The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the mid-size smart display in Amazon's lineup, featuring a 13MP centered camera, built-in Zigbee/Matter/Thread hub, and 40% faster Alexa processing — making it the best smart home controller in the 8-inch display class. Available on Amazon.ca (ASIN B0BLS3Y632) at around $169 CAD.
“"The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the Alexa-powered smart display to get if you want a larger display but not one that's too large for your kitchen or bedroom."”
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“"The centered camera means you look right at the screen during video calls instead of slightly off to the right. Sounds minor but makes a real difference."”
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“"Full-screen ads with the 'sponsored' tag are now appearing between my photos in Frame mode. I didn't buy this to watch ads."”
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“"Even 15 feet away, the auto-framing camera kept me in the shot and followed me around the room."”
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Full-screen sponsored ads interrupt Photo Frame…
Full-screen sponsored ads interrupt Photo Frame mode and content browsing — it's gotten noticeably worse since 2024 and feels like a billboard I paid for
Source: Amazon reviewer / r/alexaCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Display resolution is adequate but not…
Display resolution is adequate but not impressive — text and images look slightly soft compared to tablet-class screens at this price
Source: TechRadar reviewerCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Alexa still makes comprehension errors on…
Alexa still makes comprehension errors on complex or multi-part commands — smart home reliability is strong but natural language stumbles
Source: Amazon reviewerCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.No eero built-in like the Echo…
No eero built-in like the Echo Show 15 — missed integration opportunity at this price
Source: Tom's Guide reviewerCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) is the right size and price for most households — the centered camera, built-in Zigbee/Matter/Thread hub, and faster processor are genuine upgrades that make it the best Amazon smart display for the money. The growing intrusion of full-screen sponsored ads is a real and worsening nuisance Amazon controls via OTA updates. Buy it knowing you're getting a capable smart home hub that also serves as an ad surface.
