Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Homey Bridge
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Amazon Echo (4th generation) runs Amazon Alexa, the Homey Bridge runs Homey. The Homey Bridge pairs more of this database directly — 7,714 devices against 7,221 for the Amazon Echo (4th generation) — because of its radio coverage. Radio hardware differs: only the Homey Bridge has Z-Wave; only the Amazon Echo (4th generation) is a Thread border router. Only the Homey Bridge puts core features behind a subscription.
| Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Homey Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $64.99 | $69 |
| Ecosystem | Amazon Alexa | Homey |
| Matter controller | Yes | No |
| Thread border router | Yes | No |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | none | built-in |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No | No |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | No |
| Subscription required for core features | No | Yes |
| Built-in voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Amazon Echo (4th generation) — 7,221 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Homey Bridge — 7,714 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Amazon Echo (4th generation) or the Homey Bridge?
The Homey Bridge: 7,714 devices in this database pair directly, versus 7,221 for the Amazon Echo (4th generation).
Can I run the Amazon Echo (4th generation) and Homey Bridge together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.