name. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these services to you and your neighbors, and is enabled on your device unless you have previously disabled the setting. You can disable Sidewalk at anytime. Learn more here. |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Show 8 or from Echo Show 8 to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
Audio |
2.0” (52 mm) neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator |
System Requirements |
Echo Show 8 comes ready to connect to your WiFi. The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Supported operating systems. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
Setup technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
Processor |
MediaTek MT 8163 |
Accessibility features |
On Echo devices with screens, you can enable Alexa captioning and closed captioning, magnify the screen, toggle color inversion, and choose between color correction options. You can also enable the VoiceView screen reader to use gestures to navigate the screen and hear spoken feedback about the items you select. Learn more about Echo with a screen accessibility and Alexa accessibility. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Show 8 is subject to these terms. |
Included in the Box |
Echo Show 8, power adapter (30W)/cable (4.9 ft.) and quick start guide. |
Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone/camera off button, built-in camera shutter, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish |
Recommended device footprint |
Echo Show 8 device is 7.9”W x 3.9”D. Recommended footprint: 8”W x 5”D. |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
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Screen | 5.5" with 960 x 480 resolution | 8.0" with 1280 x 800 resolution | 10.1” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 15.6" with 1920 x 1080 resolution |
Release Year | 2023 | 2023 | 2021 | 2021 |
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Speakers | 1 x 1.7“ | 2x2.0” neodymium stereo speakers with passive bass radiator | 2 x 1.0” tweeters + 3.0” woofer | 2 x 1.6“ |
Camera | 2 MP | 13 MP with auto-framing | 13 MP with auto-framing | 5 MP |
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Built-in Zigbee smart home hub |
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Wall mountable |
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Microphone Arrays | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Dimensions | 5.8”W x 3.6”D x 3.2”H | 7.9”W x 5.4”H x 3.9”D | 9.9”W x 9”H x 6.7”D | 15.5"W x 9.9"H x 1.4"D |
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Customers like the quality of the digital device. They mention it's an excellent device, does well, and works just fine. Some say it'll last for at least two years and still works well. Customers also say it does much more than they expected, and is a personal home assistant. They say it works well with smart devices and apps, and has good sound for music.
"...Great compatibility with phones, smart plugs, Works perfectly with smart devices and appsBetter than FaceTime for video calls..." Read more
"...hotspot 3g with absolutely no problem getting high def the call quality was pretty decent I did not notice any lag or video degradation while on a..." Read more
"I love this Alexa, works great has really good sound for music no it’s not going to be extremely loud but it does have good volume screen...." Read more
"...It worked well, and the picture looked good. I just had to sign into Hulu on the Amazon Alexa app...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the digital device. They say it has great sound, it hears them just fine, and has better volume than the dot. They also say the video and sound quality are surprisingly good. Customers use the speaker for podcasts, music, audio books, news, recipes, photos, movies, and more. They mention it's quiet and unobtrusive.
"...There are multiple clock faces to choose from, sounds for alerts and you can pick a background or use your photos from Amazon’s photo app...." Read more
"...In addition, although the sound is truly phenomenal I would really like to see more control of specific sounds by use of a seven band equalizer..." Read more
"...They're not top of the line, but they sound great, not at all tinny...." Read more
"...After tweaking the sound settings, Alexa does not sound hollow and music is full and fills a small to medium sized room...." Read more
Customers find the Echo Show 8 easy to use. They mention that the setup has been made simpler than in other Amazon devices, it's easy to recommend, and it has many defined uses. They say the setup was faster than the dots and that it'll make calls and check your calendar. Some say the integration with other devices was easyish but cumbersome and felt clumsy. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use.
