*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*
i have been waiting for that feature ever since I bought more than one Echo. Since they have now integrated calling I see we are getting closer to that happening. At least I hope so.
4daluvofnikki you would have to label echo. like living room, kitchen, master bedroom, and so on. and just ask it to call master bedroom when you are in the kitchen.
KevinIsSoAwsome I already have my echos labeled by the room they are in, so you are saying all I have to do is say call living room echo if I am in my bedroom? I will try this out tonight when I get home. Thanks.
I'm kind of considering getting two echos for this 'drop in feature ' to use as a nurse call system. Due to my illness I have paralysis from below my neck down and live in a care home in the uk. The home have a nurse call bell system but unfortunately I can't use it as I can't press the button on my call bell and the care home have not been helpful in getting me an attachment I can use. We have used baby monitors before, but that didn't work to well and it was constantly on so there was a privacy issue, and it some times went out of signal range. I just want a way to be able to call them when I need help (I currently have to use my phone using Siri to call the care home number when I'm in need of help. This method isn't foolproof as the line will sometimes be busy or I'll get put through to another ward). So I wondered if there's a way to make it so I can use an echo to call the other echo device (that could be put in the nursing station) but it would be also good if there was a way to make their device blocked so it could hear me when I ring, but not when I'm not (so they couldn't just call me and listen to private conversations when people visit). Any advice appreciated :)
it's funny that a lot of people are not very excited about the Show, except for home automation people. I think there is defiantly a market for a voice/video home automation hub.
Lol, I purchased the OG echo the night before the echo show was announced. I had been researching between google home and echo for a few weeks and chose Alexa. The second after I place my purchase I scan my Google now articles and see one talking about Amazon announcing a new echo with a screen. The echo and Google home lacking a screen was the only thing that turned me off from them. I quickly canceled my purchase and preordered 2 echo shows the next day haha.
I'm excited about the Show and purchased one for myself and my parents who are states away. They don't have a smart phone but they do have wifi. Both Shows are hooked up to my Prime account. Do I need to get them a Prime account of their own to make calls between them?
Thanks so much looking forward to seeing more because I have not yet investing in any yet but Chromecast which I like and I know they are still trying to get things going I have yet to go all in yet with just one. I guess I waiting to see how they all fair.Thanks so much for sharing Deb.
These devices are somewhat useful, I'll admit. But, do we trust them implicitly? Do any of these devices come with hardware (not software-those can be defeated) switches to disable the cameras and microphones? I'm not a fan of the jump-cuts to the second camera without you turning to it and talking to us. It feels weird looking at the side of your head for that second or two. I appreciate the different point of view it brings which mitigates the static viewpoint. Think of a newsroom stage where the director tells the anchor off camera to look at camera 2 from camera 1 while still talking.
WTF, how come Ring will work with this and show video but they can't make the Apple Watch app work so that it shows video when someone is at the door? I should be able to click and see who is at the door with my app and talk to them if I want to, this should be ridiculously simple for them to do.
Rudy Ramirez I have been waiting for this feature ever since I bought my Echo Dots for Christmas. But I just thought of something. Will this truly work like an intercom? Or more like a pager. With an intercom all you do is push a button and the person on the other end hears your voice immediately they don't have to do anything. But with a pager the person has to answer the call and then respond. This sounds like it will be more like a pager rather than a true intercom. But I'll take it. It beats not having anyway to talk to someone in your house that is in a different room than you are. It sure will beat yelling. LOL.
you can use the drop in feature to act like a intercom. there is no need for someone to answer on the other side. you just need to name each device something different like living room playroom and so on. also you can set it up to only allow drop ins from your household.
Hello. My brother and I live in 2 separate houses but we both have echo show 5s. We are both signed in on our own accounts but want to be able to video chat with each other through the devices. I cannot figure out how to add his device as a contact. Is there anyway you can help me figure this out please?
