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My Echo Show 8 2nd Generation stopped working after only one month when the device froze on the last background nature scene. An upgrade from Amazon fixed the problem and my Echo Shoe 8 2nd Generation is now working fine.
Amazon's Alexa assistant and Amazon Music work together beautifully, and are far superior to anything Google provides with its Nest Hubs. I have two 7-inch Google Nest Hubs for their lovely pictures and the clock time but they are hopeless when it comes to convenience when playing music on request.
I bought the Apple Homepod Mini to play classical music from Idagio and it is a complete dud because it only works with Apple's more recent operating systems. My Mac OS "Sierra" system is dated 2017, and will not work with Apple's Homepod Mini. I cannot upgrade my Mac OS because I will lose applications that I need. I might as well throw the Apple product in the trash bin. Still on this point, I should mention that Amazon's Alexa is a far better assistant than Apple's Siri.
I strongly recommend the Amazon Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5 2nd Generation if music playing on request, popular or classical, is important. These Amazon products are far superior in functionality to anything offered by Google or Apple.
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Simple to set up and use
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Device Materials
10% post-consumer recycled plastics100% post-consumer recycled fabric50% post-consumer recycled plastic in power adaptor
Device Packaging
98% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle.
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| Ratings | (600) | (270) | (170) | (16) |
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| Screen | 5.5” with 960 x 480 resolution | 8.0” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 10.1” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 15.6” with 1980 x 1080 resolution |
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| Speakers | 1 x 1.7” | 2 x 2.0” | 2 x 1.0” tweeters + 3.0” woofer | 2 x 1.6“ |
| Camera | 2 MP | 13 MP with auto-framing | 13 MP with auto-framing | 5 MP |
| Visual ID personalisation | Coming soon | Coming soon |
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| Orientation | Landscape | Landscape | Landscape | Portrait or Landscape |
| Camera controls | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button |
| Dimensions | 147.72 mm W x 85.95 mm H x 72.91mm D (5.82”W x 3.38”H x 2.87”D) | 200.4 mm W x 130 mm H x 99 mm D (7.9”W x 5.4”H x 3.9”D) | 251 mm W x 230 mm H x 172 mm D (9.9”W x 9”H x 6.7”D) | 401.3 mm W x 251 mm H x 35.5 mm D (15.8”W x 9.9”H x 1.4”D) |
Technical Details
Echo Show 8
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Size |
200.4 mm x 130 mm x 99 mm (7.9” x 5.4” x 3.9”) |
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Weight |
1043.71 grams. Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
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Display |
8.0” touch screen |
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Camera |
13 MP camera with built-in shutter (photo quality / size may vary). |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Wi-Fi required. 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. |
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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. |
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Audio |
2.0” neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator |
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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. Supported operating systems. Certain services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas, and may require separate subscriptions. |
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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 about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
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Processor |
MediaTek MT 8183 |
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Accessibility features |
On Echo devices with screens, you can enable Alexa captioning and closed captioning, magnify the screen, toggle colour inversion, and choose between colour correction options. You can also enable the VoiceView screen reader to use gestures to navigate the screen and hear spoken feedback about the items you select. Learn more about Echo with a screen accessibility and Alexa accessibility. |
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Warranty and Service |
Echo Show 8 is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty does not restrict or alter any non-excludable statutory consumer protections or rights you may have, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Use of Echo Show 8 is subject to these terms. |
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Included in the Box |
Echo Show 8, power adaptor (30W)/cable (145 cm), power cable (white), and quick start guide. |
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Generation |
Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) - 2021 release |
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Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone/camera off button, built-in camera shutter, 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. |
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Recommended device footprint |
Echo Show 8 device is 200 mm W x 99 mm D. Recommended footprint: 203 mm W x 127 mm D. |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Customer Questions & Answers
Customer reviews
Great price AUD99, for 8 inch screen, good size to be able to see the time 3m away from my usual seat. Speaker is performing a lot better than I expected. Have been using it to play a lot of music, especially Taylor Swift song is great to listen from this device. I enjoyed the most for lyrics that play along to sing along.Last, the well-known video call and DROPIN call perfect to call elderly who is not used to smartphone!
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