Amazon Echo Show 8 (Nifşa 3yemîn)

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

1. Hilbera Serîview

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.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) in Glacier White

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

2. Çi di Qutîkê de ye

  • Amûra Echo Show 8 (nifşa 3yemîn)
  • Glacier White power adapter (30W) with 4.9 ft. cable
  • Rêbernameya destpêka bilez

3. Guide Setup

3.1 Hêza Destpêkê

  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 Girêdana Torê

  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 Kesanekirin

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. Telîmatên Operating

4.1 Fermanên Dengî bi Alexa re

The Echo Show 8 is primarily voice-controlled. Simply say "Alexa" followed by your command or question. Exampdi nav wan de hene:

  • "Alexa, muzîkê lêxe."
  • "Alexa, hewa çawa ye?"
  • "Alexa, demjimêrê ji bo 10 deqîqeyan destnîşan bike."
  • "Alexa, show me the front door camera."

4.2 Navîgasyona Ekrana Destî

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.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) in a kitchen setting

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

4.3 Geş

The Echo Show 8 supports gestures for quick actions:

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

5. Taybetmendiyên sereke

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.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) displaying music playback

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.

Close-up of the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) camera shutter

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.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) displaying smart home controls

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. Taybetmendiyên Taybetîtiyê

Amazon Echo Show 8 is designed with multiple layers of privacy controls:

  • Teknolojiya Peyva Şikandinê: The device only begins listening after detecting the wake word ("Alexa").
  • Nîşaneyên Weşanê: Visual indicators confirm when audio or video is being streamed to the cloud.
  • Microphone/Camera Off Button: A physical button allows you to electronically disconnect the microphones and camera.
  • Built-in Camera Shutter: A physical slider covers the camera lens for complete visual privacy.
  • Voice Recordings: Tu xwedî şiyan î view û tomarên dengê xwe jê bibin.

7. Specifications

TaybetîHûrî
Mezinayî7.9” x 5.5” x 4.2” (200mm x 139mm x 106mm)
Pîvan36.6 oz (1034 gram)
PêşkêşîEkrana destikê ya HD ya 8.0 înç
KamîraKamera navendî ya 13 MP bi perdeya kepenkê ya çêkirî
Têkiliya Wi-FiWi-Fi ya du-bandî (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
Hub Home SmartRouterê Sînorê Zigbee + Matter + Thread
Têkiliya BluetoothA2DP, AVRCP support
Audio2 x 2” full range neodymium drivers with passive bass radiator
ProcessorOcta-Core SoC with Amazon AZ2 Neural Network Engine
BendEcho Show 8 (Nifşa 3yemîn) - Derketina 2023an
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) with dimensions

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

8. Destpêkirin

8.1 Amûr Bersivê Nade

  • Ensure the device is plugged in and the power adapter is securely connected.
  • Pêwendiya xweya înternetê kontrol bikin.
  • Verify that the microphone is not muted (red light on top indicates mute).
  • Restart the device by unplugging it for 30 seconds and plugging it back in.

8.2 Pirsgirêkên Girêdana Wi-Fi

  • Piştrast bike ku şîfreya Wi-Fi-ya te rast e.
  • Move the Echo Show 8 closer to your Wi-Fi router.
  • Modem û routera Wi-Fi-ya xwe ji nû ve bidin destpêkirin.

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. Maintenance

  • Paqijî: Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the screen and device exterior. Avoid abrasive cleaners or sprays.
  • Nûvekirinên Nermalavê: The device automatically receives software security updates. Ensure it is connected to Wi-Fi for updates.
  • Cihkirin: Place the device on a stable surface, away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and liquids.

10. Taybetmendiyên Gihîştinê

The Echo Show 8 includes various accessibility features:

  • Ji bo Alexa bikirtînin: Bi rêya destdanê, bi rêya fayansên li ser ekranê an jî klavyeyê, bigihîjî Alexa.
  • Guhdarîkirina Adapteyî: Berî ku Alexa bersiv bide, ji bo qedandina axaftinê bêtir dem peyda dike.
  • Rêjeya Axaftina Tercîhkirî: Kontrol bike ka Alexa çiqas zû an hêdî diaxive.
  • Alexa Captioning, Call Captioning, Closed Captioning: Provide text captions for supported content.
  • Axaftin û nîşan bide: Helps blind or visually impaired users identify products by saying "Alexa, what am I holding."
  • DengView Screen Reader: Enables access for blind or visually impaired users.
  • Mezinkerê Ekranê: Nêzîkkirin/kêmkirin û li dora ekranê bizivirin.
  • Agahdarî Dema Nêzîkbûnê Bike: Dema ku li nêzîkî cîhazê tê tesbîtkirin dengên agahdarkirinê lêdide.
  • Bi Dengê Kindle Bixwîne: Alexa bi dengekî bilind pirtûkên Kindle dixwîne.
  • Nivîsara Demrast: Di bangewaziyek vîdyoyê de nivîsa zindî binivîse.
  • Mîhengên zêde ji bo Guhertina Reng, Rastkirina Reng, Daxwaza Deng, û hêj bêtir.

To enable these features, go to Mîheng → Gihîştin ser amûrê xwe.

11. Garantî û Piştgirî

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.

Ji bo bêtir alîkariyê, serdana piştgiriya Amazonê bikin webmalper an bi karûbarê xerîdar re têkilî daynin.

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