See and do more with Alexa

Echo Show 8 connects to Alexa to give you rich stereo sound with vivid visuals on an 8 HD screen. See on-screen lyrics with Amazon Music (UK only). Set alarms and timers. Display your favourite photos. Check weather and traffic as you head out. Catch up on news highlights.

Entertainment for every part of your day

Catch up on todays news and sports highlights. Watch TV programmes and films on Prime Video and Netflix. Listen to music from streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify and Deezer, and see song lyrics and album art with Amazon Music.

Connect with your friends and family

You can call almost anyone hands free, including UK mobile and residential numbers (from UK only, emergency calling not supported), other Echo devices and the Alexa app. Make video calls to other Echo devices with a screen or the Alexa app. You can also link Alexa with your EE and Vodafone UK mobile phone account to ask Alexa to make and answer your mobile calls.

With the Drop In feature enabled for room-to-room calling, quickly connect with Echo devices in your home. Let your household know when dinner is ready, ask someone for help with a chore or remind the kids to go to sleepwithout having to raise your voice. Learn more about calling with Alexa.

More ways to control your privacy

Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. For example, on Echo Show 8, you can turn off the mics and camera with the press of a button, or slide the built-in cover to easily close the camera. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear or delete them at any time. Learn more

Voice control your smart home

Manage compatible smart home devices on the simple, interactive display, or use your voice.

Control lights and switches, set thermostats and view security cameras.

Alexa is happy to help

Make your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists and create calendar events and reminders. You can also check the news, weather or traffic. Ask for sports scores, film screening times or information.

Alexa has skills

With tens of thousands of skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and help you do more, such as play relaxing sounds or test your music knowledge. Just say, Alexa, what are your top skills?

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Size

200.4 x 135.9 x 99.1 mm

Weight

1037 g

Display

8 touch screen

Camera

1 MP camera with built-in cover.

Wi-Fi 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. WiFi 6 (802.11ax) is not currently supported.

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.

Audio

2 (52 mm) neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator.

System Requirements

Echo Show 8 comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android and iOS devices, and also accessible via your web browser. Certain skills and services are subject to change, may not be available in all areas and may require separate subscriptions or other fees.

Alexa app

The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android and iOS devices. A list of supported operating systems can be found here.

Setup technology

Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more

Processor

MediaTek MT 8163

Accessibility features

Alexa Captioning for subtitles, magnify the screen, toggle colour inversion and choose between colour correction options. You can also enable the VoiceView screen reader to navigate the screen and hear feedback about the items you select. Learn more about Echo with a screen accessibility and Alexa accessibility.

Warranty and Service

Amazon Echo Show 8 is sold with a 1-year limited warranty provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (for further information on your consumer rights, click here). Use of Amazon Echo Show 8 is subject to the terms found here.

Included in the box

Echo Show 8, power adaptor (30.0W)/cable (1.5 m), Quick Start Guide and Things to Try card.

Privacy Features

Wake word technology, streaming indicators, Microphone/Camera Off button, built-in camera cover, 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.