A:AnswerThe Echo Plus comes with a built-in hub to control other devices such as lights. The Echo requires you to purchase the hub separately to control other devices.
A:AnswerWith the echo plus , it has a built in smart hub which can control the lights and other things in your house. I bought the hue lights so you can dim them or change the color of the lights by asking Alexa to change it.
A:AnswerIf you have an Echo plus, you do not need the Philips Hue Bridge, as it has built in “smart hub”. If you buy any other version, you will need the hub.
A:AnswerYes, when you open the box that your Echo is in there is a small instruction packet inside. It gives you a website you can visit to set up your Alexa powered devices via your computer. You can also visit that same website to edit Alexa's settings or add skills to her.
A:AnswerYes you can play music from your Sirius radio account. Just open your Alexa app, download the Sirius app function from the “Skills” menu option, sign in and you’re all setup for Alexa play your Sirius radio music.
A:AnswerNo special wiring, just a power supply and WiFi internet connection. Then using the Alexa app, you can set everything up in a matter of minutes.
A:AnswerThe speakers are larger and work with Dolby giving you richer bass. It may sound different because of the bass but I find the Gen 2 to be just fine.
A:AnswerThe Echo Plus has a built in HUB, and yes follow directions to synch smart lights, single lights are easy, fixtures with more than one bulb, takes patients, but eventually you'll get it !
A:AnswerHere's where the real difference between the Echo and the Echo Plus lies; the latter has a Zigbee smart-home hub built in. This means that you can connect smart-home devices, such as Philips Hue lights or a smart lock directly to the Echo Plus, without having to set up a bridge or third-party smart-home hub first.
A:AnswerBetter to do it manually with the app or set up the Alexa app for any schedule you like, including but not limited to on at dusk, off at sunrise.
