Recently we featured Amazon Echo Frames and as it promised back in September, Amazon is now flipping the switch to allow Netflix into the fold, making the absence of Google’s services now even more pronounced.
Netflix support is available for all generations of Echo Show devices, from the first-gen down to the most recent Echo Show 8. The lone exception is the Echo Spot which does have a screen but one that’s too small for comfortable watching, especially considering the angle it’s on.
To access Netflix, just say “Alexa, open Netflix.” If you have your Echo Show linked up to control your Fire TV or are having issues launching Netflix on the Echo Show itself, you can try saying “Alexa, open video home” instead. That command will take you to the Echo Show’s hub for all available video services, where you should find Netflix listed. If neither voice command works, you can also swipe in from the right side of the screen and then tap the “Video” icon in the sidebar.
The service works on the
1st-gen Echo Show
2nd-gen Echo Show
Echo Show 5
Echo Show 8
Echo Show 10 ( coming soon )
The Echo Spot is the only Echo model with a screen that is not supported, which is no surprise considering its screen is so small.
