The Echo Hub is here and it is officially the first smart home display to be mounted on my wall. It's time to learn about what it can do!
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Echo Hub Stand: geni.us/EchoHubStand
00:00 What is the Echo Hub?
01:08 Unboxing
02:37 Ways to power
04:14 Echo Hub Setup
06:21 Mounting
08:10 POE Wiring
10:01 Photo Display
10:32 Home Screen
15:30 Widgets
20:45 Category Controls
25:58 Ring Doorbell
26:44 Routines
27:29 Echo Hub Settings
34:15 App Settings
35:21 Swipe Down Menu
36:57 Pair Zigbee Devices
38:55 Browser
40:23 Conclusion
Thanks to Amazon for providing the Echo Hub and Ring devices for this video.
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Such a thorough review - best I've seen yet, thank you!
Impressive, great coverage👍
This helped me a lot I just bought one today❤
Super detailed and you know I've been waiting for this. Great review!
Thanks Travis! I think you'll love it.
I look at a couple of reviews this thee most detailed i just placed my order Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy.
Great video! I just picked one up almost 2weeks ago now and really like it. With the latest updates this works GREAT with Ring alarm and has now added a on-screen keypad for the alarm that I have seen from early videos that was missing. If your device works or links to the Alexa eco system it will be controllable with this hub. The key is setting up GROUPS in the Alexa app which makes the Echo Hub much more sorted and usable IMO. It's still an early product but a few tings I'd like to see is battery percentage on devices and more control of other devices (color settings) beyond routines and power usage from devices that measure this as well as temp/humidity sensors and Smoke/CO2 alarms linked to Alexa. I use SmartThings, Wyze, SmartLife, Hue, Switchbot, Ring alarm, and a slew of other Zigbee products linked to Alexa through skills, bluetooth, and WiFi and all these devices work great on the Hub. Overall pretty happy and with Ring alarm with a GROUP I can see the status of ALL my sensors and alarm state in ONE view. The Camera, Notepad, and Calendar widgets on the Home screen gives me FAR more information quicker than using the Alexa app or trying to stumble through menus on an Echo Show device or Fire TV device. If Amazon is serious (which I think they are) this Hub will only get better with future updates. Hopefully my lengthy reply here will let others know this is NOT a gimmick device and is a TRUE Smart home hub with NO coding needed or "special" drivers and other workarounds to view on control your devices all quicker than the Alexa app with NO migration to Home Assistant, Hubitat or others.
Love the review. And the Contra reference!! I really think Google still has the best interface. I just wish they sped up the software and created a competitor to the Echo Show 15. With Home Assistant casting being a very good extra feature for me
Hey Brett enjoyed your video about the echo hub very much especially about the Poe adapter from Wasserstein but I can’t seem to find that one. Where could I pick one of these up. Thanks
Didn't know it was a thing already. I remember I had to go find it at CES after you said it was at the Venetian lol. Thanks for the video man!
No problem! Just released today, they gave me an early sneak peak.
@TechWithBrett I saw that man congrats! Amazon's 1 company I can't find contact info for to save my life lol. But seeing your nieche and size I'm not even surprised man.
Amazon should have made this years ago, would have been nice with a bigger screen too...Nice explanation and overview Brett 🙂
Awesome video! I had not seen this device till now! It’s unfortunate they didn’t include a camera! I have a massive amount of Echo Shows / Ring Cameras over multiple houses so this would be nice to have at my office desk as I’m not too thrilled with the Windows application! Thanks for the in-depth review!
Great review. Is this compatible with Eufy cameras?
Great video. Does it have the ability to run third-party apps like Spotify etc
Hi. Do you think this could substitute the Homey Pro in terms of connectivity? Thank you
Extremely helpful video. I've been waiting for this and just placed my order. Was able to trade in an old echo device for a $5 giftcard and 20% off towards the hub.
I saw you could do that. That is a great deal!
One of Amazon’s big wigs already said charging for Alexa services would almost certainly happen in the future. I want to know if it is going to show advertisements as my Alexa Show devices do. I find that annoying and may move me to go back to a non display device.
Great Overview Thanks. Does it have the ability to open up Spotify instead of Amazon Music to select playlists to listen to and pick an audio group?
It can play Spotify like any other Echo but I don't see any widgets to play Playlist.
Great video. I was wondering if this will work with Reolink cameras? They are compatible with Alexa but I read somewhere that you can't see a live feed. I don't love Ring cameras but could be convinced to switch if it resulted in a better experience. Thanks!
Yes I can see a live feed of my Reolink camera but it does not show for very long which is odd.
Simply superb hope ee get this in india soon because we have just got the echo show 10 but not the echo show 15 or the hub officially
If it gets popular enough you might see it one day.
