Here is how the Echo Show 8 compares with the Echo Show 10:
Apart from a few nifty add-ons, the Echo Show 10 does not offer much compared to the Echo 8. However, both of them can do much more than just function as info centers. Read on to learn more about what you can and cannot do with the Echo Show devices.
Can I Watch Movies On Echo Show 10?
You can give the following commands to Alexa to watch your favorite movies on your Echo Show:
To access the available content on your Echo Show manually, swipe left from the home screen and select Video. On the next screen, you can choose your preferred streaming service. You will have to enable some services when opening them for the first time.
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What Streaming Services Are Available on Echo Show 10?
The following streaming services have native support on your Echo Show 10:
You can also watch YouTube on your Echo Show, but it is not available as a dedicated app. You will have to open it as a web browser app in the Video folder on the device. If you want to watch some live TV, you can install a 3rd party Alexa skill called Stream Player. Stream Player supports a plethora of TV channels to keep you busy with fresh content every hour of every day.
Can You Install Apps On Echo Show 8?
If you want to add or remove an Alexa skill to your Echo Show, give a voice command like “Alexa, enable [skill name]” or “Alexa, disable [skill name].” If you want some skills suggested to you, say: “Alexa, recommend me some skills.” and it will comply.
You can also use the Alexa companion app on your android or iOS device to customize skills:
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Which Echo Show Is The Newest?
You might be surprised that the Echo Show 15 costs the same as its sibling despite its bigger size and a more modern processor. That is because the 10 trumps the 15 with both a far more powerful speaker system (2.1-channel vs. dual 1.6-inch drivers) as well as a high-quality camera (13 megapixels vs. 5 megapixels).
You will also not find the fancy rotating screen of the Echo Show 10 on the newer Show 15. However, the Echo Show 15 has an accelerometer for you to use both portrait and landscape modes. That is something you can’t do with a 10. The 15 is also easier to mount on a wall. The 15, therefore, clearly has different design intent compared to the 10.
Conclusion
Smart displays are tablet-like devices designed to stay in the same place instead of being portable. They can make video calls, take photos, stream movies, and do many other things like tablets. But they are best for use with other home gadgets like speakers and cameras for increased functionality and convenience.
While all three Echo Show devices are perfect in their way, the best one is arguably the mid-range Echo Show 8.
