Making the Echo Show a Picture Frame: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there! Have you ever wondered how to transform your Echo Show into a stunning picture frame? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this guide, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to turn your Echo Show into a captivating display of cherished memories.

First things first, let’s gather everything you’ll need for this project. You’ll obviously need your Echo Show, but also make sure you have some cherished photos to display. Choose your favorite memories, whether they’re from a special trip, a joyful celebration, or simply moments of pure happiness.

Now, it’s time to get started!

Step 1: Connect and Set Up

Begin by finding a suitable spot for your Echo Show. Make sure it’s placed on a stable surface and near an electrical outlet for easy access to power. Once that’s done, plug in your Echo Show and wait for it to power up. How exciting!

Step 2: Configuring the Echo Show

Once your Echo Show is powered on, it’s time to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this step. It’s a breeze, I promise!

Step 3: Set Up Amazon Photos

To make the most of your Echo Show as a picture frame, we need to set up Amazon Photos. Open the Amazon Photos app on your smartphone and sign in with your Amazon account. Now, select the photos you want to display on your Echo Show. Feel free to mix and match various albums to create a personalized touch.

Step 4: Enable the Amazon Photos Skill

Now, let’s enable the Amazon Photos Skill on your Echo Show. Simply say “Alexa, enable Amazon Photos” to get started. Alexa will guide you through the process, making it seamless and effortless.

Step 5: Enjoy the Display

With everything set up, it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the mesmerizing display of your cherished memories. Simply say “Alexa, show my photos” or use the touch screen to take control. You can even adjust settings like transition style and speed to create the perfect ambiance.

But wait, there’s more! Want to add a personal touch to your picture frame? You can customize the display by asking Alexa to show specific albums or even ask questions like “Alexa, show my photos from last summer.”

So, there you have it! Transforming your Echo Show into a picture frame is a breeze, allowing you to relive your favorite moments with a touch of modern technology. Enjoy the journey as your memories come to life, right before your eyes.

There are a few reasons why you should turn your Amazon Echo Show into a digital photo frame. First, it has a great display quality. Second, it’s compatible with several photo apps. And finally, when you’re not using it, it just sits there. So why not add some photos to make it more interesting?

By adding one or more images to your Echo Show, you can enhance the interior of your space and give it a personal touch. You can choose to display one photo or create a slideshow with an entire album of photos. It’s up to you!

Curious about how to do it? Just keep reading.

Creating an Image Slideshow on Your Echo Show

The Echo Show can use images from a single album to create a slideshow that changes in the background. To set it up, you’ll need to integrate your Echo Show with either Facebook or Amazon Photos.

If you don’t have a Facebook account, you can use Amazon Photos instead. It’s easier to manage your photo albums and you don’t need to make a Facebook account. However, Amazon Photos might not be available in some countries, so Facebook might be your only option. Don’t worry, we’ll explain both options here.

Setting a Facebook Album as Your Echo Show Background

To create a slideshow with Facebook, you’ll need an album with at least two images. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create it. Once you have an album, follow these steps:

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone.
2. Tap the hamburger icon at the top-left of the screen.
3. Select ‘Settings’.
4. Go to the ‘Photos’ menu.
5. Tap ‘Link account’ next to the Facebook sign.
6. Log in to your Facebook account.
7. Switch to your Amazon Echo Show device.
8. Swipe down from the top of the device and tap ‘Settings’ (the gear icon) on the right side.
9. Go to the ‘Home & Clock’ or ‘Home Screen’ menu.
10. Select ‘Background’.
11. Tap the ‘Facebook’ menu. You’ll see a screen with all your Facebook albums.
12. Choose one or more albums to use for your slideshow.
13. Swipe down from the top of the device and tap the home button.

Your pictures will now rotate on the background screen while your Echo Show is idle.

Setting an Amazon Photos Album as Your Echo Show Slideshow

If you can’t find the Facebook option on your Echo Show, it’s possible that your device is already integrated with Prime Photos. To set up a slideshow with Prime Photos, follow similar steps to the Facebook setup. Create an album using the Prime Photos app on your phone, and then find the album in your Echo Show settings. To learn the specific steps, refer to steps 7-13 from the previous section and select Prime Photos instead of Facebook.

Setting a Single Image as Your Echo Show Background

If you have a favorite image that you’d like to see all the time, you can set it as the background on your Echo Show. This way, when you’re not using the device, it acts as a picture frame for that image.

There are two easy ways to set a single image as the background: using the Alexa app on your phone or the Echo Show’s Settings menu. Let’s go through both methods.

Adding a Background Image Using the Alexa App

If you have the Alexa app on your phone, you can set a photo from your phone’s storage to appear on your Echo Show. Here’s how:

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone.
2. Tap the hamburger icon at the top-left of the screen.
3. Select ‘Settings’.
4. Tap the name of your Echo device.
5. Go to the ‘Home & Clock’ background section in the device menu.
6. Tap ‘Choose a photo’.
7. Select a photo from your library.

Adding a Single Background Image Using Echo Show Settings

You can also set a photo background directly from your Echo Show, but you’ll need to have an integrated photo app (Amazon Photos or Facebook) with a one-photo album. If you haven’t connected the app and the device yet, follow the steps from the previous section on creating a slideshow. After that, create a new album on one of these apps and add your favorite picture to it. Remember, it won’t work if you have two or more pictures in the album, as it will create a slideshow.

Once you’ve added the photo, follow the same steps as before, but choose the single-image album instead. The Echo Show will only display that one photo since there are no other pictures in the album.

So whenever you’re not using your Echo Show, it will display your favorite photo like a proper picture frame.

A New Photo Frame Every Day

With the Echo Show, you can change up your room every day by displaying new and fresh images. You can show your favorite places, people, or captured moments. And if you get bored of a certain image or album, you can easily replace it in just a few seconds.

Want to see all your albums? Just say, “Alexa, show me my photo albums.” And if you want to quickly switch things up, use the command “Alexa, set this album (or image) as background.”

Exciting, right? Or maybe you prefer traditional, analog photo frames? Let us know in the comments below!