Amazon Echo Show 8 (newest model), Vibrant HD 8.7" display with spatial audio, Designed for Alexa+, Glacier White
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Description
- Powerfully smart, beautifully built: The redesigned 8.7" smart display features a vibrant HD touchscreen with 15% more viewing area versus Echo Show 8 (2023 release), built-in smart home hub, AZ3 Pro chip for powerful performance, and Omnisense technology for highly personalized experiences. - Content sounds incredible: Stream music or watch shows on Prime Video, Netflix, and more. All with room-filling spatial audio, crisper vocals, wider sound stage, and up to 2x bass versus Echo Show 8 (2023 release). With Alexa+, find the name of that song you love and discover new shows based on your preferences. - Your everyday assistant: See recipes and calendars at a glance, easily find meal inspo and manage your shopping lists. With Alexa+, find recipes based on foods you love, make reservations, order groceries, and more. - Simple Smart Home control: Pair and control thousands of devices that work with Alexa without needing a separate smart home hub. Easily view your camera feeds. Manage lights, thermostats, and more using the display or your voice. With Omnisense technology, you can activate routines via temperature, presence, or visual ID detection. - Crystal-clear video calls: Video calls feel natural with a centered, auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom, and noise reduction technology. Use live view to check in on your family, pets, and more while you're away. - Photo memories on display - Turn your home screen into a photo slideshow featuring your favorite memories when not in use. With Alexa+, you can ask Alexa to find specific photos or curate a personal slideshow. - 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 a microphone & camera enable/disable button, and dedicated camera controls on device and in-app.
Frequently asked questions
- What size is the display?
- It has a vibrant HD 8.7" touchscreen with 15% more viewing area than the Echo Show 8 (2023 release).
- Does it support video calls?
- Yes, it has a centered, auto-framing camera with 3.3x zoom and noise reduction technology for crystal-clear video calls.
- Can I use it to control smart home devices like lights and thermostats?
- Yes, you can manage lights, thermostats, and more using the display or your voice, and it pairs with thousands of Alexa-compatible devices.
Customer reviews
Echo Show 11 (2025) — A Serious Smart Home Command Center Upgrade
I’ve deployed and tested quite a few smart displays over the years, and the Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025 release) is easily one of the most well-balanced Echo devices Amazon has produced. It hits a sweet spot between screen real estate, audio performance, and smart-home control — making it far more than just a “kitchen gadget.” 🔧 Setup & First Impressions Initial setup was fast and painless. Within minutes, the device was online, updated, and tied into my existing Alexa ecosystem. The hardware immediately feels more premium than previous mid-tier Echo Shows — solid base, clean industrial design, and a noticeably improved display. The 10.95" Full HD touchscreen (1920×1200) is sharp and vibrant, with excellent viewing angles for a countertop or desk deployment. 🖥️ Display & Visual Experience The screen is one of the biggest upgrades here: Bright, crisp Full HD panel Edge-to-edge look with more usable viewing area Great for dashboards, recipes, cameras, and video streaming Streaming content from Prime Video and Netflix looks excellent, and the interface feels snappier thanks to the updated processing platform (AZ3 Pro chip). For home use, it finally feels large enough to be genuinely useful without jumping up to the much larger wall-mounted models. 🔊 Audio Performance (Big Improvement) Amazon clearly focused on sound this generation. The Echo Show 11 includes: Dedicated woofer + dual full-range drivers Room-filling spatial audio Noticeably wider soundstage and stronger bass In real-world use, it fills a kitchen or medium room easily. Compared side-by-side with older Echo Show models, the lows are fuller and vocals are clearer. Amazon even notes up to 2× the bass versus the Echo Show 8 (2023). For casual music, podcasts, and background audio, this is more than sufficient — no external speaker needed for most households. 📹 Camera & Video Calling The 13 MP camera with auto-framing works extremely well. Key observations: Auto-framing keeps you centered during calls Good clarity in typical indoor lighting Works well for Drop In and video conferencing Wide enough field of view for kitchen/living room placement For families or home offices, this is a meaningful upgrade over older Echo cameras. 🧠 Smart Home & Automation (Where It Really Shines) From a systems perspective (my wheelhouse), this is where the Echo Show 11 earns its keep. Highlights: Built-in smart home hub Zigbee / Sidewalk ecosystem support Excellent dashboard visibility Strong routine automation support Wi-Fi 6E support for modern networks It functions very well as a central smart-home control panel, not just a voice assistant. If you’re running: smart lights thermostats cameras doorbells plugs …this device becomes a true command center. 