Echo Show 8 2021 review: Fancy video calls with a dash of disappointment
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The much-improved camera on the second-gen Echo Show 8 will follow the action during video calls and track your presence to trigger routines. We take a close look at these new features to figure out if this smart display measures up to the competition.
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0:00 Intro
1:07 The Basics
1:39 Sound Quality
2:25 Video Calls
3:05 Camera Tracking Test
5:37 Camera Quality
5:51 Checking In Remotely
6:33 Smart Home Advancements
6:57 Recommendation
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Would this one , the 10 and the 15 work with the blink camera ???
What’s the difference between the regular echo show 8 and the echo show 8 2nd gen?
Please can someone help me. Why when I called from show echo 8 not working video. Just in menu its call, nope video call? Please why?
I will be grateful for help 🙏
Between this and the Echo 4th gen with premium sound (not the small one), which one is better?
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16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Can you watch ESPN on this?
I was actually working for a company who wanted me to try and sell the Facebook portal and NOBODY would buy it
Why would they give you a white power cord with a black unit?
Can you connect with Tata Play, pls confirm
Just got the echo 8, 2nd gen,
Talk too much
I bought one today after watching this video. It was $69 on cyber Monday.
Is this device good for a visually impaired person to see an incoming call (caller ID)? Also, can you use this device to call out with numbers?
Stop with the crying.. Evidently CNET doesn’t like any Echo devices.. Nobody cares what you think
Hi, it is possible remotely listen on the phone what happen in the room by this eco show 8 2nd gen? Thank you
I just purchased this unit. Not pleased with the response of the touchscreen. The OS is slow. Is the Google Nest hub faster, more responsive? I think I’ll be returning my unit
Got this a week ago for$69. Have it in my kitchen. Still experimenting and learning all the functions. Lot of fun figuring stuff out. Good sound for music. Would like to be able to install apps. There are times I have to say the wake work 2or 3 times to wake it up. I tried tweeting the settings so just my Amazon photos rotate but other stuff and recommendations pop up in between which is annoying. Hopefully I’ll figure it out. I also would prefer a different web browser than silk.. used it today for a new recipe for prime ribs and after a while it went back to my Home Screen and I had to say “silk” to get back to the recipe which was right where I left it before. Not perfect but cheap enough and fun enough to play around with.
Thanks for this review!!! It was very helpful 🙂
My teacher. I have the same device and I have a problem. When I connect to the device via the mobile application. The whole camera does not appear on the screen of the device, the video display shows only part of the screen. I want full screen. how
Does anyone know if the echo show 15 have the motion tracking during a call?
Just ordered for 60 bucks during prime day and looking forward to receiving it.
Following me, following Me, Following Me, and then Chucky Pops Out 😮😮😮
Ive got one from my daughter and its useless i just dont get it. My phone and ipad can do all this but i can walk around with them.