Stay in frame while you stay in the loop
The Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Generation, 2021 release) is a versatile HD smart display that combines an 8-inch touchscreen with powerful Alexa integration, delivering vibrant entertainment, seamless video calling, and intuitive smart home control in a compact, angled design perfect for kitchens, bedrooms, or nightstands. Featuring a significantly upgraded 13MP wide-angle camera with auto-framing that digitally pans and zooms to keep you centered during calls, dual 2-inch stereo speakers for rich, room-filling sound, and adaptive color on the 1280 x 800 HD display, it excels at streaming Prime Video, Netflix, music from Amazon Music or Spotify, viewing recipes, checking calendars, or monitoring compatible security cameras.
With built-in privacy controls including a camera shutter and microphone mute button, voice or touch operation, and support for controlling smart devices like lights and thermostats, this device offers an enhanced video chatting experience and reliable everyday assistance, making it an ideal balance of size, performance, and features for Alexa users.
Key Features
13MP Camera with Auto-Framing
The upgraded 13-megapixel wide-angle camera features digital auto-framing that pans and zooms to keep you centered during video calls, delivering sharp, high-quality video for seamless communication with family and friends via Alexa, Zoom, or other supported apps.
8-inch HD Touchscreen
The vibrant 8-inch HD touchscreen with 1280 x 800 resolution and adaptive color automatically adjusts brightness and tone to match ambient lighting, providing clear visuals for streaming videos, viewing photos, recipes, calendars, or browsing content.
Stereo Speakers
Dual 2-inch neodymium stereo speakers produce rich, room-filling sound with clear vocals and balanced audio, ideal for streaming music from services like Amazon Music, Spotify, or Apple Music, listening to podcasts, or enjoying entertainment.
Alexa Voice Assistant
Built-in Alexa enables hands-free control for playing music, setting alarms, checking weather, managing smart home devices, answering questions, and creating routines, with intuitive voice or touch interaction for everyday convenience.
Privacy Controls
Designed with multiple privacy layers including a physical camera shutter, microphone/camera off button, and the ability to view and delete voice recordings, giving you full control and peace of mind over your data and device usage.
What’s in the Box
- Display device
- Power Adapter
- Quick start guide
FAQs
Does the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) have a built-in Zigbee hub for smart home control?
No, unlike the Echo Show 10 or some Echo speakers, the 2nd Generation Echo Show 8 does not include a built-in Zigbee hub. It can still control compatible smart devices via Wi-Fi through Alexa skills, but Zigbee devices require a separate hub like Echo (4th Gen) or Echo Plus.
How does the auto-framing feature work during video calls?
The 13MP camera uses digital pan and zoom to automatically keep you in frame as you move during calls on Alexa, Zoom, or Amazon Chime. It tracks one person at a time; for group calls, you can manually adjust the view or disable auto-framing in camera settings.
Can I use the Echo Show 8 as a digital photo frame?
Yes, enable Amazon Photos integration in the Alexa app to display your uploaded photos as a slideshow on the home screen. You can customize rotation speed, select albums, or set it to show photos when the device is idle for a personalized ambient experience.
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