Amazon Echo Show 8, With Spatial Audio, Smart Home Hub, ideal for open living spaces, Designed for Alexa+, Charcoal
4.4 | 29,443 ratings
Price: 149.99
Last update: 03-19-2026
About this item
- 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. And your home is more connected than ever with the built-in smart home hub.
- Vibrant sights, full sound – Content on Prime Video, Netflix, Fire TV Channels, 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 for some services required.
- 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 via motion. Also supports connectivity via Bluetooth and wifi.
- Stay in the loop – Video call hands-free using your voice, or use the new Top Connections widget to call with one tap. Have more natural video conversations with a centered, auto-framing camera and noise reduction technology.
- Show off your good times – Amazon Photos turns your home screen into a digital frame of favorite memories, and adaptive color makes them look great in any light. Invite family and friends to share photos to your Echo Show.
- See what's relevant – Adaptive Content lets you glance at your calendar or reminders from afar, or see more detailed content when you’re nearby. Shortcut icons on the home screen make it easy to access your most-used widgets with a tap.
- Designed for sustainability – This device is made from 29% recycled materials. 99% of this device packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
- Designed to protect your privacy - Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including the ability to mute the mics with the Alexa app.
Top reviews from the United States
- Amazon UserLove!Great product! Absolutely love the echo show 8! It's very user friendly! Easy to set up! Video quality is superb! Sound quality is great! It fits right on the countertop without taking up too much space! Very pleased with my purchase! I was in between this one and the echo show 5 and I'm so glad we went with this bigger one instead of the 5! We use it every day and it doubles as a digital picture frame! Love it!
- AurihazumaAn Most Excellent UpgradeThe new echo is really nice. I can tell it has a faster processor so it is snappier and faster on boot and in operation. *snickers* Our Alexa seems happier and chipper *chuckles again*. I had no problems transfering my settings from the last gen echo to this new one and setup was a breeze. It is soooooo nice to have a zigbee hub included at long last. I really need to be able to control my devices regardless of internet status.. I have yet to test this, but it seems the new Echo had no problems transferring both devices and settings. This edition responds very quickly and seems even easier to use than the last one. The one snag was when I transferred the WiFi. It tried at first to autoconfigure, and then I had to select the correct setting, but it remembered my config and logged in quickly to the 5G. I have had no problems operating this unit and it seems to be better about retaining control as the central unit. I actually quit like Alexa+ as she matures... She responds quickly, my requests are processed even mroe quickly, and is not making the mistakes from before nearly as often. It's actually made the system much easier to use. The sound is rather good as well, fuller and more rounded. Over all, I definitely approve of the new Echo.
- JPShadowManThe Echo Show 8 3rd gen is a worthy upgrade from 2nd genI love the Echo Show 8. It just feels like a premium device. It feels well built, heavy and durable. I just upgraded two 2nd gen Echo Show 8's to 3rd gen, and I'm noticing quite a few improvements, including audio, video, camera, more control over smart devices, and a smarter Alexa, overall. Alexa gives me answers for things far quicker than I could get them if I was doing my own Google search. There's just so much that Alexa does for me that I feel like Echo devices are undervalued.
If you are reading this review and you have a 2nd gen Echo Show 8, and you're here wondering if you should upgrade, I say yes. This is definitely a worthy upgrade, in my opinion. I have Alexa controlling everything from my sprinkler system to my lights, and it all works seamlessly. Also, I recommend signing up for Alexa+ Early Access, as Alexa is far more advanced in this mode, making for an already excellent experience. - jennscraftyLove this echo 8! All access to devices in one place!Couldn’t be happier with this prime day deal! I love the echo show. It works seamlessly with all my Alexa devices and organizes it all in one place.! The speaker is fantastic! I love the variety of widgets you can use. I often use the one that is calm for my cat lol. I love that. I can also use it as a camera to look in and it notifies me if someone is looking in while I am home. I can close the privacy on the camera if I don’t want anyone to be able to look in. It connects fantastic to my Wi-Fi. Also let it be known that I use this in a large area of a family room and kitchen that’s pretty big and the sound fills the room very nicely and the voice recognition is fantastic. I chose the white and I got the stand to go with it.
- PrimaBetter sound but limited Apple Music supportI finally upgraded from my first-generation Echo Show 5 after Amazon announced it would no longer receive updates. The trade-in offer of 20% off plus a $5 credit made the upgrade worthwhile, and I’m glad I went for it. Setup was quick and seamless, saving me time, and the sound quality is noticeably better than my old device. The kids love the bigger screen size! It is also brighter and higher resolution, which is great for drop-in calls.
That said, voice recognition isn’t perfect. We often find ourselves repeating commands multiple times before Alexa understands, which can be frustrating. Sometimes, the lag time is also longer, but it could be possibly because of our internet service. Another downside is the limited support for Apple Music. Even though I set it as my preferred streaming service, I still have to specifically say “play [song] on Apple Music” every time, which gets a bit annoying.
On the positive side, the Echo Show 8 connects smoothly with all of our other smart home devices, which is the main reason we’re staying within the Alexa ecosystem. Overall, it’s a sleek upgrade with much-improved sound and functionality, but there are still areas for Amazon to refine. - CariLove itReally enjoying my updated Echo Show. The sound quality is so much better. I love the stand and the white color. Also the screen quality is really good. It looks great on our wall hire kitchen counters and was super simple to set up. The size is just right for us although some people might prefer a larger screen.
- SugahoneyChildMy Daily Dose of Music, Magic, and OrganizationI use my Echo Show every single day. It’s like having a personal assistant, DJ, and inspiration board all in one. The sound quality is amazing for my neo-soul and Prince playlists, and I love how the display rotates album art or calming visuals while I write, journal, or clean. I also use it to set reminders, timers, and to-do lists, which keeps me organized without feeling stressed. I’ll ask Alexa to show recipes, play YouTube tutorials, or give me the weather while I’m getting ready. It feels like a quiet companion that brings a little rhythm and structure to my space. The screen is clear, the design is sleek, and I especially love using it at night with dim light and soft music. It is definitely worth every penny.