After sitting through over 5 videos, THIS review is exactly what I was looking for, and has me feeling secure with my Show 5 purchase made today. Thank you!
Thanks!! My wife was preparing to install 6,000 photos into Amazon Photos in order to develop the wallpaper on her new 2nd gen Echo. After watching this very helpful video, I put 20 images onto her device within a few minutes. Thanks again!! PS: She is now slimming down ALL her photos....LOL.
i contacted Amazon to put forward the idea of being able to fully customize all echo shows - they said they would pass the suggestion on - maybe if lots of people did this they would listen and give us the updates?
I thought I was losing it...this is why I came to YT today, and you just answered my question on why I can't customize my Show 8 clock. GET IT TOGETHER AMAZON.
Bummer! My Show 8 is being delivered tomorrow from my Prime Day purchase. Very disappointing:( So I wonder what feature on the 8 is going to make up for the lack of the customization abilities?
@@la196 The only time it shows the clock full screen is 10 minutes before my scheduled alarm goes off. After that, it goes back to being in the corner.
After spending a couple of hours trying find information on why I couldn't format my clock face, I finally found your video, and you immediately addressed my concern. So YES, count me in for one who would like to be able to format my clock face so it doesn't interfere with my photo wallpaper. Thank you for saving me additional hours of frustration. Liked and Subscribed!
Echo a show 5; I’ve set my background up as an album, but it just stops on the last photo in that album. Is there a way to loop so it always changes (random order change)? Nice dog pics btw!
Hi I cannot get my photos to fill the whole screen. A couple do but the rest are just the photo in the middle with blurry sides . I’m using Amazon photos. TIA
I was very disappointed when my echo show 8 arrived without all the features that are available on the 5. What is Amazon thinking, when you pay more you normally get more, not less. Totally agree that they need to sort this and many other issues out. Amazon, Gaurd mode needs to come to the UK also. Great video, keep it up.
I’m pissed that the Echo Show 8 clock face cant be adjusted. I was stuck between the 5 & 8 and didn’t think it would be a restriction. I wanted a seamless look and the clock face in my living room mattered to me.
What did you end up going for? I’m mainly needing a bedside clock unit but I also like watching some vids and stuff beforehand so the 8 was tempting...
I have the Echo Show 5 and notice that some of your photos occupy full screen whereas, like mine, your single upload only occupies the middle of the screen with a blur either side. How do you get a photo to occupy the full screen?
Hi Simon I’ve figured out this issue . This is what I did . I made an album from my iPhone photos (called Alexa) I edited each photo to 16.9 landscape . I then added this album to the Alexa app and all my photos now fill the whole screen . I hope this helps.
yes. i've added my favourite music videos to my amazon photo storage and when I ask Alexa to play my photos, this includes my music videos - it works quite well, but you seem to need to tap on the screen as each video is displayed in order to hear the music and see the full video - otherwise it passes quickly onto the next photo or video
I have an echo show 8 and don’t mind the small clock in the top left corner, but the large numbers that show up on the bottom left corner obstruct my photos... anyway to delete the larger time? I’ve tried everything.
Thanks for the info! I just boxed up and returned the Echo Show 8 to exchange for the old Echo 5 - 1st Gen only because I want to change the clock face and determine how the clock digital numbers should show. Unreal that Amazon removed that functionality in the newer models. At least I get to save $100... Also, my black Echo 8 that they sent me came with a white power cord. Really??? It's those little details Amazon...
On doing nothing - i only want photos - echo show 5- it does that - but in between it’s show things like weather tips etc - can i stop that and JUST have the pix ??
EXCELLENT REVIEW! I have a question...I'm creating some tutorials for students on how to use a new job search app and I would love be able to show the phone on the screen like you did. How do you do that? Are you using Camtasia? Thaak you!
I have just got my Eco Show 8, every time I now go onto the home screen background setting on my device in the Alexa app, it comes up with that the settings could not be loaded, saying it could be offline (which it isn’t) or awaiting an update (which it doesn’t)
Question: can I load my mom’s Echo 8 with pictures from my account and iPhone ? She is 89 and has no smart devices except for the Echo, which is used for calls only.
I wanted a device that I could display calendar events on the home screen 24/7 and also one that could tell you when birthdays are. Instead the calendar is hidden in a side swipe wigget screen. When I ask about birthdays listed in my calendar, it searches the web for celebrities that have the same name. Very disappointed with the lack of basic customization.
I would want all customization options across the board with every device and it's a simple update I'm guessing so I'm hoping that eventually it'll come to all devices
I WANT THE ECHO 8 to SHOW THE DAY OF THE WEEK AND THE DAY OF THE MONTH! I bought one for my 90-year old mom who does not talk to Alexa well! I am so mad that it won't do this!
