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  • BETTER INSIDE AND OUT: entertainment is more immersive with spatial audio and an 8" HD touchscreen. Video calling is crisper with high-quality sound and a 13 MP camera. Your home is more connected than ever with the built-in smart home hub.
  • VIBRANT SIGHTS, FULL SOUND: content on Prime Video, Netflix and more, comes to life with an HD display and room-filling spatial audio. Ask Alexa to stream Amazon Music, Apple Music or Spotify. Subscriptions required for some services.
  • SMART HOME, SIMPLIFIED: pair and control devices compatible with Zigbee, Matter and Thread without a separate smart home hub. Manage cameras, lights and more using the display or your voice, or activate routines with movement. Supports connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well.
  • STAY IN THE LOOP: hands-free video calling using your voice, or with one tap use the new Top Connections widget to call anyone who has the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Have more natural video conversations with a centred, auto-framing camera and noise-reduction technology.
  • SHARE YOUR GOOD TIMES: Amazon Photos turns your Home screen into a digital frame of favourite memories and adaptive colour makes them look great in any light.
  • DO LESS TO GET MORE: use your voice to set timers and update lists. Glance at your calendars and reminders. With Adaptive Content, you'll see more useful and engaging content when you're near the device.
  • DESIGNED FOR SUSTAINABILITY: this device is made with 29% recycled materials. 99% of this device packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
  • DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY: built with multiple layers of privacy control including a Mic/Camera Off button and a built-in camera cover.
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Better inside and out

Echo Show 8 has better sound with room-filling spatial audio, better calling with a centred auto-framing camera and better smart home integration with a built-in smart home hub. All on an 8″ HD touchscreen.

Echo Show 8 sits on a kitchen counter with entertainment apps on screen. A colorful pitcher and fruit bowl are nearby.

Alexa makes life easier


Play your favourites on repeat, call hands free, scroll through old photos and get updates on your home. All you have to do is say the word.

Bold sound, better
binge watching

Spatial audio fills your space with sound while room-adaption technology automatically analyses the acoustics of your room, fine-tuning playback for optimal sound. Hear every moment from your favourite series and music—the sound stays rich no matter what you’re listening to.

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Connect with loved
ones faster than ever

Video call with a centred, auto-framing 13 MP camera and noise-reduction technology. The Top Connections widget keeps your home devices and contacts in view, so you can quickly communicate with friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Call with a tap or use Live View to check on your home when away.

The smart home
compatible with more

Pair and control devices compatible with Zigbee, Matter and Thread without needing a separate hub. Manage cameras, lights and more using the touchscreen or your voice. Schedule Routines or start them with your movement.

Light bulb

Smart plug

Lock

Thermostat

Fan

Doorbell

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Relive your best moments
again and again

Use Amazon Photos to turn your Home screen into a digital frame with Alexa. Enjoy your favourite moments and photos shared by friends and family as a slideshow or rotating with other Home screen content. Pictures will look great in any light, thanks to adaptive colour.

“Alexa, start Photo Frame.”

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Alexa for children
and family

Alexa can help children learn and grow—while having fun along the way. With free parental controls from Amazon Kids, Alexa will automatically give child-friendly responses, filter explicit songs and block shopping. Children’s privacy is important to us. Discover how children can use Alexa.

Haven’t tried Amazon Kids+? Start your 1-month free trial. Amazon Kids+ is an all-in-one subscription that unlocks thousands of hours of child-friendly videos, interactive games, educational skills and Audible books starting at £1.99/month.

Designed to protect
your privacy

Alexa and Echo Show devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. From the Mic/Camera Off button and built-in camera cover to the ability to delete your voice recordings, you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience. Learn more about how Alexa and Echo devices work.

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Simple to set up and use

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Step 1

Plug in Echo Show 8.

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Step 2

Connect to the internet
using Echo Show 8.

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Step 3

Just ask Alexa for music,
weather, news and more.

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Made from 29% recycled materials (power adaptor and cable not included).

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Device Packaging

99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood-fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

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Low Power Mode

Low Power mode reduces energy consumption when idle, except in certain situations.

Technical Details

Echo Show 8 (3rd generation)

Echo Show 8 (3rd generation)

Size

200 x 139 x 106 mm

Weight

1034 g

Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process.

Display

8” HD touchscreen

Camera

13 MP centred camera with built-in cover (photo quality/size may vary).

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.

Smart home hub

Zigbee + Matter + Thread Border Router

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 control of connected mobile devices using voice. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.