Phil, you just made me laugh out loud in the middle of a chess tournament! "I use the baby tears of former android central editors" I mean, thanks. Now I've been kicked out of the room for the rest of the round. :)
You really pointed out the good things of it, but at the end your daughter did something interesting, right now if you have also an Android device, a window PC and an Apple device it will be kind of confusing all those virtual assistants. Will ever one reign in all fields? not to mention Bixby or something like that from Samsung.
Is there a way to get the ring to automatically display on the echo, as oppose to having to enable alexa " alexa, show me the front door"?. Seemed your video hinted at that.
The concept is really cool, but they won't be successful if they try to push their own messenger, video- and phone-call apps to you. Instead they should open up the plattform for developers to integrate the dominant apps and allow people and developers to work out how this should be used. But I'm pretty sure this won't happen with Amazons system, maybe Apple will release something like this, because they got the power, money, a big enough marketshare and customers who will accept some inconviniences in the beginning. Google is the other big player, who might figure out a way to convince customers, that they need a device like this.
Google's HW is horrible, Apple is late to market. Kind of like them coming out with an iPad that has a keyboard in a few months. Few years behind aren't they?
fair enough, I did exaggerate! But I guess what worries me is the potential that there might be a 'with special offers' version, like Amazon's kindles. Nevertheless, keep up the good work Phil, I've been following you on AC for ages and enjoying your new content !
No, this doesn't change anything. Unless Amazon launches multi-OS desktop and web chat clients, it will be nowhere near the king of messaging. That title rightfully belongs to the combination of Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
Too bad it requires a cellphone number to sign up for video calls. I figured I could buy 3 and just video with family anytime. BUT NO, because I'm the one that doesn't have a CELLPHONE!
hello modern dad. im the founder of a tech startup with a product that i would like you to review. it has all the features echo show has plus more. its compatible with alexa, ring, ip cameras, video streaming devices and it work right on your television. how can i get in touch with you
Whatever happened to naturalness and originality? Why does everyone seem to look and sound exactly the same. Why does everyone put on the same kind of voice and do the same kind of hand movements that I'm sure they don't do in real life..... I know I only came to this vid for some info but I found myself getting too involved in wondering why everyone seems to want to be the same as everyone else..... Just a small point and the info was ok..... At least your opening line wasn't "Hi guys"
*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*
I hope there will be an integrated intercom system that'll work between multiple echos within the home
i have been waiting for that feature ever since I bought more than one Echo. Since they have now integrated calling I see we are getting closer to that happening. At least I hope so.
4daluvofnikki you would have to label echo. like living room, kitchen, master bedroom, and so on. and just ask it to call master bedroom when you are in the kitchen.
KevinIsSoAwsome I already have my echos labeled by the room they are in, so you are saying all I have to do is say call living room echo if I am in my bedroom? I will try this out tonight when I get home. Thanks.
4daluvofnikki you have to open the alexa app and enable the drop in feature to intercom between echo devices.
andrew pagan I just looked drop in is already on. How do I drop in on my other dots?
I found your channel via Mr. Mobile and its one of the best tech channels I have ever seen.Very creative !
Thanks!
I'm kind of considering getting two echos for this 'drop in feature ' to use as a nurse call system. Due to my illness I have paralysis from below my neck down and live in a care home in the uk. The home have a nurse call bell system but unfortunately I can't use it as I can't press the button on my call bell and the care home have not been helpful in getting me an attachment I can use. We have used baby monitors before, but that didn't work to well and it was constantly on so there was a privacy issue, and it some times went out of signal range. I just want a way to be able to call them when I need help (I currently have to use my phone using Siri to call the care home number when I'm in need of help. This method isn't foolproof as the line will sometimes be busy or I'll get put through to another ward). So I wondered if there's a way to make it so I can use an echo to call the other echo device (that could be put in the nursing station) but it would be also good if there was a way to make their device blocked so it could hear me when I ring, but not when I'm not (so they couldn't just call me and listen to private conversations when people visit). Any advice appreciated :)
Looking trim and production quality is fantastic. I've been waiting for VOIP to take off more than it has.
