Not an Alexa user but still watch 'cause it is cool. My buddy is so excited to get this. A perfect example of a "I don't see a need for this stuff" person to a "Gotta get the newest gadget" guy. Lol. Great one Brian!
Cause it's cool is right sir! Also, those are my kinda people...like I looked at this initially and thought, no way I need a rotating display. Then I bought it day 1 and loved every second of it since. Still don't need it.
I think the display is a little bit pricey but if you echo user and you have the money is perfect option for every smart home. Now waiting how google will answer. Thank you for the video Brian.
Another one well done ! Its really hard to get used to on my kitchen counter. The problem is google knows us so well. Working with RUclips premium and RUclips music , I stopped that subscription and moved to Spotify. Its gonna take some time to get used to it. My wife hates it. Its missing features like when a song you like is playing , you can say (ok google ) I like this song. Not only does google remember , it also plays songs thatbare similar . This walled garden is hard to overcome when switching platforms. I really want to switch to Amazon because of the zigbee chip but its making it so hard when google still understands us better
Google definitely still has the lead in a lot of things, but hardware now? Oooooooh it's a much closer game. Still...I don't know that I'd try to switch right now if you're generally happy. Things are pretty similar in the end ;)
The Occupancy Sensor to trigger routines sounds intriguing. I hope Amazon will update all Echo Show displays to allow this function. $330 Canadian!? We in Australia have roughly same exchange rate as $US to $Canada, but the recommended retail price will be $399.
OUCH! That's just insanity for a display....wow. They still need to work on occupancy in low light, and I'm not sure physically if this can do it. As for the other displays...I think their cameras are just not good enough to do it.
Hey Janice - This is the right device for all of that. You can call her on it and you can even set up the Care Hub which would allow you to drop in anytime.
Very complete review! At 14:58 you mention closed captioning in call. I've never seen that work. At 18:57 you mention that you can't set announcement devices. I ran into that same issue, but I can say "Alexa show me the Echo Show 10" just like any other home camera, but with panning.
The closed captioning option is in the accessibility options, but I can't say I've tried it. It was just something I wanted to point out as being there. You're right about the camera, as you can definitely ask to see it from just about anywhere, and inside the app too!
#sharethelove Craig suggested visiting you for good content and review videos. The Echo Show looks and sounds great. The only problem I have is with the location where I would place it - need enough room for screen motion rotation. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I like the “Ms. A” reference.😀
Oh, and I should add that if Google comes out with a similar product, I'd get one for the kitchen. We use it for recipes and having it follow us so we wouldn't need to go in front of it would be useful.
Probably never happen. For some reason neither Google or Amazon never want to copy each other. Like, why hasn't Google included a 'Wait' function in routines? Too easy, right?!
It depends what feature you're after exactly, but your News choice can be changed in the Alexa App under Settings. There's also a Flash Briefing that you might be looking to change, it's in the same Settings -> More Settings segment.
Hello, good morning Would like to know if there will be a successor anytime soon for the nest hub max. I really like the new echo show 10 but is it worth it to wait for any potential new google nest hub? Thanks a lot for your reply! Raphael
My Echo Show 10 taking 5.0 GHz frequecy Only? Can you tell me how can I connect to 2.4GHz frequency? I have only 2.4GHz WiFi network at home! ..........Kindly Help! Thanks!
There's not much to say. It can do either and it picks based on signal strength and what connection will provide the best experience for you. So, you can move the router or you can move the Show 10. :)
@@AutomateYourLife i moved the cheaper router! Thanks dear for your reply and time.. :) but need here to say, may be after online update by itself, Echo Show10 NOT picking up 2.4GHz .... it only taking 5.GHz... :(... anyway solved by changing router with 5GHz one.
I think that Amazon outdid themselves with this. I may buy if there is a Black Friday or other sale. I have so much of this stuff laying around now! A very good review, Brian. I wonder how much the camera will detect? Will I hear, "Dave, I see that you aren't wearing clothes today", as Alexa turns her head away? I'm still a Google Home guy, but I have a couple Alexas around too.
