Amazon Echo Show - Smart Displays
Amazon - Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera - Charcoal
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 862 reviews.
4.7(862 Reviews)- 15 Expert Reviews
- 46 Answered Questions
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Description

Lively on Alexa. A smarter way to help you safely age in place.
Hands-free Urgent Response from Lively, now on Alexa devices. Get live help, 24/7 — for emergencies big and small.
Features
Alexa can show you even more
8” HD touchscreen, adaptive color, and stereo speakers bring entertainment to life. Make video calls with a 13 MP camera that uses auto-framing to keep you centered.
Stay in frame
Make video calls with a new camera that frames and centers automatically. Simply ask Alexa to call your contacts.
Make life easier at home
Glance at your calendars and reminders. Use your voice to set timers, update lists, and see news or traffic updates.
Manage your smart home
Look in when you're away with the built-in camera. Control compatible devices like cameras, lights, and more using the interactive display, your voice, or your motion.
Be entertained
Enjoy TV shows and movies in HD and stereo with Prime Video, Netflix, and more. Or ask Alexa to stream Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Spotify.
Put your memories on display
Use Amazon Photos to turn your home screen into a digital frame. Adaptive color helps your favorite photos look great in any light.
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.
Key Specs
- Built-In SpeakersYes
General
- Product NameEcho Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera
- BrandAmazon
- Model NumberB084DCJKSL
- ColorCharcoal
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Built-In SpeakersYes
Voice
- Voice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
- Network ConnectivityNone
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee
- Operating System CompatibilityFire OS
Power
- Power SourcePlug-in
Display
- Display ScreenYes
- Screen Size8 inches
Dimension
- Product Height5.4 inches
- Product Width7.9 inches
- Product Weight2.29 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1-year limited warranty and service included.
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1-year limited warranty and service included.
Other
- UPC840080510798
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 862 reviews
(862 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(15)Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Echo Show 8
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Love my Echo Show 8!! Need to get more for Christmas gifts to keep in touch with family. This one is for my kitchen/dining area and I’m using it daily.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Echo 8
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I love this product very much , everyone should have one in the kitchen..
This review is from Amazon - Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera - Glacier White
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Value4 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Echoswow 8
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Excellent product works very well,best price l would recommend this product
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Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving alexa
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I love my Alexa . It help me communitcate with my family
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Gateway into having a smart home.
||Posted .Hello, I did a review on both the 5 & 8 Echo show 2nd gens. Sound test, mic test, and camera test. I did come across a issue with dropping in on the echo 8.
Features
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alexa
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This is one of the best purchases that I have made.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value2 out of 5Quality2 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5Rated 2 out of 5 stars
So Disappointed
||Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This product lags and is so slow to responses. I have high WiFi speeds and excellent internet connections, so my internet is certainly not the issue. And I’ve had to exchange it as well for another which did the exact same thing
This review is from Amazon - Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera - Glacier White
Features
Value2 out of 5Quality2 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Set up, Sound qualityRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great electronic for your home
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Easy to set up. Speaker volume is loud and bass is exceptional. Great for watching shows and listening to music.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews
(15 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Nick Pino on June 29, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) reviewWhile those are all serious strikes against the Echo Show 8, it's not all bad. This generation incorporates a new 13-megapixel wide-angle camera that digitally pans and zooms during video calls and an octa-core processor that helps the display
Full Review - GizmodoJune 8, 2021
Echo Show 8's Camera Is So Good I Forgot How Unsettling Sidewalk IsAmazon's Echo Show 8 smart display doubles as a security camera, if you're into that kind of thing.
Full Review - The VergeRating, 4 out of 54.0Dan Seifert on July 6, 2021
Amazon's new Echo Show 8 is a little faster and has a better cameraAmazon's midsize Echo Show 8 is the best smart display in its lineup. It is larger and more capable than the diminutive Echo Show 5, while costing far less than the larger Echo Show 10. The Echo Show 8 is handy for watching video, listening to
Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Kate Kozuch on January 31, 2022
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) reviewAmazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) review: The $129 Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) has a clever new auto-framing camera for video chats, making the best affordable Alexa display even better.
Full Review - PCMagRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Will Greenwald on June 8, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 Release) ReviewThe original Echo Show 8 has been one of our favorite smart displays since it came out two years ago, thanks to a nearly perfect balance of strong audio performance for the size, a bright and colorful screen, and loads of useful Alexa voice
Full Review - Android AuthorityRating, 4 out of 54.0Dhruv Bhutani on October 19, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) review: The Alexa smart display for everyoneFaster and better than ever, but is the Echo Show 8 (2nd gen, 2021) the best smart display? Find out in this Amazon Echo Show 8 review.
