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Amazon Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) $59 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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hamza23 on 10/04/2022 - 07:38 amazon.com.au (3494 clicks)
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Cheapest yet on Camels. Previous cheapest on Amazon was the $79 deal in Jan.

From previous deals: This doesn't have as good a camera as the newer 2nd gen model, so better suited to someone not using it for video calls.

Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) - HD 8" smart display with Alexa
Size 200 mm x 136 mm x 99 mm.
Camera 1MP camera with built-in shutter.
Wifi required. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
2.0” (52 mm) neodymium speakers with passive bass radiator.
Processor: MediaTek MT 8163.
Privacy: Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone/camera off button, built-in camera shutter, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more.

Available in both charcoal fabric and sandstone fabric.

Ends in 3 days or when sold out.

Should be eligible for Amazon Devices category cashback at your favourite provider, which is usually the highest cashback rate.

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  • Fergy1987 on 10/04/2022 - 07:47

    Would this be suitable for recipes in the kitchen? Sick of using my phone

    • ce5himm on 10/04/2022 - 07:52

      Guess so, I have a google hub from Telstra day, perfect In my kitchen.

    • ShouldIBuyIt on 10/04/2022 - 08:21

      Check the review on the Amazon page, there is one specific for kitchen recipe use.

    • Jay43 on 10/04/2022 - 08:35
      +1

      Yep. They work well.

      I didn't realise it has to be plugged in at all times though. I thought they had a battery.

      • et tu brute on 10/04/2022 - 09:30
        +2

        ac power only. It does come with the standard Amazon fat wall pg which can crowd a multi-outlet ac wall plate.

        • Jay43 on 10/04/2022 - 10:23

          Yep. That was a big disappointment to learn after purchase.

        • Idiesel on 10/04/2022 - 15:09

          You can buy 3rd party battery bases

          We sue one on the Echo and it is great - turns it into a portable speaker

      • calcium on 11/04/2022 - 07:56

        Would a powerbank work?

        • Jay43 on 11/04/2022 - 23:14

          Good question. I have no idea though.

        • bamzero on 12/04/2022 - 12:01

          I think they use an 18V power supply.

  • Olin on 10/04/2022 - 07:49

    Thanks, picked up one 🙌

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 10/04/2022 - 08:09
    +1

    This one has an aux port right?

  • berko_max on 10/04/2022 - 08:12

    We Luke this be perfect to work with the Ring doorbells?

    • ONEMariachi on 10/04/2022 - 08:15
      +2

      Yeah that’s what I mostly use it for, along with hue lights

      • MeesusEff on 10/04/2022 - 13:55

        Is there an internet browser that we can google and leave the recipe screens up and stuff? Read one review where it says it just uses their in house thing and reads out the recipe. I prefer to choose which recipes

        • ONEMariachi on 10/04/2022 - 19:10

          Yeah it’s not good for that at all. I have an ipad which i prefer as I use paprika.

    • et tu brute on 10/04/2022 - 09:34

      I use mine to control a variety of devices via an Alexa skills (mini-apps). Dyson fans, TP-link power-boards, Bose Sound-systems Looking for a similar Ring doorbell system.

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 10/04/2022 - 08:15

    Damn 18% cashback has expired

    • wtfnodeal on 10/04/2022 - 11:00
      +5

      ShopBack has Echo range cashback rate at 10% at the moment.

  • Link on 10/04/2022 - 08:17
    +1

    Thanks OP, I've got Alexa Echo's all throughout the house but wasn't sure if I really had a need for an Echo Show, but at this price I'm willing to just see if I can make use of it.

  • CyberMurning on 10/04/2022 - 08:20
    +8

    Sorry i have sold my soul to google, alexa.

    • dreamstation on 10/04/2022 - 08:28
      +6

      Sell your body to Alexa!

    • TooSerious2 on 10/04/2022 - 08:30
      +3

      I've only half sold my soul this far. Do Google and Alexa play together well?

      • CyberMurning on 10/04/2022 - 08:34
        +2

        Are you (too)serious? Of course it will get confusing like oh in this room i need to say google, in that room its alexa… and so on

        .

        • pangwen on 10/04/2022 - 08:50
          +1

          We've got both in our house and found that if you have google/alexa in adjoining rooms they'll often hear you anyway - even if you forget which one is in your current room and call for the other assistant.

          and just in reply to @TooSerious2, we've got an echo dot and a home mini in the same room and there's no issues.

        • Oz em on 10/04/2022 - 10:12
          +4

          You can change what Alexa responds to and make them all the same.

          • ShouldIBuyIt on 10/04/2022 - 10:15
            +1

            @Oz em: Shame Google didn't provide the same feature. Way easier to say "Alexa" than "ok/hey google".
            I end up using Alexa more than google.

            • GeneralKeen on 10/04/2022 - 10:43
              -1

              @ShouldIBuyIt: I have both too and Google nest is collecting dust, especially Alexa can support Apple music

              • eroticdiagram on 10/04/2022 - 10:55
                +2

                @GeneralKeen: Google Nest devices have supported Apple Music in Australia since late last year.

      • Rscit on 10/04/2022 - 08:56
        +3

        Absolutely not!! I use both ecosystems side by side - watch prime video on my echo when making meals - most music stream through the echo amazon music but sometimes some songs aren’t available on my free service so I use (free) Spotify on the Google nest - my calendar/shopping lists linked with wife are Google so that comes in handy for day to day things like that, but also being an OzB like the notifications on the echo when deliveries from prime arrive. Either device can control home lighting /smart devices. Echo is better from Drop In feature and announce to other Alexa devices. Works for us, and of course both Echo and Nest bought on special. Both have their pros/cons and it would be hard in my circumstance to align with one ecosystem

        • TooSerious2 on 10/04/2022 - 09:00

          Thanks for that. I think I'm in.

