Smart Hubs that work with Amazon Alexa

3 smart hubs checked against official sources: 3 work with Amazon Alexa (natively, via Matter or through a hub). Every entry shows its source and the date verified.

Last verified: October 20, 2026

At a glance

Smart Hub	Connects via	Hub needed	Notes	Price
Aqara Hub M3	Via Matter	No	Requires an Alexa Matter controller (e.g. Echo 4th gen); Aqara Zigbee devices appear through the M3 Matter bridge; Aqara-specific automations and settings stay in Aqara Home.	Check price →
Philips Hue Bridge	Via Matter	No	Gradient, dynamic scenes and Entertainment sync stay in the Hue app; Alexa also supported via Hue skill on older Echo devices.	Check price →
Samsung SmartThings Hub v3	Via cloud skill / brand account	No	Voice control of hub-connected devices via the SmartThings skill; routines and device setup stay in the SmartThings app.	Check price →

Verified smart hubs, grouped by how they connect

Work natively or via Matter (3)

Full control from the Amazon Alexa app, no extra hardware.

Aqara Hub M3

Via Matter

Requires an Alexa Matter controller (e.g. Echo 4th gen); Aqara Zigbee devices appear through the M3 Matter bridge; Aqara-specific automations and settings stay in Aqara Home.

High confidence · Manufacturer documentation · verified 2026-10-20

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