The Echo Show 10 Is The Only Smart Display That Follows Every Step Of The Way – MensXP.com

Smart Displays are getting more advanced than you think - thats the first thing that will come to your mind when you see the Echo Show 10. Its not like any other smart display because it can automatically swirl around, thanks to its motorised base and an extremely accurate camera. The Echo Show 10 reminds me more of R2D2 from Star Wars than anything else Ive experienced yet. Ive been using the Echo Show 10 for the past two weeks and heres what I think about Amazons latest smart display.

The Echo Show 10 looks like a regular smart display from afar, however you soon realise its 360-degree nature once you come close to it. The smart display can rotate itself automatically using the 13-megapixel camera and far-field microphones to get your precise location. The rotating feature comes particularly handy when you are following a recipe in the kitchen and moving about. It also comes in handy when you are in a video call and need to move around. The Echo Show 10s automatic rotating feature keeps everything in frame whether you are watching a video on Prime Video/Netflix or having a chat with family.

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In my usage, the motion tracking feature worked extremely accurately. Whether I moved left or right the display always kept up with me. Having said that, the motion feature will not work properly if there isnt enough light in the room. Having said that, if there was an additional person in the room, the Echo Show 10 would get confused at times especially if the other person is walking in the opposite direction.

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You can disable the motion feature if you find it creepy. It can be disabled either from the drop-down menu from the top or you can simply tell Alexa to stop following you. Other commands such as Alexa, follow me, Alexa, turn right, or Alexa, turn off motion also gets the job done. Whats great is that the rotating feature can also be used manually i.e you can manually turn the display left or right even when motion is turned off. You can also tilt the display up or down depending on your viewing angle.

For privacy concerns, the Echo Show 10 comes with a mute microphone button much like other Alexa devices. Whats more important is that there is a physical shutter you can use to cover up the camera on the top-right corner.

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The 10.1-inch screen is also much brighter and sharper than before. You can also adjust the displays brightness and colour according to the ambience of the room. Overall, the display quality is great for people who would use it in a kitchen or a living room to catch up on the latest episode of their favourite TV show or take video calls. The displays quality is not on the same level as tablets but then again I dont see people using it like one either.

The Echo Show 10 does have a massive audio driver below the display that also overhangs to the back. Its got a pair of 1-inch front-firing tweeters and a 3-inch woofer that fires low-frequency sounds out the top. While the speaker is great for viewing videos and watching security cameras, it doesnt really match up to the Sonos One or other audio-focused smart speakers.

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Having said that, being a smart display, the audio quality isnt really the priority here. Its still a very capable speaker as it can get really loud. You can even pair the smart display with the Echo Sub if you are looking for a better audio experience. You can also stream music to the Echo Show 10 using Bluetooth, however I recommend streaming music over WiFi and your dedicated streaming app. Thankfully, Alexa devices support Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Gaana and other major streaming services natively.

The Echo Show 10 can do almost everything a regular Alexa can do. You can control your smart lights and other smart home devices with your voice. However, since it also has a display, you can use the touchscreen to manually control each smart home device from the control panel. You can also view security cameras if Alexa supports them. You can use security cameras from both Xiaomi and Realme by connecting them as a skill and view footage directly on the Echo Show 10s screen. Its a shame that Amazon doesnt sell Ring products in India at the moment since the Echo Show 10 feels like it was tailor-made for the ecosystem.

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Being a smart display, you can also use it as a digital photo gallery. However, uploading photos from the Alexa app is quite convoluted and not as streamlined as Google Photos for the Nest Hub devices. Since the Echo Show 10 has a beautiful display, its a shame that I cannot use it as a digital photo gallery like I can on the Google Nest Hub.

In terms of smart home commands, Alexa has always been faster and more reliable than Google Assistant and the case remains the same here. The Echo Show 10 is as responsive as any Echo device from Amazons catalogue.

The Echo Show 10 is by far the most innovative smart display Ive seen yet. Its motorised display is a game-changer for users who like to do video calls or be on the move. Having said that, if you only rely on the Echo for smart home controls or listening to music, the Echo Show 10 may not be for you. For Rs 24,999, the Echo Show 10 has a very specific use case, for example video calling, reading recipes while you cook, and watching videos when youre not stationary. If youre already invested in the Echo ecosystem, then the Echo Show 10 might be a great addition to your smart-home setup.

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