Amazon Echo Plus is a simple way to start your smart home. It has a built-in ZigBee smart home hub, which allows for easy setup of compatible ZigBee lights, plugs and more from brands including Philips Hue and more. No additional hub required. Echo Plus connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to play music, make calls, set timers and alarms, ask questions, provide information, check weather, manage to-do and shopping lists, control smart home devices, and more. Just ask to play music from Amazon Music Unlimited (available in 30+ countries, subscription required) and TuneIn (Spotify unavailable). Connects to external speakers or headphones through Bluetooth or 3.5 mm stereo cable.