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Echo Plus (2nd Gen)

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description Echo Plus (2nd Gen) Overview

The Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is a smart speaker released by Amazon in 2018, designed to function as a central hub for smart home automation. Its primary distinguishing feature is the integrated Zigbee radio, which allows users to directly pair and control compatible smart home devices, such as light bulbs and locks, without requiring a separate third-party bridge or hub. The device features a fabric-covered cylindrical design, 360-degree Dolby audio, and an auxiliary output to drive external speakers.

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What can the Zigbee hub inside the Echo Plus second generation control?

It can pair directly with compatible Zigbee lights, plugs, and sensors without requiring a separate manufacturer bridge. Device-specific features may still be limited compared with using the maker's own hub.

Does the 2018 Echo Plus support the Matter smart-home standard?

It predates Matter and should not be purchased on the assumption that it provides the same Matter or Thread capabilities as newer Echo hardware. Its built-in smart-home radio was designed primarily around Zigbee.

Can the Echo Plus second generation play music over an external speaker?

Yes. It can connect to another speaker through Bluetooth or its 3.5 mm audio output, while Alexa continues to handle voice commands.

How can I distinguish the second-generation Echo Plus from the original?

The 2018 second-generation model has a shorter, fabric-covered cylindrical body. The original Echo Plus is taller and uses the harder shell design associated with Amazon's first-generation Echo.

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