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Echo Show 8 3rd gen
with Home Assistant

Using Echo Show 8 3rd gen with Home Assistant for Matter device control.

ControllerEcho Show 8 3rd gen

PlatformHome Assistant

FitExcellent

Using Echo Show 8 3rd gen with Home Assistant

Echo Show 8 3rd gen works as a Matter controller for Home Assistant. This combination is excellent.

Setup steps

Set up Echo Show 8 3rd gen on your network
Install and configure Home Assistant app
Commission Matter devices via Echo Show 8 3rd gen
Control devices from Home Assistant app
Set up automations and scenes

What works well

Lights, plugs, switches and sensors
Thermostats and locks (check platform support)
Automations and scenes

Limitations

Cameras have limited Matter support
Some advanced features may require platform-specific setup