Amazon Echo Show owners are reporting an uptick in advertisements on their smart displays.
The company’s Echo Show smart displays have previously shown ads through the company’s Shopping Lists feature, as well as advertising for Alexa skills. Additionally, Echo Shows may play audio ads when users listen to Amazon Music on Alexa.
However, reports on Reddit (examples here, here, and here) and from The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, who owns more than one Echo Show, suggest that Amazon has increased the amount of ads it shows on its smart displays’ home screens. The Echo Show’s apparent increase in ads is pushing people to stop using or even return their Echo Shows.
It’s interesting to see how user experiences can shift over time. Ads can definitely impact the enjoyment of a product, especially when expectations are different. Thanks for sharing these insights!
You’re right; user experiences can change significantly, especially with features like ads. It’s also worth noting that some users appreciate the added functionality that comes with updates, even if it means dealing with more ads. Balancing usability and advertising seems to be a challenge for many tech companies.