Highlights

• Alexa-enabled smart speaker for voice control, multi-room audio, and smart home automations.
• Far-field microphone array, built-in Bluetooth, and 3.5 mm line out (model dependent).
• Supports routines, announcements, and Alexa Guard for basic security monitoring.

Home Assistant integrates primarily through the Alexa cloud skill or the Alexa Media Player custom integration. The official Alexa integration exposes Home Assistant entities to Alexa, while Alexa Media Player (HACS) provides local media_player control, notifications, and sensor entities for Echo devices.