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Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Name: Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
Brand: Amazon

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen) lists Mic Off Switch; Thread border router; Zigbee coordinator.
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Recorded year: 2020
Recorded warranty: 90 days
Dimensions: 144 x 144 x 133 mm
Weight: 970g

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen) Quick Features

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Mic Off Switch: Yes; View details →
Thread border router: Yes; View details →
Zigbee coordinator: Yes; View details →
Glass Breaking: Subscription required; View details →
Smoke Co Alarm: Subscription required; View details →
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes; View details →

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Capabilities And Limitations

Based on listed specifications, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer sources are linked where checked.

What it offers

A microphone-off switch is listed, providing a physical privacy control to inspect. Check how the control works and which microphones it affects.
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Thread border-router functionality is listed, relevant when connecting a Thread network to the rest of the home network. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.
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A Zigbee coordinator is listed, providing a Zigbee-network role to investigate for supported accessories. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.
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What to consider

Apple Home support is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device appears directly in Apple Home.
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A screen is listed as unavailable; check how information is accessed instead. Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
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screen size: Not applicable / unspecified →
touch screen: Not applicable / unspecified →
field of view: Not applicable / unspecified →

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Questions About Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Does Amazon Echo (4th Gen) have a microphone-off switch?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check how the control works and which microphones it affects.

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Does Amazon Echo (4th Gen) act as a Thread border router?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.

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Does Amazon Echo (4th Gen) include a Zigbee coordinator?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories.

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Does Amazon Echo (4th Gen) work with Home Assistant?

Home Assistant: Partially. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.

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Does Amazon Echo (4th Gen) work with Apple Home?

No, according to the listed specifications. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen) Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

0 of 46 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

Features8 fields

Features specifications
3 5 Mm Line In	Yes
Volume Controls	Yes
Play Pause Controls	Yes
Mic Off Switch	Yes
Wall Mount	No
3 5 Mm Line In Out	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Voice Match	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Programmable Buttons	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Hub3 fields

Hub specifications
Zigbee coordinator	Yes
Thread border router	Yes
Matter bridge	Yes

Alerts2 fields

Alerts specifications
Glass Breaking	Subscription required
Smoke Co Alarm	Subscription required

Connectivity5 fields

Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes
6 Ghz Wifi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Ethernet	No

Integrations5 fields

Integrations specifications
Google Home	No
Alexa	Yes
Apple Home	No
SmartThings	No
Home Assistant	Partially

Sensors4 fields

Sensors specifications
Motion	Yes
Temperature	Yes
Humidity	No
Ambient Light	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Voice Assistant4 fields

Voice Assistant specifications
Google Assistant	No
Amazon Alexa	Yes
Apple Siri	No
Sonos Voice Control	No

Conversation Agent2 fields

Conversation Agent specifications
Local	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Cloud	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Display6 fields

Display specifications
Screen	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Screen Type	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Color Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Touch Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Screen Size	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Screen Resolution	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Speech To Text2 fields

Speech To Text specifications
Local	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Cloud	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Text To Speech2 fields

Text To Speech specifications
Local	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Cloud	Yes Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Video3 fields

Video specifications
Camera	No Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Field Of View	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Camera Off Switch	Not applicable / unspecified Details & conditions Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

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How this device compares

Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 19 speakers in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Zigbee coordinator: 4 of 19 known answers are Yes

Hub: 21% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Motion: 5 of 19 known answers are Yes

Sensors: 26% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Temperature: 6 of 19 known answers are Yes

Sensors: 32% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 19 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

7 of 19 models are from Amazon

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Amazon Echo (4th Gen)?

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Confirm streaming service and input compatibility.
Check stereo and multi-room pairing with existing speakers.
Verify microphone controls if voice features are included.
Check controller and radio functions separately from audio features.

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