Echo Show 8 | 2nd generation (2021 release), HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera | Charcoal

I love my Echo Show 8! The screen is bright and sharp, and the sound quality is great for music, videos, and calls. Alexa is super helpful for setting reminders, checking the weather, and controlling smart home devices. The 13 MP camera makes video calls really clear, and I like the privacy shutter for peace of mind. It’s perfect for the kitchen, living room, or even as a smart alarm clock. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a smart display that does it all!

I'm absolutely loving my Echo Show 8 (2nd generation)! The display is crisp and vibrant, and the sound quality is surprisingly good. I've been using it to control my smart home devices, play music, and watch videos, and it's been a seamless experience.The voice assistant is incredibly responsive, and I love being able to use Alexa to set reminders, check the weather, and get news updates. The camera quality is also great, and I've been using it for video calls with friends and family.The Echo Show 8 is also a great entertainment device. I've been using it to watch movies and TV shows, play games, and listen to music. The display is perfect for streaming content, and the sound quality is rich and clear.Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with the Echo Show 8 (2nd generation). It's a fantastic device that's made my life easier, more convenient, and more fun. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a smart display that can do it all!If you're considering purchasing an Echo Show 8, I say go for it! You won't regret it.

I got hold of the Echo Show 8 (2nd generation) back in 2022, and it quickly became an indispensable part of my home. If you're looking for a smart display that truly delivers, look no further.The HD display is crisp and vibrant, making video calls, recipe following, or even just checking the weather a real pleasure. The 13 MP camera is a huge upgrade for video calls – friends and family have commented on how clear the picture is, and the auto-framing feature is surprisingly useful, keeping you centered even if you move around a bit.Alexa is, as always, incredibly responsive and helpful. From managing my calendar and setting reminders to playing my favorite music and controlling smart home devices, it handles everything seamlessly. The sound quality is also impressive for its size, filling the room with clear audio.Setup was a breeze, and integrating it with my existing smart home devices was effortless. It's fantastic for quick glances at security camera feeds, catching up on news headlines, or even just having a digital photo frame.While there's a newer 3rd Gen model available with a faster processor, a centered camera, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter support, and slightly better speakers, it does come at a higher cost. However, if you're just dipping your toes into smart displays, the 2nd Gen still holds up exceptionally well and offers fantastic value.Overall, the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) is a fantastic device that offers a lot of value. It's intuitive, powerful, and genuinely enhances daily life. Highly recommended!

Generally good but sometimes it does not respond at all and has to be "called" again, sometimes its given a command and says it cannot do it, but then give it the same command seconds later and its done. A bit like a surly teenager really........ask a second time and its done grudgingly!!Doesnt always recognise what its told such as shopping list items..... I have had some very weird or amusing things on my list and then worked out what I actually asked for. I know I am Cornish but this is not like Siri and the Glaswegian.......Alexa should at least understand the Kings English even if spoken with a slight west country twang. I mean.....whats wrong with me asking for a few spuds a Mangel Wurzel, a pot of Roddas and a Pasty me ansome!! It would also be great if could add more than one item at a time without having do go through the whole "alexa add to shopping list"...... every time.All of the above however is somewhat in humour as the screen is good, the sound quality is good enough for my kitchen and although not HIFI, for background music and reading out notes its fine. I also bought the wall mount bracket and the camera can keep aa bit of an eye on my cats if I dial in remotely. Its useful for simple things like calling up a recipe etc and I can also control a lot of the house automation from the screen. I just wish I could rename it ZEN and have it answer "Confirmed" to each command. That would be much more fun.

This is my third Echo Show (and I’ve got a few Echo Dot units around the house too). I had 2 of the 5” versions before, one for beside my bed and, because my daughter was so enamored with it, I got her one too. I won’t go into the functionality too much, apart from to say it becomes second nature to talk to these things to get your music up, check the weather, set reminders and alarms and more. Although the complete list of things it can do is impressive, many of them you just try once - and end up just using the things you need frequently (which is still great, and becomes indispensable). I got this larger 8” screen version because I’m in a long distance relationship - I gave her my old 5” Echo Show, and got this 8” one for myself in a Black Friday deal. We now use the “drop in” video chat every day when we are apart, and even sleep together (aaaw, how cute!). This 8” version takes up quite a bit more real estate compared to the dinky little 5” ones, but the trade off is a better screen and the sound quality from the built-in speaker is better. In summary, these are great little units, comparatively cheap (vs the alternatives) and I highly recommend them

This is the best thing in my houseMy kids increase their knowledge by asking any thingThey play akenator game which is brightened their mind.Control whole electronics of household e.g lights, tv, heating etc etcLukas fantastic it's high quality sound and perfect functionalityHighly recommend

Good value for money. Excellent device