Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) User Manual - Glacier White

1. Oloa Ua Ovaview

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation) is a smart display designed to enhance your daily life with immersive entertainment, smart home control, and seamless communication. Featuring an 8-inch HD touchscreen and spatial audio, it offers a rich visual and auditory experience. The device integrates a built-in smart home hub for simplified control of compatible devices and a 13 MP camera for clear video calls.

Ata: Luma view of the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) in Glacier White, displaying a music interface.

2. O a mea oi totonu o le Pusa

• Masini Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
• Glacier White power adapter (30W) with 4.9 ft. cable
• Ta'iala vave amata

3. Seti Taiala

3.1 Malosiaga Muamua

1. Connect the power adapter to the Echo Show 8 and plug it into a wall outlet.
2. The device will power on automatically and display the Amazon logo.

3.2 Fesoʻotaʻiga i Fesootaʻiga

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language and connect to your Wi-Fi network. The Echo Show 8 supports dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac).
2. For simplified setup, Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup allows compatible devices to connect to your Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps.

3.3 Amazon Account Login

1. Sign in with your Amazon account credentials. An Amazon account is required for full functionality.
2. If you do not have an Amazon account, you can create one at amazon.com.

3.4 Fa'asinomaga

Follow the prompts to personalize your device, including setting up Visual ID for personalized greetings and content display based on who is near the device. Alexa processes images on the device to recognize you.

4. Fa'atonuga o Galuega

4.1 Poloaiga Leo ma Alexa

The Echo Show 8 is primarily voice-controlled. Simply say "Alexa" followed by your command or question. Exampe aofia ai:

• "Alexa, taina musika."
• "Alexa, o le ā le tau?"
• "Alexa, seti se taimi mo le 10 minute."
• "Alexa, fa'aali mai ia te a'u le mea pu'eata o le faitoto'a i luma."

4.2 Fa'atautaia o le Laupapa Pa'i

The 8-inch HD touchscreen allows for intuitive navigation and control:

• Swipe down from the top: Access quick settings like Home, Settings, Do Not Disturb, Brightness, Notifications, Alarms, Photo Frame, Communicate, Music, Smart Home, Video, and Routines.
• Swipe left from the right edge: View adaptive content such as calendar, reminders, news, and suggested activities.
• Tap icons: Interact with on-screen elements, select options, or open applications.

Image: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) on a kitchen counter, displaying weather information.

4.3 Gaioiga

The Echo Show 8 supports gestures for quick actions:

• Hold your palm towards the camera: Dismiss timers and alarms.

5. Vaega Autu

5.1 Spatial Audio and HD Display

Experience immersive entertainment with room-filling spatial audio and an 8-inch HD touchscreen. The device features 2 x 2" full range neodymium drivers with a passive bass radiator for rich sound. Room adaptation technology automatically analyzes acoustics for optimal sound.

Image: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) showing music playback with lyrics on screen.

5.2 Enhanced Camera for Video Calls

The 13 MP centered camera with auto-framing and noise reduction technology ensures crisper video calls. The camera can keep you centered in the frame as you move. A built-in camera shutter provides privacy when needed.

Image: Close-up of the top of the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) showing the physical camera shutter control.

5.3 Built-in Smart Home Hub

The Echo Show 8 includes a built-in smart home hub compatible with Zigbee, Matter, and Thread Border Router protocols. This allows you to pair and control a wide range of smart devices directly from your Echo Show 8 without needing a separate hub. Manage cameras, lights, and more using the display or your voice.

Image: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) screen showing smart home device controls for lights and thermostats.

5.4 Adaptive Content

Adaptive Content adjusts the information displayed on the screen based on your proximity. Glance at your calendar or reminders from afar, or see more detailed content when you're nearby. Shortcut icons on the home screen provide easy access to frequently used widgets.

