Echo Show 8
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Size |
7.9” x 5.5” x 4.2” (200mm x 139mm x 106mm) |
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Weight |
36.6 oz (1034 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
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Display |
8.0” HD touch screen |
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Camera |
13 MP centered camera with built-in shutter (Photo quality/size may vary) |
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WiFi connectivity |
Dual-band WiFi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) WiFi networks. |
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Smart Home Hub |
Zigbee + Matter + Thread Border Router |
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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. |
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Audio |
2 x 2” full range neodymium drivers with passive bass radiator |
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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. |
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Setup technology |
Amazon WiFi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their WiFi network in a few easy steps. WiFi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about frustration-free setup. |
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Processor |
Octa-Core SoC with Amazon AZ2 Neural Network Engine |
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Accessibilty features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility. • Tap to Alexa enables access to Alexa via touch, instead of speech, through on-screen tiles or a keyboard, including the ability to save your favorite actions. • Adaptive Listening provides customers more time to finish speaking before Alexa responds. • Preferred Speaking Rate enables customers to control how fast or slow Alexa speaks. • Alexa Captioning, Call Captioning, and Closed Captioning provide text captions in any mode for supported content. • Show and Tell helps customers who are blind or visually impaired identify products when you say “Alexa, what am I holding.” • VoiceView screen reader enables access for customers who are blind or visually impaired. • Screen Magnifier enables customers to zoom in/out, and pan around the screen. • Notify When Nearby will play notification sounds when you’re detected near your Echo device. • Kindle Read Aloud will have Alexa read your Kindle books aloud. • Real Time Text enables customers to type live text in a video call. • Alexa Accessibility features also include settings for Color Inversion, Color Correction, Request Sound and more. |
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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. |
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Included in the Box |
Echo Show 8, Glacier White power adapter (30W)/cable (4.9 ft.) and quick start guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) – 2023 release |
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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. |
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Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish |
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Alexa Skills & Features |
Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful, and more fun by letting you voice control your world. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you’ve never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do. |
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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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Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that helps compatible devices work better at home and beyond the front door. If wifi is lost, Sidewalk enables certain devices to stay connected. Also, Sidewalk helps devices like water sprinklers and pet locators work over longer distances. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors via Sidewalk Bridges (participating Echo and Ring devices), and is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned off the setting. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Sidewalk. |
Marco –
The Echo Show 8 is a fantastic smart device that seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. Its compact size and clear display make it perfect for my living room, and Alexa’s voice commands work flawlessly. I’m especially impressed with its sound quality and video call capabilities!
Samrat Roy –
The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen, 2023) is a notable upgrade, blending smart home control with enhanced audio and visual capabilities. Here are some key features and insights:DesignThe Echo Show 8 maintains a sleek and modern design, making it a versatile addition to any room. The 8-inch HD display is bright and clear, suitable for video calls, streaming, or checking recipes.Audio QualityWith the introduction of spatial audio, the sound experience is significantly improved. It delivers a rich and immersive audio quality, making it great for music playback, podcasts, and watching videos. The enhanced bass and clarity help create a more engaging listening experience.Smart Home HubAs a smart home hub, the Echo Show 8 excels. It seamlessly integrates with various smart devices, allowing users to control lights, thermostats, cameras, and more through a user-friendly interface. The ability to create routines and manage multiple devices makes it a convenient central control point for smart homes.Alexa FeaturesWith Alexa’s latest enhancements, voice commands are more responsive and accurate. You can ask about the weather, set reminders, and even control compatible smart home devices with ease. The visual interface also allows for easy access to information and visual content, making it a great companion for daily tasks.Video Calling and StreamingThe improved camera quality makes video calls clearer and more enjoyable. Additionally, streaming services like Prime Video and Netflix are readily accessible, and the display size is perfect for casual viewing.Privacy FeaturesAmazon has continued to prioritize user privacy, with physical camera and microphone controls that allow users to easily disable these features when desired.Final ThoughtsOverall, the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a solid upgrade that enhances both audio and smart home capabilities. Whether you’re looking for an interactive display for video calls, a music player, or a smart home hub, this device checks many boxes. Its combination of features, design, and usability makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking to elevate their smart home experience.
