Do you have to download the app in order to add the contacts to do the drop in video calls? And if you have to do it through the app, will the contacts stay there if you delete the app from your phone, because I’m going to have somebody else in another country do this for my mother
@@TechYourLife1 I tried logging in to the app with my mother’s email and added my echo’s email and when I tried to do a Drop in, my screen says “No devices to drop in on” My friend said he set up everything on his end. It will be a few hours until he gets back to trouble shoot.
Hya.Question my son always playing with alexa and its start to killing me can I do something so alexa recognised just my voice and doesnt answer anybody else? Thank you
Helpful video. We would be purchasing this for a senior who has a basic cell phone, not a smartphone. Much of the set up in this video was done on a phone in the app. While we would do the initial set up, can she make notes, adjust settings, etc. on the Show device?
Yes! most of what you need to be done can done physically on the Echo Show itself. The need for an app is much less than most other smart speakers. This is the best one for this situation actually. There's also a web based app at alexa.amazon.com that could be used by either you or them. The smartphone is still helpful for some things, but do the setup and send it on down with the wifi credentials for them already in. It should plug in and start working.
Okay, we have the Echo Show 8 and are trying to set it up. Have 2 contacts in a group. When calling the group alexa says Contact not Available. This is the only thing we got this for. Is there any way to make group video calls work? Thanks.
My echo show 8, 1st generation has stopped playing screen savers. I’ve reset it quite a few times and it plays them for a short time, and then goes back to the blue screen. Can you give advice on how to fix this please?
Thank you for helpful video. I just setup but when I swipe left the 6 tab options Communicate, Smart Home, Music, Video, Routines, Alarms are not there like in the video. How can I find these tabs? Thank you
Hi, my device is stuck on "Device updates available " when i hit the download and install button it goes back to the 1st stage of setting up. Thr process is not advancing to the next stage. Pls help
Is there a feature in the menu to say whay version of the echo show 8, I'm looking biy a 2nd hand 1 and the person can't tell me it's the 1st or 2nd gen, is there a way to see this in yhe settings like a about.
How did you get your Home Screen to have pictures? My screen just goes black even after I’ve gone into the clock & photo display and chose the nature setting… and after it goes to sleep still not picture just the time and black screen. Is there a way to add wallpapers? Please help I’m so lost 😬 not tech savvy and received this as a gift
Make sure you hit save after you choose wallpaper. If it didn't work unplug & plug. After the last update my echo show 5 is giving me this black screen and randomly lagging. Also be sure your wifi is close enough to the device and stable otherwise it will make all kind of problems. Night mode will make it go black as well or dark.
My Alexa just shows a black screen when playing Amazon Music. On randoms songs it will display the song and lyrics and options for me to skip/forward. Any ideas on how that can be fix?
Seems like maybe your wifi isn't hanging on too well. I'd look at how your wifi is performing and I think everything else will fix. Start by taking a bunch of things off the wifi and see how things improve
@@TechYourLife1 I just ordered 2 Echo’s today. Can you PLEASE do a tutorial on the Smart plugs and connecting the Ring video to this device. I am in my 50’s and NOT very tech savvy. Thank you 🌺
I have a question. Just having purchased an Echo show 8 2nd Generation I was trying to set up the camera to view remotely from my cellphone Alexa app. I believe a did all the correct things on the show itself. Using my cellphone alexa app, I am able to access the camera while on my wifi home network. However I cannot access the camera while outside my home wifi network which in my opinion eliminates the show 8 as what has been preferred to as a home monitor. Wondering if router ports need to be opened for true remote camera access is possible.
My Echo Show no longer responds verbally, but shows responses silently on the screen to questions. It also no longer responds "okay." The volume is up and music plays on it. The sleep mode is off and so is the brief mode. It started doing this periodically and now it is constant. I have searched the net and found no one addressing this. HELP!
sounds like great info but just so fast and for an oldtimer like me, just did not understand what those features meant/were. I will have to google them to see what they do. this is going totake me a while...
My daughter just got me a show although ive got an echo dot which does everything i need. I just cant see why Id use a screen stuck in my kitchen when i can walk around using my phone or ipad. I upset my daughter but its useless and Sorry i just dont get it!
Mine gets stuck on agreement screen from which I can not move forward. "Continue" field is low lighted and the X takes me out. I see no other options on the screen. This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen...
Thanks!
Oh thank you!
My Echo does none of those things. I can't even swipe left or down and nothing shows.
What did you end up doing? Mine is doing the same thing!
I’m in the same boat… none of these features are available
Me, too!
