Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Samsung SmartThings Hub v2
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Amazon Echo (4th generation) runs Amazon Alexa, the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 runs SmartThings. The Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 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 Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 has Z-Wave; only the Amazon Echo (4th generation) is a Thread border router.
| Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $64.99 | — |
| Ecosystem | Amazon Alexa | SmartThings |
| 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 | No |
| Built-in voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Battery backup | — | Yes |
| Release year | 2020 | 2015 |
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 Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 — 7,714 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Amazon Echo (4th generation) or the Samsung SmartThings Hub v2?
The Samsung SmartThings Hub v2: 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 Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 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.