        • bamzero on 10/04/2022 - 15:24

          Another thing is if you're using with multiple Harmony remote hubs. Can only (easily) have one set up. I have one set up with Alexa in one room, and on Google in another room.

          There was a secondary hub skill but you can't just say Alexa turn on the TV, would have to specify the hub name etc (and I think it was problematic). Don't think Google can handle more than one at all.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2022 - 08:34

    I was interested, til I started reading the reviews 😬

  • Jackson on 10/04/2022 - 08:55

    So does this have zigbee hub support? Been waiting for one of those for a reasonable price for ages

    • airtime on 10/04/2022 - 09:56
      +1

      Only the Echo Show 10 has Zigbee hub support.

  • jayboi on 10/04/2022 - 08:56

    Really great price

  • Iangh on 10/04/2022 - 09:02
    +6

    You can watch tele on it. Install https://github.com/NovaGL/alexa-video (courtesy og Glenn on WP) then add the stations you want https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv/tree/master/streams.

    BTW, not that big a difference between gen 1 and gen 2, https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/buyers-guides/amazon/….

    • MeesusEff on 10/04/2022 - 09:16

      Think this could run kodi?

    • godofpizza on 10/04/2022 - 09:16

      that's between show 5 gen 1 and gen 2

    • nson on 11/04/2022 - 12:29

      and it fits inside a bag of chip

  • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2022 - 09:41
    +2

    The Echo Auto car version is also on sale atm at $39 (was $79).. not sure if this is worth getting for the car when you can use google assistane
    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B078YNKDZS

    • Jackson on 10/04/2022 - 19:56

      I would buy this if it had a screen and I could just keep it in there and not have to take out my phone. But they they would probably want 500 bucks for it for no reason

  • airtime on 10/04/2022 - 09:50
    +6

    The only perceptible difference in the hardware between the Echo Show 8 Gen 1 (this device) and Gen 2 is the front camera. On the Gen 1 it is a paltry 1 Megapixel, on the Gen 2 it is 13 Megapixel. Otherwise they are pretty much identical.

    Too bad its about 1cm too wide to put where I want it to go.

    Edit: another show stopper for me - the Echo Show 8 does not have a full screen clock option, like the Show 5 does. Amazed that Amazon have left that out.

    • whorishmouth on 10/04/2022 - 10:51
      +3

      Thank you…was about to upgrade from 5 to 8, mostly used as a clock. That blows.

      • HunterBargainHunter on 10/04/2022 - 11:50

        Same
        Especially for parents to be able to see the clock from far away

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 10/04/2022 - 10:01

    FYI, got a $10 off first order with the app from the account I created for the $50 mastercarsd deal.
    Although it was not my first order with the app.
    $49 free delivery. Not too bad

    • King Tightarse on 11/04/2022 - 08:27

      Did you have to use any particular code? Also isnt the $10 off over now? How did you manage it?

      • ShouldIBuyIt on 11/04/2022 - 13:50
        +1

        Got it in an email titled "<name>, Big Smile Sale deals start now!" and the code is 10APP.
        I had already placed 2 orders via the app on that account. Wasn't expecting for the code to work tbh.

  • simonizmaster on 10/04/2022 - 12:21

    Can you install .apk apps on it ?

  • ozizoy on 10/04/2022 - 13:05

    Thanks Op. Order 3 to change from google to amazon hahaha.

  • tanksinatra on 10/04/2022 - 13:31

    How is the Spotify on this? Can you scroll playlists and choose songs like the app, or is it the gimped version like on the Google Smart Display?

  • FitzChivalry Farseer on 10/04/2022 - 16:15
    +2

    That is a fantastic price.

    And as an added bonus if it's your first echo device you get 3 months free access to Amazon Music as well.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2022 - 16:18

    Many thanks! :3

  • darkmattersunB6c0MV on 11/04/2022 - 07:41
    +2

    I use Google ecosystem as well as Alexa.
    Google is there in each room, and functionally, it is absolutely great.
    Have Alexa only in two rooms.

    Changed Alexa language to recognize multiple languages.
    Alexa is definitely better, if not speaking in English, as her voice is more natural, instead of the mechanical sound in Google. ( In my native language).
    In the mornings, I whisper to her asking for the time, and she responds to me by whispering back, so as not to disturb my wife.

    If you are buying just one device, nest hub max is very good, if a bit pricy.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2022 - 09:17
    +2

    Me, Benny, Aaron and two Italian guys can't thank this poster enough.

  • Dabbler68 on 11/04/2022 - 19:31
    +1

    Thanks Hamza. I bought one this morning, and 5 hours later was advised it had already shipped. Tracking shows Australia Post already has it. Got to give Amazon top marks for fast shipping in this case.

    For the 3 months Music Unlimited, the T&C say previous subscribers are inelligible. I was a previous subscriber but received the invitation anyway. I think if it was more than 12 months ago they count it as never subscribed.

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 12/04/2022 - 18:40
    +1

    I can see the red bull tv app is installed by default.
    Is there anyway to get the NBA app installed?

  • breakNegg on 14/04/2022 - 18:36

    Purchased 2 as an upgrade from the 5s and I like it. Great for ring cams and a great price.

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