Uhhhh well it's told me whatever I want it to tell me...so I think you just make a routine so it doesn't tell you about the lack of clothes, but the positive changes you've been making to your diet!
Another great video! And you might want to do a video on Amazon guard plus I got it really cool. Finally last but not least I highly recommend silk I find it to be one of the finest browsers out there at least for me. Does this have a screen magnifier? I gave it away. If it does I'm me by another one. Take good care of yourself that was an excellent excellent review but are you and Craig using the same crib notes? LOL
I would say that in general the speaker is clearer, but if you've tried a new Echo 4th Gen and haven't found that to be good enough...then don't look to this to be much better. :)
How do you setup echo so that it’s all configured for the family? With google nest when you set things up in the home app it’s shared amongst all in the family that the devices are shared to. With echo we share our prime membership and so each of us have an account. When I get things like groups or skills setup they don’t carry to others. They seem to need to configure words and skills separate. The only thing shared seems to be device names, (i.e, the renaming of Alexa devices), this makes it somewhat troublesome to teach everyone commands since it varies, or the skills aren’t configured. Can you advise or create a separate video on that portion of newbies?
@@AutomateYourLife I can't seem to find useful data about setting up and sharing a smart home setup with Echo's and Alexa devices. Google home is much more condusive to setting up and sharing smart home items. For example me as a primary member can configure and setup WEMO or HUE with my credentials and immediately everyone can see. This isn't he case with Alexa and skills, each person needs to name them and furthermore it doesn't use pre-defined rooms that the other items share. I might need to hold off on Echo's for the home if that is the case
This could be related to WiFi. If you can't get anything to start, make sure you do have the subscription necessary for the service, but if you've tried RUclips and you can't get a video to start...you've likely got WiFi or network issues.
Great review brian, im so close to getting the show 10 today. My only question is Should i get it, even though im google heavy? I have 3 nest minis and one original google home. I have a firestick 4k and two regular firesticks. I was leaning towards the nest hub max , but i really like the screen swivel on the show 10.
Hey Willie...that's a big investment! I really enjoy the Nest Hub Max and I think that it does a great job at being a control interface. The rotating screen is nice, but I'll say this...it's not critical. Watch my latest video! We talk about the Max right away.
@@AutomateYourLife thanks for the speedy reply, my other issue is buying the nest hub max after its been out for a year and then google decides to sneak up on me with a new one🤣
Do you need 2 paid music subscriptions for 2 echo devices?? Im paying £4 a month for echo 3 and the echo show 10 now wants £9.99 a month??? I thought i could combine the 2 devices to my account???
You can. You just need a subscription that isn't for a single device. Amazon offers that, then a home subscription (that allows playing of your subscription at one time), and then a family subscription. And just to complicate things, there's also Amazon Music Unlimited, which is all songs. For most people, get Amazon Prime and you'll get more than enough. Prime allows playing on any of your speakers.
Question. My Smart home is Google assistant only. But I was thinking, If I get an Amazon Alexa, will I be able to control a Harmony Hub (= HH) in my Man Cave? Cause Google Assistant can only voice control 1 HH and I have 3 of them. I use the 1 HH that I can control in the livingroom. My Man Cave and Master Bedroom HH can't be controlled by voice anymore. At first, IFTTT solved that problem and I was able to voice control, all 3 HH'S but, IFTTT is gone, since they started charging (corporate greed.) Then Samsung SmartThings solved my problem. But since SmartThings latest update, HH is no longer supported. So I'm back to only being able to control only 1 HH. So instead of buying a whole new Hub like Hubitat or Home Assistant. I was wondering, can I just buy a cheap Alexa device and use that to control the HH in my Man Cave? The 3rd HH in my bedroom just won't have no voice assistance and I'm cool with that, if one have to sacrifice. What do you think? Brian?