Audio

2 x 2” full range neodymium drivers 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. The Alexa app is also accessible via your web browser. See supported operating systems. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. Live View requires Alexa app on an iOS or Android smartphones (Huawei support coming soon).

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 better. Learn more about frustration-free setup.

Processor

Octa-Core SoC with Amazon AZ2 Neural Network Engine.

Accessibilty features

To enable features that personalise Alexa to your abilities, go to Settings → Accessibility.
Tap to Alexa enables access to Alexa via touch, instead of speech, through on-screen tiles or a keyboard, including the ability to save your favourite actions.
Adaptive Listening provides customers more time to finish speaking before Alexa responds.
Preferred Speaking Rate enables customers to control how fast or slow Alexa speaks.
Alexa Captioning, Call Captioning and Closed Captioning provide text captions in any mode for supported content.
Show and Tell helps customers who are blind or visually impaired identify products when you say “Alexa, what am I holding?”
VoiceView screen reader enables access for customers who are blind or visually impaired.
Screen Magnifier enables customers to zoom in/out and pan around the screen.
Kindle Read Aloud will have Alexa read your Kindle books aloud.
Learn more about 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. See further information on your consumer rights. Use of Amazon Echo Show 8 is subject to the terms found here.

Included in the Box

Echo Show 8, Glacier White 30 W power adaptor with 1.5 m cable (white colour) and quick-start guide.

Generation

3rd generation (2023 release)

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.

Language

Alexa speaks English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Alexa skills & features

Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful and more fun by letting you control your world with your voice. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. While using Alexa, you may encounter ads. Discover and learn what Alexa can do.

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.

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Best for Smart display designed for small table tops or office desks Table-top HD smart display with spatial audio Table-top HD smart display with smart motion designed to move with you Wall-mountable Full HD smart display with built-in Fire TV and home screen widgets Largest wall-mountable Full HD smart display with built-in Fire TV and home screen widgets
Release year 2023 2023 2021 2024 2024
Screen 5.5" 8.0" HD display 10.1" HD display 15.6" Full HD display 21" Full HD display
Speakers 1 x 1.7“ Room-filling spatial audio with two 2.0" stereo speakers and passive bass radiator Premium sound with two 1.0" tweeters & 3.0" woofer Vibrant, powerful sound with two 2" woofers & two 0.6" tweeters Vibrant, powerful sound with two 2" woofers & two 0.6" tweeters
Camera 2 MP 13 MP with auto-framing 13 MP with auto-framing 13 MP wide angle with auto-framing 13 MP wide angle with auto-framing
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Ideal placement Small kitchens, Home offices or Small spaces Kitchens, living rooms, large bedrooms or open living spaces Kitchens or living rooms
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Dimensions 14.7 cm x 8.2 cm x 9.1 cm (W x H x D) 20 cm x 14 cm x 9.9 cm (W x H x D) 25 cm x 23 cm x 17 cm (W x H x D) 41 cm x 26 cm x 3.6 cm (W x H x D) 54 cm x 34 cm x 3.8 cm (W x H x D)

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Customers find the Echo Show 8 functional and appreciate its sound quality, with one noting the tiny subwoofer packs a punch. The display receives positive feedback for being lovely and clear, and customers find it easy to set up and use. They like the screen size, describing it as excellent for such a small device, and value its voice recognition capabilities, with one mentioning Alexa's ability to give time and date. Customers consider it a good addition to any room, though opinions on value for money are mixed, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of money.

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275 customers mention ‘Functionality’222 positive53 negative

Customers find the Echo Show 8 device great and very functional, with one customer specifically mentioning it works well in the kitchen.

"...it's volume goes much louder than the dots it's much clearer for those with poor hearing the sound quality is also much better too, it might seem..." Read more

"...streaming service can be accessed via the web browser which is incredibly quick and responsive for watching iPlayer and the rest...." Read more

"...Yes, depending on what you want to use it for. The functionality is good when used as a smart..." Read more

"...Alexa is good for voice control, switching on the CCTV and displaying the camera view...." Read more

215 customers mention ‘Sound quality’192 positive23 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the Echo Show 8, praising its volume and music playback capabilities, with one customer noting that the tiny subwoofer delivers surprisingly good bass.

"...rest, when you play music it writes up what's playing, it's volume goes much louder than the dots it's much clearer for those with poor hearing the..." Read more

"...This tiny sub woofer packs a punch. The screen itself is bright and clear for the price point and fairly quick at responding...." Read more

"...The sound is crisp and clear and the bass is superb even at the loud end which I prefer for my music...." Read more

"...However The sound is surprisingly good for the price and acts well as a focus speaker in a room- I’m using mine with two stereo pairs of dots...." Read more

149 customers mention ‘Picture quality’141 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the display of the Echo Show 8, describing it as lovely and clear, with one customer noting its great colors.

