Amazon Echo Show 8 Smart Display
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable kitchen or living room smart display that adds camera-based automation and better sound over the previous Echo Show 8, if a mic and camera on the counter isn't a concern.
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ASIN: B0DC8ZMR1PCategory: Smart Displays
Overview
Amazon's newest Echo Show 8, an 8.7 inch touchscreen smart display with spatial audio, a built-in smart home hub and an auto-framing camera for video calls, in Graphite. Built around Alexa+ for recipes, photo search and voice-activated routines.
This generation swaps in an AZ3 Pro chip and Omnisense technology, which Amazon says lets the display personalize routines by detecting presence or who's in the room. The touchscreen gained 15% more viewing area over the 2023 Echo Show 8, and audio output is rated at up to 2x the bass of that prior model, both useful context since Amazon doesn't sell a plain spec sheet for these comparisons.
- 8.7 inch HD touchscreen, 15% more area than 2023 Echo Show 8
- AZ3 Pro chip with Omnisense presence detection
- Built-in smart home hub
- Auto-framing camera, 3.3x zoom, noise reduction
Who it's for
Works well in a kitchen or living room as a hands-free hub for music, video calls and smart home control, especially for a household already using Alexa devices. Less of a fit for anyone who wants a display without a built-in camera and microphone.
Pros and cons
- Built-in smart home hub skips a separate hub purchase
- Auto-framing camera with 3.3x zoom for calls
- Physical mic/camera disable button
- Spatial audio with more bass than the prior Echo Show 8
- Always-on mic and camera won't suit privacy-conscious rooms
- Some Alexa+ features depend on ongoing account access rather than the device alone
Performance notes
Smart home control runs through the built-in hub, so many devices pair directly without a separate hub. Omnisense adds presence and visual ID detection so routines can trigger automatically, and video calls use a centered, auto-framing camera with 3.3x zoom and noise reduction. Amazon states privacy controls include a physical mic and camera disable button plus in-app camera controls.
Specifications
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Echo Show 8 need a separate smart home hub?
No, it has a smart home hub built in and can pair directly with compatible devices.
What color is this listing?
Graphite.
Can the camera and microphone be turned off?
Yes, Amazon includes a physical enable/disable button along with camera controls in the app.