This voice-controlled, hands-free speaker is equipped with a built-in smart home hub. It connects to the Alexa Voice Service, allowing you to play music, ask questions, make calls, and get information on news, sports scores, weather, and more. Setting up compatible smart home devices is now easier than ever. Simply ask 'Alexa, discover my devices' and the device will automatically detect and configure compatible smart lights and other devices without the need for additional hubs, apps, or complex setup. It's ideal for tasks like switching on a lamp before getting out of bed or increasing the thermostat on a chilly morning. You can group multiple actions together to be executed at scheduled times or through a single voice command, such as securing your home by locking the doors and turning off the lights at bedtime. This device offers control over hundreds of devices, including light bulbs, switches, and thermostats, from various brands such as Hue, WeMo, Nest, Hive, Netatmo, Lightwave, and Energenie. Enjoy music from services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and TuneIn, delivered through a 2½" down-firing woofer and ¾" tweeter that produce crisp highs, deep bass, and 360° audio to fill your room with sound.