Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) vs Samsung SmartThings Station
These hubs anchor different ecosystems: the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) runs Amazon Alexa, the Samsung SmartThings Station runs SmartThings. Radio hardware differs: only the Samsung SmartThings Station is a Thread border router.
| Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) | Samsung SmartThings Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | — | $79.99 |
| Ecosystem | Amazon Alexa | SmartThings |
| Matter controller | Yes | Yes |
| Thread border router | No | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | built-in | built-in |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| 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 | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) — 7,221 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Samsung SmartThings Station — 7,221 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) or the Samsung SmartThings Station?
They tie in this database: both pair 7,221 devices directly.
Can I run the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) and Samsung SmartThings Station 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.