7/25/2023 0 Comments Echo frame![]() ![]() You can use the Echo Show 15 in several ways. We would recommend connecting as many apps as you're comfortable with to access calendar events (via Google Calendar) or playlists from your preferred service accessible. There are as many customization options for the display as there are for any other Alexa-enabled device, so you can alter the display, the wake word (something to have fun with!), default music and video services, and alerts. Our device had to undergo a few updates before it was ready to use, but this took less than ten minutes overall. We already had an Amazon account, and the Alexa app loaded on our iPhone, which made things very quick and easy.Īfter you connect the Echo Show to your home's WiFi network, it will walk you through a series of steps. Setting it up, then, was very simple, with only a few steps between unboxing and exploring the various menus and settings. Like other Amazon smart displays, the Echo Show 15 is designed to be a simple extension of Alexa's capabilities. (Image credit: Future) Echo Show 15: Set-up and performance It's relatively attractive once you've played around with placement, but we expected slightly more. While it's lovely to have widgets that show you to-do lists, weather information, calendar events, and even post-it notes left for family members, this is more or less the limit of what you can include on the home screen. Don't let the tablet-like build fool you - the screen must be plugged in at all times and is a pain to move from room to room. ![]() We were surprised by how heavy the device was, however, so we advise you to consider carefully before picking the right spot.Īll of this makes it less portable than many other smart displays, even when moving it from room to room. We were also provided with a stand, which was very easy to attach and allowed us to place it on a shelf in our kitchen (see the image above). The modern look, 15.6-inch screen, and option to wall mount the display all make it one of the most design-friendly smart displays from the big players.Īs said, the Echo Show 15 is designed to be wall-mounted, and a kit to do just that is included in the box. There's no denying that the Echo Show 15 looks great, with a hefty frame that makes it look more like a picture frame than an Amazon device. (Image credit: Future) Echo Show 15: Design
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