Overview
Echo Show 8 (newest model) is described as a redesigned 8.7" smart display with a vibrant HD touchscreen and room-filling spatial audio. It is described as being designed for Alexa+ and built with a built-in smart home hub, an AZ3 Pro chip, and Omnisense technology for personalized experiences. The Glacier White color option is shown for this device.
Key takeaways
- It is described as an 8.7" HD touchscreen smart display with 800 x 1340 resolution.
- It is described as delivering room-filling spatial audio with dual full-range drivers and a 2.8" woofer.
- It is described as including a built-in smart home hub with Zigbee + Matter + Thread Border Router.
- It is described as supporting Prime Video and Netflix apps, with additional video via browser (video support may vary by streaming service).
- Customers commonly mention a clear, extremely HD display, good sound quality, and easy setup and use, with mixed feedback on responsiveness, connectivity, and reliability.
What the product is designed to do
This device is described as a versatile smart display and entertainment hub that lets you stream music and watch shows, see recipes and calendars at a glance, and manage shopping lists. It is described as supporting smart home control for thousands of devices that work with Alexa, including the ability to manage lights, thermostats, and more using the display or your voice. It is described as enabling routine activation via temperature, presence, or visual ID detection through Omnisense technology.
Echo Show 8 is also described as supporting crystal-clear video calls with a centered, auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom, and noise reduction technology. It is described as offering Live View to check in on family, pets, and more while away. For photo use, it is described as turning the home screen into a photo slideshow when not in use, with Alexa+ features that can find specific photos or curate a personal slideshow.
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Materials, dimensions, and technical details
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 8.2" x 5" x 5.9" (208mm x 127mm x 150mm) |
| Weight | 37 oz (1049 grams) (actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process) |
| Display | 8.7" HD touchscreen, 800 x 1340 resolution |
| Camera | 13 MP with auto framing |
| Audio | 1 x 2.8" woofer and 2 full-range drivers |
| WiFi | WiFi 6E (802.1ax) supported; tri-band wifi (SISO); supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac networks; does not support ad-hoc wifi networks |
| Smart home hub | Zigbee + Matter + Thread Border Router |
| Processor | AZ3 Pro with AI Accelerator |
| Sensors | Ambient Temperature Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Presence Detection, Camera |
| Bluetooth | A2DP and AVRCP support; hands-free voice control not supported for Mac OS X devices; Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes not supported |
| In the box | Echo Show 8 (2025 release), power adapter (30W), quick start guide |
| Language | Alexa speaks English and Spanish |
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Installation and placement notes
Echo Show 8 is described as simple to set up and use, with setup described in three easy steps. Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup is described as enabling customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. The system requirements note that the device comes ready to connect to wifi, and the Alexa app is described as compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and accessible via a web browser.
An adjustable stand is described as being sold separately for a tilt and swivel experience. Placement examples shown include countertop and table use, and the device is described as being used to view camera feeds and manage routines and controls using the touchscreen or voice.
Performance characteristics described in the listing
The redesigned smart display is described as having a vibrant HD touchscreen with 15% more viewing area versus Echo Show 8 (2023 release). Sound is described as room-filling spatial audio with crisper vocals, a wider sound stage, and up to 2x bass versus Echo Show 8 (2023 release). The device is described as supporting streaming music and shows, including Prime Video and Netflix apps, with additional video available via browser and video support that may vary by streaming service.
For calling, video calls are described as feeling natural with a centered, auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom, and noise reduction technology. Omnisense technology is described as a custom technology built for ambient AI to deliver more proactive and personalized experiences, enabling capabilities such as visual ID, proximity and presence detection, temperature sensing, and adaptive brightness and color.
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Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Customers commonly mention that the device is a high-quality device and that the display is crystal clear and extremely HD, with a screen experience that works well for kitchen use. Customers commonly mention that the sound quality is good, and that setup and everyday use feel easy. Customers also commonly mention mixed experiences for responsiveness and connectivity, including feedback that it can be quick and compatible with smart devices and feedback about slow physical response time and connection issues. Reliability is also commonly described with mixed feedback, including that it works well and that features can stop unexpectedly.
Pros
- Vibrant 8.7" HD touchscreen display is described with 800 x 1340 resolution.
- Room-filling spatial audio is described with a 2.8" woofer and dual full-range drivers.
- Built-in smart home hub is listed with Zigbee + Matter + Thread Border Router.
- Video calling is described with a 13 MP auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom, and noise reduction technology.
- Customers commonly mention clear display quality and easy setup and use.
Cons
- Customers commonly mention mixed feedback about responsiveness.
- Customers commonly mention mixed feedback about connectivity, including connection issues.
- Customers commonly mention mixed feedback about reliability, including features stopping unexpectedly.
FAQ
What display does Echo Show 8 use?
It is described as an 8.7" HD touchscreen with 800 x 1340 resolution.
What audio hardware is included?
Audio is listed as 1 x 2.8" woofer and 2 full-range drivers, and it is described as room-filling spatial audio.
Does it work as a smart home hub?
A built-in smart home hub is listed, with Zigbee + Matter + Thread Border Router.
What camera features are described for video calls?
The camera is listed as 13 MP with auto framing, and video calling is described with a centered, auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom, and noise reduction technology.
What is included in the box?
Included in the box is described as Echo Show 8 (2025 release), a power adapter (30W), and a quick start guide.
What privacy controls are described?
Privacy controls are described as including a microphones & camera enable/disable button, dedicated camera controls on device and in-app, and the ability to review and delete voice recordings.