Amazon Echo Show - Smart Displays
Amazon - Echo Show 8 Smart Display with Alexa - Charcoal
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 6621 reviews.
4.8(6,621 Reviews)- 10 Expert Reviews
- 251 Answered Questions
Highly rated by customers for: Sound quality, Display, Ease of use
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Description
Features
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
Connect with your favorite people. Make hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo device with a screen. Instantly connect to other supported devices in your home, or make a voice announcement to every room with a supported Echo device.
Be entertained
Ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, TV shows, movies, or 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.
Make it yours
Show off your Amazon photo albums. Customize your home screen. Create morning routines to start your day.
Made to fit your life
Cook along to step-by-step recipes. Easily update to-do lists and calendars. Glance at weather and traffic on your way out.
Designed to protect your privacy
Electronically disconnect the microphones and camera with one press of a button. Slide the built-in shutter to cover the camera.
What's Included
- Amazon Echo Show 8 with Alexa
- Power adapter cable
- Quick start guide
Voice Control
Works With
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Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 6621 reviews
(6,621 customer reviews)Expert reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews
(10 expert reviews)Features
Ease of Use3 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I am happy with my purchase
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I have only had this for maybe a month now but so far I really like it. I gave it 5 stars because up till now I am happy. I do wish the quality of the picture when I FaceTime someone was better but I am grateful it even does that at all. Now I can use that when I am cooking and want to talk to someone without having to use my cell phone which up till now I have been doing. I think I can only FaceTime someone who has the same Alexa like mine but I’m not entirely certain of that. There may be things at some point that I may not like or maybe I will be happy altogether but I decided not to wait to review it because Best Buy offered me an incentive to do so now.
This review is from Amazon - Echo Show 8 Smart Display with Alexa - Sandstone
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Ease of Use3 out of 5Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
They will multiply
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.The Echo products have been out for a while, but I didn't know how great they were until I bought one. My wife wanted a Ring door bell/camera. It came with an Echo show 5. Well, I thought I would buy show 8 while they were on sell. I immediately fell in love with it. They had babies, lots of babies. I now have 2 Echo show 5's, one 8 and one 10.1 as well as 2 Echo dots (3rd gen.) and one dot (4th gen,) w/clock.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Use it way more than I expected
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I've had alexa devices for a long time and never thought I needed one with a screen but it is super handy in the kitchen for recipes and I can watch shows while I cook. Can also video call others that have one. Speaker is loud too. Oh. Can also view security cameras.
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Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does a lot of great things
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I’m really happy with the kitchen cooking subscription that came free with my show. I love learning new recipes. There are lots of video options like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc. mostly my birds like the show. It’s like their own tv now, haha. I can also listen to my Sirius cm subscription with it too. I’m happy happy with it.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Echo shadow to see and hear loved ones in a facili
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The Drop in feature on the Echo shadow allows us to see our Dad in a memory care unit at any time night or day. He doesn't have to touch or do anything, we just appear on his screen. The speaker volume is sufficient for him to hear us too. The only challenge is that his lift chair and bed are a distance from the echo and the microphone does not pick up his voice at times. We love this product.
This review is from Amazon - Echo Show 8 Smart Display with Alexa - Sandstone
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Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Purchase
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I bought two of these for my husband and I for Christmas! It's been a great purchase! My husband spends a lot of time in the shop and said we use these to communicate with each other a lot! Plus when the grandkids are here they really enjoy playing trivia games on them!
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Ease of Use4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Echo Show 8, the best so far
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The screen is huge. This Show 8 is better than the Show 5, there is literally a big difference. I really enjoy this one so much better than the smaller one. The screensavers are just beautiful. I am so pleasantly surprised.
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very loud alarm clock!! Works great
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Love it purchased this for alarm clock, my cell phone was not loud enough! This is plenty loud and does the job… only bad thing is I can’t just select one photo for the background it chooses random ones but it’s functioning great
This review is from Amazon - Echo Show 8 Smart Display with Alexa - Sandstone
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Ease of Use5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews
(10 Reviews)- CNETOctober 31, 2020
Amazon's incremental improvements still stand out, one year later.Amazon's incremental improvements still stand out, one year later.
