The Echo Show by Amazon has quickly become a popular all-in-one smart home control system. Not only that, but it’s also an excellent device for entertainment purposes. While it is made by Amazon, you’re not just limited to Amazon’s own video service. You can also watch Netflix and YouTube on it as well.
Let’s start with Netflix. It’s as simple as saying “Alexa, open Netflix” and it will open the app. If you haven’t logged into Netflix on your Echo Show before, you’ll need to enter your account email and password using the on-screen keyboard. Once you’re logged in, you get a simple touch screen interface to choose the shows you want to watch. You can also ask for a specific show using a voice command, such as “Echo, play Bojack Horseman.”
YouTube is a slightly different process since there is no YouTube app. However, there is a workaround, and it’s still easy to use. Just say “Echo, open YouTube” and it will open the built-in Silk web browser to the YouTube homepage. You can search for the channel or video you want using the YouTube search tool. If you tap the little person icon in the corner, you can sign into your own account and browse through channels that you’re subscribed to. You can bookmark it for quick and easy access, and you can also type “youtube.com” in the Silk browser’s address bar at the top.
YouTube loads in its mobile-friendly format by default, but you can view full desktop mode as well. Just tap the little screen icon to the right of the bookmark icon. If you want to adjust the stream quality while you’re playing a video, hit the little settings cog near the bottom of the video. You can also use voice commands to open specific channels and videos, such as “Echo, open the Pocket Lint YouTube channel.”
In summary, the Echo Show is an excellent device for media purposes, allowing you to easily watch Netflix and YouTube. Hopefully, this quick guide has been useful in showing you how to use your Echo Show for entertainment purposes.