How to Make Echo Show Device Always Display Clock Screen

Getting an Amazon Echo Show device can greatly enhance your home. With its touch display, you can view the weather, news, photos, videos, and more hands-free using Alexa voice commands. One popular use case is to have the Echo Show act as an attractive digital clock on your countertop or nightstand.

If you want your Echo Show to primarily display the clock with occasional glimpses of other info cards, there are a few settings you can customize. With a few simple tweaks, you can transform your Echo Show into a dedicated timepiece that also shows calendar events, reminders, and more on demand.

Why Set Your Echo Show to Display the Clock

There are several benefits to configuring your Echo Show as mainly a clock display:

  • Provides a glanceable, aesthetically-pleasing clock for any room
  • Allows you to choose stylish clock designs to match your home’s decor
  • Displays calendar events and reminders when you activate the screen
  • Reduces visual clutter from constantly rotating info cards
  • Conserves energy by keeping the screen dark most of the time

So if you bought your Echo Show chiefly to have an attractive digital clock with Alexa capabilities, optimizing it to emphasize the clock makes perfect sense.

Steps to Make Your Echo Show Focus on the Clock

Making your Echo Show prioritize the clock face takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps:

1. Select Your Preferred Clock Design

  • Swipe down from the top of your Echo Show screen and tap Settings
  • Choose Home & Clock > Clock & Photo Display
  • Browse the various clock designs and tap one you like
  • Customize the colors/style and tap Save to set it

2. Limit Home Content Rotation

  • Go back and choose Home & Clock > Home Content
  • Turn off content cards like “Sports Updates”, “Recipes”, etc.
  • For “Rotate Continuously” switch it Off

3. Activate Night Mode

  • Go to Settings > Home & Clock > Night Mode
  • Set Night Mode to On and set a sleep/wake schedule

Once you’ve made those changes, your Echo Show should now display your selected clock design nearly all the time. The screen will go dark on schedule when Night Mode is active.

Calendar events, reminders and incoming calls will still temporarily interrupt the clock when needed. Just tap the screen or ask Alexa to show the clock again.

Customizing Your Echo Show Clock Further

Beyond those basic settings, there are a few additional tweaks you can make:

  • Have Alexa speak the time every 15 minutes as an audible clock
  • Add a routine to show your clock when you say “Alexa, what time is it?”
  • Display weather/calendar widgets with the clock
  • Set up automatic brightness adjustment
  • Enable Adaptive Contrast to improve clock visibility

Play around with the various Home & Clock and Display settings to optimize the experience to your liking. For example, you may prefer a dimmer or brighter screen during nighttime hours.

Troubleshooting Echo Show Clock Issues

If your selected clock design fails to display or gets replaced with other visuals, try these troubleshooting tips:

  • Check Night Mode is disabled during daytime hours
  • Make sure Rotate Continuously is switched Off
  • Toggle Do Not Disturb to Off then back On
  • Lower screen brightness/turn off Adaptive Brightness
  • Do a force restart by unplugging the power cable

With a little trial and error, you should be able to resolve any hiccups. Just use the device settings to recheck that your preferred clock face is set to display properly.

Final Tips for Echo Show Clock Use

A few final pointers for enjoying your Echo Show’s clock capabilities:

  • Say “Alexa, show clock” or tap the screen to view it anytime
  • Change clock designs to match the season or your mood
  • Set a routine to display the clock when your alarm stops
  • Mount your Echo Show with a stand for better visibility

With the right settings configured, an Amazon Echo Show can serve as an attractive digital clock for any room in your home. Use Alexa voice controls or the touch display to access weather updates, calendar events, and smart home controls while keeping the stylish clock face front and center.

So if you want your Echo Show to primarily showcase the time, be sure to customize the Home & Clock and Display settings accordingly. Then sit back and enjoy the convenience of a glanceable Alexa-powered clock on your countertop or nightstand!