Echo devices that are 2nd generation and newer have ZigBee. This means that the 3rd gen Echo Show 10 has an inbuilt ZigBee smart home hub. Also, all the Echo devices with ZigBee hub have the latest ZigBee 3.0 version. 

But what is ZigBee? What other devices are Echo Show compatible with? What can you do with your Echo Show device? Read along to find answers. 

What is ZigBee?

ZigBee is a network protocol that helps connect your smart home devices. With Zigbee, your smart home devices can easily connect over a small, low-powered wireless network. It helps to connect smart devices like smart bulbs, cameras and sensors all to each other and you securely and quickly. 

The ZigBee signal can range as much as 300 ft without any obstruction, but the typical range is between 50 to 100 ft in modern homes considering barriers like shelves and walls. And because there are a lot of different devices in a smart home, ZigBee can connect all of them and the juicy part is it can connect up to 65000 devices at any given time. 

What Devices are Echo Show Compatible With?

  • Smart light bulbsSmart plugsSmart light switchesSmart thermostatsSmart door locksRobot vacuumsHome security camerasDoorbell camerasSmart garage-door controllersSmart sprinklers controllersMedia streaming devicesKitchen appliances

A comprehensive read on the best of these compatible devices can be found here.

What Can I Do with My Echo Show?

Make Video Calls

Video calls are becoming popular, be it for pleasure or work. You can video call family, friends or colleagues with your Echo Show; so far, they own an Echo Show or have Alexa app on their smartphone. 

The Echo Show 10 has motion tracking technology which makes it the best for making video calls; it ensures that the camera is focused on you all the time. You can make voice or video calls using Alexa, zoom or skype. 

Watch the Video Doorbell Live Stream

You can pull live camera videos from your doorbell on your Echo Show; so far, the doorbell is compatible with Alexa. If you have other Alexa compatible cameras, you can also pull video live feeds on your Echo Show with a simple command like “Alexa, show me the back door.”

Serve as Security Camera

Your Echo Show can serve as an indoor security camera. Just open your Alexa app and click the display you wish to watch and it will be displayed on your Echo Show. The security camera option can be enabled by swiping down from the top of the screen and choosing Settings > Camera > turn on Home Monitoring. 

Through the Alexa app, you’ll be able to hear and view what is happening around your smart display. Using the Alexa app, you can control the camera (only available on Echo Show 10) to see everything happening around your home

Watch Favorite Show or Movie

By asking Alexa, you can get your Echo Show to start playing movies, videos or trailers. A command like “Alexa, play spider man trailer” will get the movie playing on your Echo Show device. Echo Show also supports video streaming service providers like Prime Video, Netflix, HBO, NBC, Starz, and Hulu.

Conclusion

Now you know everything about Echo Show 10 having ZigBee.