Amazon Echo Show 11

The Amazon Echo Show 11 from Amazon is a Thread Border Router. It connects to your home network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and creates a Thread network for your other devices. Thread devices join and communicate through it, so they need no extra hub.

In a Thread network, the Amazon Echo Show 11 works as a Border Router (TBR).

Border Router (TBR)

A Thread Border Router connects your Thread devices to your home network, so no extra hub is needed.

Router (FTD)

A Thread Router stays powered on and relays messages for other devices, extending the range of your network.

End Device (MTD)

A Thread End Device talks to nearby routers and does not relay messages, which saves power and battery life.

Every Thread network needs at least one Thread Border Router. See all border routers →

Matter over Wi-Fi

The Amazon Echo Show 11 from Amazon connects to your smart home over Wi-Fi. It joins your existing network directly, without a Thread Border Router or extra hub, and your Matter controller reaches it through your home router.

Wi-Fi Band

Most Matter Wi-Fi devices only connect on 2.4 GHz. If your router combines 2.4 and 5 GHz under one SSID, split them to avoid issues.

Same Network

Your phone, your controller and the device must be on the same network. Guest networks and separate VLANs can block Matter.

Power Use

Wi-Fi uses more power than Thread, so most Matter over Wi-Fi devices run on mains power instead of batteries.

Every Matter device needs a Matter controller, like a smart hub, display or speaker. See all Matter hubs →

Matter Version

Matter 1.4

The Amazon Echo Show 11 is certified on Matter 1.4, released in November 2024. It added solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, water heaters and home routers with Thread built in. It also brought energy management, easier multi-platform setup and longer battery life for sensors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Amazon Echo Show 11 need a smart hub?

Yes, but only a Matter controller from your platform. The Amazon Echo Show 11 is a Thread Border Router itself, so it needs no separate Thread hub. Many border routers already work as a Matter controller, like a HomePod mini or Google Nest Hub.

Does the Amazon Echo Show 11 work without internet?

Yes. Matter runs on your local network, so the Amazon Echo Show 11 keeps working when your internet goes down. Remote access, voice assistants and some Amazon cloud features may still need a working connection.

Does the Amazon Echo Show 11 work with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant?

Yes. The Amazon Echo Show 11 is Matter certified, so it works with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, as long as the platform supports Matter Hub, Smart Display, Speaker devices. Support for newer device types can differ per platform.

Do I need the Amazon app to use the Amazon Echo Show 11?

No. Any Matter hub can set up and control the Amazon Echo Show 11 without the Amazon app. Some advanced features may not be part of Matter yet, so settings like firmware updates or special modes can still require the Amazon app.

How do I set up the Amazon Echo Show 11?

Open your smart home app, choose to add a device and scan the Matter QR code on the Amazon Echo Show 11 or its packaging. You can also type in the 11-digit Matter code instead. The app guides you through the rest. Keep the code safe, you need it again after a reset.