I am also in same boat
Amazon software is like 1998 windows era
Finally a well edited and informative video about this device! Thanks! New subscriber.
My echo show 8 isnt saying the announcements only the screen shows how can I fix that?
Thanks for the informative video. Can I set different solid colors for the home screen? I just have gray. Also can I have a full screen clock?
There's not really a good "full screen clock", but there are lots of options for colors for the screen
Do you have to download the app in order to add the contacts to do the drop in video calls? And if you have to do it through the app, will the contacts stay there if you delete the app from your phone, because I’m going to have somebody else in another country do this for my mother
You can add contacts on device, but the app is easier. Sync contacts from your phone is best.
And they stay on after input
@@TechYourLife1 I tried logging in to the app with my mother’s email and added my echo’s email and when I tried to do a Drop in, my screen says “No devices to drop in on”
My friend said he set up everything on his end. It will be a few hours until he gets back to trouble shoot.
@@TechYourLife1 Oh, and I can’t find anywhere on the device itself to add contacts. That’s why I thought you HAD to install that app
@@dcwatashiplease what is the name of the app
What’s the miss a app? Can’t find it.
Alexa
Hya.Question my son always playing with alexa and its start to killing me can I do something so alexa recognised just my voice and doesnt answer anybody else?
Thank you
Nope. Alexa answers everyone, but you could change the wake word
Lmao that farting sound got me 8:34
My echo show coming on Friday :)
Im so excited
The shipping list feature is amazing
thank you. this was very helpful.
Did you notice the lack of Zoom on the Echo Show 8 gen 2? It was also delayed on the initial release of Echo Show 10 gen 3
Yeah and it's still not available...
Helpful video. We would be purchasing this for a senior who has a basic cell phone, not a smartphone. Much of the set up in this video was done on a phone in the app. While we would do the initial set up, can she make notes, adjust settings, etc. on the Show device?
Yes! most of what you need to be done can done physically on the Echo Show itself. The need for an app is much less than most other smart speakers. This is the best one for this situation actually.
There's also a web based app at alexa.amazon.com that could be used by either you or them.
The smartphone is still helpful for some things, but do the setup and send it on down with the wifi credentials for them already in. It should plug in and start working.
@@TechYourLife1 Thank you very much. This looks like a really good birthday present, as we can do all the set up ahead.
Okay, we have the Echo Show 8 and are trying to set it up. Have 2 contacts in a group. When calling the group alexa says Contact not Available. This is the only thing we got this for. Is there any way to make group video calls work? Thanks.
This is soooooo frustrating. It doesn't continue after the IMPORTANT ALEXA INFORMATION. I'm stuck and really frustrated
Do you know what it means if Alexa won’t let you go to video home??
I don't, sorry. Very strange...
Is there any way to see what's actually running application wise, like on a computer
No sorry.
@@TechYourLife1 okies thx
My echo show 8, 1st generation has stopped playing screen savers. I’ve reset it quite a few times and it plays them for a short time, and then goes back to the blue screen. Can you give advice on how to fix this please?
I can't actually...not sure what's going on there. I'd chat with Amazon support!
Thank you for helpful video. I just setup but when I swipe left the 6 tab options Communicate, Smart Home, Music, Video, Routines, Alarms are not there like in the video. How can I find these tabs? Thank you
Same here did you find out how to do it?? X
Hi, my device is stuck on "Device updates available " when i hit the download and install button it goes back to the 1st stage of setting up. Thr process is not advancing to the next stage. Pls help
I think you better chat with Amazon's support team on this one. Not much I can do.
@@TechYourLife1 sorted thanks.
How did you get the food network on it
Ask for the skill or find it in the Alexa app. There's a cost after a trial
Is there a feature in the menu to say whay version of the echo show 8, I'm looking biy a 2nd hand 1 and the person can't tell me it's the 1st or 2nd gen, is there a way to see this in yhe settings like a about.
Look for a big rectangle camera hole. The 1st gen has a circular one.
@@TechYourLife1 Thank you
How did you get your Home Screen to have pictures? My screen just goes black even after I’ve gone into the clock & photo display and chose the nature setting… and after it goes to sleep still not picture just the time and black screen. Is there a way to add wallpapers? Please help I’m so lost 😬 not tech savvy and received this as a gift
Make sure you hit save after you choose wallpaper. If it didn't work unplug & plug. After the last update my echo show 5 is giving me this black screen and randomly lagging. Also be sure your wifi is close enough to the device and stable otherwise it will make all kind of problems.