Thanks so much!
it's funny that a lot of people are not very excited about the Show, except for home automation people. I think there is defiantly a market for a voice/video home automation hub.
Lol, I purchased the OG echo the night before the echo show was announced. I had been researching between google home and echo for a few weeks and chose Alexa. The second after I place my purchase I scan my Google now articles and see one talking about Amazon announcing a new echo with a screen. The echo and Google home lacking a screen was the only thing that turned me off from them. I quickly canceled my purchase and preordered 2 echo shows the next day haha.
I stumbled on your channel by accident, but I like it a lot! You now have a new subscriber!😎
Thanks so much. Now tell your friends!
I'm excited about the Show and purchased one for myself and my parents who are states away. They don't have a smart phone but they do have wifi. Both Shows are hooked up to my Prime account. Do I need to get them a Prime account of their own to make calls between them?
The calling feature could come in handy if you need help and can't reach any phone
Thanks so much looking forward to seeing more because I have not yet investing in any yet but Chromecast which I like and I know they are still trying to get things going I have yet to go all in yet with just one. I guess I waiting to see how they all fair.Thanks so much for sharing Deb.
These devices are somewhat useful, I'll admit. But, do we trust them implicitly? Do any of these devices come with hardware (not software-those can be defeated) switches to disable the cameras and microphones?
I'm not a fan of the jump-cuts to the second camera without you turning to it and talking to us. It feels weird looking at the side of your head for that second or two. I appreciate the different point of view it brings which mitigates the static viewpoint. Think of a newsroom stage where the director tells the anchor off camera to look at camera 2 from camera 1 while still talking.
Trust nothing implicitly.
WTF, how come Ring will work with this and show video but they can't make the Apple Watch app work so that it shows video when someone is at the door? I should be able to click and see who is at the door with my app and talk to them if I want to, this should be ridiculously simple for them to do.
You can use your Echos now as an intercom by using the call feature. You will say the name of the Echo you are calling.
Rudy Ramirez I have been waiting for this feature ever since I bought my Echo Dots for Christmas. But I just thought of something. Will this truly work like an intercom? Or more like a pager. With an intercom all you do is push a button and the person on the other end hears your voice immediately they don't have to do anything. But with a pager the person has to answer the call and then respond. This sounds like it will be more like a pager rather than a true intercom. But I'll take it. It beats not having anyway to talk to someone in your house that is in a different room than you are. It sure will beat yelling. LOL.
you can use the drop in feature to act like a intercom. there is no need for someone to answer on the other side. you just need to name each device something different like living room playroom and so on. also you can set it up to only allow drop ins from your household.
Do you know if I can video conference with an echo show user using my fire he10 tablet?
How can I change the amazon Alexa configured phone number? For caller ID I have my old phone configured for call ID and want to put my new one
Hello. My brother and I live in 2 separate houses but we both have echo show 5s. We are both signed in on our own accounts but want to be able to video chat with each other through the devices. I cannot figure out how to add his device as a contact. Is there anyway you can help me figure this out please?
The next logical step will be to integrate this to your television. That will be something.
David Law mine is integrated using the Harmony Hub. Works great.
rick fimple Can you put the video from the Show on the TV screen?
How do I make a video call from one echo show to another one that is across the country?
how do you add your amazon music library and contacts to the show?
Phil, you just made me laugh out loud in the middle of a chess tournament! "I use the baby tears of former android central editors" I mean, thanks. Now I've been kicked out of the room for the rest of the round. :)
CHECKMATE!!!
being looking for the freaking RING video .. ah,never mind .. found it good work and keep all those dad jokes coming .. my son hates them
You really pointed out the good things of it, but at the end your daughter did something interesting, right now if you have also an Android device, a window PC and an Apple device it will be kind of confusing all those virtual assistants.
