Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) | HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera | Charcoal
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Color: Charcoal
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Features
- Alexa can show you even more - 8 HD touchscreen, adaptive color, 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. Get daily recipe ideas and cook along hands-free with step-by-step instructions. 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.
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🚀 Abunda's Overview
This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The Echo Show 8 gets high-ratings for its features that combine voice control with a vibrant display. It serves as a hub for various smart home devices, and is an excellent tool for entertainment and productivity. Users found it to have a tangible impact on their everyday lives, despite a few quirks.
Pros
- 🌐 Great integration with Alexa, for ease of use and productivity.
- 🖥 8-inch HD display brings everything to life, with adjustable brightness and color temperature.
- 🎵 Powerful speakers deliver rich, immersive sound and can connect external speakers for an enhanced experience.
- 🎬 Serves as a hub for entertainment, with access to Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and other music streaming platforms.
- 🏠 Versatile smart device that can control lights, thermostats, security cameras, etc. through voice or interactive display.
- 🆘 Provides emergency call feature, useful for elderly or handicapped users.
Cons
- ⚠️ Can be a bit quirky at times, with occasional hiccups in functionality.
- 🔍 Amazon's search isn't as accurate or comprehensive as Google's.
- 🎙 Some users found issues with the functionality of YouTube, Spotify, and Web Browsing options.
Should I Buy It?
These reviews suggest that the Echo Show 8 is a practical investment, especially for those who value convenience and are highly dependent on smart home devices. Its scope of functionality and productivity improvements make it a game-changer, despite minor issues with search functionality and occasional quirks. Therefore, it comes highly recommended by most users.
Color: Glacier White
Configuration: Device Only
Before ordering this one I already an echo show 8”, first gen. I was about to buy another one when I got an add saying that I could pre-order a second gen. I could not find a good comparison anywhere so I asked myself, should I pay 20$ more for an unknown. I did and spoiler alert, it is worth it, kinda. Positives: - The new camera features are great. The camera can track you and center you for video calls, real time, and it does it accurately. - Speaking of the camera, the camera upgrade is insane. Went from 1MP to 13MP. - The processor is supposed to be much more powerful. Looking at the new camera features, understanding where you are in a group of people and tracking you accordingly, it is noticeable. However, given that a lot of the actions on the device are web based, there is not a huge difference on other apps. The responsiveness of the touchscreen is perhaps a bit better but it was good to begin with. - The unit will go to low power mode when idle, helping you save a penny here and there… - Several privacy features. The stop listening button we have grown used to. The camera can be manually closed shut for privacy. When remote viewing through the show, there is a warning message, etc... Negatives: - Amazon did not learn from their mistakes. Just like with the Show 10”, the power cord is white for every unit, whether the unit is black or white. The camera shutter, is white too. - The 3.5 jack is gone. Other thoughts: The sound quality___ One of the items on my wish list for this one was an improved audio quality. The sound quality improved over the previous gen, I think, but I would say its marginal if that, not enough to even be sure it did. The white cord___ What I hate the most about my Echo Show 10 is the white cord on a black unit. Since I fell for it with the Show 10 and white would go well with my decor, I preemptively went for a white unit, to eliminate the eyesore, in case Amazon did not learn from their mistakes. To a certain extent, I was secretly hoping the cord would be black so I could swap it with my Show 10” and fix two problems with one move. Nope, its white. Even with a warning from me that it could happen, a friend went for the charcoal one and he is still fuming. So, if you are like me that the white cord on a black unit would drive you crazy, and you are going for it, order the white one. The environment___ If you are still on the fence about this one, be aware that 2nd gen uses recycled materials on its manufacturing. To me this is a selling point. _____________________________ TLDR, 1) If you use it a lot for video calls, the improved camera and improved camera features, makes it a worthy upgrade. If this is not your cup of tea, waiting for a prime day sale on a previous gen might be better. 2) If having a white cord on a black unit is something that would drive you crazy, get the white one or go for the previous gen. Updated (JUNE2022): It appears that Amazon did learn from their mistakes. Another friend I warned about the cord, told me he didn’t really cared and went for the black one. Well, he got it with a black cord. Given that to me this was the worst negative, I just raised it one star.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021 by Vlad Vlad
Absolutely love all the capabilities and functionality of my Amazon Show! Seamlessly intertwined with my home security system and other home automation. Connected with phone some simple voice commands perform many functions. I am able to control and do so many things by saying a simple statement, such as I'm going to bed, and my house is alarmed, doors locked, alarms set, lights turned off, etc completely autonomous. Amazing! Has helped my daily functionality and staying on task tremendously!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025 by Jory McRaven
Color: Glacier White
Configuration: Device Only
I love this it helps so much when i just want to listen to music or just know the weather. Hands free and kids love it as well screen is super big and its bright and the quality is very well and super easy to use.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025 by Brenda Castillo Brenda Castillo
Color: Charcoal
Configuration: Device Only
This was my fourth Echo device purchase. I have two Echo Show 5's, a 2nd generation dot, 4th generation dot and now this. We originally purchased an Echo Show 5 for our kitchen and I loved it so much, I decided to upgrade to the Show 8 and move the 5 to the living room. Luckily, the app makes it easy to change rooms for your devices because a lot of echo shuffling went on after that. We now have one in the kitchen, living room, basement, bedroom and bathroom. While I'm getting my lunch ready for work in the morning, I have Alexa show me the latest local news. Sometimes, I'll play some music, stream a show or watch a game while cooking. The resolution is pretty good for a small device and the sound is great. It's not stereo quality of course but it's not bad either. It was super easy to set up. I'm talking suuuuuper easy. Other than plugging it in, I didn't have to do anything. I didn't even have to add my wifi password because I was able to set everything up before the device even arrived thanks to a setup email. I didn't buy a stand for it but it fits just fine where I set it. It's not wobbly or unstable. I don't use my echos for phone calls so I can't say how well that works. I also haven't used the camera on this one, nor do I really have any immediate plans to, so I can't attest to that either. I honestly use these mostly to control lights throughout the house as well as the TVs, create shopping lists, set reminders and timers, view the cameras we have set up outside, check to see who is at the doorbell, ask about the weather and use for entertainment purposes. Speaking of entertainment, I have had issues with it opening Netflix. This isn't isolated to this device though. It's something I've had issues with on all my echo shows. You can ask her to, and she'll say she did, but nothing happens. I need to play around with it but haven't had time yet. Obviously not a priority. Other than that, she opens Amazon Prime just fine (of course) as well as Tubi. What's really nice is that I was also able to open my YouTube TV via the internet and scroll through the live guide with no issues. I have Amazon Photos and have made albums specifically for the show. I just did one that is all Christmas backgrounds and it looks so festive! I love it! I've also used their nature one and really like it. The photos are beautiful, although you do get news bits and Alexa tips inbetween. That doesn't bother me. Some of the tips are interesting and the news bits are informative. All in all, I think it's plainly obvious that I love the Alexa devices, having 5 throughout my house now. I'm not even sure I will stop there as I have considered getting one for our shop/garage as well as my workout shed. Time will tell there, but if you like the dots, upgrading to the shows are totally worth it and I'd definitely recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022 by Charlee, The (Mostly) Happy Shopper