I'm only really interested in the camera-viewing capabilities, mainly the four-cams-on-one-page view, and Ii like the idea that it can show cams from different brands. But because it's a bit too 'Equalizer-style drama/ totally paranoid layman' to have a multi-camera display on all the time in your lounge, my question is: can I leave it on that view by default, but the screen remains blank until such time as I wave my hand in front of the device to get the screen to light-up and show the cam feeds?
Finally. Ordered it 2 hours ago!!!!
Awesome, enjoy!
Hi, enjoyed the video and tips on setting up the new echo hub - thank you - question for you when using the ring alarm keypad on the echo hub I’m not getting any options to bypass any sensors, the tick on the original keypad is not showing on the echo hub unless I’m doing something wrong ? Hoping you can help, thanks again, Mark 😃
I'm not seeing any option to do the bypass from the Echo Hub which is a bummer.
Great review thanks
Thanks for watching!
It loses integrated firetv? Do u think This system update will be present on old models?
Honestly this is the first Amazon device I won’t be getting ☹️kinda disappointed tbh. Great informational video as always Brett!
Glad to see there are trying something a bit different and hopefully continue to improve on the platform.
Would a PoE splitter work?
What about the Map View feature? They advertised this feature when they showed the trailer for this product.
My alarm arms after the garage door closes and my phone leaves the WiFi network. Conversely, it disarms when the garage door opens and the phone connects to the WiFi. It will arm/disarm when the front/side/screen door opens and the phone is on the network. While not perfect, its works well. A few glitches here and now. I use Konnected for my Alarm system.
Nice video . Can we used widgets or automations IFTTT or Flic button ? Thanks
You can only do automations that are built in the Alexa app.
Good review. One question...I create routines to announce when a door or window is opened. The routines work in every one of my echo devices, with the exception of the echo hub because it isn't listed on the routines devices list. Can it be possible to create a routine on the alexa app and announce on the echo hub? Thanks,
Thanks for mentioning this. It looks like custom announcements aren't letting me use the Echo Hub but delivery announcements work.
Thanks for your reply. I hope it will be fixed by software updates. 🙏
Great Review 👍 Can anybody recommend a Usb-C to POE Gigabit PoE Converter-Adapter available in the UK Thx
I have the same question! Why didn't Amazon offer one as an accessory or at least recommend one?
You definitely dont need one that cost $78
Any alternatives you would recommend? @creativetaco
I clicked on the one he linked to below the video and it costs $217.00 CDN. That's almost as much as the hub cost. No Thanks. @@creativetaco
I will buy and use this for one reason and one reason alone. This is a great way to answer the ring doorbell without your phone and not having to move too much. In my house where my couch is located, there’s no table or power supply near by. I also have a glass front door. So, if my phone is in another room or my wife is home alone and the doorbell rings there’s no way to look to see who’s at the door without the person seeing you. But, I can mount this and grab power from a wall light switch. And if someone rings the doorbell I/we can answer the doorbell through the hub and the person won’t see us or know if we are home or not. To me, that’s worth the price alone.
That's great to hear how useful this can be for you.
"Dinner will be ready in an hour." "... WHAT?" "And now they know dinner will be ready."
THAT CRACKED ME UP 😂😂
I have nest cameras. Would this work or should I use my pixel tablet with some type of app for this?
Nest cameras do work on here but I would recommend the Pixel Tablet for those. I'm working on making a video about that to see how the experience compares.
Please let me know how it goes.@@TechWithBrett
Great review. Will it work with Lutron Casetta?
Yep! That is what I am using all over my house.
I already have it on my list after I move
I love this but it’s driving me crazy, my blinds don’t group they are all individual even though they are assigned to one room and the cameras are icons and don’t display any image unless I press it. Any ideas?
do you have to buy into the ring security system eco system? or can you use 3rd party security cameras?
I think Wyze cams will work but I'm not sure. Trying to confirm whether that's the case before I buy
I know Zmodo cameras work with Alexa devices as I have quite a few since they are very inexpensive and great for outdoor.
Great review... I still like my sharptools dashboard then Amazon dashboard
It would be neat if there were options to add my other developers.
@ 12:37 I noticed that only two of your five cameras have screenshots and the remainder have icons. I'll bet that the two with screenshots are Ring cameras. Are these screenshots current or was it the last time you viewed the cameras?
Yes those are Ring cameras. They are showing the last time there was an event. It will only show that screenshot if you have a Ring subscription.
Thanks
One main thing you not shown was alexa screen off dose it go dark screen ?? When tell it to 🤪🥰🥰 Plus can you do DARK SCREEN MODE ?? Insted of white allways ???
At night it will show a dark screen. There is no dark mode that I could find.