Night mode will make it go black as well or dark.
nice video i have a question though, can you install apps? like plex or home assistant ? thankss
Nope
How do I put it in setup mode
Do a factory reset, you'll find it in the menu on device
Hi the Amazon app is the one we shop in or there’s another app for the echo thanks
It's the Alexa app! Look for that one :)
Same Amazon account though
My Alexa just shows a black screen when playing Amazon Music. On randoms songs it will display the song and lyrics and options for me to skip/forward. Any ideas on how that can be fix?
Seems like maybe your wifi isn't hanging on too well. I'd look at how your wifi is performing and I think everything else will fix.
Start by taking a bunch of things off the wifi and see how things improve
Why my echo show 8 2nd generation won't accept my email? Help me please Linda Rappaport
From what I understand it has to be the email associated with your Amazon account
What is the miss a app i cant find that
Miss A = Alexa. :) We just don't say it so we don't trigger your speakers to listen in.
Can I assume it can be a good bedside clock radio? Snooze bar at the top? Thanks for another great how to video!!!!
This isn't super good for a bedside clock radio. I'd look at the Echo Show 5 in that case Ron :)
@@TechYourLife1 I just ordered 2 Echo’s today. Can you PLEASE do a tutorial on the Smart plugs and connecting the Ring video to this device. I am in my 50’s and NOT very tech savvy. Thank you 🌺
I have a question.
Just having purchased an Echo show 8 2nd Generation I was trying to set up the camera to view remotely from my cellphone Alexa app.
I believe a did all the correct things on the show itself.
Using my cellphone alexa app, I am able to access the camera while on my wifi home network.
However I cannot access the camera while outside my home wifi network which in my opinion eliminates the show 8 as what has been preferred to as a home monitor.
Wondering if router ports need to be opened for true remote camera access is possible.
My clock is set wrong on the Alexa and I can’t figure out how to change it 😮
Check your timezone :)
This is the Show 8 2nd gen right? I can't seem to get the time to display any larger on my 1st gen. :(
It is the 2nd gen, ya
How do I enlarge the time
You can only pick different clocks and home page faces in the settings on the device. Whatever they have there are your choices
Do I need a Amazon account for this ?
Yep
What is the "Miss A app?"
Alexa, sorry. Usually try and get that on screen in every video. It's so I don't say Alexa.
Why turn off zoom???
My Echo Show no longer responds verbally, but shows responses silently on the screen to questions. It also no longer responds "okay." The volume is up and music plays on it. The sleep mode is off and so is the brief mode. It started doing this periodically and now it is constant. I have searched the net and found no one addressing this. HELP!
I think maybe if you just give it a full reset, things will get better. You could chat with Amazon's support team though
@@TechYourLife1 Thanks.
How do you spell the name of this app you are speaking about?
Miss A? It's the Alexa App :)
How to open Netflix and prime video ?? There not opening can u say it???
So open Video Home and then you can navigate to either
Do you use the do not track 🍪 (cookies) to protect yourself from Brian. 🤣 🤣 great video alot of great information thanks
lol that won't help poor Blake.
sounds like great info but just so fast and for an oldtimer like me, just did not understand what those features meant/were. I will have to google them to see what they do. this is going totake me a while...
Sorry!
Look for the gear icon in the top right portion of your screen. Click on that and go to playback settings, you can slow it down.
My daughter just got me a show although ive got an echo dot which does everything i need. I just cant see why Id use a screen stuck in my kitchen when i can walk around using my phone or ipad. I upset my daughter but its useless and Sorry i just dont get it!
Mine gets stuck on agreement screen from which I can not move forward. "Continue" field is low lighted and the X takes me out. I see no other options on the screen. This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen...
*happy meal* I caught that 🤭
😃🤣
When it is on English selected and says english u.s. disabled, why
I don't know that one. Odd
@@TechYourLife1 thank you for responding, but it finally corrected itself
My device asked for a code to authentication 😮
That'll be related to your Amazon account settings. You could turn that off if you don't want the extra authentication during setup of these
Profanity filter does not work in Quebec, tabarnac ! :))
Ahahahahaha oh boy!
An easier and faster way to set a timer: "Alexa, 5 minutes"
Good tip! Thanks Michael!
No HULU or DIsney on mine?
When I’m a sing on Spotify I want to see lyrics but I can’t
The clock on the 8 is smaller than on the 5 and you can't adjust it like on the 5. WTF
As of now, ya. The 5 was meant as a bedside clock. :(
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Amazon echo 8. You Tude
WTF is the "miss a" app?
Alexa
I think u might have showed your address
I did not, but thanks for caring!