Features
- Getting started with smart home has never been easier - An all-in-one kit with a quick guided setup makes starting your smart home easy.
- A setup so easy, it feels like magic - Just unbox, plug it in, and tap to get started.
- One hub with endless possibilities - the Echo Hub works with thousands of connected cameras, lights, locks, plugs, thermostats, speakers, and more—bringing your smart devices together in one convenient hub.
- Peace of mind, anytime - The included four lights can be easily set to make it look like you’re home when you’re away.
- Works with thousands of Alexa-compatible devices like Ring security cameras to build a smarter, safer home.
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Release Date | 2025-01-08T00:00:01Z |
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A starter kit that includes a central hub, a smart plug, and four adjustable smart bulbs to enable control of connected cameras, lights, locks, plugs, thermostats and speakers from a single system. A guided app-based setup provides plug-and-play installation and lets you control devices, create schedules, and set away lighting to simulate occupancy.
Project Ideas
Business
Smart Home Setup & Personalization Service
Offer an in-home or remote service to set up starter kits, integrate existing devices with the Echo Hub, and create custom Alexa routines/scenes. Package tiers: Basic (unbox + connect + 3 scenes), Premium (device mapping, multi-room audio, security fallback routines, training). Charge a flat setup fee plus an hourly rate for customization. Market via local Facebook groups, Nextdoor, real estate agent partnerships, and flyers at home goods stores. Provide a digital booklet with how-to tips and suggested upgrades as a value-add.
Vacation-Property Smart Management
Target vacation rental owners: install starter kits to enable away-lighting, remote on/off for appliances, and guest-friendly voice controls. Offer a monthly management plan to monitor device health, update routines seasonally, and provide remote troubleshooting. Add optional services: custom welcome voice routine for guests, energy-saving automation, and security integration with cameras/locks. Price model: installation + monthly subscription. Promote through Airbnb host groups and property management companies.
Real-Estate Staging Lighting Service
Provide staging lighting packages that use smart bulbs to highlight rooms for showings and photography. Create pre-set scenes tailored for photography (bright neutral light), evening showings (warm inviting light), and open-house modes. Rent kits per listing or sell turnkey packages to stagers/agents. Upsell: staged photoshoot with lighting optimization and a short tutorial so agents can toggle scenes via voice during showings. Market directly to real estate agents and home staging businesses.
Handcrafted Smart Fixture Product Line
Design and sell decorative fixtures (lampshades, pendant covers, wall mounts) specifically sized and styled for smart bulbs. Each product is sold as "smart-bulb ready" with installation guides and suggested Alexa Scenes. Offer bundles that include a Smart Home Starter Kit pre-configured with the fixture, attractive packaging, and an onboarding card with QR for quick setup. Sell on Etsy, Shopify, and at craft markets; use social ads showing before/after scenes and short how-to setup videos to boost conversions.
Creative
Ambient Reading Nook
Build a cozy reading corner that adjusts light color and brightness automatically. Mount one smart bulb in a task lamp and two in accent fixtures (sconce and floor lamp). Use the Echo Hub to create an Alexa Scene called "Reading" that sets warm 2700K at 60% for the task lamp and low warm accent light for ambiance. Add a smart plug to control a vintage rope light or a small space heater with voice/automation. Craft a custom lampshade from fabric or leather to personalize the look. Include routines: "Evening Reading" that gradually dims after 60 minutes and "Wake Up Read" that brightens slowly in the morning.
Automated Indoor Herb Garden
Turn a shelving unit into a smart herb garden that simulates daylight cycles. Use the smart plug to power a grow light and the smart bulbs for supplemental full-spectrum color. Program schedules in the hub: 16 hours on / 8 hours off for grow lights and variable color temperatures during the day to mimic sunrise and sunset. Add labels and a small DIY moisture sensor (or cheap Zigbee sensor if you add devices) and create an Alexa routine that announces "Time to water rosemary" when moisture is low. Craft wooden planter boxes or painted mason jars for a handmade market-ready aesthetic.
Seasonal Mantel & Accent Display
Design a modular mantel display that changes with holidays and seasons using the four smart bulbs and a smart plug. Build interchangeable decorative panels (laser-cut plywood, fabric banners, or handcrafted ceramic tiles) that clip into a mantel frame. Create Alexa scenes for "Autumn Glow," "Winter Chill," "Spring Bloom," and "Summer Sunset" that change bulb colors, brightness, and plug-controlled string lights. Offer a small handcrafted control tag (wood token with etched QR code) that triggers the scene when scanned or tapped with a phone.
Interactive Wall Art with Light
Make a piece of wall art that comes alive with light and voice. Construct a layered wood or acrylic panel with cutouts for each smart bulb behind translucent materials (vellum, resin, frosted acrylic). Use the Echo Hub to switch color palettes and animations (fade, pulse) via Alexa commands or routines. Add a motion-triggered 'welcome' routine so the art brightens when someone enters the room. This doubles as a statement piece and a demonstration item if you sell smart-home artwork at craft fairs.