Amazon Echo Show 8 Smart Display
By Amazon
What is the Amazon Echo Show 8 Smart Display?
The Amazon Echo Show 8 features an 8-inch HD touchscreen for video calls, smart home device control, streaming media, and visual recipes alongside the full capabilities of Alexa voice assistant. The built-in Zigbee hub eliminates the need for a separate smart home hub for compatible devices. A physical camera shutter and microphone off button provide hardware-level privacy controls.
What are the pros?
- 8-inch HD screen provides clear visual interface for smart home control
- Built-in Zigbee hub supports direct device control without extra hardware
- Physical camera shutter provides hardware privacy protection
What are the cons?
- Video call quality depends heavily on network bandwidth available
- Alexa voice recognition occasionally struggles with heavy accents