I bought a echo 8 show for my 87 year old mom. I typed on a piece of paper what things she needed to do with Alexa. What to say when she wants to video call anyone in the family. She is finally understanding what she needs to do, being working great for her.
Just got my echo 5 and when I ask alexa to change my clock face she tells me to select a face but the screen doesn't come up with the options. Under clock, I don't have an option to change it.
I have an Echo, and its just impossible to upload photos from my iphone, never mind from Amazon's cloud. Been trying all day. All the YT videos are different, but make no sense with my software. I give up and am going to throw my 2 x echos away after first putting a hammer to them. What a carry on. Great video and well presented though.
I have the Echo Show 2nd generation, and for the life of me I can't figure out how to change the speed of my picture slideshow. Any clue if this is even possible? I know it was on older versions
I started adding photos when my knuckle touched the screen and it went to a blank screen and when I tried to go back to continue, it no longer allowed me to add anything. Now I have ZERO photos. How can I get back to setting it up?
I don’t want it to show photos I want to see the home screen with the weather always.. I went into home content and turned everything but weather off. After saving, the home screen changes to show weather but then after 10 seconds goes into the slideshow and I can’t get it to show the home screen with weather again
Just got the 8 to replace my 5 , I wanted a bigger clock. Won’t do it so I am returning it. That’s Amazon’s loss. It’s stupid not to offer full customization.
the frustrations I'm getting with the Echo show 8 are.. horrible.. the lack of features for custom stuff.. and it doesn't even listen to its own settings.. I've put it to cycle through pics every 24 seconds.. it STILL does it every 12..
Uploaded the amazon photo app. but there was no allow or deny choice for Amazon to upload all all my photos or not. It was just purely allow. Anybody else had this issue?
I should be able from m PC, using the Alexa app, or Amazon Photos apps on m PC and create Folders/Albums and drag and drop the photos I want to use. Or connect to m NAS or via the micro USB an external drive with the photos I want to use. This would be like any digital Photo Frame. This is so clunky
Delores McEachern you can. Absolutely for free as well. You don’t need a phone near by either. It’s awesome and it sounds great. Hopefully one day we can receive calls lol. Get yourself smart bulbs you can make some awesome routines.
Alexa has alot of things she has no knowledge of which is the down side she also doesn't have full access to google or youtube . This is disappointing but copeable
After sitting through over 5 videos, THIS review is exactly what I was looking for, and has me feeling secure with my Show 5 purchase made today. Thank you!
Thanks!! My wife was preparing to install 6,000 photos into Amazon Photos in order to develop the wallpaper on her new 2nd gen Echo. After watching this very helpful video, I put 20 images onto her device within a few minutes. Thanks again!! PS: She is now slimming down ALL her photos....LOL.
First one I came across that mutes when saying Alexa, worth subscribing for that.
i contacted Amazon to put forward the idea of being able to fully customize all echo shows - they said they would pass the suggestion on - maybe if lots of people did this they would listen and give us the updates?
Great suggestion!
I thought I was losing it...this is why I came to YT today, and you just answered my question on why I can't customize my Show 8 clock.
GET IT TOGETHER AMAZON.
Bummer! My Show 8 is being delivered tomorrow from my Prime Day purchase. Very disappointing:( So I wonder what feature on the 8 is going to make up for the lack of the customization abilities?
@@la196 The only time it shows the clock full screen is 10 minutes before my scheduled alarm goes off. After that, it goes back to being in the corner.
After spending a couple of hours trying find information on why I couldn't format my clock face, I finally found your video, and you immediately addressed my concern. So YES, count me in for one who would like to be able to format my clock face so it doesn't interfere with my photo wallpaper. Thank you for saving me additional hours of frustration. Liked and Subscribed!
A most thorough step-by-step instructional video demonstrating the aspects of various Echo Show models. Thank you for this enlightening tutorial.
Echo a show 5; I’ve set my background up as an album, but it just stops on the last photo in that album. Is there a way to loop so it always changes (random order change)? Nice dog pics btw!
Hi I cannot get my photos to fill the whole screen. A couple do but the rest are just the photo in the middle with blurry sides . I’m using Amazon photos. TIA
Yes, I want to customize my screen on my a Echo Show 8 and 2nd gen (10”) with the same clocks that are available on the Echo Show 5.
Ya me too
What are the little arrowheads for at the top and right of the Echo Show 8 screen??
Well done, simple to understand even for an old lady like me. No problems setting show exactly as I want it. Thank you.
Thanks. Helped a lot particularly the vagaries of varying model options
I was very disappointed when my echo show 8 arrived without all the features that are available on the 5. What is Amazon thinking, when you pay more you normally get more, not less. Totally agree that they need to sort this and many other issues out.
Amazon, Gaurd mode needs to come to the UK also.
Great video, keep it up.
