Amazon Echo Hub (newest model), 8” smart home control panel, Designed for Alexa+, Compatible with thousands of devices Reducing…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Amazon Echo Hub is framed as a purpose-built, wall-mountable control panel rather than a smart speaker. PCMag (medium-trust) calls it a sleek smart home hub that makes it easy to control lights, locks and other devices by touch or voice, and gadgetguy.com.au describes its customizable dashboard as handy and more about management than as an Alexa screen. r/amazonecho owners who like it call it a highly focused interface for an Alexa-based home, and one notes it does not show ads, unlike some Echo displays.
What reviewers liked
- PCMag describes it as a sleek, easy-to-use touch-and-voice control panel
- r/amazonecho owners note it is ad-free, unlike some Echo displays
- Compact, wall-mountable form factor designed for glanceable smart home control
Where it falls short
- High-trust r/smarthome thread calls it far less customizable than Home Assistant
- r/amazonecho posters describe the hardware as underpowered for the price
- Lowest Amazon average among the Echo options at 4.0 over 1,692 reviews
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Across the reviewers we read, the Amazon Echo Hub is framed as a purpose-built, wall-mountable control panel rather than a smart speaker. PCMag (medium-trust) calls it a sleek smart home hub that makes it easy to control lights, locks and other devices by touch or voice, and gadgetguy.com.au describes its customizable dashboard as handy and more about management than as an Alexa screen. r/amazonecho owners who like it call it a highly focused interface for an Alexa-based home, and one notes it does not show ads, unlike some Echo displays.
The disagreement centers on value. A high-trust r/smarthome thread describes it as OK but with a long way to go and far less customizable than Home Assistant. Other r/amazonecho posts call the hardware tiny and underpowered for its price. The Amazon average of 4.0 across roughly 1,700 reviews is the lowest of the Echo options here, reflecting that mixed reception.
For someone already invested in Alexa who wants an always-on, mounted dashboard to tap routines and view camera feeds, reviewers consider it a reasonable fit. Power users who want deep automation logic are repeatedly pointed toward more capable platforms.
- Echo Hub — An easy-to-use Alexa-enabled control panel for your smart home devices—just ask Alexa or tap the display to control lights, smart plugs, camera feeds, and more.
- Streamline your smart home — Customize the controls and widgets, displayed on your dashboard to quickly adjust devices, view cameras, start routines, and more.
- Works with thousands of Alexa compatible devices — Compatible with thousands of connected locks, thermostats, speakers, and more. WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter, Sidewalk and Thread devices sync seamlessly with the built-in smart home hub.
- Home security at your fingertips — Use the Echo Hub to arm and disarm your compatible security system. Use the Alexa app and compatible cameras, locks, alarms, and sensors to check in while you're out.
- Easy to install — Echo Hub can be wall mounted anywhere you have an outlet. Use in-wall cable pass throughs or a power-over-ethernet adapter (both sold separately) to hide cables. Also compatible with table-top stand (sold separately).
- Play your music everywhere — Connect your preferred speaker to Echo Hub to play music, audiobooks, and podcasts in any room.
- Designed to protect your privacy — Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.
- Designed for sustainability – This device is made from 27% recycled materials. 97% of this device packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
The Amazon Echo Hub is a sleek smart home hub that makes it easy to control connected lights, locks, and other devices by touch or voice.
I like it. Yes it doesnt do anything new feature wise but i knew that and the compact size makes it perfect to have in the hallway, a smart hub ...
I absolutely love mine, and I have no regrets. It's a highly focused product that effectively serves as an interface for Alexa based home ...
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