If you’re already on Alexa and decide you want a smart display, a new deal on Amazon The latest Echo Show 8 may be of interest. The 8-inch screen is currently down to $90 on Amazon. Target, Best Buy and other retailers, matching the lowest price we’ve seen this year device was introduced last September. Amazon usually sells the smart display for $150, though we’ve seen it drop to $105 for much of the holiday season. Amazon’s offering also includes the Sengled color smart bulb at no extra cost. That bulb fits Matter smart home standardand we recommend a similar model in our guide the best smart lights.
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It matches the best price we’ve tracked for the latest iteration of Amazon’s 8-inch smart display, and includes a smart bulb at no extra cost.
We haven’t officially reviewed the latest Echo Show 8, but it looks a lot like 2021’s second-generation model. the best smart display For Alexa users. It still offers a 1280 x 800 resolution panel and a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The design is largely the same, although the rounded back of the new model is slightly less pronounced and the glass on its front extends from the edge. Its front-facing camera is also in the center of the top edge instead of on the right, so it’s a little more convenient to frame yourself during video calls. Internally, there is an improved octa-core processor, which speeds up the execution of Alexa requests, and the new model work with In addition to Matter, other smart home devices that use Zigbee and Thread protocols. Amazon also promises improved sound quality, although you shouldn’t expect deep sub-bass or ultra-wide with such a small speaker.
All of this should keep the Echo Show 8 in the sweet spot in Amazon’s smart display lineup. It is not so profitable Echo Show 5, but it’s faster and louder with a superior camera and larger screen for displaying photos and making video calls. It’s not that big Echo Show 10, but is significantly cheaper and easier to place in more rooms around the house. Either way, you can use it to check the weather, prepare recipes, or stream music, among other typical Alexa tasks. While no smart display like this is truly privacy-friendly, the Echo Show 8 at least has a built-in camera cover and microphone mute button. Google Nest Hub It remains a better buy for those who use services like Gmail, Google Calendar, and YouTube a lot – and there are still questions As for Alexa’s long-term prospects — but if you’re looking to build a smart home with Amazon’s assistant, it should be a solid deal.
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