Like its other smart displays, the Echo Show 15 can act as a smart home hub, from which you can control all your Alexa-compatible smart home devices. Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Smart home features
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I also liked that when I was watching TV on the Echo Show 15, I could also view a feed from my video doorbell on the screen, so I could see who was at the door.
The remote can also be used to a limited extent when you're not watching videos - it can control the volume of music, for instance. It's easy to control the Fire TV interface using the on-screen controls, but it's even easier if you pair the Echo Show 15 with an Alexa Voice Remote. Once you enter the Fire TV section of the Echo Show 15, the device behaves just as any Fire TV device would - you can access shows and movies across any app you have installed, and watch over-the-air content if you also have a Fire TV Recast. For a more detailed breakdown, check out our Amazon Echo Show 15 with Fire TV hands-on, but we'll summarize things here. In December 2022, Amazon added Fire TV support to the Echo Show 15, which lets you use the device as a small smart TV of sorts. Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Fire TV support To be fair, Amazon was upfront with the fact that the Echo Show 15 wouldn’t sound as good as some of its other smart speakers. but Amazon said that it’s allowing developers to create their own widgets for the device. At its launch, all of the Widgets - 14 in all - were made by Amazon, and covered the basics: A calendar, to-do list, smart home controls, weather, etc.
The biggest difference between the Echo Show 15 and other Amazon smart displays is that the Show 15 has a new Widgets feature that really helps you customize the display to your liking. Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Interface and performance Because of the nature of the devices connecting to Sidewalk, it uses very little data or bandwidth, and the Sidewalk network is completely sealed off from the rest of your home network. This somewhat-controversial feature essentially creates a low-power long-range network if you have it turned on, any device that uses Sidewalk - such as a keyfinder - will be able to connect to the network and then, using your home’s internet connection, send and receive data from the cloud. If you do mount it on a wall, you’ll want to take into consideration the height of your various family members what’s eye-level for me is a bit too high for my wife, so not only is it more difficult for her to see the screen, but it’s also harder for her to reach up and control the display, as well as the buttons along the top.Īlso during setup, you can choose whether or not to activate Amazon Sidewalk on the Echo Show 15. The Echo Show 15 can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. The biggest difference between the Echo Show 15 and other Amazon smart displays is a new Widgets feature that really helps you customize the display to your liking. Also in the box is a template for where you’ll need to drill holes, but you’ll need to provide your own level to make sure everything’s straight. Given the weight of the Echo Show 15, all four screws and their massive anchors are probably overkill, but it’s nice to see them included. Included with the Echo Show 15 is a metal mounting bracket, four screws, and four plastic anchors for securing it to your wall. Amazon Echo Show 15: Installation and setup However, it’s not big enough to accommodate the Show 15’s power plug, so if you do hang this on a wall, the cord (and plug) will stick out in some fashion.
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