Echo Show 8 Hits Record Low Price, Perfect for Your Desk Setup

If you’re on the hunt for a thoughtful yet practical gift this Valentine’s Day, the fourth-generation Echo Show 8 is a fantastic choice. It doubles as a digital photo frame and a smart home hub, making it a versatile addition to any setup. Right now, it’s available for $149.99, which is a $30 discount and the lowest price we’ve seen, thanks to a special sale event. You can also find it at other major retailers for the same price.

The latest Echo Show 8 boasts a sleek design with a sharper 8.7-inch display that’s more responsive than its predecessor. It features a 13-megapixel camera with enhanced zoom capabilities and can adjust on-screen content based on who’s using it. With wider viewing angles and upgraded front-facing stereo speakers, it delivers an impressive audio experience, making it perfect for displaying photos, streaming music, checking your calendar, and video calling friends and family.

As a smart home controller, the new Show 8 excels as well. It supports Zigbee, Matter, and Thread protocols, allowing you to manage a variety of smart devices without needing an additional hub. It also includes Alexa Plus, a faster AZ3 Pro processor, and Amazon’s innovative Omnisense sensor system. These enhancements, along with improved voice recognition, enable it to tackle more complex tasks and better manage routines.

In our early tests, Alexa Plus has had some reliability issues, and certain smart home routines may not function as smoothly as before. However, when it works well, it can be incredibly helpful. For instance, if a family member typically feeds the dog each morning but forgets one day, the upgraded assistant can send a reminder when they enter the room.

Just a heads up: non-Prime members will need to pay $19.99 a month for Alexa Plus. But if your gift recipient is already a Prime member, they’ll have access to Alexa Plus at no extra cost, making it an easy recommendation.