Amazon Echo Show 8 Smart Display
- 8.7 inch HD touchscreen display
- Spatial audio speaker
- Built-in smart home hub, no separate hub needed
- AZ3 Pro chip and Omnisense technology
- Centered auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom
- Microphone and camera off button, camera controls
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A smart display for the kitchen or bedside that handles video calls, streaming, recipes and smart home control by voice or touch. It is built around Alexa, so it suits households already using Alexa devices.
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ASIN: B0DC8ZMR1PCategory: Smart Displays
Overview
A kitchen counter, a bedside table or an entryway shelf is the spot for this Alexa smart display, which shows recipes, calendars, shopping lists and camera feeds on its HD touchscreen. Spatial audio fills the room for music and shows.
The built-in smart home hub and Omnisense sensing let it trigger routines by presence or temperature, and the auto-framing camera follows you on calls. It depends on an Alexa account and an internet connection, and the listing gives no weight, dimensions or warranty.
Who it's for
A household that already uses Alexa and wants a visual hub for lists, calendars and camera feeds. The privacy button turns off the mic and camera. People who prefer another voice assistant should choose a display built for it.
Pros and cons
- Built-in smart home hub
- Auto-framing camera for calls
- Spatial audio speaker
- Privacy controls for mic and camera
- Needs an Alexa account
- Dimensions and weight not listed
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
The processor and sensing hardware run voice commands and routines, and Omnisense activates them by temperature, presence or visual ID. The camera frames the speaker and zooms to keep them centered on calls. Audio quality depends on the room, since spatial audio bounces sound off nearby walls.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Screen size | 8.7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Graphite |
| Other details | |
| Display | HD touchscreen |
| Voice assistant | Alexa+ |
| Audio | Spatial audio |
| Processor | AZ3 Pro chip |
| Smart home | Built-in smart home hub |
| Camera zoom | 3.3x, auto-framing |
| Privacy | Microphone and camera enable/disable button |
| Sensing | Omnisense: temperature, presence, visual ID |
| Streaming | Prime Video, Netflix and more |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Echo Show 8 need a separate smart home hub?
No. The listing says it has a built-in smart home hub and can control thousands of devices that work with Alexa.
Can I turn the camera and microphones off?
Yes. There is a microphones and camera enable or disable button, plus dedicated camera controls on the device and in the app.
Does it do video calls?
Yes. The camera is centered with auto-framing, 3.3x zoom and noise reduction.
Can I watch video on the Echo Show 8?
Yes. The listing names Prime Video and Netflix.