Amazon has expanded its smart home lineup in India with the launch of the Echo Show 11 and the fourth-generation Echo Show 8. The new Echo Show devices come with larger, sharper displays, upgraded audio, improved cameras, and smarter home automation features, positioning them as central hubs for modern smart homes. Amazon has also confirmed that both devices will support Alexa Plus, its upcoming generative-AI-powered assistant, in the future.

Price and Availability in India

• Echo Show 11: ₹26,999

• Echo Show 8 (Gen 4): ₹23,999

Both devices are available in Graphite and Glacier White colour options. Buyers can purchase them from Amazon.in, Flipkart, and offline retail stores such as Reliance Digital and Croma.

Amazon has stated that Alexa Plus will arrive in India at a later date. Once rolled out, it is expected to make Alexa more conversational, proactive, and context-aware.

Design and Display: Bigger and More Premium

The new Echo Show models feature a cleaner, more premium design with edge-to-edge glass displays and slimmer bezels.

• Echo Show 11: 11-inch Full HD display

• Echo Show 8 Gen 4: 8.7-inch HD display

Both screens automatically adjust brightness and colour based on ambient lighting, ensuring better visibility throughout the day.

Smarter Home Control With Alexa

Powered by Amazon’s AZ3 Pro silicon and the new Omnisense sensor platform, the devices use a combination of camera, microphone, ultrasound, and Wi-Fi radar to understand room activity and conditions more accurately.

With these sensors, users can:

• Set routines that switch on lights when someone enters the room

• Automatically turn on fans or ACs when temperatures rise

• Control smart devices using voice or touch

• Manage calendars, reminders, shopping lists, and recipes hands-free

These features make the Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 more than just smart displays—they act as intelligent control centres for connected homes.

Audio, Camera and Entertainment Upgrades

Both devices come with:

• Front-firing stereo speakers

• A custom woofer for deeper bass and clearer vocals

For video calls, they feature a 13MP camera with auto-framing and noise reduction, making calls feel more natural.

In terms of entertainment, users can:

• Stream content on Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube

• Watch cooking tutorials and workout videos

• Listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks with improved sound quality

A Step Towards a Smarter Alexa Experience

With better displays, enhanced audio, advanced sensors, and future support for Alexa Plus, Amazon’s new Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 (Gen 4) aim to redefine how users interact with Alexa at home. These devices are designed to seamlessly blend entertainment, communication, and smart home control into a single, always-on hub.