Smart Display.

A smart display is simply a virtual assistant-powered speaker with a screen designed to be used around the home. Specifically, these devices have touch screens that you can use for more than just controls—screens that support entertainment, informational videos, video chats, and much more. They can also connect to and control other smart devices in the house.

With a Smart Display, you can ask your smart display questions, and it’ll answer them, just as it will perform actions you ask it to with voice commands. They also have a much tighter focus on voice assistant commands and video-oriented capabilities. This feature makes smart displays very easy to use, even without training (you just talk to them), or if you don’t want to memorize a ton of voice commands, you can use the touchscreen that way as well.

Your smart display can play music videos, to get your favorite song playing and add a fun visual component to it, on the other hand, it can also show you videos, so you can follow along in a YouTube tutorial and pause the video when necessary with just a voice command. 

If you have a smart security camera, you can pull up footage from the camera using a smart display. This can allow you to look over your property just before you go to bed at night, or it can allow you to check the video that’s been recorded during the day.

Smart displays are gaining popularity as they increase abilities and there are a number of great ones you can buy today. So, let’s check the available options for this quarter (Q4 2021).

1.- Amazon Echo Show 5 (1st Gen, 2019 release).

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Alexa Can Show You More. Compact 5.5” smart display ready to help manage your day, entertain at a glance, and connect you to friends and family. Made To Fit Your Life. Cook along to step-by-step recipes. Easily update to-do lists and calendars. Choose the clock face that fits your style best and glance at weather and traffic on your way out. Big Entertainment. Ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, TV shows, movies, or the news. Or listen to radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks.  Control Your Smart Home. Voice control compatible devices or manage them on the easy-to-use display. Ask Alexa to show you security cameras, control lights, and adjust thermostats. Create morning routines to start your day. Connect with Video Calling and Messaging. Call friends and family who have the Alexa app, an Echo device with a screen, or Skype. Make announcements to other devices in your home. Put Your Memories On Display. Use Amazon Photos & Alexa for a picture-perfect pairing. You can turn your home screen into a digital frame, share your favorites with friends and family, and even take photos.  Designed To Protect Your Privacy. Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter. Rating: 4.6 of 426,067 Ratings in Amazon.

2.- Amazon Echo Show 8 (1st Gen, 2019 release).

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Alexa Can Show You More. With an 8" HD screen and stereo sound, Alexa can help manage your day at a glance. Connect With Video Calling and Messaging - Call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other devices in your home.  Be Entertained.  Ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, TV shows, movies, or the news. Or listen to radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks. Control Your Smart Home. Voice control compatible devices or manage them on the easy-to-use display. Ask Alexa to show you security cameras, control lights, and adjust thermostats. Create morning routines to start your day.  Made To Fit Your Life. Cook along to step-by-step recipes with Food Network Kitchen. Easily update to-do lists and calendars. Glance at weather and traffic on your way out. Put Your Memories On Display. Use Amazon Photos & Alexa for a picture-perfect pairing. You can turn your home screen into a digital frame, share your favorites with friends and family, and even take photos. Plus, Prime members get unlimited photo storage. Designed To Protect Your Privacy. Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter. Rating: 4.7 of 237,919 Ratings in Amazon.

3.- Amazon Echo Show 10.

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Alexa Can Show You Even More. With a 10.1" HD screen that’s designed to move with you, video calls, recipes, and shows are always in view. The speakers deliver premium, directional sound. Stay in Frame. Video call friends and family or take a picture while the 13MP camera with auto-framing and motion keeps you front and center. Smart Home Made Simple. Set up compatible Zigbee devices or smart products without a separate hub. Ask Alexa to show you security cameras, control lights, and adjust thermostats. Take a Look Around When You’re Away. Securely access the built-in camera to remotely monitor your home anytime with the Alexa app or other Echo Show devices. So Much Entertainment. Ask Alexa to play your favorite shows, music, and podcasts from Prime Video, Netflix, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more. The ultimate kitchen companion - Cook along with recipes on Food Network Kitchen, get unit conversions, set timers, add to your grocery list, and multitask with ease.  Put Your Memories On Display.  Use Amazon Photos & Alexa for a picture-perfect pairing. You can turn your home screen into a digital frame, share your favorites with friends and family, and even take photos. Plus, Prime members get unlimited photo storage. Designed to Protect Your Privacy. Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter. Disable motion at any time. Rating: 4.5 of 20,893 Ratings in Amazon.

4.- Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release).

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See Your Day Clearly With Alexa At The Ready. Set alarms and timers, check your calendar or the news, make video calls with the 2 MP camera, and stream music or shows - all with your voice. Add Alexa To Your Nightstand.  Ease into the day with a routine that turns compatible lights on gradually. Or wake up to your news update, the weather forecast, and your favorite music. Manage Your Smart Home. Look in when you're away with the built-in camera. Control compatible devices like cameras, lights, and more using the interactive display, your voice, or your motion. Connect With Video Calling. Use the 2 MP camera to call friends and family who have the Alexa app or an Echo device with a screen. Make announcements to other compatible devices in your home. Be Entertained. Ask Alexa to play TV shows and movies via Prime Video, Netflix, and more. Or stream favorites from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others. Subscriptions for some services required. Put Photos On (Smart) Display. Use Amazon Photos or Facebook to turn your home screen into a digital frame. Designed To Protect Your Privacy. Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter. Rating: 4.5 of 15,837 Ratings in Amazon.