Does it need constant power or can you USB charge for a few hours then put back on the mount?
It needs constant power, there is no battery installed.
Thanks, only took me three hours to fish the wire versus your two but worth it 😂. Great video!
Haha! Glad to hear you got it figured out.
Do you think Google will follow suit? Google has really been nerfing the Nest Hubs so I'm a little worried they are getting out of the display hubs. Id really like to see Govee get into the smart home hub game. I really like thier interfaces they have and they are way more community influenced as well.
I wonder if it can call.
Are you going to make a video on your hvac system?
Like my smart thermostats? Yes, I have started working on those.
Looks good but why wouldn't you use your Alexa app on the phone or voice commands? I usually say turn off downstairs lights when I go to bed!
Is it worth getting one of these if you don't have security/cameras on your smarthome system?
I like using it to check to see if all the lights are off in the home before I go to bed. It makes it so I don't have it remember to check my phone or use the voice assistant late at night.
Anyone have issues with Aqara temperature sensors ? I can see my sensor from alexa app on my smartphone but can’t see the temperature through the echo hub :(
Can the Aqara Doorbell also be displayed as a camera?
I don't have an Aqara camera to test but you would be able to open up and view the camera. Right now I don't believe anything can auto display on a Doorbell press unless it is a Ring Doorbell.
Looks like I am wrong. With my Nest Doorbell Wired it is able to show the camera when you press the doorbell.
Do we have any idea when map view is coming now for phones
From the Map View website it sounds like they have allowed a few early customers to try it but there is no other details. Sounds like it might only be to iPhone to start.
What is that 'bug-like nest' inside the cold air return around 8 minutes into the video ?
That was some spray foam to seal the a floor joist cavity.
@@TechWithBrett I saw the spray foam, but there appears to be something 'greyish' adjacent to the foam. Kinda looked like a mud dauber nest?
please take more echos devices
Use an old works box with cover that allows for multiple cables…it would look more professional and support dongle inside box.
That's smart. I was just trying to cut a small hole but this makes more sense.
Very interesting little device! Looks like someone snapped the screen off of a Nest Hub and stuck it to their wall, lol
I wonder where they got the idea... kzhead.info/sun/ZbiMgK2jon54iIE/bejne.htmlsi=_arS_exBEzHVMDHm
How do I get Z-Wave devices to work with it?
You would need to get a compatible Z Wave hub. The Aeotec SmartThings Hub is what I use: kzhead.info/sun/o8yQfb6Hpop9lIE/bejne.htmlsi=aIrehPZrJWQ2nKeQ
Free service until Jeff wants a new yatch. Like prime video, it was free and now needs to pay to watch ads free
15:45 Alexa’s telling the future 🤔🤔🤔
The POE wiring is a false good idea since the price of the injector/adapter doesnt worth it if you have a modern wifi nearby, the provided power supply is enough imo :)
- dinner will be ready in an hour - ........... what? that made me laugh === Great review! It's clear the hub is underpowered. It's noticeably laggy and sluggish. Amazon had to cheap out on the processor!
I would have preferred paying more for faster UI - Hopefully a pro version in the future.
I always want this option as well but I have never really seen companies do that. A powerful tablet works well if you want to use other Smart Home platforms.
I can’t get one yet. I’ve been checking everyday 4 times a day for 4 months
Today is the day
Today is the first day you can purchase. Check this link: geni.us/iTkXGhB (affiliate)
Percebi que ele trava muito
I’m still with Google for the screens. I feel Amazon interfaces are not as good for me.
Yeah I really like Google and some of the commands that work better but Amazon definitely has some benefits.
Thanks, good review. You have thousands of dollars of smart tech, To be honest, no one would be spending hard earned money on all that unless, I assume those are mostly supplied free for review purposes??
I have purchased many smart products for my home, but I do receive many in exchange for me posting videos about the product. I have seen many forums where others are purchasing 50 products at a time and outfitting their home. If you look for deals at certain times of the year, it actually doesn't cost that much and adds quite a bit of convenience to life.
@@TechWithBrettThanks, yes I can understand the convenience and Star Trek factor. 👍 BTW, do you also use Home Assistant? I'm just getting into all this and sm going through a big learning curve. I see many people using Alexa with Home Assistant. ?? I don't get it, HA is supposedly more powerful so why use both? Would it be just for the voice actions produced from Alexa which makes the pairing work? 🥴🥴
Great question. I don't use Home Assistant but I definitely see the benefits. Home Assistant is working on its own Voice Assistant but it works with other Assistant to expands its reach to control your devices. Because I do use a lot of products, they are not all compatible with every Assistant because some of the require certain hubs and such. Home Assistant is a platform that has a goal to be compatible with every device. This means that no matter what voice Assistant you use, if you build your home with Home Assistant then everything under the sun will be compatible and thus they will then also be compatible in the voice Assistant app that you choose. There is also a lot more customization and features you can create in HA that other platforms don't allow.
