Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

Quick verdict

The Echo Show 8 combines a smart display, Zigbee hub, and Matter controller in one device. The screen makes it ideal for viewing camera feeds, controlling smart home devices visually, and video calls. It is heavily cloud-dependent and Amazon's data practices are aggressive, but as a kitchen or bedside smart display it is one of the most capable options available.

Standout: 8-inch smart display with built-in Zigbee hub and Matter controller, plus camera for video calls and home monitoring.

Last checked: 2026-03-25

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• 8-inch display is excellent for smart home dashboards, video calls, and camera feeds
• built-in Zigbee hub and Matter controller in one device
• adaptive display adjusts brightness and shows ambient information when idle

Reasons to hesitate

• fully cloud-dependent with no offline smart home functionality
• Amazon collects extensive data and displays ads on the home screen
• built-in camera raises privacy concerns even with the physical shutter

Best for

• Alexa ecosystem users who want a kitchen or bedside smart display with hub capabilities
• households that want visual smart home control with camera feeds and video calling

Avoid if

• privacy is a top concern — the built-in camera and Amazon data collection are significant
• you want a smart display that works meaningfully without cloud connectivity

Privacy and local-control notes

Amazon processes all voice commands and camera feeds in the cloud. Built-in camera can be used for video calls and home monitoring. Physical camera shutter for privacy. Amazon collects extensive usage data.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Alexa Media Player (custom).

Buying reality check

Price notes: Regularly discounted during Amazon sales events. Excellent value during Prime Day and Black Friday when often available at nearly half price.

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