Full Review - Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Kate Kozuch on November 27, 2019
Amazon Echo Show 8 review: The best Alexa best smart display yetThe Amazon Echo Show is a capable and great-sounding Alexa smart home display at an affordable price.
Full Review - PCMagRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Will Greenwald on November 27, 2019
Amazon Echo Show 8Amazon's Echo Show 8 smart display offers a nearly perfect balance of price, performance, and size.
Full Review - Tech AdvisorRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Jim Martin on December 16, 2019
Amazon Echo Show 8If you want a smart display from Amazon, the Echo Show 8 is the Goldilocks model: not too expensive, not too small, with just right sound. Here's our review
Full Review - Pocket-lintRating, 4 out of 54.0Dan Grabham on May 4, 2020
Amazon Echo Show 8 review: The middle childAt a significantly cheaper price than the larger Echo Show, the Show 8 has most of its appealing features.
Full Review - Expert ReviewsRating, 4 out of 54.0Alan Martin on November 26, 2019
Echo Show 8 (1st gen, 2019) review: A solid compromiseThe Echo Show 8 is the best bet for people wanting an Alexa-controlled smart screen, but the Nest Hub is better overall
Full Review - StuffRating, 5 out of 55.0Andrew Williams on December 17, 2019
Amazon Echo Show 8 reviewPre-Xmas smart home bargain
Full Review - techguide.com.auRating, 4.3 out of 54.3Stephen Fenech on March 9, 2020
Echo Show 8 review - the smart display that's a versatile addition to your home85% VERDICT The Echo Show 8 is an even more versatile way of accessing information and content and controlling your smart devices. And with the screen it's a great security camera monitor as well. This is one of the smartest devices you can buy
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Q: QuestionI'm considering purchasing an Amazon - Echo Show 8 with Alexa for my elderly mother. I'd like to know what applications and capabilities this unit can provide that would help my mother?
Asked by Rich.
- A:Answer I purchased a show for my father in a nursing home. With Covid 19 his nursing home has a no visitor policy during the pandemic. I now can drop in and FaceTime him without having to call the front desk. He is a stroke patient and can’t move his right side at all. He doesn’t have to answer verbally or touch anything with a drop in. I’m very grateful for the echo show!
Answered by Scarlett
Q: QuestionWhat accessories do I need to purchase in order for this to function properly as a video chat? I am purchasing for my mom and don't want her aide to run to the store to purchase additional items to make it work.
Asked by amImissinganything.
- A:Answer It comes with everything needed for video chat/calls. Built-in camera, microphone, speaker, and screen. It has free video and audio calls between Echo devices and the Alexa mobile app. So you could get another Echo Show (or the Alexa app on your phone) and call her for free.
Answered by hyrulered
Q: QuestionCan I get a video call on my iphone, or do I need another Echo?
Asked by Natalie.
- A:Answer Yes, you can get a video call on your iPhone.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionIs this for viewing only or is it also a speaker (for music)?
Asked by Carrie.
- A:Answer Echo Show 8 connects to Alexa to give you rich stereo sound with vivid visuals on an 8" HD screen. Set alarms and timers, display your favorite photos, check weather and traffic as you head out, or catch up on news highlights and movie trailers. Connect with your favorite people by making hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo with a screen, use Announcements to send voice messages to every room with a supported Echo device, or use Drop In as a two-way intercom between rooms.
Answered by Read
Q: QuestionIs echo show 8 a hub
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer No, it is not a hub.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionWhen it was 79.99 did you get a echo dot in packaging also in that deal.
Asked by Ukfan.
- A:Answer Yes I received an echo dot. Best purchase I have made from any Alexa product
Answered by Strange1
Q: QuestionCan this be used like a digital photo frame?
Asked by Mbarduhn.
- A:Answer You can display photos from your Amazon photos but there are drawbacks. There is always other things on the screen no matter how you have the setting adjusted. It is not a true digital picture frame.
Answered by Robert116
Q: Questionhow can I disable the "try suggestions: at the bottom of the screen?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Not yet. Lots of people have given feedback to add an option to turn the suggestions off, and may become available via future system updates.
Answered by BeachOceanGirl