The Amazon Echo Show devices are the only Alexa intelligent speakers with touchscreen displays. Available in 5-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch display sizes, the Echo Show is a countertop device that packs a lot of heat. Whether it’s video calling via Zoom or Skype, streaming music from various providers such as Apple Music and Spotify, listening to Audible audiobooks, or watching Prime Video, you will get a lot out of this device. This product line also comes in smaller versions, such as the Echo Show 5 and the Echo Show 8, if the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) is too much for your tastes. If this is your first time getting started with one of these dynamic devices, let us show you how to set up your Amazon Echo Show!
How to set up your new Echo Show all models:
- Unbox your Amazon Echo Show, and plug the power adapter into the device and a wall outlet.
- Allow the Echo Show to boot up and go through its initialization process.
Source: Clinton Bowman / Android Central - Once the initialization process is finished, select your language and connect the Echo Show to your home Wi-Fi network.
- Once connected, select your current time zone and sign in to your Amazon account.
Source: Clinton Bowman / Android Central - Confirm your address and the location of your Echo Show device.
- Choose a name for your device.
- Your Echo Show may ask you to designate it as a dedicated children’s device. Tap No, or Yes.
- Your Echo Show may ask you to opt-in to Amazon Sidewalk. Tap Later, or Enable.
- Choose your preferred wallpaper (you can always change this later in the settings under Home & Clock).
- Accept the Echo Show Terms and Conditions and let your Echo Show update its firmware as needed.
- Once the firmware is updated, you can enjoy your new Echo Show!
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Once the basic setup is finished, you’ll be able to enjoy all the perks of having your Echo Show, such as watching Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, making video calls, enjoying digital photo slide shows, listing to your favorite music streaming services, having recipes at hand while in the kitchen, checking who is at the front door, and so much more.
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How to set up your new Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen):
For this section, we will presume that you’ve already followed the steps above. Most of the steps are the same between the different Echo Show devices. However, the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has a few extra features you’ll want to know how to tweak, including setting up motion control.
- When prompted to allow household members to use your Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) as a camera, tap Not Now or Enable. You can always change these settings later from the Settings menu.
Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central - If you tapped Enable, now tap Done.
Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central - Tell your Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) where it is placed by tapping On an island, Against a wall, or In a corner. You can also skip this for now.
Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central - Tap to preview your device’s range of motion.
Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central - Use the slider to adjust the range of rotation.