HR Hamada –
I literally u this more than a dozen times a day.It has some new home networking features, such as Matter, over previous models. I don’t really use the new features because I only have a half dozen automation devices but it will grow with me. (or more likely because of the great trade in privileges, I will just keep upgrading whether I need to or not. I try to be frugal on most devices like tv, laptops and desktop , but amazon trade ins when stacked with discounts make so I wind up trading things inn all the time.The screen is the perfect size for me, doesn’t take up too much room on the desk or nightstand, but big enough to see clearly. I experimented with the 10 inch size during one of the generation changes, but it wasn’t good for my life style and home furnishings so I am back at the size I prefer.Sound it a little better, more 3D like, but this is no comparison to a soundbar (but it CAN be linked to a soundbar or bluetooth speaker). The alexa voice is a BIG differnce, more lifelike. When I got the new echo show, I compared it to the old echo show. I thought that alexa resided in the cloud and the voices would be exactly the same, but the new voice is more lifelike and actually has natural language cadence. It’s the same camera. I don’t care one bit if it is off to the right like the previous generation, or it is in the center like it is now.
I.M. Anamazoner –
Riddle: What do you call an “Echo Show 8” when its display isn’t working? -You call it simply an “expensive Echo 8”!I’ve had the display on my new Show 8 (gen. 3) stop working twice in the 3 weeks I’ve owned and used it. Since this is not my first Echo Show (I’ve owned 5 of them over the last 4 years, including the 3 I still have now), and I know this display problem is not normal. A reboot (unplugging then replugging in the electrical power) restored the display the first time. This second occurrence of the problem left me concerned: how often can I expect this issue to resurface, and does it just indicate a hardware defect in my unit? So I made the accompanying video so that you could see what I’m referring to.It turns out that telling Alexa to “Turn Off display” while it’s having this malfunction (while the display is black and the Display is non-responsive but while the device still responds audibly) And then saying “Alexa” (the wake word) restored the display and its responsiveness (to touch and verbal commands).But I don’t think that’s a permanent fix.Amazon customer support did advise toggling off the Auto Sleep setting in the device. This might be an acknowledgement of a software bug in that feature, but if it is, it’s not afflicting my other Show (a current generation Show 10) that’s using Auto Sleep.Except for the above, I do like my third generation Show 8 for the quality of its sound, responsiveness, overall utility (alarms, podcast-listening, news briefs, clock, timers, display of weather conditions, calendar events, home automation of smart lights and smart plugs for fans/+, hours and phone numbers of local retailers, etc.), and the display – when it’s functioning properly!My Show 8 (gen. 3) did have one other problem during my first 3 weeks of using it: Increasingly, I needed to repeat the wake word (“Alexa”) to get the Show 8’s attention. So I positioned my other Show 8 (gen. 1) near it on the same table and asked them both the same question – first the new “gen. 3” Show 8, then the “gen 1” Show 8 (which uses “Echo” as it’s wake word). Then I listened to the Voice Activity in the Alexa app on my phone. There was considerable Distortion in the new “gen. 3” Show 8’s recording, while the recording of the old (gen. 1) was remarkably clear. The short story is that Amazon customer support recommended the obligatory reboot, and that “fixed” it – for now, at least. (There was a theory that there may have been an external cause, but my testing has been unable to find evidence of that.)
GINNA RESENDIZ –
Simplemente hermoso
Es un artículo muy estético, elegante y demasiado funcional. La pantalla es muy vistosa, el sonido está de 100. Le puedes agregar fotografías de la familia, puedes bajar Spotify, Amazon music y vincular con Netflix. Además puedes comprar enchufes inteligentes y vincularlos para apagar o encender tus aparatos. Es increíble todo lo que puede hacer. Estoy muy feliz y próximamente compraré la Alexa más grande. La recomiendo 1000 %
RYCH –
Bastante buena y util
Ya tenia la segunda generación, esta que es la tercera Gen., mejora el sonido y la percibo mas rapida que la anterior, en lo demas es igual, bastante buen dispositivo este Echo Show 8.En las fotos se puede observar que puedes acceder a Youtube y a netflix con el comando de Alexa “pon Youtube” al igual que netflix.Como ounto negativo, diria que la pantalla no es amoled, creo XD. Pero estabdo en mi cuarto en la noche con todo apagado, no molesta su brillo de pantalla, su brillo automático funciona bastante bien!!
El_Robert –
Genial!
Se configura muy fácil y rápido, de preferencia si se tiene cuenta Prime.El audio espacial suena muy bien.
Norma Sánchez –
Bonito artículo
Buena expectativa
Arturo G. –
Bien a secas, si usas Alexa si te sirve
Bien a secas. Es un dispositivo Alexa que hace lo que ya sabes que hace. Si tienes un ecosistema Alexa para sacarle jugo está bien. En casa tengo 3 Alexas ahora y mi único problema es que, si quieres que las 3 puedan oír música diferente, debes pagar el plan familiar de Amazon Misic Unlimited, de lo contrario no podrás con ningún otro servicio (terminé pagando Amazon Music más mi Spotify). La bocina, si la ubicas en un buen lugar suena bien, a secas. Tengo un Apple HomePod mini y suena mejor la verdad…