Amazon’s built-in Echo Show 8 is almost 50% off and will make your home smarter in the new year

The Echo Show 8 has always been a sweet spot for Amazon in its smart display lineup — it’s not too big, and it’s not too small, but it fits in most spaces. But this latest generation is more than just another screen with Alexa inside. It’s a convenient little hub that finally delivers on its promise of making your smart home look really smart. It can do a lot of other things too.

Here’s where it gets interesting: Amazon dropped the price from $150 to $85 — a whopping 43% discount that saves you $65. At this price point, it goes from a “nice to have” to an attractive smart home upgrade.

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This is the latest version of the Echo Show 8, so it has a lot of upgrades. The 8-inch HD display is now paired with spatial audio for an amazingly immersive entertainment experience. The 13MP camera makes video calls look clear and professional, while smart features like auto framing keep you centered even when you’re moving around your kitchen preparing dinner.

What sets this generation apart is the built-in smart home hub, which supports Zigbee, Matter and Thread devices without the need for additional hardware. This means your smart lights, cameras, and other devices can connect directly to the Show 8Simplify your smart home setup and reduce clutter. Moreover, you can connect multiple devices to each other in different rooms. This means you can have something like an intercom, use it to make voice or video calls, or get better sound via multiple speakers.

The Adaptive Content feature is particularly smart – it shows you different information based on how far you are from the device. Glance at your calendar from across the room, or get detailed information when you’re nearby. Combined with the new Top Connections tool, it makes everyday tasks like video calls as simple as one click.

For those concerned about privacy, Amazon has built in multiple layers of control, including physical microphone muting and clear indicators when features are active. You don’t have to worry about any potential eavesdroppers, so if that’s a concern, you can kill him immediately.

What you want to care about is how expensive the deal is. This will be one of the last shows of the season, so if you’re interested in trying one out, make sure you get yours in as soon as possible. It won’t last long, so start the new year with some great savings.

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