Should hopefully happen soon, there is absolutely no reason why they can't have the same and more.
Should have said, many thanks for this excellently clear guide!
opa amigo me fala ai essa echo show 8 ela cobra aquela taxa mensal para a funcao de ligar e desligar as lampadas ou e apenas para filmes e musicas
I’m pissed that the Echo Show 8 clock face cant be adjusted. I was stuck between the 5 & 8 and didn’t think it would be a restriction. I wanted a seamless look and the clock face in my living room mattered to me.
What did you end up going for? I’m mainly needing a bedside clock unit but I also like watching some vids and stuff beforehand so the 8 was tempting...
@@AcrimoniousMirth I went with the 8 and never ever used it lol it’s been on my nightstand taking up space near my water bottles.
Same here actually just got the 8. I’m returning it
I'm glad I got the Echo 5 rather than the Echo 8. Fully customizable
Just purchased Echo Show 8 2021 and its still not possible to customise clock face, so Amazon are not listening
I have the Echo Show 5 and notice that some of your photos occupy full screen whereas, like mine, your single upload only occupies the middle of the screen with a blur either side. How do you get a photo to occupy the full screen?
Same issue here 😞
Hi Simon I’ve figured out this issue . This is what I did . I made an album from my iPhone photos (called Alexa) I edited each photo to 16.9 landscape . I then added this album to the Alexa app and all my photos now fill the whole screen . I hope this helps.
Yeah I have both the 5 and 8, it’s pretty annoying I don’t have the same options on the 8, sort it out Amazon
So glad I got my other half an Show 5 just for the clock function.
Two years later and customize the clock still not available on echo show 8.
Is there any way i can keep it showing the video from the ring camera at all times, instead of using any wallpaper?
Is there way to put vídeo to customize?
I put Ashley face ( Detroit Human) in Alexa echo show !
If I can customize with video it will be nice !
Have you done a video on how to delete photos form echo show 8 yet?
Great video. I’m trying to connect my Facebook photos to my Echo Show, nit getting very far.
Regarding my amazon photos, i also have videos...will these also play on the Echo home screen?
yes. i've added my favourite music videos to my amazon photo storage and when I ask Alexa to play my photos, this includes my music videos - it works quite well, but you seem to need to tap on the screen as each video is displayed in order to hear the music and see the full video - otherwise it passes quickly onto the next photo or video
Yes as Peter said.
I have an echo show 8 and don’t mind the small clock in the top left corner, but the large numbers that show up on the bottom left corner obstruct my photos... anyway to delete the larger time? I’ve tried everything.
is on the echo family a day night cycle theme ?
Can you have the photos shuffle on the screen, or do they play in order?
i didn't find how to make them to play randomly
Thanks for the info! I just boxed up and returned the Echo Show 8 to exchange for the old Echo 5 - 1st Gen only because I want to change the clock face and determine how the clock digital numbers should show. Unreal that Amazon removed that functionality in the newer models. At least I get to save $100... Also, my black Echo 8 that they sent me came with a white power cord. Really??? It's those little details Amazon...
on my show 5 After the photos are showcased a black screen appears is there anyway to put it on loop. Thanks
Want the clock customization on the larger echo
On doing nothing - i only want photos - echo show 5- it does that - but in between it’s show things like weather tips etc - can i stop that and JUST have the pix ??
Very good! This vid should be added to the instruction leaflet :)
EXCELLENT REVIEW! I have a question...I'm creating some tutorials for students on how to use a new job search app and I would love be able to show the phone on the screen like you did. How do you do that? Are you using Camtasia? Thaak you!
I have just got my Eco Show 8, every time I now go onto the home screen background setting on my device in the Alexa app, it comes up with that the settings could not be loaded, saying it could be offline (which it isn’t) or awaiting an update (which it doesn’t)
I recently purchased an Echo Show 5 and my settings seem to be different. I can't access the web and the Home and Clock settings are different.
Thank you for the video.
Question: can I load my mom’s Echo 8 with pictures from my account and iPhone ? She is 89 and has no smart devices except for the Echo, which is used for calls only.
I wanted a device that I could display calendar events on the home screen 24/7 and also one that could tell you when birthdays are. Instead the calendar is hidden in a side swipe wigget screen. When I ask about birthdays listed in my calendar, it searches the web for celebrities that have the same name. Very disappointed with the lack of basic customization.
Could you please video how to set up adding photos without amazon photos app. Thank you
Did they remove Home Screen back ground from the app ??? Can not find it
I would want all customization options across the board with every device and it's a simple update I'm guessing so I'm hoping that eventually it'll come to all devices
I agree, I'm sure it's not far away.
My echo show 5 defaults to a blue wavy background when u select photos as clock. Very rarely shuffles photos.
Hi! How can I remotely upload photos to my grandpa's echo show - Is this possible? - thankyou.
