Whether you have a couple or a dozen Alexa enabled devices, you must consider the Echo Hub. Now available in Australia, the Echo Hub is an 8-inch touch-enabled display that acts like a ‘master control’ for all of your smart home devices.
Selling for A$329, the Echo Hub brings your security cameras, door sensors, lights, sound systems etc, etc into one neat and logical control unit.
As I explained in the Sky News segment above, essentially there’s no need for a really expensive bespoke smart home setup when you can just add the Echo Hub to your house tech. The control panel is just the right size to be located anywhere in the home. I’ve chosen in the kitchen next to coffee machine.. as that’s where I spend most of my time. You’ll see that and more in our comprehensive review video being shot right now.
ECHO HUB AT A GLANCE
- A customisable dashboard for grouping devices, starting a Routine or organising widgets.See all of your routines on one screen from the left-side panel and initiate them with a tap, or by asking Alexa – for example, a routine which simultaneously locks the doors, dims the lights, and adjusts the thermostat.
- The ability to view multiple camera feeds from your security cams or doorbell.
- Adaptive content, which automatically transitions from a screen with a clock and photo display, to the customisable smart home control screen through infrared technology which detects user proximity.
- A built-in smart home hub, which means Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices can sync seamlessly, allowing you to control compatible devices, such as lights, switches, and plugs.
- The ability to play music directly from your Echo Hub or connect your preferred speakers to control audio throughout your home.
- And, for further personalisation, the option to display curated collections—including new video backgrounds or personal photos.
PRIVACY
Echo Hub includes a microphone on/off button, and customers have full control over their voice recordings and can view, hear, or delete them at any time.
The is available now from Amazon.com.au and leading retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks and Bunnings.