Amazon Launches Premium Echo Show Displays in India with Enhanced AI and Automation Features

January 20, 2026
Amazon Launches Premium Echo Show Displays in India with Enhanced AI and Automation Features
  • Two new Echo Show displays in India fuse edge-to-edge glass, thin bezels, and a premium design with a 10.95-inch Full HD screen on the larger model and a more compact footprint on the 8.7-inch variant, all built around AZ3 Pro silicon and the Omnisense sensor platform.

  • Omnisense combines data from multiple sensors—camera, audio, ultrasound, Wi‑Fi radar, accelerometer, and Wi‑Fi CSI—to enable occupancy-based routines like turning on lights, adjusting temperature, and automating actions as you enter rooms.

  • The ecosystem emphasizes Alexa-based automation and hands-free control, with Lara-like AI support on the horizon via Alexa+ for India and comprehensive privacy controls including mic/camera shutters and voice-recording management.

  • Entertainment support covers Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube, though third-party app optimization can be uneven and YouTube on Silk may lag behind native apps.

  • Key specs include a 10.95-inch full HD display, a compact chassis at roughly 72 by 100 by 50 mm, and a weight around 1.3 kilograms.

  • In India, the devices are priced for the premium smart display category and targeted at households seeking centralized control of entertainment, routines, and home monitoring.

  • Affiliate links are included in the article for purchasing the devices.

  • Official launches announce Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) with upgraded audio, camera systems, and edge-to-edge glass; both come in Graphite and Glacier White.

  • Prices place the Echo Show 11 at Rs. 26,999 and the Echo Show 8 at Rs. 23,999, with availability on Amazon.in, Flipkart, and offline retailers like Reliance Digital and Croma.

  • Both models support multi-camera viewing and up to four live feeds, reflecting their role as home-monitoring hubs.

  • Software delivers smooth day-to-day navigation and fast voice responses with strong multitasking, though occasional issues with contextual understanding and a somewhat cluttered UI persist.

  • Audio performance features front-firing stereo speakers and a dedicated woofer for room-filling sound, with potential vocal clarity trade-offs at high volumes during dialogue-heavy content.

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