5.- Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release).

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Alexa Can Show You Even More. 8” HD touchscreen, adaptive color, and stereo speakers bring entertainment to life. Make video calls with a 13 MP camera that uses auto-framing to keep you centered. Stay in Frame. Make video calls with a new camera that frames and centers automatically. Simply ask Alexa to call your contacts. Make life easier at home - Glance at your calendars and reminders. Use your voice to set timers, update lists, and see news or traffic updates. Manage Your Smart Home. Look in when you're away with the built-in camera. Control compatible devices like cameras, lights, and more using the interactive display, your voice, or your motion. Be Entertained. Enjoy TV shows and movies in HD and stereo with Prime Video, Netflix, and more. Or ask Alexa to stream Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Spotify. Subscriptions for some services required. Put Our Memories On Display. Use Amazon Photos to turn your home screen into a digital frame. Adaptive color helps your favorite photos look great in any light. Designed To Protect Your Privacy. Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter. Rating: 4.7 of 10,609 Ratings in Amazon.

6.- Facebook Portal.

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Easily video call with friends and family using your Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom account, even if they don't have Portal. Smart Camera automatically pans and zooms to keep everyone in frame, so you can catch up hands-free. Hear and be heard. Smart Sound enhances your voice while minimizing unwanted background noise. Experience even more together. Join or host a group call of up to 50 people with Messenger Rooms.  Become some of your children's favorite storybook characters as you read along to well-loved tales with music, animation and immersive AR effects.  Listen to your favorite music and streaming apps like Spotify or Pandora, display your photos from Instagram and Facebook, broadcast with Facebook Live, and more. Work smarter from home with partners like Zoom and Workplace from Facebook. Connect with co-workers even if they’re remote. See and do more with Alexa Built-in. Control your smart home, listen to your favorite music, watch the news, get the weather, set a timer and more. Easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the camera lens with a single switch. All Portal video calls are encrypted. Rating: 4.5 of 8,378 Ratings in Amazon.

7.- Facebook Portal Go.

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Feel Close, Wherever You Roam. With the best of Portal smart video calling made portable, you can take the conversation anywhere in your home.  Designed for Calls On The Go. A long-lasting battery and integrated handle make it easy to move from room to room. Call Anyone, Anywhere. Use Messenger, WhatsApp, Zoom and more to connect with friends and family—even if they don’t have a Portal. A More Natural Connection. Smart Camera adjusts automatically so you can move freely and stay in frame, while Smart Sound ensures you can always be heard. Great Sound Anywhere. Listen to music via Spotify and Pandora with a speaker that can fill any room. Doubles as a portable Bluetooth speaker around the home. Work from (anywhere in your) Home. Free up your laptop with a dedicated video calling device you can easily take from room to room. See and Do More with Alexa Built-in. Control your smart home, listen to your favorite music, watch the news, get the weather, set a timer and more. Privacy by Design. Easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the lens with the camera cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp calls are encrypted. Rating: 4.5 of 8,378 Ratings in Amazon.

8.- Facebook Portal Plus.

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Easily Video Call with Friends and Family Using Your Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom account, even if they don't have Portal. Smart Camera automatically pans and zooms to keep everyone in frame, so you can catch up hands-free. Hear and Be Heard. Smart Sound enhances your voice while minimizing unwanted background noise. Experience Even More Together. Join or host a group call of up to 50 people with Messenger Rooms.  Become some of your children's favorite storybook characters as you read along to well-loved tales with music, animation and immersive AR effects.  Listen To Your Favorite Music and Streaming Apps like Spotify or Pandora, display your photos from Instagram and Facebook, broadcast with Facebook Live, and more. Work Smarter from Home with partners like Zoom and Workplace from Facebook. Connect with co-workers even if they’re remote. See and Do More with Alexa Built-in. Control your smart home, listen to your favorite music, watch the news, get the weather, set a timer and more. Easily Disable the Camera and Microphone, or block the camera lens with a single switch. All Portal video calls are encrypted. Rating: 4.6 of 1,373 Ratings in Amazon.

9.- Amazon Echo Show 15.

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Alexa Can Show You Even More. With a 15.6” Full HD (1080p) smart display and 5 MP camera, family organization and entertainment will look brilliant. You can choose portrait or landscape orientation. At-a-Glance Organization. Use Alexa-powered widgets to keep the family on track with shared calendars, personal sticky notes, to-do lists, shopping lists, and assigned reminders. Alexa can help feed the fam – Get daily recipe ideas, cook along hands-free with step-by-step instructions, add ingredients to your shopping cart, or simply order meal kits or takeout. Your smart home at your fingertips. Add your most-used smart devices to the home screen for quick access, and see all compatible devices together on one dashboard. So Much Entertainment. Catch up on your favorites with Prime Video, Netflix, and more. Or stream radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks with Amazon Music, Spotify, and Audible. Your Memories in Full-Screen. With the Photo Frame feature, you can use your Echo Show 15 to display your albums from Amazon Photos or Facebook. Your Day, Your Way. Family members can create personal profiles and use visual ID and voice ID to see their specific appointments, reminders, recently played music, and more. Designed To Protect Your Privacy. Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including a mic/camera off button and a built-in camera shutter. Rating: Coming soon in Amazon.