"...It's compact the screen is large enough to see clearly, it looks good we chose black as white in a kitchen would for ever need cleaning, I have..." Read more

"...and the pictures brighten up the room...." Read more

"...I love the display which is so helpful especially the recommends of other music to play. Love it!😃..." Read more

"...(camera position buttons and shape of back different) but I think it looks good..." Read more

130 customers mention ‘Ease of use’99 positive31 negative

Customers find the Echo Show 8 easy to use, describing it as a breeze to set up and interact with.

"...the door after we connect the ring bell to the show. It's set up was easy, as we had dots already Amazon offered to make the set up easier,..." Read more

"...Upgraded from an echo dot and this was easy to set up." Read more

"...Setting up and logging on to my Amazon account was extremely easy...." Read more

"...It just groups things and makes navigating far more cumbersome than Netflix, which is just bizarre as Netflix is obvs a 3rd party app...." Read more

63 customers mention ‘Screen size’54 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the screen size of the Echo Show 8, describing it as nice and big while being excellent for such a small device.

"...& lights being controlled by another dot, brilliant fit controlling Alexa controlled plugs bulbs etc so if you forget to turn it off the show will..." Read more

"...Home controller and As a small monitor and general background speaker it functions well Also...." Read more

"...All in all, I am very pleased with all the features plus it's decent size and quite attractive in the kitchen. It even understands a Scottish accent." Read more

"Love this, its just the right size as well." Read more

41 customers mention ‘Voice recognition’30 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the voice recognition capabilities of the Echo Show 8, with one customer highlighting its ability to operate gadgets and another noting it provides time and date information.

"...In the morning, Alexa gives the time and date, weather, and news updates as soon as she's activated...." Read more

"...can watch program/ movies from Amazon or Netflix/ play music / weather/ date time / games it does the lot and even more , am still getting use to it" Read more

"...The poor implementation of their own apps and eco system and terrible voice recognition make it unnecessarily hard to use; If you want it to control..." Read more

"...it handles everything smoothly. The built-in smart home hub is a great bonus and simplifies connecting everything without extra gear...." Read more

28 customers mention ‘Convenience’28 positive0 negative

Customers find the Echo Show 8 convenient, noting it becomes handy for everyday life and is a great addition to any room, with one customer mentioning it works well in the home office.

"The Echo Show 8 so far has been a fantastic addition to my smart home, but I did encounter a minor issue during the initial setup...." Read more

"...Having said that it does have some very nice features that help me in the kitchen, the timer displays on the screen so just a glance and I know time..." Read more

"What an excellent addition to our household. Good service" Read more

"...It looks great too, you can have it in any room and it doesn't look weird. Movies, shows, music, it does everything with a good screen size." Read more

109 customers mention ‘Value for money’64 positive45 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the Echo Show 8's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of money.

"...The screen itself is bright and clear for the price point and fairly quick at responding...." Read more

"...The value for money is tricky because it’s expensive for what we want to use it for. The software and Amazon are the issue here." Read more

"...Finally do I think it’s value for money? Yes, depending on what you want to use it for. The functionality is good when used as a smart..." Read more

"So glad I've upgraded to this. Absolutely love it and it looks fab. Great value in the spring deal. Ordered a second for our kitchen!" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 January 2025
    Colour Name: CharcoalConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    We have some echo dots and wanted to upgrade to an echo show for the kitchen, so we can talk to family, see whose at the door after we connect the ring bell to the show.
    It's set up was easy, as we had dots already Amazon offered to make the set up easier, all we did was plug it in connect to the router and it picked up the rest, when you play music it writes up what's playing, it's volume goes much louder than the dots it's much clearer for those with poor hearing the sound quality is also much better too, it might seem costly but it's well worth it for the improvement we've found, the only problem we have found is that it doesn't always stop when you tell it to, it miss hears commands, sometimes we have to switch it off and on to rectify the lack of rme sponse, otherwise my husband would be at a loose end without it.
    It's compact the screen is large enough to see clearly, it looks good we chose black as white in a kitchen would for ever need cleaning, I have found that because it can link with the dots with in our house it can turn on or off alarms & lights being controlled by another dot, brilliant fit controlling Alexa controlled plugs bulbs etc so if you forget to turn it off the show will do it when you request it.
    15 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2024
    Colour Name: Glacier WhiteConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    I never thought having a screen in the kitchen would make a difference but it does. As a speaker alone, it’s pretty impressive. At full volume it sounds better and louder than it has any right being. This tiny sub woofer packs a punch. The screen itself is bright and clear for the price point and fairly quick at responding. There are limited apps like prime video, music, clock, calendar, picture frame, etc, but any streaming service can be accessed via the web browser which is incredibly quick and responsive for watching iPlayer and the rest. It was a long wire so can be moved around depending on where you need the screen.

