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The Echo Show 8 has always been the sweet spot for Amazon in their smart lineup – not too big, not too small, suitable for most places. But this latest generation is more than just another screen with Alexa inside. It’s a simple little device that promises to make your smart home smarter. And it can do many other things.
Here’s where it gets interesting: Amazon has reduced the price from $150 to $85 – a whopping 43% discount that saves you $65. At this price point, it changes from a “nice to have” to a smart home upgrade.
Your smart home assistant
This is the latest version of the Echo Show 8, so it has a lot of updates. The 8-inch HD display is now combined with surround sound for an immersive viewing experience. The 13MP camera makes videos look crisp and professional, while smart features like auto-processing keep you focused even when you’re walking around your kitchen making dinner.
What sets this generation apart is its intelligent architecture, supporting Zigbee, Matter, and Thread devices without the need for additional hardware. This means your smart lights, cameras, and other devices can connect directly to the Show 8simplifying your smart home setup and reducing clutter. In addition, you can connect several devices to each other in different rooms. This means you can have something like an intercom, use it for audio or video, or have better audio through multiple speakers.
The dynamic settings are very clever – they show you different information depending on how far away you are from the device. Check your calendar across the room, or find out more when you’re around. Combined with the new Top Connections widget, it makes everyday tasks like video calls as easy as one tap.
For those with privacy concerns, Amazon has implemented a number of control parameters, including mic mute and clear signals when active. You don’t have to worry about who will listen to you, so if it’s a concern, you can kill them immediately.
What you may want to concern yourself with is how affordable this price is. It will be one of the last offers of the season, so if you want to try one, make sure you get yours ASAP. It won’t last long, so go into the new year with a lot of money.