Full Review - T3Rating, 5 out of 55.0Yasmine Crossland on June 16, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021) review: the smart display you need in your kitchenThe Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021) is jam-packed with smart features
Full Review - Pocket-lintRating, 4 out of 54.0Dan Grabham on August 4, 2021
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) review: Follow you, follow meThe second-generation Echo Show 8 is the best bang for your buck Alexa device with a display. It's got a much improved camera this time too.
Full Review
Q: QuestionWhat exactly can you do with the show8 besides video call which I hate. Only feature I know and love is the recipes stay lit so I don’t have to keep tapping my iPad. What else is Echo good for?
Asked by CColl.
- A:Answer Hello CColl! This is a great question! There are a multitude of features you can use the Echo Show 8 for that aren't just video calls! Yes, the recipes feature is tremendous to use, but you can also use the video streaming capabilities of the device for a plethora of streaming services such as Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, etc. You can also use it for streaming music with your favorite music services such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. In addition to these features, Alexa can be used for numerous other tasks such as controlling smart home devices, being an intercom using a "drop in" or "announcements" feature, securing your home as a security camera that you can access through your Alexa app, and be a link to video doorbells so you can see who is at your door through your doorbell with compatible devices. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg of ways you can utilize your Echo Show 8 but I hope this helps and answers your question a bit! Thanks again for inquiring and I hope you have a phenomenal day!
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Q: QuestionHello there. What is the difference between the 8 and the 8 2nd generation.
Asked by OOWEE577.
- A:Answer Hi OOWEE577, There are main differences include the following: Echo Show 8 1st gen has a 1MP camera with built-in shutter and the 2nd Gen has a 13 MP camera with auto-framing. 1st gen has one 2.0” (52 mm) neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator and the 2nd gen has 2 x 2.0" speakers Overall the second generation has a better camera and sound than the first generation! Hope that helps.
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Q: QuestionThe all family use iPhone, echo show is compatible with apple device
Asked by Fred.
- A:Answer Hello Fred! I believe you are asking if you can use the Echo Show with an iPhone? There is an Alexa app available for download on the Apple AppStore which allows you to utilize the full extent of what the Echo Show can offer. Also, since the Show is a screened device, you can even use and set it up without using an app at all. You can just follow the onscreen instructions and the device is a full featured touch screen. I hope this answers your question and you have an amazing day!
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Q: QuestionCan you do a zoom meeting on this device?
Asked by Lucy.
- A:Answer Hello, Lucy! Yes! You can Zoom through the Echo Show 8. You can ask Alexa to join a zoom meeting. Depending on how you have it set up, you may need to enter a meeting ID and/or a passcode. I hope that helps! Have a great day!
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Q: QuestionCan you show a side-by-side checklist of Features comparing the 8 second generation to the 10 third generation please
Asked by Dee.
- A:Answer Dee, Hello! I can't do a side by side on here but, I can tell you in a snap shot quickly...starting with the SHOW8: The new Echo Show 8 has some great upgraded features. The device now has a 13 MP camera that is built to keep you in frame! The camera has auto-framing that can zoom and tilt to always keep you in frame and centered for video calls. You can also look in when you're away with the built-in camera. The Echo Show 8 gives you control of compatible devices like cameras, lights, and more using the interactive display, your voice, or your motion. Show10: Move around the room during video calls or while you're cooking along to a recipe and the brilliant 10.1" HD screen will automatically turn to face you! Catch up with your favorite people without having to worry about staying in frame, the 13mp camera can zoom in and pan out to make sure you are centered! Take a look around when you're away! Watch your shows with the premium sound that adapts to the space you're in and so much more... I hope this helps explain some of the features of the Echo SHOW8 compared to the SHOW10
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Q: QuestionWill I be able to connect the Nest/Google video doorbell, thermostats, indoor and outdoor cameras to this 2nd gen Echo 8? I was also told you can't watch YouTube?
Asked by Chanimal23.
- A:Answer Hello, Chanimal23! Yes! You can access your Nest/Google doorbell, thermostat, and other cameras on your Echo Show 8. All you would need to do is enable the Nest skill in the Alexa App and that will link all of your Nest devices to Alexa. As far as YouTube goes, you can access it on the device, but it is not through an app. It is accessible through the web browser on the device. Simply say, "Alexa, show me cat videos on YouTube" and she will pull it up for your! Have a great day!
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Q: QuestionI need a calendar that I could sync to have display my dad’s appointments
Asked by Cheryl.
- A:Answer Hello Cheryl, I understand that you want your dad's calendar to sync and show on your Echo Show 8. You are able to add accounts on your Alexa app which will allow you to sync calendar and email. Those accounts are Google, Microsoft and Apple. You can add these accounts in the start up page of you Alexa app by searching calendar and it will proceed to walk you through the set up. Hope this has answered your concern. Have an amazing day!
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Q: QuestionDo I need professional installation?
Asked by Tesha.
- A:Answer It’s a plug and play. Just connect to your wireless and Alexa takes you through everything with ease.
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