Im trying to do that too but there is no erase button
I WANT THE ECHO 8 to SHOW THE DAY OF THE WEEK AND THE DAY OF THE MONTH! I bought one for my 90-year old mom who does not talk to Alexa well! I am so mad that it won't do this!
I bought a echo 8 show for my 87 year old mom. I typed on a piece of paper what things she needed to do with Alexa. What to say when she wants to video call anyone in the family. She is finally understanding what she needs to do, being working great for her.
I want to put photos on my elderly father-in-law's Echo Show, but can' see how that's possible as he doesn't have a smartphone. Any ideas? Thanks!
Just got my echo 5 and when I ask alexa to change my clock face she tells me to select a face but the screen doesn't come up with the options. Under clock, I don't have an option to change it.
Yes I would love to costamize my clock on my eco show 8 . I just can't believe that they took that option off
I have an Echo, and its just impossible to upload photos from my iphone, never mind from Amazon's cloud. Been trying all day. All the YT videos are different, but make no sense with my software. I give up and am going to throw my 2 x echos away after first putting a hammer to them. What a carry on. Great video and well presented though.
How to keep the screen on to what you are playing or watching, mine keeps going to the blank time screen within 1 minute ?
I have the Echo Show 2nd generation, and for the life of me I can't figure out how to change the speed of my picture slideshow. Any clue if this is even possible? I know it was on older versions
Do you have to get a Premium account to use your Phone's picture ? Because when I try to change it from my phone it keeps loading forever.
Can someone help me how to limit photos show to one selected album? I have checked only one album, but still showing all the photos!!!?
Echo show 5 is connected to Facebook, but I can't see where to change which photo albums it's picking.
I started adding photos when my knuckle touched the screen and it went to a blank screen and when I tried to go back to continue, it no longer allowed me to add anything. Now I have ZERO photos. How can I get back to setting it up?
How do you get the photo to fit the screen
Do you have to pay for this or is it free?
How do I fit to screen on Echo Show 5 thank you brother 🙏
I don’t want it to show photos I want to see the home screen with the weather always.. I went into home content and turned everything but weather off. After saving, the home screen changes to show weather but then after 10 seconds goes into the slideshow and I can’t get it to show the home screen with weather again
I can't figure out how to add my Amazon photos to my echo show 5.
How do I get it to do a slide show while on standby…
I would love to see the day/date stamp be available for my echo show 10
Just got the 8 to replace my 5 , I wanted a bigger clock. Won’t do it so I am returning it. That’s Amazon’s loss. It’s stupid not to offer full customization.
I have 2 Echo show 5 love them
Good video but I would like to know how to remove photos that I have uploaded to the echo show
same. Have you found out. I have some naughty pics I dont want on there:(
Yes thank you that was a genius to bleep out Alexa
This has showed me everything I need to know
Thanks for watching x
Im from India and cant display photos as slideshow as available in Germany... Can someone help me out
Why does my echo 10 resize some of my photos? How to fix?
the frustrations I'm getting with the Echo show 8 are.. horrible.. the lack of features for custom stuff.. and it doesn't even listen to its own settings.. I've put it to cycle through pics every 24 seconds.. it STILL does it every 12..
ECHO 10'' needs bigger clock numbers....bigger numbers for regular time, and bigger numbers for countdown timer.
Uploaded the amazon photo app. but there was no allow or deny choice for Amazon to upload all all my photos or not. It was just purely allow. Anybody else had this issue?
Yes i want clock face settings on 8 for my elderly father
Definitely want to change clock face
Is this free or do you need to pay money to store pics
Free
Say "alexa enable lemon rant" and it will give you portal quotes
Needs to display more clock and day and date facilities
I should be able from m PC, using the Alexa app, or Amazon Photos apps on m PC and create Folders/Albums and drag and drop the photos I want to use. Or connect to m NAS or via the micro USB an external drive with the photos I want to use. This would be like any digital Photo Frame. This is so clunky
Yes I would want the clock full screen on the echo show 8. If that is not possible then won't be buying that.
It is a bit poor!
I have echo show 8 and I found out yesterday you can make calls from it
Delores McEachern you can. Absolutely for free as well. You don’t need a phone near by either. It’s awesome and it sounds great. Hopefully one day we can receive calls lol. Get yourself smart bulbs you can make some awesome routines.
It says mine is offline but it’s not
This is the reason why I am not purchasing echo 8 which i really wanted to buy sad u pay more money for 8 2nd gen but these features are missing 😤
This feature doesn't work any more.
I’ve done everything and it still doesn’t work 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Alexa has alot of things she has no knowledge of which is the down side she also doesn't have full access to google or youtube . This is disappointing but copeable
I regret this purchase.
I cannot get my echo show to appear on my alexa app.
everything has changed