Echo Show 8 – HD 8" smart display with Alexa – Charcoal
- Alexa can show you more - With an 8" HD screen and stereo sound, Alexa can help manage your day at a glance.
- Be entertained - Ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, TV shows, movies, or the news. Or listen to radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks.
- Connect with video calling and messaging - Call friends and family who have the Alexa app, an Echo device with a screen, or Skype. Make announcements to other devices in your home.
- Control your smart home - Voice control compatible devices or manage them on the easy-to-use display. Ask Alexa to show you security cameras, control lights, and adjust thermostats.
- Make it yours - Show off your Amazon photo albums. Customize your home screen. Create morning routines to start your day.
- Made to fit your life - Easily update to-do lists and calendars. Glance at weather and traffic on your way out.
- Designed to protect your privacy - Electronically disconnect the microphones and camera with one press of a button. Slide the built-in shutter to cover the camera.
Try the multi-lingual mode
You can switch seamlessly between English and French with the multi-lingual mode. Just say, “Alexa, speak English and French.” Alexa will recognize the language you used and answer in this language. Learn more here about the benefits of multi-lingual mode.
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See and do more
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Entertainment for every part of your dayCatch up on today’s news and sports highlights. Watch TV shows, movies, music videos, or movie trailers. Listen to music from streaming services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer, and Spotify and see song lyrics and album art with Amazon Music. |
Connect with your favourite peopleMake hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo with a screen. Use Announcements to send voice messages to every room with a supported Echo device, or use Drop In as a two-way intercom between rooms. |
Voice control your smart home |
Manage compatible smart home devices on the simple interactive display or use your voice. You can control lights and switches, set thermostats, or view security cameras. |
Alexa is happy to helpMake your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information. |
Alexa has skills |
With many skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and help you do more, like play relaxing sounds or test your music knowledge. Just say, “Alexa, what are your top skills?” |
More ways to control your privacyAlexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. For example, on Echo Show 8, you can turn off the mics and camera with one press of a button or slide the built-in shutter to easily cover the camera. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Learn more about how Alexa and Echo devices work. |
Simple to set up and use
Technical details
Echo Show 8
Size |
200.4mm x 135.9mm x 99.1mm |
Weight |
36.6 oz (1037 grams) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Display |
8.0” touch screen |
Camera |
1MP camera with built-in shutter |
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. |
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. |
Audio |
2.0” (52 mm) neodymium speakers 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. A list of supported operating systems can be found here. Certain skills and services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas and languages, and may require separate subscription. |
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 |
Processor |
MediaTek MT 8163 |
Accessibility Features |
On Echo devices with screens, you can enable Alexa captioning and closed captioning, magnify the screen, toggle color inversion, and choose between color 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. |
Warranty and Service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for CA customers sold separately. Use of Echo Show 8 is subject to the terms found here. |
Included in the box |
Echo Show 8, power adapter (30W)/cable (4.9 ft.) and quick start guide. |
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. |
Language |
Alexa now speaks both English and French. Not all skills are supported in both English and French. Please refer to the skills store here for more information. |
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 reviews

Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2019