Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon Echo

Amazon Echo is more than just a competitor to Siri or Google Now, it’s supposed to be a voice-controlled hub for your smart home that allows you to control all of your gadgets without needing to use a remote. Unfortunately, the device is still an invite-only purchase but Mashable has been kind enough to answer some of the questions that people have had. 

Amazon has finally started shipping the Echo, its bluetooth speaker that you can control with your voice. The device has generated a lot of excitement, as it demonstrates the potential power of a smart home full of voice-activated devices. However, you still have to request an invite to be able to purchase the device, so very few people have been able to get their hands on it. To help you understand the Amazon Echo and its capabilities, Mashable’s Product Analyst Raymond Wong answered user questions on our Tech Facebook page. Here are highlights from the chat.