🏠 Everyday Use Cases Where this device really delivers: ✅ Kitchen recipe assistant ✅ Smart home dashboard ✅ Family photo frame ✅ Video calling hub ✅ Music speaker ✅ Security camera viewer ✅ Daily calendar/weather panel The Omnisense personalization features also help Alexa adapt to usage patterns and routines over time. 🔒 Privacy & Controls As someone security-minded, I appreciate Amazon kept the physical privacy controls: Hardware mic/camera disable button Software privacy controls in Alexa app Clear status indicators For a connected device with an always-ready assistant, this matters. ⚠️ Minor Considerations (Not Deal-Breakers) To keep this balanced: Alexa+ features may require Prime or subscription for full capability Not portable (designed as a stationary hub) Power users may still want deeper smart-home customization via external hubs None of these impacted my rating. 🏁 Final Verdict The Echo Show 11 finally feels like the right-sized smart display for serious smart-home users. It combines: excellent screen quality legitimately improved audio strong camera performance modern connectivity and true hub functionality For kitchens, offices, or as a central smart-home console, this is one of the best values in the Echo lineup right now. Bottom line: Highly recommended for anyone building or upgrading a modern Alexa-based smart home.
I’ve deployed and tested quite a few smart displays over the years, and the Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025 release) is easily one of the most well-balanced Echo devices Amazon has produced. It hits a sweet spot between screen real estate, audio performance, and smart-home control — making it far more than just a “kitchen gadget.” 🔧 Setup & First Impressions Initial setup was fast and painless. Within minutes, the device was online, updated, and tied into my existing Alexa ecosystem. The hardware immediately feels more premium than previous mid-tier Echo Shows — solid base, clean industrial design, and a noticeably improved display. The 10.95" Full HD touchscreen (1920×1200) is sharp and vibrant, with excellent viewing angles for a countertop or desk deployment. 🖥️ Display & Visual Experience The screen is one of the biggest upgrades here: Bright, crisp Full HD panel Edge-to-edge look with more usable viewing area Great for dashboards, recipes, cameras, and video streaming Streaming content from Prime Video and Netflix looks excellent, and the interface feels snappier thanks to the updated processing platform (AZ3 Pro chip). For home use, it finally feels large enough to be genuinely useful without jumping up to the much larger wall-mounted models. 🔊 Audio Performance (Big Improvement) Amazon clearly focused on sound this generation. The Echo Show 11 includes: Dedicated woofer + dual full-range drivers Room-filling spatial audio Noticeably wider soundstage and stronger bass In real-world use, it fills a kitchen or medium room easily. Compared side-by-side with older Echo Show models, the lows are fuller and vocals are clearer. Amazon even notes up to 2× the bass versus the Echo Show 8 (2023). For casual music, podcasts, and background audio, this is more than sufficient — no external speaker needed for most households. 📹 Camera & Video Calling The 13 MP camera with auto-framing works extremely well. Key observations: Auto-framing keeps you centered during calls Good clarity in typical indoor lighting Works well for Drop In and video conferencing Wide enough field of view for kitchen/living room placement For families or home offices, this is a meaningful upgrade over older Echo cameras. 🧠 Smart Home & Automation (Where It Really Shines) From a systems perspective (my wheelhouse), this is where the Echo Show 11 earns its keep. Highlights: Built-in smart home hub Zigbee / Sidewalk ecosystem support Excellent dashboard visibility Strong routine automation support Wi-Fi 6E support for modern networks It functions very well as a central smart-home control panel, not just a voice assistant. If you’re running: smart lights thermostats cameras doorbells plugs …this device becomes a true command center. 🏠 Everyday Use Cases Where this device really delivers: ✅ Kitchen recipe assistant ✅ Smart home dashboard ✅ Family photo frame ✅ Video calling hub ✅ Music speaker ✅ Security camera viewer ✅ Daily calendar/weather panel The Omnisense personalization features also help Alexa adapt to usage patterns and routines over time. 🔒 Privacy & Controls As someone security-minded, I appreciate Amazon kept the physical privacy controls: Hardware mic/camera disable button Software privacy controls in Alexa app Clear status indicators For a connected device with an always-ready assistant, this matters. ⚠️ Minor Considerations (Not Deal-Breakers) To keep this balanced: Alexa+ features may require Prime or subscription for full capability Not portable (designed as a stationary hub) Power users may still want deeper smart-home customization via external hubs None of these impacted my rating. 🏁 Final Verdict The Echo Show 11 finally feels like the right-sized smart display for serious smart-home users. It combines: excellent screen quality legitimately improved audio strong camera performance modern connectivity and true hub functionality For kitchens, offices, or as a central smart-home console, this is one of the best values in the Echo lineup right now. Bottom line: Highly recommended for anyone building or upgrading a modern Alexa-based smart home.
