The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is a fantastic device but will you get one? Let me know your thoughts about it below
@seofonriceАй бұрын
just grabbed one on Amazon Prime day (today)
@james_newallАй бұрын
@@seofonrice Fantastic time to buy one! Thanks seoforice 🙂
@hecntina4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review. I'm upgrading from the gen 1 to this one for only $50, with trade-in promo. The improvements seem iterative, rather than having major innovations, but that's the norm nowadays (e.g., Apple & Samsung).
@emmacav3 күн бұрын
Have you tried using the Blink mini cameras with this?
@james_newall3 күн бұрын
Hi Emma, I haven't not with Blink. However, I do own several Yi Home Cameras and it works well. Once setup its simply a case of asking to see the 'named' camera and it works fine, although I tend I use the Yi Home app on my phone more probably due to needing to see the camera(s) when I not near the Echo Show. I would imagine the Blink system will work just as well.
@SRX20042 ай бұрын
Wondering if they fixed the bluetooth problem. I bought this to upgrade from my 1st generation but the bluetooth wouldn't connect to my various bluetooth speakers/earbuds. I sent it back.
@leethorpe93685 ай бұрын
Just bought it was going to get echo 15 have i made the best choice.does the 15 have the same things as the 8 3rd just a biger screan
@james_newall5 ай бұрын
Hi Lee, as you mention perhaps the main difference between the Echo Show 15 and this (aside from the higher price) is the size of the screen which although you can buy a floor mount for it is designed to be placed on the wall. I haven't used one myself, but the larger screen and the fact it comes with Fire TV might be a choice decider for some. However, if the purpose is to use it as a TV then keep in mind it doesn't come with a remote which would make it easier to use, the speakers aren't as good, it only has a 5MP camera, it's two years older than the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) and it doesn't come with a built-in Zigbee smart home hub. Having a floor mount (as the Echo Show 8 does) also makes it easier to move around and adjust if you need to. These are just my thoughts though.
@saudaminishahАй бұрын
is it good for SmartHome? Does it hear commands from 100metre range? similar to Echo Dot?
@james_newall29 күн бұрын
Hi Saudaminishah, thank you for the comment 🙂. It is a smart home hub if thats what you mean and it can reach devices located at distance, but this will be down to the network they are on. For example, if your internet covers 100m (or more) and you put this device on the same network (internet) it will work fine. So the answer is yes 🙂
@saudaminishah29 күн бұрын
@@james_newall Thank you so much James.. my concern was does it work same as Echo dot?
@james_newall29 күн бұрын
@@saudaminishah You're very welcome🙂 it does everything an echo dot does and more. It really is very good.
@saudaminishah29 күн бұрын
@@james_newall thank you so much 😊
@aardvarkss5 ай бұрын
Still unavailable in Aussie land! Been hanging for one
@james_newall5 ай бұрын
Hi Jack, I just had a look and you're right! Here's hoping you can get one soon 🙂!
@graeme0309Ай бұрын
@james_newell I know this can play back photos but can it play back little videos that I've made with my iPhone?
@james_newallАй бұрын
Hi Graeme! It's a great question but I don't think it does. The device links to your Amazon Prime photos, where although I have short home/family videos, none of them play. I will have a look again soon and if I see anything which shows it can I will let you know 🙂