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New Amazon Echo 4th gen is a Trojan Horse Smart Home Hub

The new Amazon Echo 4th gen is louder, rounder, and has a built-in Zigbee hub. In this video, I tested the speaker and connected several devices to it. I’ll go over some important things you need to know before replacing your hub with this.

LINKS (affiliate):
Amazon Echo 4th gen: https://amzn.to/2HCD2Pl
Echo Dot 4th gen: https://amzn.to/3jwUFgq

Zigbee devices compatible with the Echo: https://amzn.to/3dQFVb0

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MY SETUP & GEAR
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0:00 Intro
0:29 Design
1:16 Speakers
2:40 Zigbee Hub
4:07 Is it a true Zigbee hub?
4:59 Why Echo 4 is important
5:37 Sidewalk
6:13 Should you get it?
7:00 This is humiliating

DISCOVER MORE
Echo Dot 4th Gen review: https://youtu.be/OOwxoPdTN40
Ultimate Alexa Routines: https://youtu.be/QuByECkIXZs
$200 Smart Home using Alexa routines: https://youtu.be/EvEbk4EHr2c
Playing Music on Echo: https://youtu.be/85Va_8KOD1s

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MUSIC
Absolute Terror by Nihilore
http://www.nihilore.com/latest-tracks/2019/3/26/lore

The End by EVA
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK

Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent the Amazon Echo in this video for an early look and unbiased review. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced.

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Jonathan Russell

Jonathan is a tech expert who writes and produces videos on technology tutorials and reviews. With over 25 years experience in technology hardware and software, he has a vast array of technology knowledge. For more great content, search TechWizTime on YouTube.