The Echo Show 8 is your everything hub. Want to watch a cooking show, dim your Hue lights, or top up your shopping list? It does all that and more. This 3rd gen speaker has a had a nice upgrade with spatial audio. It cleverly fine-tunes the acoustics to suit your space, so you get the best room-filling sound. It’s the perfect excuse to catch up on a Netflix or Prime series on the 8” HD screen while prepping dinner. The Echo doubles as a hub for all your connected gadgets too. Even third-party stuff, as long as it’s got Zigbee, Matter or Thread. You’ll be able to answer your doorbell cam or set up routines for your lights. And of course, Alexa, the built-in voice assistant, is always on hand to help.
Good to know
– Fancy a natter? Use the 13 MP camera to make video calls to loved ones (they just need an Echo device or the Alexa app)
– Your music, your way – listen to your playlists on the likes of Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music
– Don’t let those memories fade – pick your favourite family photos and holiday snaps to relive with Photo Frame mode
– Parental controls make it safe for the whole family to use – little ones can learn and have fun with Amazon Kids+
– Set your Alexa Privacy settings on the app or by asking Alexa – there’s a mic-off button and built-in camera cover too
– It’s super simple to set up – just plug in and use the Alexa app to connect to WiFi and get started
