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Getting started with a smart home has never been easier—an all-in-one kit with a quick guided setup makes starting your smart home easy.
A setup so easy, it feels like magic—just unbox, plug it in, and tap to get started.
One hub with endless possibilities—the Echo Hub works with thousands of connected cameras, lights, locks, plugs, thermostats, speakers, and more—bringing your smart devices together in one convenient hub.
Peace of mind, anytime—The included four lights can be easily set to make it look like you’re home when you’re away.
Works with thousands of Alexa-compatible devices like Ring security cameras to build a smarter, safer home.
Create your Alexa+ home: With Alexa+, set routines using just your voice, control multiple devices at once, and chat casually to make requests. #gadgets #tech

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00:00most people think building a smart home is complicated and expensive but this 150 kit
00:06just changed the game today we're unboxing and setting up the alexa starter kit featuring the
00:13brand new echo hub an amazon smart plug and four smart bulbs is this the easiest way to finally
00:20automate your house let's find out first up the star of the show the echo hub unlike a standard
00:28echo show this is built specifically to be your command center it's thin enough to mount on your
00:34wall and gives you a dashboard for every light plug and camera in your house instead of shouting
00:40commands across the room you can just tap to dim the lights or check who's at the door then we
00:46have
00:46the magic parts the smart plug turns literally any dumb device like that old coffee maker or a fan
00:53into a voice controlled one and these four amazon basics bulbs they are the easiest way to change
01:00the vibe of a room no extra hubs required they just sync straight to your wi-fi and alexa takes
01:07it from
01:07there but once you've unboxed everything you might realize your wi-fi doesn't reach the far corner of
01:14your living room which is where placement becomes a lifesaver action stick the echo hub in a central
01:21spot like the kitchen or entryway it acts as the bridge that connects the bulbs in the bedroom to
01:27the plug in the kitchen making the whole house feel connected for the first time wait it gets even
01:34better at this point you might think okay i can turn lights off with my phone so what action this
01:43is
01:43where routines come in you can set it so when you say alexa goodnight the hub locks your doors turns
01:50off
01:50all four bulbs and starts your fan on that smart plug it's not about the gadgets it's about the
01:56time you save don't just take my word for it action show a screen recording of the alexa app interface
02:03as the devices pop online one by one seeing how quickly they pair makes the process feel high stakes
02:11and exciting for a beginner this kit is a solid choice because it removes the guesswork you get the
02:18brain and the muscles all in one box
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