I've had so many Echos over the years, beginning with the 1st Gen, can't live without them anymore since so much of our home is Alexa connected. I originally got a refurbished 1st Gen Echo Show 15", not knowing the 2nd gen was coming out. So glad I returned it for the new 21" Echo Show, it's absolutely phenomenal! Streaming video: Easy to set up streaming (which I've done on our 5", 8", and 10" Echos). The best part of the Echo Show is that Fire TV is included. I easily logged into Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Max, Peacock, Paramount, Disney+, and Apple TV (other Echo shows only allowed me Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon, I believe). The setup and remote is the same as FireTV. Streaming audio: Easy to connect with your Audible account, and Apple Music or Spotify. I can also stream NPR and podcasts. If you are having a problem with Echo playing the right song, try this: "Echo, play Blinding Lights by the Weeknd on Apple Music" instead just saying "Echo, play Blinding Lights." Same "Echo, play Christmas Jazz on Apple Music" instead of "Echo, play Christmas Music." The more specific you are, the better results. Calendar: I tried the Skylight and it is useless. The Echo Show will connect to your Apple Calendars. Our family does shared calendars, and everything shares over to our Echo Show, including announcing events and times to leave. Drop in: It's amazing! The camera will zoom and adjust automatically. Our Echo Show 10 does this, but it's on a swivel and always runs into things. This one is much smarter! You can drop in from another Alexa device, or simple the Alexa app on a smart phone. Photos: We have all of our Echo Shows displaying photos that I have uploaded to Amazon photos and then select which photos to show using the Alexa app. Screen is so clear and large, better than any smart frame I've ever seen. And friends/family can share photos to it. Announcements: Announcements will show on the screen and announce (I also have push notifications to my watch/phone). Echo hears them perfectly and announces them correctly (our Echo 8 has stopped properly listening and announcing). You can also announce from the Alexa app if you are not home, very convenient for parents :) Widgets: Widgets are easy to add and adjust, just be patient and go through the process. Ads: To remove (most) ads, go into settings on the screen and turn everything to off! I barely get any. If you are still getting those annoying "Wicked" ads, it's because you have on the "Theme" setting. Once I turned that off, no more "Wicked" (or other future sponsored theme movies), even though we do like the theme setting (Mario is my favorite!). Pricing: Look for a sale. I got the 21" for $350 on the Black Friday Sale. Would have cost me more than that for a TV, sound bar, and Apple TV for our kitchen (which was our old setup). I LOVE all of our Echo devices. Our Gen 1 is still working amazingly, and glad to add the Echo 21" to our home.

I really liked my original echo show 15 and the versatility it provides. When they gave us the fire tv update it made it so much better because then you could use it like a TV. You could download so many streaming apps like Netflix, Fandango (formerly Vudu) Disney plus and so many more. This was an absolute game changer for this device. You can download some useful widgets making it nice to see a calendar, sticky notes, grocery list and be able to see the weather and news. You can also use it to check on pets or family with the much improved camera. I have my Apple TV and Apple Music linked through the Alexa app to so I can use this to access those Apple services (movies, tv shows, music, podcasts) along with Sirius Xm and be able to enjoy them on this Amazon device. I love listening to audible books while making something in the kitchen and the audio is crisp. The possibilities with this device are endless. Once Amazon added fire TV it made this a media device, and took it to another level. The one thing I could not get past with the original echo show was the mediocre sound. With this new second generation of the echo show 15 they have improved the sound and it sounds so much better. Strangely the 15 and 21 have the same audio and are the exact same with the exception of the size. Don’t expect an amazing sound like an expensive sound bar or full size apple Homepod. The screen is also much more snappier and responsive thanks to the new processing chip and WiFi 6E. The camera has also been improved to a 13-megapixel wide angle camera with auto framing, and both this model and the 21 inch one have two 2-inch woofers and two 0.6-inch tweeters for their sound delivery. Amazon has said the Echo Show 15 offers double the bass of the old Echo Show 15 and room adaption technology. Even though the first generation was compatible with matter as a controller, this new echo show can directly connect with Wi-Fi, Thread, and Zigbee devices, making it more compatible with so many more devices. Of course you still get Alexa, but it’s yet to be seen if Amazon will release an update making this compatible with the new version of Alexa called Alexa plus Ai. I opted for the smaller 15 inch model as it is perfect size for my smaller kitchen. I highly recommend checking out this awesome new echo show. Now if they can just make the next generation 4k instead of the old outdated 1080p that would make this almost perfect!!! As far as not being able to resize the widgets as another review pointed out, this is not entirely true. If you hold on the widget it will give you the option to resize if it’s an option for that widget. There is no software bug regarding not being able to use the remote to set up the device. You have to do a few simple set up tasks first on the device itself before you can get to the point where you can pair the remote. Just be patient and attempt it before assuming it’s a bug. Update 2/26/25 Amazon had confirmed this new echo show 21 and 15 inch will be compatible with the new Alexa Plus Ai. It will cost you a monthly or yearly fee to upgrade, or you can get it free if you’re a prime user.

We LOVE it!!! Easy assembly, perfect fit and it is capable of so many things. Sound & color is great! Love my TV, music & calendar ALL IN ONE place! Definitely a must have!!

Much bigger than I expected and playing music sounds great, puts the Echo 8 to shame. Decide where you wish to place as this is heavy. Vivid color, commands work well. Cons -you must use the remote to change functions. I liked how earlier Echos work.

The Echo Show has been a fantastic addition to our household of four! Its large screen makes it easy for our family to coordinate tasks and chores seamlessly. The user-friendly interface, coupled with its wide array of features, supports our daily routines efficiently. From setting reminders to streaming content, the Echo Show's functions help us navigate through our hectic days. I highly recommend this device for any busy household looking to stay organized and entertained.