Amazon Alexa Home Theater: use Echo speakers as surround sound — what you need to know
At its 2025 device event, Amazon announced Alexa Home Theater, a feature that can turn up to five Echo Studio or Echo Dot Max speakers into a surround-sound setup when paired with compatible Fire TV sticks. The system promises automatic setup once multiple Echo devices are connected.
Key details
- Supported speakers: up to 5 × Echo Studio or Echo Dot Max (new 2025 models).
- Compatibility: works with “compatible Fire TV sticks” — Amazon hasn’t published a complete compatibility list, but recent 4K/Dolby Atmos–capable Fire TV sticks are expected to be supported.
- Auto-setup: Alexa handles configuration automatically after you plug in multiple Echo units.
- Pricing: Amazon pitches this as an entry-level surround option — a five-pack of Echo Dot Max starts at about $500. Individual Echo Studio units are listed around $220 each.
- Unknowns: It’s not yet confirmed whether the original (first-gen) Echo Studio will be supported in the Home Theater configuration.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Minimalist look, discreet speakers distributed around the room, simple auto-setup.
- Cons: No dedicated subwoofer in the basic configuration, so bass performance will lag a proper soundbar or true surround system. A comparable soundbar may give better low-end and virtual surround for less or similar money.
Where to find more info
Official event coverage and announcements: Amazon Devices event coverage
Search Amazon (affiliate) for the new speakers: Echo Dot Max on Amazon
Bottom line
Alexa Home Theater is a convenient, design-forward way to get multi-speaker audio without big speakers — but audiophiles and low-end fans may prefer a soundbar or a system with a subwoofer. If you try it, let us know how it sounds compared to a soundbar.
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