Matter update for Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Matter and Thread are the 2026 standard for cross-ecosystem smart home gear. Here's how Amazon Echo (4th Gen) fits in.
The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is a spherical smart speaker with a Zigbee hub built in, enabling direct pairing of Zigbee devices without a separate hub. It features improved sound with a dedicated woofer and Alexa voice assistant. The built-in Zigbee hub supports Philips Hue, IKEA Trådfri, and other Zigbee devices.
No Matter/Thread support (yet).
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) works with: alexa. A Matter firmware update may be announced later—check the brand's support page.
Matter-ready alternatives in this category
Want Matter support? These Speakers devices natively support Matter/Thread and work with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and more out of the box.
- Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
- Apple HomePod mini
Compatibility by ecosystem
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Related devices
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