What are they?
Amazon Echo and Echo Plus are Wi-Fi-enabled smart speakers powered by Amazon’s Alexa assistant. They can play music through Spotify, keep track of your diary, control compatible smart products, and more – all through simple voice commands.
How does Alexa work?
Alexa is ready to help at any time. Just say, “Alexa”, “Amazon” or “Echo”, and ask a question or request a task – like, “What’s the forecast today?” or, “Turn on the kitchen lights”.
Are they smart hubs?
It's important to know that even though the Amazon Echo can control smart products, it isn’t a smart hub.
However, the Echo Plus is a two-in-one smart speaker and smart hub. Because it’s also a hub, it can control your smart products in more ways, including coordinating them to work together and perform handy routines.
Learn about the difference between a smart hub and a smart speaker/assistant.
