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Amazon's largest and most impressive smart display dropped this week: the new Echo Show 21. Its sleek 21-inch screen and powerful Alexa integration are cutting-edge details that we love. Whether you're streaming, managing your smart home, or staying connected, this device delivers more in every way.

The Echo Show 21 isn't just a smart device; it's a statement piece. Unlike competitors in the smart display market like the Hearth Display, which leans heavily into family scheduling, or Skylight's Smart Family Calendar with its more basic offerings, the Echo Show 21 combines functionality and immersive entertainment options seamlessly. Look at it as a large Echo Show or a small Fire TV with all the fixings. For many consumers, this product is the best smart home experience.

Amazon Echo 21 photo rotation.
When we're not using it, we set it to photo gallery. Our Amazon Photos images rotate through all day. Credit: Amazon

A Smart Home Hub That's Designed to Impress

When it comes to size, the Echo Show 21 is in a league of its own. We love our Echo Show 15, but the 21-inch Full HD screen is a showstopper, and I guarantee it'll bring more smart home integrations to life. Whether you’re following a recipe in the kitchen, streaming a video call, or watching your favorite shows, the screen’s size and clarity, and the system's audio quality are sure to make every activity more enjoyable.

The larger screen also enhances its functionality as a control hub. Bigger screen = more widgets! Need to dim the lights, check security cameras, or adjust the thermostat? The intuitive interface makes it easier to view and manage all your smart home devices at a glance.

Amazon Echo Show 21 acting as a Fire TV
Watch all your favorite shows, just as you would on any Fire TV or with a Fire TV Stick 4K. Credit: Amazon

More Than Just a Larger Display

The features of Echo Show 21 thoughtfully elevate its role in your home. Amazon Alexa's powerful voice control is, of course, positioned as the heart of the device, but we use our Echo Show product for so much more.

  • It's our everyday display for calendar details.
  • It defaults to a digital picture frame, showing a rotation of family photos we store in Amazon Photos.
  • It's our go-to for playing our favorite music and podcasts
  • It's great for streaming video content on YouTube and catching up on your shows that play on streaming services.
  • The built-in auto-framing camera offers a wide-angle view for video calls.
  • You can manage all your connected devices with simple touch or voice commands. It's a great way to centralize your smart home functionalities.
  • It comes with a wall-mounted kit or can sit in an adjustable stand (sold with the bundle price of $499.98)

New Amazon device packaging including Kindle, Fire TV stick, and Echo Show.
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Who Is It For?

The Echo Show 21 with the 21-inch display is perfect for those who value tech integration in their everyday lives. If you don't already have a smart home, this might not be the product to start with, but if your household already sees value in and adopts smart tech, let your smart home ecosystem take off with this new toy.

Whether you’re a family looking for an interactive way to manage schedules or video chat with friends, a remote worker wanting to stay connected, or a smart home enthusiast looking for more device integration, the Echo Show 21 looks like it'll be a great tool to use.