A:Answer Hello, if you already have an Amazon account you can set the Echo Show 8 up on the device itself. You would need a smart phone or tablet to access the Alexa app to make changes to the settings of the Echo Show 8. In the Alexa app you can also set where your music will stream from, set up routines, add skills that will help control your home and set up communications with other devices. There is no monthly fee to use your Echo Show 8. Hope that helps, have a great day!