All-new Echo Show 8 Smart Display (3rd Gen, 2023 release) - Charcoal (B0BLS3Y632)

Echo Show 8 has better sound with room-filling spatial audio, better calling with a centered, auto-framing camera, and better smart home integration with a built-in smart home hub, all on an 8” HD touch screen. Alexa makes life easier Play your favorites on repeat, call hands-free, scroll through old photos, and get updates on your home. All you have to do is say the word. Spatial audio fills your space with sound while room adaption technology automatically analyzes the acoustics of your room, fine-tuning playback for optimal sound. Hear every moment from your favorite shows and music—the sound stays rich no matter what you’re listening to. Video call with a centered, 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. It’ll even remind you of their birthday, so you won’t forget. Call with a tap, or use Live view to check in on your family, pets, and more while you're away. Relive your best moments again and again Use Amazon Photos to turn your home screen into a digital frame with Alexa. Enjoy your favorite 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 color. Alexa Emergency Assist Alexa is there when you need help during an emergency; just use your voice to call for help and connect with dedicated urgent response agents, available 24/7. Agents can triage your situation, request police, fire, or ambulance dispatch, and stay with you on the line until help arrives. You can also pre-save critical information (e.g., gate codes, allergies) to expedite response times and receive Smart Alerts if your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms are triggered. Get started with Alexa Emergency Assist. Subscription required. Alexa for Kids and Family Alexa can help kids learn and grow—while having fun along the way. And with free parental controls from Amazon Kids, Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses, filter explicit lyrics, and block shopping. Children’s privacy is important to us. Discover how kids can use Alexa, watch helpful how-to videos, get answers to FAQs, and more. Alexa and Echo Show devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. From the mic/camera off button and built-in camera shutter to the ability to delete your voice recordings, you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience. Echo Show 8 comes ready to connect to your WiFi. The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and is also accessible via your web browser. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. What is the difference between the 3rd Gen and 2nd Gen Echo Show 8 Smart Displays? There are several new features you get with the 3rd Gen display. Here is what you get: - Improved audio with spatial audio, room acoustic sensing, and noise reduction technology. - Built-in smart home hub for seamless compatibility. - Improved processor with even faster display responses. - Updated design with edge-to-edge glass and centered camera.