We have a show that was a gift. It is unplugged 95% of the time exactly because of this reason. We only plug it in when we are using it and even then, I'll occasionally see an ad and immediately unplug it.

This device is really just an ad delivery mechanism. Hard anti-recommendation from me, and that's before getting into the frustration that is Alexa.

You are 100% right. We have the previous "biggest" Echo Show display prominently mounted in the kitchen. Up until about a month ago, we just had the annoyance of periodically having to go in and disable some new "channel" that would be automatically added to the rotation of content on the screen, but OK. Now, however, it shows Amazon product ads in the rotation and that can't be turned off. Plus, the device is now discontinued so leaving a bad review will do nothing. I am definitely not getting any more Echo devices any time soon, and especially never buying a "screen" one again.

Hahaha I was about to post something of the sort but you beat me to it.

In the US, the hack workaround is: set language to Canadian English. Voila, ads-be-gone.

Exactly this. I’m, for better or for worse, pretty dependent on Echo for voice control of my lighting and sound system.

But I’ll never buy one with a screen again after having them co-opt my other Shows. The screens barely add any value, but they mainline ads into your home.

I guess HN agreed. This post went nowhere, fast.

Anyway, I love your humor in your Youtube channel!

Don't they also plan to make it a subscription?