Hey Philly...you and those 3 Harmony's...I just don't have the ability to test if 3 will come into Alexa. It might just be time to bit the bullet and pay the $4/month for IFTTT...cause that's the cost!
@@AutomateYourLife, Thank you so much, watch all your videos, you’re very thorough and explain it, in a way that everybody understands it, to me that makes all the difference in the world, kudos to you and continue on your path of greatness…
Not an Alexa user but still watch 'cause it is cool. My buddy is so excited to get this. A perfect example of a "I don't see a need for this stuff" person to a "Gotta get the newest gadget" guy. Lol. Great one Brian!
Cause it's cool is right sir! Also, those are my kinda people...like I looked at this initially and thought, no way I need a rotating display.
Then I bought it day 1 and loved every second of it since. Still don't need it.
@@AutomateYourLife Always tried to teach the kids the difference between need and want. Now I just need what I want
I love your Ms. A. That's classy!
😀😀
I think the display is a little bit pricey but if you echo user and you have the money is perfect option for every smart home. Now waiting how google will answer. Thank you for the video Brian.
Let's see if Google will respond! I don't know on this one...
Another one well done ! Its really hard to get used to on my kitchen counter. The problem is google knows us so well. Working with RUclips premium and RUclips music , I stopped that subscription and moved to Spotify. Its gonna take some time to get used to it. My wife hates it. Its missing features like when a song you like is playing , you can say (ok google ) I like this song. Not only does google remember , it also plays songs thatbare similar . This walled garden is hard to overcome when switching platforms. I really want to switch to Amazon because of the zigbee chip but its making it so hard when google still understands us better
Google definitely still has the lead in a lot of things, but hardware now? Oooooooh it's a much closer game. Still...I don't know that I'd try to switch right now if you're generally happy. Things are pretty similar in the end ;)
The Occupancy Sensor to trigger routines sounds intriguing. I hope Amazon will update all Echo Show displays to allow this function.
$330 Canadian!? We in Australia have roughly same exchange rate as $US to $Canada, but the recommended retail price will be $399.
OUCH! That's just insanity for a display....wow.
They still need to work on occupancy in low light, and I'm not sure physically if this can do it. As for the other displays...I think their cameras are just not good enough to do it.
Question: My 89 year old mother has zero tech skills. Can I call her on this - more specifically is it too hard for her to manage?
Hey Janice - This is the right device for all of that. You can call her on it and you can even set up the Care Hub which would allow you to drop in anytime.
Very complete review! At 14:58 you mention closed captioning in call. I've never seen that work. At 18:57 you mention that you can't set announcement devices. I ran into that same issue, but I can say "Alexa show me the Echo Show 10" just like any other home camera, but with panning.
The closed captioning option is in the accessibility options, but I can't say I've tried it. It was just something I wanted to point out as being there. You're right about the camera, as you can definitely ask to see it from just about anywhere, and inside the app too!
#sharethelove Craig suggested visiting you for good content and review videos. The Echo Show looks and sounds great. The only problem I have is with the location where I would place it - need enough room for screen motion rotation. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I like the “Ms. A” reference.😀
Yeahhhhh, that distance is a killer for some. It almost needs a battery base to really succeed!
Oh, and I should add that if Google comes out with a similar product, I'd get one for the kitchen. We use it for recipes and having it follow us so we wouldn't need to go in front of it would be useful.
Right!?
Probably never happen. For some reason neither Google or Amazon never want to copy each other. Like, why hasn't Google included a 'Wait' function in routines? Too easy, right?!
@@SmartHomeHASHTAGS True. Plus they're not releasing a lot of those products. Probably not want to water down their market with a lot of choices
@@leogodreau9505 Amazon also produces out-of-the-box products. The upcoming flying drone security camera is another example.
I have 2 one in my dinning table another in my bedroom my other other device are the echo dot 3 gen
Nice! They're great
Hello I have a question about changing my News Live feed. How do I change this to another of the available choices?
