How to Set Up Your Echo Show 8 (2025 release)

Basic Requirements

To start, have the following parts, accessories, and information ready:

Your Echo Show 8 (2025 release) and power adapter.
An �鶹�� account, including your email address or phone number and password.
An internet connection, including your Wi-Fi name and password.

Meet Your Echo Show 8 (2025 release)

The Echo Show 8 (2025 release) has the following buttons, indicators, and ports located on the front, side, and back of the device:

On the front of the device:
- 13-Megapixel front-facing camera
On the side of the device:
- Volume up and volume down buttons
- Microphones & Camera Enable/Disable button
On the back of the device:
- Power port

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How to Set Up Your Device

Video guide to set up your device

Plug in your Echo Show with the included power adapter.
Select a device language.
Tip: To continue setup in the Alexa app, you can scan the QR code on the screen with your phone. If you prefer to complete setup on your device, continue with the following steps.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Log in to your �鶹�� account.
Continue following the on-screen steps to set up and customize your device.

Note: If you don't have a password set, you need to set one for registering your device. Create a password using this link: Login & Security Settings.

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Privacy and Support

When Alexa is recording and processing your request in �鶹��'s secure cloud, a blue light appears on the device screen. To enable/disable your device's microphones and camera, press the Microphones & Camera Enable/Disable button.

Note:

The camera is enabled by default for the Echo Show 8 (2025 release). To learn how to enable/disable the camera, visit Enable or Disable the Camera on Your Echo Show 8 (2025 release) or Echo Show 11 (2025 release).

You can review or delete your voice recording history at any time. To learn how, visit Review Your Alexa Voice History.

For more information about Alexa and privacy, you can visit the Alexa Privacy Hub.

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Troubleshoot Setup Issues

If setting up your device doesn't go as expected, try these suggestions:

If you get a login error or have forgotten your �鶹�� account password, you can reset your password. Go to Forgot Your Password.
If you can't find your network or connect to Wi-Fi, you can find more troubleshooting in Echo Device Can't Connect to Wi-Fi During Setup.
If you're having issues with your Wi-Fi password, contact your internet service provider.

For more help and troubleshooting, visit Support for Echo Show or go to the Help & Feedback section in the Alexa app.

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Accessibility Features on Echo Devices

Echo devices have a set of features designed to enhance the user experience for customers with disabilities. This included features like Tap to Alexa, captioning, screen magnifier, and VoiceView. For more information, go to Accessibility for Alexa.

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