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Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs Home Assistant Voice

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Key differences between Amazon Echo (4th Gen) and Home Assistant Voice

A summary of selected recorded differences between these voice assistants. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

5 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — Yes; Home Assistant Voice — No.
Local (conversation agent): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — No (Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.); Home Assistant Voice — Yes.
Programmable Buttons (features): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — No (Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.); Home Assistant Voice — Yes.
Voice Match (features): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — Yes (Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.); Home Assistant Voice — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Glass Breaking (alerts): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — Subscription required; Home Assistant Voice — No.
Smoke Co Alarm (alerts): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — Subscription required; Home Assistant Voice — No.
Cloud (conversation agent): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — Yes (Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.); Home Assistant Voice — Subscription required.
3 5 Mm Line In Out (features): Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — Yes (Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.); Home Assistant Voice — Line Out Only.

Information still to confirm

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Option 1 · Amazon

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Last updated September 2026

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Option 2 · Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Voice

Catalog update date not recorded

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Cloud

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)Yes
Home Assistant VoiceSubscription required

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Home Assistant

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)Partially
Home Assistant VoiceYes

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Cloud

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)Yes
Home Assistant VoiceSubscription required

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Cloud

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)Yes
Home Assistant VoiceSubscription required

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Alerts

Glass Breaking

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Subscription required
Home Assistant Voice: No

Smoke Co Alarm

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Subscription required
Home Assistant Voice: No

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Yes

Home Assistant Voice

Yes

Manufacturer source

The wireless radio supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page →

Source section: Hardware specifications and FAQ
Model: Home Assistant Voice
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: No

6 Ghz Wifi

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: No

Bluetooth

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Yes

Home Assistant Voice

Yes

Manufacturer source

Bluetooth 5.0 is specified.

Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page →

Source section: Hardware specifications and FAQ
Model: Home Assistant Voice
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Ethernet

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: No

Conversation Agent

Cloud

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Subscription required

Local

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Yes

Display

Color Screen

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Not applicable / unspecified

Screen

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: No

Screen Resolution

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Not applicable / unspecified

Screen Size

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Not applicable / unspecified

Screen Type

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Not applicable / unspecified

Touch Screen

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Not applicable / unspecified

Features

3 5 Mm Line In

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: Not recorded

3 5 Mm Line In Out

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Yes

Catalog note

Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.

Home Assistant Voice

Line Out Only

Manufacturer source

A 3.5 mm stereo output connects external speakers.

Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page →

Source section: Hardware specifications and FAQ
Model: Home Assistant Voice
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Mic Off Switch

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Yes

Home Assistant Voice

Yes

Manufacturer source

A physical mute switch cuts microphone power.

Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page →

Source section: Hardware specifications and FAQ
Model: Home Assistant Voice
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Mute switch that physically cuts power to the microphone

Play Pause Controls

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: Yes

Programmable Buttons

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Yes

Voice Match

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: No

Volume Controls

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: Yes

Wall Mount

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: No

Hub

Matter bridge

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: No

Thread border router

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: No

Zigbee coordinator

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: No

Integrations

Alexa

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: No

Apple Home

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: No

Google Home

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: No

Home Assistant

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Partially
Home Assistant Voice: Yes

SmartThings

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: No

Sensors

Ambient Light

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: No

Humidity

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: No

Motion

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: No

Temperature

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: No

Speech To Text

Cloud

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Subscription required

Local

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Yes

Text To Speech

Cloud

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Subscription required

Local

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Yes

Video

Camera

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: No

Camera Off Switch

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Not applicable / unspecified

Field Of View

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.
Home Assistant Voice: Not applicable / unspecified

Voice Assistant

Amazon Alexa

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): Yes
Home Assistant Voice: Not recorded

Apple Siri

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: Not recorded

Google Assistant

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: Not recorded

Sonos Voice Control

Amazon Echo (4th Gen): No
Home Assistant Voice: Not recorded

Specifications for Amazon Echo (4th Gen) versus Home Assistant Voice
Specification	Amazon Echo (4th Gen)	Home Assistant Voice
Alerts
Glass Breaking	Subscription required	No
Smoke Co Alarm	Subscription required	No
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source The wireless radio supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page → Source section Hardware specifications and FAQ Model Home Assistant Voice Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
5 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	No
6 Ghz Wifi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source Bluetooth 5.0 is specified. Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page → Source section Hardware specifications and FAQ Model Home Assistant Voice Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Ethernet	No	No
Conversation Agent
Cloud	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Subscription required
Local	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Yes
Display
Color Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Not applicable / unspecified
Screen	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	No
Screen Resolution	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Not applicable / unspecified
Screen Size	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Not applicable / unspecified
Screen Type	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Not applicable / unspecified
Touch Screen	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Not applicable / unspecified
Features
3 5 Mm Line In	Yes	Not recorded
3 5 Mm Line In Out	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Line Out Only Manufacturer source A 3.5 mm stereo output connects external speakers. Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page → Source section Hardware specifications and FAQ Model Home Assistant Voice Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Mic Off Switch	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source A physical mute switch cuts microphone power. Home Assistant Voice manufacturer product page → Source section Hardware specifications and FAQ Model Home Assistant Voice Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The built-in speaker is intended for voice feedback; music playback benefits from an external speaker. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Mute switch that physically cuts power to the microphone
Play Pause Controls	Yes	Yes
Programmable Buttons	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Yes
Voice Match	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	No
Volume Controls	Yes	Yes
Wall Mount	No	No
Hub
Matter bridge	Yes	No
Thread border router	Yes	No
Zigbee coordinator	Yes	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	No
Apple Home	No	No
Google Home	No	No
Home Assistant	Partially	Yes
SmartThings	No	No
Sensors
Ambient Light	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	No
Humidity	No	No
Motion	Yes	No
Temperature	Yes	No
Speech To Text
Cloud	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Subscription required
Local	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Yes
Text To Speech
Cloud	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Subscription required
Local	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Yes
Video
Camera	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	No
Camera Off Switch	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Not applicable / unspecified
Field Of View	Not applicable / unspecified Catalog note Additional catalog field from the voice-assistants listing of this model.	Not applicable / unspecified
Voice Assistant
Amazon Alexa	Yes	Not recorded
Apple Siri	No	Not recorded
Google Assistant	No	Not recorded
Sonos Voice Control	No	Not recorded

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