Echo Hub review: A smart home control station - Reviewed

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Smart home control made easy. Manage your entire smart home with one easy-to-use control panel—for a custom smart home at a smart value. In the box: Echo Hub, power adapter (12.5W) and 6 ft. (1.8m) cord (white), wall mount, anchors, screws, mounting template, and quick start guide. Setup requires internet via wifi or ethernet. Device can be wall mounted (electric drill required) or placed on a stand (sold separately). Device not intended for handheld or portable use.

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Entertainment is more immersive with spatial audio and an 8 HD touch screen. Video calling is crisper with high-quality sound and a 13MP camera. And your home is more connected than ever with the built-in smart home hub. Content on Prime Video, Netflix, Fire TV Channels, and more comes to life with the HD display and room-filling spatial audio. Ask Alexa to stream Music, Apple Music, or Spotify. Subscriptions for some services are required.

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