Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) + Evolux Smart Bulb | Charcoal
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- Alexa can show you even more - 8” HD touchscreen, adaptive colour, 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.
- ACK TECHNOLOGY, The Evolux spotlight is easy to set up with Alexa: it's a certified human device so once you receive your product, you place it and Alexa will immediately recognize it
- With Alexa voice commands: Turn the spotlight on and off, adjust the brightness and select from your range of present colors
- From the Amazon Alexa App you can: Create groups of spotlights and control them at the same time with a single command and you can also program on and off times
Smart Home devices for you
- Smart Lighting
- Security Cameras
- Plugs and outlets
- Vacuums
- Smart locks
- WiFi and Networking
‘Alexa, turn on the lights’.
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- Alexa can show you even more - 8” HD touchscreen, adaptive colour, 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 colour helps your favourite 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.
- ILLUMINATE YOUR HOME - Transform your home into a vibrant oasis! Our smart bulb offers a wide range of beautiful shades with warm & cool white light options. With a lifespan of 25,000 hours & 800 lumens, create the perfect ambiance for any occasion.
- HANDS-FREE CONTROL WITH ALEXA - Take control with voice commands through Alexa. Easily turn the smart light bulbs on and off, adjust brightness, and choose from a wide range of preset colors. Enjoy the convenience of hands-free lighting control
- EASY SETUP, SCAN TO CONNECT - Setting up our colour changing light bulb with Alexa is a breeze. Alexa instantly pairs with the smart bulb upon installation. Just scan & connect. NOTE: Alexa device has to be connected to your 2.4 GHz WIFI channel.
- CUSTOMIZE LIGHTING SCENES - Group multiple smart bulbs for synchronized lighting effects with a single command! Wake up to a gentle sunrise glow or set the light for a cozy movie night. You can also schedule lights to turn on & off at specific times!
- WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATIONS - Our alexa light bulbs are ETL, FCC & ISED certified, ensuring their quality, safety compliance & efficiency. This product is under a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase and includes an English installation manual.
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Alexa on the go
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Fire Kids Pro
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Fire Tabet App Store
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Smart TVs
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Battery Doorbells
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Security Systems
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Outdoor Lights
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while you stay in the loop |
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Alexa can show you to-do lists and appointments, along with updates from your favourite news sources. Check the weather and traffic as you head out the door, see how your favourite team did last night, or cook along with step-by-step recipes. |
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Designed to protect your privacyAlexa and Echo Show devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. From the mic/camera off button and built-in camera shutter to the ability to delete your voice recordings, you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience. Learn more about Alexa privacy. |
Simple to set up and use
using Echo Show 8.
weather, news, and more.
Every day is an earth day
You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Echo device. Here's how:
Device Materials
10% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled fabric
50% post-consumer recycled plastic in power adapter
Device Packaging
98% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle.
Technical details
Echo Show 8
Size |
200mm x 135mm x 99mm (7.9”x 5.4”x 3.9”) |
Weight |
1037 grams (36.6 oz) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Display |
8.0” touch screen |
Camera |
13 MP camera with built-in shutter (Photo quality/size may vary) |
WiFi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
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. |
Smart Home Device Compatibility |
WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, and Matter. |
Audio |
52 mm (2.0”) neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator. |
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 are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas and languages, and may require separate subscription. |
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. |
Processor |
MediaTek MT 8183 |
Accessibility features |
To enable features that personalize Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for Canada customers sold separately. Use of Echo Show 8 is subject to these terms. |
Included in the Box |
Echo Show 8, glacier white power adapter (30W)/cable (4.9 ft.) and quick start guide. |
Generation |
Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) - 2021 release |
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. |
Language |
Alexa speaks both English and French. Not all skills are supported in both English and French. Please refer to the skills store here for more information. |
Recommended device footprint |
Echo Show 8 device is 7.9”W x 3.9”D. Recommended footprint: 8”W x 5”D. |
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. |
Manufacturer: Amazon
Manufacturer Place of Business: Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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I already own a couple Echo Show 5’s and 8’s and use them everyday. The echo Show 5 makes the perfect SMART Alarm Clock however the screen is too small and the camera resolution is so, so. The echo show 8 is the Goldilocks of Smart Video Speakers. It’s not too big, not to small …. it’s just right.
You may be tempted to purchase an older cheaper Echo Show 8 Gen 1 speaker but I wouldn’t recommend it … the improvements to the new Echo Show Gen 2 speaker are significant and worth the marginal increased cost or waiting for if there is a delay when ordering.
*** Gen 2 Improvements and Features … ***
- Camera gets upgraded from 1MP in old version to 13MP in the new Gen 2 Version
- The camera is not only higher resolution but much better in low light
- Auto Tracking/Framing.
This is a new feature that keeps you in the centre of the frame even if you move around when you’re on a video call. It works really well.
- Remote Viewing - Security Camera.
This is the best new feature and it allows the Show 8 to be used as a security camera.
You can remotely view the camera when you’re not at home so you can verify an alarm, check up on the kids or keep an eye on the baby
-Privacy …
a warning displays on the Echo show when someone is viewing the camera
- The new camera has a much wider angle lens for wider field of view
- New color controls and adaptive color correction
- Motion Sensor …
the camera detect motion and can now trigger rules and scenes, like turning on a light when you walk into the room.
- The processor on the Gen 2 Show 8 is more powerful and noticeably faster.