Not perfect but a FANTASTIC value.
I am not sure why there would be any negative reviews with regard to the Echo Show 11. It isn’t perfect but it sure is a tremendous value. I have been using my iPad Pro for kitchen entertainment but the speakers are not great and I don’t love exposing it to the various hazards a kitchen creates. The Show 11 is priced at $180 now and has an upgrade offer that took it all the way down to $116. This is a ridiculously good piece of tech for that money. First, the sound is really good. It is basically a beefy Amazon speaker with a tablet bolted onto it. The sound can fill a medium sized room, has great bass, and sounds way better than most stand alone $100 BT speakers I have used. It found my Spotify account from my prior Alexa usage so it was truly plug and play. The screen was an area I was concerned about given that I was coming from an iPad Pro. Honestly, I am stunned to report that the picture and video quality of the Show is impressive. I don’t think anyone will be upset watching videos or a show on this. It doesn’t appear to have automatic brightness which I found odd but I cranked it up a bit from how it came and it is all good. Perhaps, it’s there and I will update as I go. The Show 11 software has some cracks in it. I have had multiple Fire devices including TVs and I have never been a huge fan of their OS. The good news here is that you really don’t need to interact with it a lot. You can just tell Alexa to pretty much do anything and it will. Alexa+ is a surprisingly handy AI and is a welcome addition to this device. In fact, I would say that the Show 11 is the kind of device that is really made to take advantage of an AI in their current infancy stages. Alexa is able to listen to and execute complex steps. Turn on the living room light at 50% brightness or turn on the fire tv and put on ESPN. It’s pretty great and no need for swipes or any real OS interaction. The camera and video quality for video calls or quick pics is also pretty good and the camera can track you for a zoom. It isn’t amazing but plenty good enough. I will just say this about this device: Amazon tech can be pretty hit or miss for me. This is a home run especially when you bring the value proposition it presents into it. Truly amazing for the money. If you are looking for an entertainment companion for any room in your home, this is a great choice. I would not hesitate to buy another or recommend it to a friend or family member. Great work here Amazon.
I am not sure why there would be any negative reviews with regard to the Echo Show 11. It isn’t perfect but it sure is a tremendous value. I have been using my iPad Pro for kitchen entertainment but the speakers are not great and I don’t love exposing it to the various hazards a kitchen creates. The Show 11 is priced at $180 now and has an upgrade offer that took it all the way down to $116. This is a ridiculously good piece of tech for that money. First, the sound is really good. It is basically a beefy Amazon speaker with a tablet bolted onto it. The sound can fill a medium sized room, has great bass, and sounds way better than most stand alone $100 BT speakers I have used. It found my Spotify account from my prior Alexa usage so it was truly plug and play. The screen was an area I was concerned about given that I was coming from an iPad Pro. Honestly, I am stunned to report that the picture and video quality of the Show is impressive. I don’t think anyone will be upset watching videos or a show on this. It doesn’t appear to have automatic brightness which I found odd but I cranked it up a bit from how it came and it is all good. Perhaps, it’s there and I will update as I go. The Show 11 software has some cracks in it. I have had multiple Fire devices including TVs and I have never been a huge fan of their OS. The good news here is that you really don’t need to interact with it a lot. You can just tell Alexa to pretty much do anything and it will. Alexa+ is a surprisingly handy AI and is a welcome addition to this device. In fact, I would say that the Show 11 is the kind of device that is really made to take advantage of an AI in their current infancy stages. Alexa is able to listen to and execute complex steps. Turn on the living room light at 50% brightness or turn on the fire tv and put on ESPN. It’s pretty great and no need for swipes or any real OS interaction. The camera and video quality for video calls or quick pics is also pretty good and the camera can track you for a zoom. It isn’t amazing but plenty good enough. I will just say this about this device: Amazon tech can be pretty hit or miss for me. This is a home run especially when you bring the value proposition it presents into it. Truly amazing for the money. If you are looking for an entertainment companion for any room in your home, this is a great choice. I would not hesitate to buy another or recommend it to a friend or family member. Great work here Amazon.
