Amazon Echo HubBest Overall

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Amazon Echo Hub

A wall-mounted touchscreen that controls your lights, locks, and cameras in one place

4.3 (6,200 reviews)

$150

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Make it easy: Mount it on your wall and tap the screen to control your lights, locks, thermostat, and cameras. Like a tablet that only does one job, and does it well.

What we like

  • 8-inch touchscreen shows all your devices at a glance, tap to control anything
  • Connects directly to most smart home devices (works with Zigbee, Thread, and Matter)
  • Mount it on the wall where a light switch goes for a clean, built-in look
  • Set up Alexa routines to automate things like 'goodnight' turning off all lights and locking doors

What could be better

  • Alexa only: if you use Google Home or Apple HomeKit, this won't work for you
  • No built-in speaker or camera, so it can't do video calls or play music
  • List price is $179 but it regularly goes on sale for $130-150

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Our verdict

The Echo Hub is the best control panel for anyone already using Alexa. The touchscreen makes managing smart devices feel natural instead of fumbling through phone apps. It connects to nearly everything thanks to built-in support for multiple protocols. Just make sure you're committed to the Alexa world before buying.

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This product works fully without any subscription or recurring cost.

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