6. Vaega Faalilolilo

Ua mamanuina le Amazon Echo Show 8 faatasi ai ma le tele o vaega o pulega faalilolilo:

• Tekonolosi o Upu Fa'aola: E amata fa'alogo le masini pe a uma ona iloa le upu fafagu ("Alexa").
• Fa'ailoga o le Tafe: Visual indicators confirm when audio or video is being streamed to the cloud.
• Fa'amau Tape le Maikolofoni/Mea Pueata: O se faamau faaletino e mafai ai ona e motusia faaeletoronika maikolofoni ma le meapueata.
• Pupuni Pupuni Mea Pu'eata ua Fausia i totonu: A physical slider covers the camera lens for complete visual privacy.
• Faamaumauga o Leo: E ia te oe le tomai e view ma tape au faamaumauga leo.

7. Fa'amatalaga

Image: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) with key dimensions labeled.

8. Faʻafitauli

8.1 Mea e Le Tali

• Ensure the device is plugged in and the power adapter is securely connected.
• Siaki lau feso'ota'iga initaneti.
• Verify that the microphone is not muted (red light on top indicates mute).
• Toe amata le masini e ala i le aveese o le uaea mai le eletise mo le 30 sekone ma toe fa'apipi'i.

8.2 Fa'afitauli Feso'ota'iga Wi-Fi

• Fa'amaonia e sa'o lau fa'aupuga Wi-Fi.
• Fa'alatalata le Echo Show 8 i lau Wi-Fi router.
• Toe amata lau router Wi-Fi ma le modem.

8.3 Camera Not Working

• Ensure the camera shutter is open.
• Check that the camera is not disabled in the device settings or Alexa app.

9. Tausiga

• Fa'amamaina: Faaaoga se ie vaivai e aunoa ma ni filo e faamama ai le lau ma le pito i fafo o le masini. Aloese mai le faaaogaina o vailaau faamamā po o vailaau faasusu.
• Fa'afouga polokalame: The device automatically receives software security updates. Ensure it is connected to Wi-Fi for updates.
• Tu'uga: Place the device on a stable surface, away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and liquids.

10. Avanoa Features

The Echo Show 8 includes various accessibility features:

• Tap i Alexa: Avanoa ia Alexa e ala i le pa'i atu i luga o le lau po'o se piano.
• Faalogologo Fa'afetaui: Tuuina atu se taimi faaopoopo e faauma ai le tautala a'o le'i tali atu Alexa.
• Fuainumera e Manaomia mo le Tautala: Pulea le vave po'o le gese o le tautala a Alexa.
• Fa'amatalaga o le Alexa, Fa'amatalaga o le Telefoni, Fa'amatalaga Tapuni: Tu'uina atu fa'amatalaga tusitusia mo anotusi e lagolagoina.
• Faaali ma Ta'u: Helps blind or visually impaired users identify products by saying "Alexa, what am I holding."
• LeoView Faitau mata: E mafai ai ona maua e tagata tauaso pe fa'aletonu le va'ai.
• Fa'alautele Laupapa: Fa'alautele/fa'aitiiti ma fa'ase'e solo i le lau.
• Fa'ailoa pe a latalata ane: E taina leo fa'asilasilaga pe a iloa atu e lata ane i le masini.
• Faitau leotele Kindle: E faitau leotele e Alexa tusi Kindle.
• Tusitusiga Taimi Moni: Taina le tusitusiga tuusa'o i se telefoni vitio.
• Fa'aopoopoga fa'atulagaga mo le Fa'aliliuina o Lanu, Fa'asa'oga o Lanu, Talosaga mo le Leo, ma isi mea.

To enable these features, go to Fa'atulagaga → Avanoa i lau masini.

11. Fa'amaonia ma Lagolago

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) includes a 1-year limited warranty and service. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranties are available for U.S. customers and sold separately. Use of Echo Show 8 is subject to these terms.

Mo nisi fesoasoani, asiasi i le lagolago a le Amazon webnofoaga po'o fa'afeso'ota'i le 'au'aunaga fa'atau.