Amazon's second generation smart display will be available later in the year. This device's features and price will be examined. This CNET review will help guide you in making the right decision for your home. Below, you can find out more about the Echo Show 15. The new smart display will soon be available in Australia, Canada and Mexico.
Amazon's second-generation smart screen review
The Echo Show, Amazon's second-generation smart display, is similar to the first generation of the device, but is much more versatile. The first Echo Show was primarily focused on video chat. However, the second generation has additional capabilities such as video surveillance and home automation. It can also serve as a digital camera frame and supports Alexa abilities.
The original Echo Show was a 10.1 inch touchscreen. However, the second generation model has a larger 10-inch display. This display is still crisp but has a significantly lower resolution than the 10.1-inch model. As a result, it's not recommended for long-term use.
The Echo Show 8 is a mid-range smart display. It is a great value for money, has excellent audio quality, large displays, and is affordable. It also boasts a higher-resolution camera and a quicker processor. It's also available in black and white, just like the original version. Overall, this model is similar to last year's model, but with a few cosmetic changes.
Price
Amazon Echo Show is an excellent choice for smart displays. The first-generation model comes with an 8 inch HD touchscreen, a camera and microphone. It also comes with a physical privacy shutter. It typically sells for $130. Amazon dropped the price down to $55 on Prime Day. The smart screen is perfect for watching movies or streaming videos.
You can use Echo Show 10 for video chats. It can handle group video chats with up seven people and can view video calls from any other device using the Alexa apps. Drop In also allows you to make calls from the smart device. It also triggers other smart-home devices when someone enters/leaves a room. Amazon's most costly smart display is the Show 10, while its most affordable Echo Show 8 option is the Echo Show 8.
Echo Show 8 has a 13-megapixel camera. This is a great feature to use for video calls. The screen is perfect for reading news and watching videos. The speaker can also play music from Alexa.