@@TechWithBrettI see. Thanks for a comprehensive response 👍 I'm sure you've heard of it, but in case you haven't, there's a very nice system just off KickStarter, LinknLink ISG that has a dashboard display with its own AND Home Assistant OS built right in!! Cheers
This is like the echo show 8 but mounted on a wall
You know you can tell Alexa to adjust the volume @15:56 "Alexa set volume to 4".
They couldn't have just put a POE ethernet port in it! Bit of a problem if you have a brick home.
👍It's nice! But i prefer Google pixel tablet
I'm surprised Google never released a wall mount for the Pixel Tablet. I think that would be pretty cool.
@TechWithBrett yep! that would be cool. I would have to make a shelf into the wall to put the Google pixel tablet on...
Wish google would do something like this.
Mount Genie does have a mount you could do something similar with the Pixel Tablet: amzn.to/3UJJVl9 (Affiliate)
dang not in canada yet
Hopefully someday.
yes it is
@@JoelOclock Iooks like it just became available.
Still trying to understand why one would need a $78 usb c to ethernet adapter when you can just grab one for $14? Did I miss something?
I have seen a post where a few have tried the cheaper ones and they didn't work. This is the one Amazon sent to me to use.
The problem with making holes is these products become obsolete so fast, it's not worth it damaging your home. You can only patch the walls so much that you'd need to replace it
I was always worried about doing that but I have learned it really isn't that difficult to patch this back up if I ever wanted to. Because I wired through POE it will also be very easy to upgrade or change devices in the future.
wait. this is like the google echo hub.
Kind of.
Hh
Haven't got echo pop
My mom
No Z-wave....deal breaker. OK if you are completely into Amazon ecosystem but for Z-wave devices a second hub needed.
A SmartThings hub is a great option for that. The Ring Protect supports Z Wave which could work one day, but right now I believe you can only add Ring devices.
You can always tell the bought a paid for tech content creators/industry plants when all of a sudden 20 of the tech channels I follow all review the same product with 6 of them dropping content in the last few minutes.
This is how most new products are released. We have channels about tech, company sends us product early so people interested in tech can see new tech and be informed. And just to be clear, I was not paid to make this video. They did provide the product for free for me to test out.
E-waste@@TechWithBrett
@@TechWithBrett And I'm guessing a review embargo with specific time/date release, which is why you see a bunch of TV/movie/game/etc. reviews all come out about the same time.
Mans don't know what an embargo is 😅
Hi. I'm from Brazil. I also have a technology channel. There is still no forecast for sale in Brazil. In testing, honest opinion, do you prefer the Show 15 or Hub?
Honestly I wish google would take notes
It's not bad but needs to be about $100.
i wonder if someone could put android on this thing
The other option for this would be to just get an Android tablet and mount it on the wall.
@@TechWithBrett too much effort
he lives in utah'
Wait you have kids it say playroom in echo
Yes, heaps of them.
As from amazon... very laggy... no thanks
If you don't like amazon why would you click on this video? It's clearly about an amazon product
First
And who cares
too slow
Let be honest. It's not really anything other than an Echo Show that hangs on the wall... Again
Yes it looks like a modified Echo Show 8, but the interface is definitely different. Hopeful we see the widget library continue to expand.
It's quicker with a different UI geared towards smart home...hence...hub. Not a media device.
Half the time I’m using voice commands so the Echo Show will do, the other half the app on my phone, so I ain’t running to the wall to interact with Alexa.. for that price not justified to get the hub.
It’s good until it gets hacked
What about multiple alexa hubs , for exemple one per floor ?
That would work! Then you can customize each one to have the devices you want them to control.
Actually this is what the Alexa App should be doing natively ! The camera "thing" has been on google home app for a good 6 months already and on any device you want, not just a proprietary one. This device is expensive for what it does and does not change the fact that the Alexa app is becoming increasingly garbage because they do not update it ! I am deceived of this thing. Really. In Canada, we are still waiting for the Echo Show 8 3rd generation ! The fact they already sell this device and not yet the new show 8 makes me wonder wtf Amazon is doing !
Can I use this to view my google cameras ? I have the next camera door bell and outdoor cameras. Can it have a constant camera display
I just tested all the Nest cameras and I am able to view them all for long periods of time. If you have the Nest Doorbell that only works in the Google Home app the Echo Hub will chime and show the camera on screen when the Doorbell is pressed.
@@TechWithBrett thank you 🙏🏼