New Echo Show

xpletiv

Just saw it this morning, very nice looking. I have the first one since launch day, and must say its excellent. The random news stories and putting your photos as the background are a great touch to ensure the screen usefullness.

Do like the look of the new one too, though I dont see why Id get a new one when the old one is pretty great. It says better sound... im actually kinda curious as the first one's sound is phenomenal.

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Stoner

I've one in it's box never set it up yet.

What do you use yours for?
I'll have my cameras on mine

xpletiv

Timers are handy cause it flashes every so often saying how is left and has a nice little 10->1 animation, but the news flashes and stories it bring are great too. Also use it for spotify music, and 'flash briefing' gives RTE news and BBC news in video form.

Have used it a couple of times for calls but never a video call.

The reminders of my calendar on the screen are handy, like it rotates information constantly and every so often gives my calendar of meetings I have tomorrow.

The of course all the general stuff like controlling lights, smart plugs, tv, etc.

In terms of normal Alexa tower vs a Show, its definitely the next step up. IMO, definitely worth the investment.

bidiots

Have to agree, I have mine for a year now.
Can view the camera's around the house, childs room, front and back.
Handy for photos, timers, showing videos, news updates.
Sound is pretty good, I was going to go with the Sonos but decided to try the Show first, glad I did.
Heartily recommeded.

jmBuildExt

What cameras are you guys using with it?
Cheers

bidiots

Ring - for front and back
Any camera that will talk with EZVIZ, a skill that works with Alexa