"...I also was new to that app and Alexa. Both were super easy to use! My pictures synced faster than any other photo cloud storing app hands down...." Read more
"...First negative even though set up is flawless and this appears to be nothing more than a tablet attached to some really high quality speakers and..." Read more
"...Setup is intuitive, and the device integrates smoothly with other Alexa-enabled devices, allowing for seamless control and automation within the home..." Read more
"...Using personalized photos is a little clunky because you are forced to create an album using only Amazon photos instead of just uploading what's..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the digital device. They mention that it has a nice clear picture when viewing through the Ring doorbell, and the screen is great. The video is clear, and it's easy to set up. The screen quality at 8" is very good, and in HD quality, comparable to a Samsung Tablet. It's wonderful when the pictures pop up and being reminded of the moment.
"...Play music, dance and sing and be silly. Display your photos, try a new recipe and make sure that your prepared for rain, snow or heat...." Read more
"...The screen is very clear . This product does have weight to it and has one of the best sounding sets of speakers that I have heard in a long time...." Read more
"...I'm impressed with the speakers and clarity. They're not top of the line, but they sound great, not at all tinny...." Read more
"...a great product that not only has great sound, it also has good clarity on the screen...." Read more
Customers like the screen size of the digital device. They mention that it has a decent size screen, it fills a small to medium sized room, and that the 8 inch screen is the best choice. They also appreciate the sleek design and the small footprint for the kitchen counter. Customers also say that the display is nice and big horizontal screen, which is surprising for a compact device.
"...Alexa does not sound hollow and music is full and fills a small to medium sized room...." Read more
"...The 8-inch screen is perfect for video calls, allowing us to stay connected with relatives and friends in a way that feels personal and engaging...." Read more
"I like this Alexa much better than our old one. The screen is larger and the volume is able to go louder when needed." Read more
"...videophile or audiophile quality, it’s extremely good and surprising for a compact device and price point...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the digital device. They mention that it has a beautiful screen, a great design, and is easy to set up. They also say that it works well and the picture looks good. Customers also say it's a really fancy clock radio and that the front is amazing.
"...Pros:Super easy to set upBeautiful looking with or without the swivel baseAmazing picture..." Read more
"...It worked well, and the picture looked good. I just had to sign into Hulu on the Amazon Alexa app...." Read more
"...It really serves no profound purpose but admittedly looks kinda cool...." Read more
"...The addition of a visual interface enhances these capabilities, offering on-screen information such as recipes, weather forecasts, and news..." Read more
Customers like the music that Echo produces. They mention that it's great while working, and that it can definitely get your music. Some say that the side of the Show helps the music really rock. They also say that it is perfect for streaming music, podcasts, and playing music while cleaning.
"...Play music, dance and sing and be silly. Display your photos, try a new recipe and make sure that your prepared for rain, snow or heat...." Read more
"...After tweaking the sound settings, Alexa does not sound hollow and music is full and fills a small to medium sized room...." Read more
"...children when they were tiny, special events, everyday moments.... so nostalgic and yes, very sentimental...." Read more
"...It hears me just fine. It can play my Apple Music. I do have a couple of Apple Homepods that sound better. I could use them as an alarm, etc...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the digital device. Some mention that it integrates seamlessly with other services, while others say that it has trouble connecting to their Amazon account, cameras, and Hue lights. They also say that the device is very heavily dependent on their synched phone app and that they are unable to get music profiles to sync easily across devices.
"...Amazing pictureGreat compatibility with phones, smart plugs, Works perfectly with smart devices and apps..." Read more
"...5 and Show 8 (haven't tried it on the Dot yet) is the ability to make calls WITHOUT pairing with a cellphone...." Read more
"...Lol.My last complaint it that the Echo Show cannot surf the web like the Kindle Fire tablets or like any tablets, for that matter...." Read more
"...easy vid calls or even intercom within your home. you can manually block the camera if you don't want that aspect...." Read more
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Ok, so now for my review...I finally got my first Amazon Echo Show 5 with Alexa for Christmas. I am kicking myself for not getting one earlier! I have fallen in love with these devices and their many capabilities so much that I Immediately bought a dot, 2 Echo Show 5’s an Echo Show 8 and the new Echo Show 8HD plus stands! I am LOVING all the things Amazon’s Echo Shows do. If you don’t have one and you’re on the fence here is the breakdown, pros and cons:
Breakdown: super SUPER easy to use. Plug in the power cord and follow the on screen steps to set up your device to your liking. There are multiple clock faces to choose from, sounds for alerts and you can pick a background or use your photos from Amazon’s photo app. (I also was new to that app and Alexa. Both were super easy to use! My pictures synced faster than any other photo cloud storing app hands down. Plus as a bonus you don’t need to pay for storage. There’s no limit and zero fees!!)
