• Alexa can show you more: with an 8" HD screen and stereo sound, Alexa can help you manage your day at a glance.
• Connect with video calling and messaging: call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other devices in your home.
• Be entertained: ask Alexa to show you TV programmes, films or the news. Listen to radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks.
• Control your smart home: voice control compatible devices, or manage them on the easy-to-use display. Ask Alexa to show you security cameras, control lights and adjust thermostats.
• Make it yours: display your Amazon photo albums and customise your Home screen. Create morning routines to start your day.
• Made to fit your life: cook step-by-step recipes. Easily update to-do lists and calendars. Glance at weather and traffic on your way out.
• Designed to protect your privacy: electronically disconnect the microphones and camera with the press of a button. Slide the built-in cover to close the camera.
• Ring: you can now use your Echo device to receive doorbell notifications and motion alerts. Using the screen, connect your camera to receive motion notifications, and to see, hear and speak to anyone captured on camera.

See and do more with Alexa

Echo Show 8 connects to Alexa to give you rich stereo sound with vivid visuals on an 8" HD screen. See on-screen lyrics with Amazon Music (UK only). Set alarms and timers. Display your favourite photos. Check weather and traffic as you head out. Catch up on news highlights.

Entertainment for every part of your day

Catch up on today’s news and sports highlights. Watch TV programmes, films or music videos. Listen to music from streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify and Deezer, and see song lyrics and album art with Amazon Music.

Connect with your friends and family

You can call almost anyone hands free, including UK mobile and residential numbers (from UK only, emergency calling not supported), other Echo devices and the Alexa app. Make video calls to other Echo devices with a screen or the Alexa app. You can also link Alexa with your UK EE mobile phone account to ask Alexa to make and answer your mobile calls. With the Drop In feature enabled for room-to-room calling, quickly connect with Echo devices in your home. Let your household know when dinner is ready, ask someone for help with a chore or remind the kids to go to sleep—without having to raise your voice.

More ways to control your privacy

Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. For example, on Echo Show 8, you can turn off the mics and camera with the press of a button, or slide the built-in cover to easily close the camera. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear or delete them at any time.

Voice control your smart home

Manage compatible smart home devices on the simple, interactive display, or use your voice. Control lights and switches, set thermostats and view security cameras. Alexa is happy to help Make your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists and create calendar events and reminders. You can also check the news, weather or traffic. Ask for sports scores, film screening times or information.

Alexa has skills

With tens of thousands of skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and help you do more, such as play relaxing sounds or test your music knowledge. Just say, "Alexa, what are your top skills?"