It depends what feature you're after exactly, but your News choice can be changed in the Alexa App under Settings. There's also a Flash Briefing that you might be looking to change, it's in the same Settings -> More Settings segment.
@@AutomateYourLife Thanks!
Mine just showed up on my steps about an hour ago!
Enjoy it so much!
@@AutomateYourLife thanks so much for responding to me!!!
So far I absolutely LOVE it
Hello there, it’s Black Friday, and I’m thinking of ordering this product. Can you watch Disney+ movies on this device?
Sorry, missed this. No it doesn't have Disney+
#sharethelove - love seeing content for Canadians , keep it up 👍. Paul sent me!
Canucks Gotta Stick Together - CGST
Hello, good morning
Would like to know if there will be a successor anytime soon for the nest hub max. I really like the new echo show 10 but is it worth it to wait for any potential new google nest hub?
Thanks a lot for your reply!
Raphael
The nest Hub Max...I don't see getting replaced right away. There should be a new Nest Hub very soon though.
Thanks a lot! So maybe I’ll get the show 10. I also have a ring doorbell, so maybe amazon is the best choice. Did u enjoy the 10?
My Echo Show 10 taking 5.0 GHz frequecy Only? Can you tell me how can I connect to 2.4GHz frequency? I have only 2.4GHz WiFi network at home! ..........Kindly Help! Thanks!
There's not much to say. It can do either and it picks based on signal strength and what connection will provide the best experience for you. So, you can move the router or you can move the Show 10. :)
@@AutomateYourLife i moved the cheaper router! Thanks dear for your reply and time.. :) but need here to say, may be after online update by itself, Echo Show10 NOT picking up 2.4GHz .... it only taking 5.GHz... :(... anyway solved by changing router with 5GHz one.
Nice, thanks Brian.
Thank you sir!!
I think that Amazon outdid themselves with this. I may buy if there is a Black Friday or other sale. I have so much of this stuff laying around now! A very good review, Brian. I wonder how much the camera will detect? Will I hear, "Dave, I see that you aren't wearing clothes today", as Alexa turns her head away? I'm still a Google Home guy, but I have a couple Alexas around too.
Uhhhh well it's told me whatever I want it to tell me...so I think you just make a routine so it doesn't tell you about the lack of clothes, but the positive changes you've been making to your diet!
Another great video! And you might want to do a video on Amazon guard plus I got it really cool. Finally last but not least I highly recommend silk I find it to be one of the finest browsers out there at least for me. Does this have a screen magnifier? I gave it away. If it does I'm me by another one. Take good care of yourself that was an excellent excellent review but are you and Craig using the same crib notes? LOL
Guard Plus hey! You lucky Americans with your Guard Plus option!
@@AutomateYourLife my friend told me that the studio 10 has a screen magnifier so I am ordering one today plus he says the one I gave him is super
Does this have a less muffled assistant voice than the other echo devices?
I would say that in general the speaker is clearer, but if you've tried a new Echo 4th Gen and haven't found that to be good enough...then don't look to this to be much better. :)
How do you setup echo so that it’s all configured for the family? With google nest when you set things up in the home app it’s shared amongst all in the family that the devices are shared to. With echo we share our prime membership and so each of us have an account. When I get things like groups or skills setup they don’t carry to others. They seem to need to configure words and skills separate. The only thing shared seems to be device names, (i.e, the renaming of Alexa devices), this makes it somewhat troublesome to teach everyone commands since it varies, or the skills aren’t configured. Can you advise or create a separate video on that portion of newbies?
