Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021, Charcoal, Special Import)

Buy the Amazon Echo Show 8 2nd Gen (2021) in Charcoal from Connected Devices.

Please note this product is a "Special Import" item which means that we import it for you, once an order is placed and paid for. Normally, these items arrive with us within 7-10 working days from order assuming no issues with stock availability. All "Special Import" items carry a warranty of 12 months. A restocking fee will apply for returns under the "Change of Mind" clause, due to the product being imported specially for you.

Amazon Echo Show 8 - Overview

See and do more with Alexa
Echo Show 8 connects to Alexa to give you rich stereo sound with vivid visuals on an 8” HD screen. See on-screen lyrics with Amazon Music. Set alarms and timers. Display your favorite photos. Check weather and traffic as you head out. Catch up on news highlights and movie trailers.

Connect with your favourite people
Make hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo with a screen. Use Group Calling, Zoom, and Amazon Chime to connect with multiple people at once. At home, send voice messages to other supported Echo devices using Announcements or use Drop In as an intercom between rooms.

Entertainment for every part of your day
Catch up on today’s news and sports highlights. Watch TV shows, movies, music videos, or movie trailers from Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, NBC, and more. Listen to music from streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify and see song lyrics and album art with Amazon Music.

More ways to control your privacy
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. From the mic/camera off button and built-in shutter to the ability to delete your voice recordings, you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience.

Voice control your smart home
Manage compatible smart home devices on the simple interactive display or use your voice. You can control lights and switches, set thermostats, or view security cameras

Alexa is happy to help
Make your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. Find, save and cook along to step-by-step recipes from Food Network Kitchen, Tasty, Allrecipes and more. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information.

Alexa has skills
With tens of thousands of skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and help you do more, such as play relaxing sounds or test your music knowledge. Just say, “Alexa, what are your top skills?”

Put your photos on (smart) display
You can use Amazon Photos or photos from Facebook to turn your home screen into a digital frame that showcases your favorite photos.

And with the built-in camera, you can easily add to your photo album by saying, “Alexa, take a selfie.” Plus, Prime members get unlimited photo storage.”

Alexa for kids and family
Alexa can help kids learn and grow—while having fun along the way. And with free parental controls from Amazon Kids, Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses, filter explicit songs and block shopping. Children’s privacy is important to us. Discover how kids can use Alexa, watch helpful how-to videos, get answers to FAQs, and more.

The dispatch time from our warehouse in Johannesburg varies based on the availability status of a product. Please note errors with availability may be encountered, in some instances without prior notice.

"In Stock" - These products normally ship within 1 working day.

"Available To Order" - Products which are available to order typically ship from us in 15-20 working days from order, assuming no issues with availability.

"Unavailable To Order" - These products are currently unavailable to order. In the event consistent supply becomes available, they will be made available for ordering.

Once your order has been shipped from us, delivery can be expected anywhere from 1-3 working days following the shipped notification. Delivery times are dependent on your location however can be influenced by external factors such as weather delays, load-shedding, traffic and overall volume of packages.

Shipping Deadlines for Christmas 2024

Please note the final shipping dates to ensure delivery by Christmas 2024 :

Deliveries to outlying areas: 12th December
Deliveries to major cities (JHB, Durban, CPT): 18th  December

These deadlines are recommendations based on estimated courier delivery times, designed to help you effectively plan your shipping schedule. We strongly encourage you to ship well in advance of the mentioned deadlines to accommodate any unexpected delays that may occur during transit.

Contact us via help@connecteddevices.co.za for any more information concerning product delivery times.

• We offer free delivery throughout South Africa, On orders over R700
• All deliveries are done to your door and are fully insured.
• Deliveries take place on weekdays only, during normal business hours.
• Once you've received a notification that your order has been shipped, you will receive notifications at every status throughout the delivery. You can expect your parcel to arrive usually anywhere from 1-3 working days after this notification.
• For information on product lead-times, please view the "Delivery Times" tab.
• You also have the option to collect your order from our warehouse in Johannesburg, on weekdays only.
• Please reach out to us via help@connecteddevices.co.za for any queries regarding the above.

Warranty ?

• For all products where the title states "Local Stock", the full manufacturer warranty is provided, normally for 12 months.
• For all products where the title states "Special Import", a warranty is provided exclusively by Connected Devices normally for 12 months.
• For "Pre-Owned", we provide a minimum 3 month warranty. In some cases, the product still has the manufacturer warranty, which would be indicated on the product page.

Returning Goods ?

• Simple, Hassle-Free Returns. We believe that returning your product should be as easy as it was when you placed your order for it.
• We offer free returns, so we'll arrange the pick-up of your item and return it back to you at no cost. This does not apply to change of mind returns.
• Pretty much all items on Connected Devices can be returned for any reason for a refund except items that we’ve ordered specially for you. These items are indicated by “Special Import” in the title of the product.
• For any queries on the above or our policy please get in touch via help@connecteddevices.co.za

Changed your Mind Return ?

• You have 7 days from the date of receipt to return a product to us for any reason whatsoever. This is in accordance with Section 44 of the ECT Act. Note that items marked as "Special Import" which have been imported specially for you, cannot be returned under this clause. These products can still be returned should they develop a fault, during the warranty period.
  
  Special Import
• Where products have been imported from international markets, these products may differ in benefit and/or after sales support than the same product sourced in South Africa.  These products will be identified in the product title with the wording "Special Import".
  
• Where Products are imported directly by Connected Devices or a non-authorized distributor, these products do not benefit from the exclusive offer in South Africa. This includes but is not limited to, the Wi-Fi offer, ADH Cover and Extended 24 Month Warranty period.
  
• These devices carry a 12-month warranty, supported by Connected Devices in South Africa and not from the local manufacturer/distributor of the product.
  
•  These products will be identified in the product title with the wording "Special Import".