    I thought this would be an eyesore but the picture frame mode helps it blend away (with your own pictures or presets like travel and nature), and the pictures brighten up the room. It also has a camera for checking in when I’m not there (a simple slide hides the camera). I’ve owned a fair number of Amazon products but this is so far my favourite. Interested to see where this range goes. Upgraded from an echo dot and this was easy to set up.
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2024
    I never thought having a screen in the kitchen would make a difference but it does. As a speaker alone, it’s pretty impressive. At full volume it sounds better and louder than it has any right being. This tiny sub woofer packs a punch. The screen itself is bright and clear for the price point and fairly quick at responding. There are limited apps like prime video, music, clock, calendar, picture frame, etc, but any streaming service can be accessed via the web browser which is incredibly quick and responsive for watching iPlayer and the rest. It was a long wire so can be moved around depending on where you need the screen.

    I thought this would be an eyesore but the picture frame mode helps it blend away (with your own pictures or presets like travel and nature), and the pictures brighten up the room. It also has a camera for checking in when I’m not there (a simple slide hides the camera). I’ve owned a fair number of Amazon products but this is so far my favourite. Interested to see where this range goes. Upgraded from an echo dot and this was easy to set up.
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    58 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 March 2025
    Colour Name: CharcoalConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    This is by far the best speaker I have heard in a long time. The sound is crisp and clear and the bass is superb even at the loud end which I prefer for my music. I love the display which is so helpful especially the recommends of other music to play. Love it!😃
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2025
    Colour Name: Glacier WhiteConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    I have the previous show 8 ( and 5) and a fairly integrated smart home. I used my previous echo 8 for both traditional and Smart Control.

    As a result of expanding security I wanted a second 8 in a different location. I therefore
    Took the opportunity to purchase the latest version

    First the size and look is similar to the previous version (camera position buttons and shape of back different) but I think it looks good

    The stereo separation is not great but good enough for background music. However The sound is surprisingly good for the price and acts well as a focus speaker in a room- I’m using mine with two stereo pairs of dots. POV it’s about time Alexa released stereo with centre channel capabilities, if this were available it would act as great centre speaker

    It’s certainly big enough to show all of your favourite smart applications and vids

    functionality is very close to the previous version, and the sound is slightly different but IMO neither better nor worse

    Things I don’t like so much is clock display choices is not as good as the 5 as the 8 (previous and new gen’s) don’t have the option to just show a simple large clock when on standby

    A really annoying change is that both 8 gens have magnetic bases for attaching a stand or wall Mount but the shape is different so they are
    Not interchangeable- possibly only an annoyance if like me you are upgrading and want to use existing wall mount !

    Finally do I think it’s value for money? Yes, depending on what you want to use it for. The functionality is good when used as a smart
    Home controller and As a small monitor and general background speaker it functions well
    Also.

    I think it as good or better than the other well known smart assistants out there, however don’t buy at regular price as these like most other Alexa devices are frequently on offer- buy it then and it’s a steal.

    I would definitely recommend, but only if on offer
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2025
    Colour Name: CharcoalConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    I got this after seeing one in my daughter's house. Setting up and logging on to my Amazon account was extremely easy. Alexa is good for voice control, switching on the CCTV and displaying the camera view. In the morning, Alexa gives the time and date, weather, and news updates as soon as she's activated. Indeed the time or weather can be queried at any time.
    All in all, I am very pleased with all the features plus it's decent size and quite attractive in the kitchen. It even understands a Scottish accent.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2025
    Colour Name: CharcoalConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    Great pice of kit. Brilliant for music, information, reminders and many other functions.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2025
    Colour Name: CharcoalConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    So glad I've upgraded to this. Absolutely love it and it looks fab. Great value in the spring deal. Ordered a second for our kitchen!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2025
    Colour Name: CharcoalConfiguration: Device OnlyVerified Purchase
    Gotta love the Amazon show. This is my 3rd one and I can say I’m not disappointed. The sound is superb, we use it to blast either the radio or Spotify. It controls the telly the lights,doorbell,cctv and the washing machine. Video calling is a breeze. The auto off feature is good. great price to get when they have a sale (which is quite often).