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Seeing the stupendous growth in the smart speakers market in India (Amazon Echo led the Indian market with 59 per cent share in 2018), the retail giant has brought Echo Show with a 10-inch HD display, built-in smart home hub and a speaker system for Rs 22,999 to the country.Video calling and streaming has slowly but steadily been on the rise in India and with Echo Show, just ask Alexa to show you video news bulletins, music videos or make hands-free video calls.Essentially a voice-first device, the device comes with a new speaker with dual 2-inch neodymium drivers, a passive bass radiator, and Dolby processing to deliver super stereo sound with powerful bass.To make the device more efficient on differentiating users' voices from the ambient sound, Amazon has added an eight-microphone array and "far-field" technology.The Echo Show has a built-in 5 MP camera that supports high-definition video calling and is great for hands-free calls to friends and family who have an Echo Spot, Echo Show, or the Alexa App.You can also Use "Drop In" feature like a two-way household intercom; connect from your Echo Show to another supported Echo device in the playroom to let the kids know dinner is ready, or you can "Drop In" from your app to your Echo Show at home to check in on the living room to watch over kids.Connect with friends and family around the world through support for Skype voice and video calling.Setting up Echo Show is easy. Just follow these three simple steps.Plug the power adapter into Echo Show and then into a power outlet. Place the Echo Show on your countertop, side table or island (the company recommends placing it about six inches away from a wall).Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to select a language, connect to Wi-Fi and log in to your Amazon account.When it comes to music, you can choose from Amazon Music, Saavn or Hungama. You can also access music videos through a direct integration with Hungama video.For movies, Amazon Prime Video is handy. Ask Alexa for movies playing near you, and watch the trailer before heading to the theatre.We could also adjust the bass, mid-range and treble on Echo Show.With a built-in "Zigbee" smart home hub, the Echo Show makes it simple to set up and manage light bulbs, plugs and switches and other smart home devices.Just say, "Alexa, discover my devices," and Echo Show will discover and set up compatible devices so you can control them with your voice or manage them on-screen.Get things done like reorder groceries, add items to a shopping list, check Google, Outlook and Office 365 calendar, find pictures of anything on the web, track stocks, check the weather and so much more all on the screen.Conclusion: Facebook's video calling devices Portal and Portal+ would soon be out. Before that, Amazon has put up an impressive show, creating an enhanced audio-visual experience. It is time to tell Alexa to show you things!

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