Amazon has recently introduced the Echo Hub, an Alexa-enabled smart home control panel that allows users to easily connect, view, and manage their existing smart home devices. The Echo Hub is designed to centralize control over various smart devices, including security cameras, alarm systems, lights, locks, plugs, blinds, and thermostats.
The device features an 8-inch touch-enabled display and offers a customizable dashboard for grouping and managing compatible smart devices. It streamlines smart home management by allowing users to enable a Ring security system, initiate Routines, or view live camera feeds directly from the panel.
In terms of installation, the Echo Hub can be mounted on a wall or placed on a counter using an optional stand accessory. The built-in smart home hub within the Echo Hub supports multiple connectivity protocols such as Zigbee, Sidewalk, Thread, Bluetooth, and Matter. This broad compatibility eliminates the need for additional smart home bridges to connect various devices.
The Echo Hub can connect to the internet through a wireless connection or through an ethernet cable using a compatible Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) adapter. This flexibility ensures that it can integrate into a variety of home network setups.
For more information, check out Amazon’s website here.
