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Amazon Echo 4th Gen Compatibility: Matter, Thread, Hubs, and Home Assistant
Check Amazon Echo 4th Gen protocols, ecosystems, required hubs, Matter support, Thread support, local control, limitations, and alternatives.
Compatibility matrix
| Platform | Status | Required hubs | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Partially compatible | Home Assistant Green or Yellow, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Apple Home | Needs verification | HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Google Home | Needs verification | Google Nest Hub or another Matter controller, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Alexa | Works | Compatible Echo device or Alexa Matter controller, Aqara hub, Zigbee coordinator, or Matter bridge | Included on this page |
| Aqara | Needs verification | Aqara Hub M3 or Aqara app when required | Included on this page |
Connectivity & Matter details
| Matter connection | Matter over Wi-Fi |
|---|---|
| Thread role | Not a Thread device |
| Needs Thread border router | No |
| Local control | Partial (some cloud) |
| Required hubs | No extra hub identified |
Known limitations
- Not a Thread border router
- Alexa app feature support varies
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