Amazon’s Alexa Built-In Echo Show 8 is nearly 50% off and will make your home smarter in the new year
The Echo Show 8 has always been Amazon’s sweet spot in their range of smart displays – not too big, not too small, just right for most spaces. But this latest generation is more than just another screen with Alexa inside. It’s a handy little hub that finally delivers on the promise of making your smart home really feel smart. And it can do many other things.
Here’s where it gets interesting: Amazon has dropped the price from $150 to $85 – a whopping 43% off, saving you $65. At this price point, it transforms from a nice-to-own to a compelling smart home upgrade.
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This is the latest version of Echo Show 8, so there are many upgrades. The 8-inch HD display is now paired with surround sound for surprisingly immersive entertainment. A 13-megapixel camera makes video calls look crisp and professional, while smart features like auto-framing keep you centered even as you move around your kitchen preparing dinner.
What sets this generation apart is its built-in smart home hub, supporting Zigbee, Matter and Thread devices without requiring 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. What’s more, you can connect multiple devices to each other in different rooms. This means you can have something like an intercom system, use them for voice or video calls, or have better sound through multiple speakers.
The adaptive content feature is particularly clever – it shows you different information depending on how far you are from the device. View your calendar from across the room or get detailed information when you’re up close. Combined with the new Top Connections executable, it makes everyday tasks like video calling as easy as a tap.
For those concerned about privacy, Amazon has built in multiple levels of control, including physical microphone muting and clear indicators when features are active. You won’t have to worry about potential eavesdroppers, so if that bothers you, you can kill him right away.
What you’ll want to take care of is how affordable this deal is. This will be one of the last offerings of the season, so if you’re interested in trying one out, be sure to get yours ASAP. It won’t be around for long, so head into the new year with great savings.
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