"Hey Alexa 👋🏾 play my favorite 📻 radio Station"
Amazon Echo Show 8 is great. The item works as intended, including different Alexa voice choices, automatic screen adjustment to background lighting and the perfect size. The screen is clear and readable. I am utilizing my Echo in the bedroom. The item is the perfect size on the bedside nightstand. I absolutely 💯 love asking Alexa to lower, and or raise the volume, or play my favorite genre of music, on my connected Bluetooth device(s). I just set my routines through the Alexa application and "like magic 🎩" Alexa announces my routines as programmed (Daily calendar events, the weather, sports, etc.). One functionality feature that requires extra effort, but not too troublesome: I did have issues with the calendars synchronizing automatically. I literally had to manually enter every calendar entry from my Samsung calendar, because unfortunately the device does not support Samsung calendar. Basically, my workaround now is to synchronized my Samsung and Google calendars, and add calendar events to Google calendar, which is supported by Amazon Echo 8. ✅️✨️ The device is sturdy, and supported well on the Echo stand (Echo Stand item is sold separately). The device is super easy to set up, thin and compact. I'm totally satisfied 👏🏾🎶🪭
Amazon Echo Show 8 is great. The item works as intended, including different Alexa voice choices, automatic screen adjustment to background lighting and the perfect size. The screen is clear and readable. I am utilizing my Echo in the bedroom. The item is the perfect size on the bedside nightstand. I absolutely 💯 love asking Alexa to lower, and or raise the volume, or play my favorite genre of music, on my connected Bluetooth device(s). I just set my routines through the Alexa application and "like magic 🎩" Alexa announces my routines as programmed (Daily calendar events, the weather, sports, etc.). One functionality feature that requires extra effort, but not too troublesome: I did have issues with the calendars synchronizing automatically. I literally had to manually enter every calendar entry from my Samsung calendar, because unfortunately the device does not support Samsung calendar. Basically, my workaround now is to synchronized my Samsung and Google calendars, and add calendar events to Google calendar, which is supported by Amazon Echo 8. ✅️✨️ The device is sturdy, and supported well on the Echo stand (Echo Stand item is sold separately). The device is super easy to set up, thin and compact. I'm totally satisfied 👏🏾🎶🪭
Nice upgrade but where are the other nice Alexas that have been "killed" by Amazon?
Nicest screen and sound so far. Sad that Amazon stops its best products though. The TAP would make a lot more sense now with internet on your phone than it was in the past at the time it was launched. Bring it back please!? Being rechargeable and mobile is great. The previous top of the line has been discontinued as well, not sure why but we all love the way it follows you around and can be used as a security camera as it spins around on demand. It is really great when you are traveling or want to supervise a pet. First picture has the New Echo Show 11 with amazing screen clarity and its older sister TAP. Then there is my favorite Echo in action. It would be great to have the same movable Alexa with the quality of the Echo Show 11 and perhaps more control of the camera for security and communication with pets and whoever you are talking to. Amazon should sell pairs at a discounted price, so people can give one away and use them to communicate.
Nicest screen and sound so far. Sad that Amazon stops its best products though. The TAP would make a lot more sense now with internet on your phone than it was in the past at the time it was launched. Bring it back please!? Being rechargeable and mobile is great. The previous top of the line has been discontinued as well, not sure why but we all love the way it follows you around and can be used as a security camera as it spins around on demand. It is really great when you are traveling or want to supervise a pet. First picture has the New Echo Show 11 with amazing screen clarity and its older sister TAP. Then there is my favorite Echo in action. It would be great to have the same movable Alexa with the quality of the Echo Show 11 and perhaps more control of the camera for security and communication with pets and whoever you are talking to. Amazon should sell pairs at a discounted price, so people can give one away and use them to communicate.
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