- Energy Saving … the new Gen 2 Echo Show will power down to save energy when not in use
- You can watch Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix and Youtube (via Silk browser)
- Environmentally Friendly … the new echo show 8 is made from recycled materials
- Other new features include the ability to upload photos and backgrounds
*** Gen 2 Disappointments … ***
- White Cord ? Since 2020 Amazon switched to all white power supplies and cords in all Echo devices regardless of their color. I ordered the Charcoal Black Echo speaker and got a white cord and power supply.
I can’t believe for $170 Amazon can’t provide a matching black power supply. If you want a matching color power supply you’ll have to fork out another $25 and buy a third party Black power supply … also sold on Amazon … that’s ridiculous!
- Bluetooth Only. Amazon removed the 3.5mm audio jack from the back of the echo show
- No support for Disney+ and awkward YouTube integration
- No Full Screen Clock Display like the Echo Show 5
- Seems to be More Ads than previous Echo Shows ... I don't know why?
*** Recommendations: ***
If you’ve never owned an Echo Show speaker before the New Echo Show 8 Gen 2 is the Best Echo Video Smart Speaker for the money and the one I’d recommend.
If you already own an Echo Show 8 Gen 1 and are wondering if you should upgrade, the improvements to the camera alone are the biggest reason to consider upgrading. The 13MP camera will provide a HUGE difference in video quality plus you get auto framing, remote viewing and motion trigger capability. The faster processor, adaptive color correction and energy saving mode are also worthy reasons to upgrade.
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2021
I already own a couple Echo Show 5’s and 8’s and use them everyday. The echo Show 5 makes the perfect SMART Alarm Clock however the screen is too small and the camera resolution is so, so. The echo show 8 is the Goldilocks of Smart Video Speakers. It’s not too big, not to small …. it’s just right.
You may be tempted to purchase an older cheaper Echo Show 8 Gen 1 speaker but I wouldn’t recommend it … the improvements to the new Echo Show Gen 2 speaker are significant and worth the marginal increased cost or waiting for if there is a delay when ordering.
*** Gen 2 Improvements and Features … ***
- Camera gets upgraded from 1MP in old version to 13MP in the new Gen 2 Version
- The camera is not only higher resolution but much better in low light
- Auto Tracking/Framing.
This is a new feature that keeps you in the centre of the frame even if you move around when you’re on a video call. It works really well.
- Remote Viewing - Security Camera.
This is the best new feature and it allows the Show 8 to be used as a security camera.
You can remotely view the camera when you’re not at home so you can verify an alarm, check up on the kids or keep an eye on the baby
-Privacy …
a warning displays on the Echo show when someone is viewing the camera
- The new camera has a much wider angle lens for wider field of view
- New color controls and adaptive color correction
- Motion Sensor …
the camera detect motion and can now trigger rules and scenes, like turning on a light when you walk into the room.
- The processor on the Gen 2 Show 8 is more powerful and noticeably faster.
- Energy Saving … the new Gen 2 Echo Show will power down to save energy when not in use
- You can watch Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix and Youtube (via Silk browser)
- Environmentally Friendly … the new echo show 8 is made from recycled materials
- Other new features include the ability to upload photos and backgrounds
*** Gen 2 Disappointments … ***
- White Cord ? Since 2020 Amazon switched to all white power supplies and cords in all Echo devices regardless of their color. I ordered the Charcoal Black Echo speaker and got a white cord and power supply.
I can’t believe for $170 Amazon can’t provide a matching black power supply. If you want a matching color power supply you’ll have to fork out another $25 and buy a third party Black power supply … also sold on Amazon … that’s ridiculous!
- Bluetooth Only. Amazon removed the 3.5mm audio jack from the back of the echo show
- No support for Disney+ and awkward YouTube integration
- No Full Screen Clock Display like the Echo Show 5
- Seems to be More Ads than previous Echo Shows ... I don't know why?
*** Recommendations: ***
If you’ve never owned an Echo Show speaker before the New Echo Show 8 Gen 2 is the Best Echo Video Smart Speaker for the money and the one I’d recommend.
If you already own an Echo Show 8 Gen 1 and are wondering if you should upgrade, the improvements to the camera alone are the biggest reason to consider upgrading. The 13MP camera will provide a HUGE difference in video quality plus you get auto framing, remote viewing and motion trigger capability. The faster processor, adaptive color correction and energy saving mode are also worthy reasons to upgrade.
Design and Display: The Echo Show 8 maintains its compact, user-friendly design, making it a perfect fit for any room. The 8-inch HD screen offers crisp, vibrant visuals, making it ideal for video calls, streaming content, and browsing photos.
Camera Upgrade: One of the standout upgrades is the 13 MP camera, which significantly improves video call quality. With auto-framing, the camera keeps you centered during calls, enhancing the overall experience when connecting with friends and family.
Alexa Integration: Alexa's integration remains top-notch, allowing users to control smart home devices, ask for news updates, set reminders, and much more, all through voice commands. The responsiveness and accuracy of voice recognition have seen noticeable improvements.
Sound Quality: The audio performance of the Echo Show 8 is impressive for its size, delivering clear, robust sound. Whether listening to music, podcasts, or during calls, the sound quality enriches the user experience.
Privacy Features: Amazon has paid attention to privacy concerns, equipping the Echo Show 8 with physical shutters for the camera and a microphone mute button. These features provide peace of mind for users cautious about their privacy.
Overall Experience: The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) is a well-rounded smart display that excels in connectivity, entertainment, and smart home management. Its upgraded camera, combined with the reliable performance of Alexa, makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking to enhance their smart home ecosystem.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars. The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) misses a perfect score narrowly due to its relatively unchanged design and the ever-present competition for more integrations. However, for those invested in the Alexa ecosystem, it's an excellent addition, offering a blend of practicality, entertainment, and smart home functionality.