Will ever one reign in all fields? not to mention Bixby or something like that from Samsung.
TBF, most folks don't have Alexa AND Google Home, and someone who forces both on the family. ... My household ain't normal though. =D
Great video as always.
one question, are those services limited to USA?
Is there a way to get the ring to automatically display on the echo, as oppose to having to enable alexa " alexa, show me the front door"?. Seemed your video hinted at that.
Negative. It really should, though.
Alexa and Siri, they can make friends!
The concept is really cool, but they won't be successful if they try to push their own messenger, video- and phone-call apps to you. Instead they should open up the plattform for developers to integrate the dominant apps and allow people and developers to work out how this should be used. But I'm pretty sure this won't happen with Amazons system, maybe Apple will release something like this, because they got the power, money, a big enough marketshare and customers who will accept some inconviniences in the beginning. Google is the other big player, who might figure out a way to convince customers, that they need a device like this.
Nevermind, Google just announced everything I mentioned at Google I/O. Handsfree calling, messaging and open SDK for Google Assistent
Google's HW is horrible, Apple is late to market. Kind of like them coming out with an iPad that has a keyboard in a few months. Few years behind aren't they?
Not only is your beard awesome, but man, you have lost weight like crazy!!!😳 You look awesome!
And, oh yeah, I love your videos! 😄
The beard was easy. ... The weight has taken some work. =D
ModernDad 😄🤘
hey what's was the song
Is there any word on the show working with Nest cameras at all?
Not yet.
You leave your little kids at home alone frequently?
the new announced adverts coming to the Amazon echo really puts me off. I don't want my speaker shouting at me to buy things
Wait, what? That's ... not how that works.
www.techradar.com/news/say-it-aint-so-amazon-echo-will-soon-play-ads
Looks like that's just within certain Skills, and only in limited testing ATM. Not quite the same thing as a speaker shouting at you to buy things.
fair enough, I did exaggerate! But I guess what worries me is the potential that there might be a 'with special offers' version, like Amazon's kindles. Nevertheless, keep up the good work Phil, I've been following you on AC for ages and enjoying your new content !
hoping it works with nest
Dude, you're getting buff! Nice job.
No, this doesn't change anything. Unless Amazon launches multi-OS desktop and web chat clients, it will be nowhere near the king of messaging. That title rightfully belongs to the combination of Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
Hi there.. one question how I can add new contacts to alexa echo show
Alexa calls from whatever contacts are on your phone. So add them to your usual phone contacts.
Holy HELL!!!! first time seeing you in a longggg time! Looking good Phil.
Thanks!
Too bad it requires a cellphone number to sign up for video calls.
I figured I could buy 3 and just video with family anytime. BUT NO, because I'm the one that doesn't have a CELLPHONE!
Maybe you should join the 21st century
What's the name of song/music at 00:05 ?
Re-up
How to video chat on echo
And it's not Siri either. No need to say "hey" when activating Alexa.
This is what happens when you have all three in the house at the same time.
So basically this guy doesn't know. 🤔
Anyone pre-order the Echo Show?
Love my new spot
hello modern dad. im the founder of a tech startup with a product that i would like you to review. it has all the features echo show has plus more. its compatible with alexa, ring, ip cameras, video streaming devices and it work right on your television. how can i get in touch with you
This will only work if Amazon makes an echo video app that works on ios and android.
+N2tech you mean like the Alexa app it already has? (I'm assuming they'll just update it for video, but I do think a separate app would be better.)
Whatever happened to naturalness and originality? Why does everyone seem to look and sound exactly the same. Why does everyone put on the same kind of voice and do the same kind of hand movements that I'm sure they don't do in real life..... I know I only came to this vid for some info but I found myself getting too involved in wondering why everyone seems to want to be the same as everyone else..... Just a small point and the info was ok..... At least your opening line wasn't "Hi guys"
Or "thanks for visiting my channel!"
Can 2 Echo Shows on the same Prime account call each other?
Yep.