Hey Damian, I was planning on it at some point but do a search for Amazon Household (US only)
@@AutomateYourLife I can't seem to find useful data about setting up and sharing a smart home setup with Echo's and Alexa devices. Google home is much more condusive to setting up and sharing smart home items. For example me as a primary member can configure and setup WEMO or HUE with my credentials and immediately everyone can see. This isn't he case with Alexa and skills, each person needs to name them and furthermore it doesn't use pre-defined rooms that the other items share. I might need to hold off on Echo's for the home if that is the case
I can’t get any Videos will not play on my device
This could be related to WiFi. If you can't get anything to start, make sure you do have the subscription necessary for the service, but if you've tried RUclips and you can't get a video to start...you've likely got WiFi or network issues.
Great review brian, im so close to getting the show 10 today. My only question is Should i get it, even though im google heavy? I have 3 nest minis and one original google home. I have a firestick 4k and two regular firesticks. I was leaning towards the nest hub max , but i really like the screen swivel on the show 10.
Hey Willie...that's a big investment! I really enjoy the Nest Hub Max and I think that it does a great job at being a control interface.
The rotating screen is nice, but I'll say this...it's not critical.
Watch my latest video! We talk about the Max right away.
@@AutomateYourLife thanks for the speedy reply, my other issue is buying the nest hub max after its been out for a year and then google decides to sneak up on me with a new one🤣
@@AutomateYourLife i sent you a email. Sorry i forgot to put a subject
Thanks for this Brian! #SharetheLove
Thank you!
LOL every review I have seen had people complain about the white adapter on a black device.
Well COME ON! ;)
Do you need 2 paid music subscriptions for 2 echo devices?? Im paying £4 a month for echo 3 and the echo show 10 now wants £9.99 a month??? I thought i could combine the 2 devices to my account???
You can. You just need a subscription that isn't for a single device. Amazon offers that, then a home subscription (that allows playing of your subscription at one time), and then a family subscription.
And just to complicate things, there's also Amazon Music Unlimited, which is all songs.
For most people, get Amazon Prime and you'll get more than enough. Prime allows playing on any of your speakers.
Another great Smart Home Tech review channel! Thanks for the referral Craig #ShareTheLove #Flic
That Craig guy hey!?
Question.
My Smart home is Google assistant only. But I was thinking, If I get an Amazon Alexa, will I be able to control a Harmony Hub (= HH) in my Man Cave? Cause Google Assistant can only voice control 1 HH and I have 3 of them. I use the 1 HH that I can control in the livingroom. My Man Cave and Master Bedroom HH can't be controlled by voice anymore. At first, IFTTT solved that problem and I was able to voice control, all 3 HH'S but, IFTTT is gone, since they started charging (corporate greed.) Then Samsung SmartThings solved my problem. But since SmartThings latest update, HH is no longer supported. So I'm back to only being able to control only 1 HH. So instead of buying a whole new Hub like Hubitat or Home Assistant. I was wondering, can I just buy a cheap Alexa device and use that to control the HH in my Man Cave? The 3rd HH in my bedroom just won't have no voice assistance and I'm cool with that, if one have to sacrifice. What do you think? Brian?
Hey Philly...you and those 3 Harmony's...I just don't have the ability to test if 3 will come into Alexa. It might just be time to bit the bullet and pay the $4/month for IFTTT...cause that's the cost!
@@AutomateYourLife What's 4×12= ? I already have enough bills and subscriptions as is. 🙃
#sharethelove Paul sent me! love your content keep it up!
Thank you! That Paul guy...whatta good guy.
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, awesome review !!!
Glad you liked it!
@@AutomateYourLife, Thank you so much, watch all your videos, you’re very thorough and explain it, in a way that everybody understands it, to me that makes all the difference in the world, kudos to you and continue on your path of greatness…
Well thank you so much for the kind words! Just trying my best to make it easy for folks!
It £239.99 I’m getting this in white and it’s $249.99
Enjoy!!!
@@AutomateYourLife thank you I mean it’s £239.99 here in the uk where I live
Lol 😊
$250 and not a full fhd screen. OMG
Soooo you bought two?
It’s Rubbish I’m returning it
So you're saying you'll be getting another next time