Amazon is further expanding its line of smart speakers to Brazil. The company is bringing Echo Show 8, a device with 8 inch HD screen, with more possibilities of use. The launch price of R $ 749, valid until March 16. After that date, Smart Speacker will be marketed by R $ 899.
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The screen allows some extra functions to be performed on the smart speaker. possible display recipes, both on websites and videos, being able to control by voice commands, without having to stop cooking. There are also options for read news, watch movies, series and other types of videos. Amazon prioritizes its services, so Netflix and YouTube are not native to Echo Show 8, but Amazon Prime Video does.
In addition to visual content, it also reproduces music, radio, podcast, among others. As with video apps, Spotify in native. You can also follow the lyrics of the song on the screen.
Echo Show 8 too comes with a camera, which is on the right side, above the screen. This allows video calls can be done directly by her, with just a voice command. Speaking "Alexa, make a video call to …" she will find the contact and call the person.
Alexa too controls other smart devices in the house. In addition, it organizes your schedule, shows you the weather forecast, among other functions that facilitate the day to day. "We hope that this new Echo Show gives consumers even more possibilities to use Alexa in their daily routines, in addition to having fun with the bigger screen and more powerful sound", said Jacques Benain, general manager for Amazon devices in Brazil.
Thinking of giving greater control to the user, Echo Show 8 has a system that closes the camera and turns off the microphone. If the person wants more privacy, it is easy to disable the functions of the speaker.
Amazon Echo Show 8 is arriving in Brazil five months after the launch of the Echo Dot and Echo Show 5. We tested the first two models launched for the Brazilian market. You can check our impressions on the video below:
