Amazon has launched the Echo Show 8 (2nd generation) in India. The device is an upgrade over the Echo Show 8, which was launched in 2020. The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) comes with a better camera as a major improvement over the previous version of Echo Show 8.
Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) features and specifications:
The Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) has the same 8-inch adaptive color display with a 1,280×800 pixels resolution. It comes with 2.0” (52 mm) neodymium speakers with a passive bass radiator offering stereo sound. Apart from listening to your favorite music on Amazon Prime Music, Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, Hungama music or Gaana, etc. The Echo Show 8 (2021) can also be used to watch your favorite TV series or movies from Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. You can pair your smart home appliances like lights, plugs, AC, fans, TVs, geyser with Alexa and control them from your Echo Show 8.
In addition to playing songs from your phone, the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) lets you play music through Web services including Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, Gaana, Hungama, JioSaavn, and Spotify. As far as the privacy feature is concerned, users can block the camera and mic with a physical button on the Echo Show 8. Also, users can view and delete their voice recordings. Connectivity options on the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) include dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) price in India and availability:
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) price in India has been set at Rs. 13,999. However, Amazon is currently selling the device at a discounted price of Rs. 11,499 for a limited period. The Echo Show 8 (2nd Generation) comes in Black and White color options.
