Echo Show 8 connects to Alexa to give you rich stereo sound with vivid visuals on an 8 in. HD screen. Set alarms and timers, display your favorite photos, check weather and traffic as you head out or catch up on news highlights and movie trailers. Connect with your favorite people by making hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo with a screen, use Announcements to send voice messages to every room with a supported Echo device or use Drop in as a 2-way intercom between rooms.. With an 8 in. HD screen and stereo sound, Alexa can help manage your day at a glance.