Once you’ve set up the Alexa app (I recommend the Smart Life app that’s compatible with smart devices/plugs and Apple Watch!) you just ask Alexa what you need and boom, it’s done! I asked her to calm down my dog and she put on music! I am amazed. You can make shopping lists (No more searching for a pen and paper in my kitchen), Ask for recipes, play videos, surf the Internet, find out the weather, watch your photo albums, make phone calls to anyone who has the same type of device (like most of the world does by now). It’s seamless and I even had my 8 year old set one up because it was so easy. I love the parental control platform it allows for too!
Pros:
Super easy to set up
Beautiful looking with or without the swivel base
Amazing picture
Great compatibility with phones, smart plugs, Works perfectly with smart devices and apps
Better than FaceTime for video calls
Loud speakers with excellent sound quality
Alexa, Alexa, Alexa! Alexa’s voice recognition is so much better than Siri! Siri can’t understand a thing I say (I don’t even have an accent). If I ask Siri for the weather it gives me traffic. Super frustrating. I think that’s why I was hesitant at getting one of these. Man I wish I knew how much better Alexa is! Everything I ask is instantly understood and taken care of!! Music, calls, drop ins, weather...anything!
The value for the price is unbeatable
Everything about this device is a Pro!!
Cons:
It’s constantly listening. But honestly, I don’t worry about that. I’m sure the government listens in and sees things just through WiFi, the Nelson rating TV system, Arbitron ratings in your radios, computer cameras and cellular/mobile devices. This isn’t the only thing out there and really it’s so worth it for everything you can use it for. Besides, anyone that paranoid about what they’re saying is probably on The Hunt with John Walsh. LOL
The final analysis: BUY THESE DEVICES!! Get them for each room. Enjoy the capability to make your day to day life easier and more fun! Play music, dance and sing and be silly. Display your photos, try a new recipe and make sure that your prepared for rain, snow or heat. The Echo devices are like having a personal assistant that’s holding a computer screen. So enjoy your new found “tech” if you don’t already have any and you’ll be amazed like me at what these devices can do!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020
Ok, so now for my review...I finally got my first Amazon Echo Show 5 with Alexa for Christmas. I am kicking myself for not getting one earlier! I have fallen in love with these devices and their many capabilities so much that I Immediately bought a dot, 2 Echo Show 5’s an Echo Show 8 and the new Echo Show 8HD plus stands! I am LOVING all the things Amazon’s Echo Shows do. If you don’t have one and you’re on the fence here is the breakdown, pros and cons:
Breakdown: super SUPER easy to use. Plug in the power cord and follow the on screen steps to set up your device to your liking. There are multiple clock faces to choose from, sounds for alerts and you can pick a background or use your photos from Amazon’s photo app. (I also was new to that app and Alexa. Both were super easy to use! My pictures synced faster than any other photo cloud storing app hands down. Plus as a bonus you don’t need to pay for storage. There’s no limit and zero fees!!)
Once you’ve set up the Alexa app (I recommend the Smart Life app that’s compatible with smart devices/plugs and Apple Watch!) you just ask Alexa what you need and boom, it’s done! I asked her to calm down my dog and she put on music! I am amazed. You can make shopping lists (No more searching for a pen and paper in my kitchen), Ask for recipes, play videos, surf the Internet, find out the weather, watch your photo albums, make phone calls to anyone who has the same type of device (like most of the world does by now). It’s seamless and I even had my 8 year old set one up because it was so easy. I love the parental control platform it allows for too!
