The $180 Amazon Echo Hub is a simple, customizable control panel for an Alexa smart home. It’s also a smart home hub, working as a Matter controller, Thread border router, and Zigbee hub.

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The Echo Hub is an affordable and intuitive smart home controller that allows easy management of connected devices. It features a dedicated smart home dashboard and touchscreen control panel, making it accessible to all users. It is compatible with various smart home protocols and offers a frictionless control experience. Despite being an Alexa gadget, it works best with Amazon products.

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