 The first-generation Echo Show in white | |
| Developer | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| Type | Smart speaker |
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| Operating system | Fire OS (Android-based) |
| Input | Voice command, Touchscreen |
| Connectivity | WiFi and Bluetooth |
| Website | Amazon.com product listing |
Amazon Echo Show is a smart speaker that is part of the Amazon Echo line of products. Similarly to other devices in the family, it is designed around Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa, but additionally features a touchscreen display that can be used to display visual information to accompany its responses, as well as play video and conduct video calls with other Echo Show users. The video call feature was later expanded to include all Skype users.[1]
The Echo Show was unveiled on May 9, 2017, and released in the United States on June 28, 2017.[2] It has received positive reviews, with critics noting its improved sound quality over the standard Echo speaker, its simplicity, and how the screen is used to supplement Alexa rather than act as a full-featured tablet. Critics have also noted that many third-party Alexa functions have not been updated to fully utilize the screen.
- ^ Johnson, Khari (20 September 2018). "Skype will finally make Echo Show video calls worthwhile". VentureBeat. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
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