Pros:
Super easy to set up
Beautiful looking with or without the swivel base
Amazing picture
Great compatibility with phones, smart plugs, Works perfectly with smart devices and apps
Better than FaceTime for video calls
Loud speakers with excellent sound quality
Alexa, Alexa, Alexa! Alexa’s voice recognition is so much better than Siri! Siri can’t understand a thing I say (I don’t even have an accent). If I ask Siri for the weather it gives me traffic. Super frustrating. I think that’s why I was hesitant at getting one of these. Man I wish I knew how much better Alexa is! Everything I ask is instantly understood and taken care of!! Music, calls, drop ins, weather...anything!
The value for the price is unbeatable
Everything about this device is a Pro!!
Cons:
It’s constantly listening. But honestly, I don’t worry about that. I’m sure the government listens in and sees things just through WiFi, the Nelson rating TV system, Arbitron ratings in your radios, computer cameras and cellular/mobile devices. This isn’t the only thing out there and really it’s so worth it for everything you can use it for. Besides, anyone that paranoid about what they’re saying is probably on The Hunt with John Walsh. LOL
The final analysis: BUY THESE DEVICES!! Get them for each room. Enjoy the capability to make your day to day life easier and more fun! Play music, dance and sing and be silly. Display your photos, try a new recipe and make sure that your prepared for rain, snow or heat. The Echo devices are like having a personal assistant that’s holding a computer screen. So enjoy your new found “tech” if you don’t already have any and you’ll be amazed like me at what these devices can do!
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To start off this comes very well packaged and is pretty much just like every other Amazon device packaging not flimsy and seems to be made high quality. As for the setup, it is super simple to set up answer a few basic questions and it starts up. The screen is very clear . This product does have weight to it and has one of the best sounding sets of speakers that I have heard in a long time. This does have a software-based equalizer to adjust the low mid and high range. Controlling the device is very simple via voice or via touch, simply say your wake word and then say the command or swipe from right to left and choose a function. I am giving this five stars despite having a few negatives. First negative even though set up is flawless and this appears to be nothing more than a tablet attached to some really high quality speakers and some software you cannot add anything other than skills. Which in my opinion kind of defeats the purpose of having something as amazing as this. I would like to see the ability to utilize and customize screensavers backgrounds whatever and be able to make it my own. There are very limited options for customization. Although this is not a deal-breaker many people including myself would like the ability to select what they want on it such as placing android-based apps. In addition, although the sound is truly phenomenal I would really like to see more control of specific sounds by use of a seven band equalizer instead of just the standard three band, possibly surround sound effects as well. If you have never owned one of these devices before you will be pleased to know that these have fantastic video calling features that can sense low bandwidth and adjust the image quality accordingly I have used this on a hotspot 3g with absolutely no problem getting high def the call quality was pretty decent I did not notice any lag or video degradation while on a high-speed connection as mentioned earlier on 3g video degradation is possible.
Watching movies on this is the equivalent of watching movies on a tablet however the sound quality is truly remarkable. Although the paper documentation is limited the voice controls appear to be exactly the same as the fire cube. I have been using this for about 2 weeks now and it is the perfect companion to my other Amazon devices.
One thing I forgot to mention was that the camera does have a physical shutter which can be manually opened and manually closed to increase your privacy.
As with all echo devices this does have a button to silence the microphone and this does have a volume up and volume down.
All of these settings are controlled via the software settings button which is located by swiping from the top to the bottom and from within the Alexa app.
As we are in the midst of a pandemic with no hard end in sight I did wind up purchasing five of these devices for Christmas gifts. It is in my opinion one of the best most versatile devices on the market which seamlessly integrates with your prime membership. Even if you choose not to have a prime membership you can use all of the features of this device it costs nothing to operate but you do need to have some form of internet connection wirelessly..
Note for people with vision problems. It is recommended by me to avoid purchasing the echo show 5 and purchase a echo show 8 or echo show 10 if you have problems with eyesight or for the elderly as it is a much bigger screen and easier to read.
And again I am rating this five stars.