Jasco announced a new integration between its GE branded ZigBee product line and Amazon. The enhanced integration ensure all four GE branded ZigBee smart switches and dimmers work with Amazon Echo Plus to allow voice-activated control of lighting right out of the box. The Amazon Echo Plus, released in late October as an enhanced version of the original Echo, features a built-in smart home hub to seamlessly connect and control ZigBee smart devices. Ahead of the launch, Jasco ensured its GE branded ZigBee Lighting Automation product line, including all four in-wall and plug-in switches to dim or turn off lighting fixtures, would be “Alexa Certified.” This ensures Jasco’s GE branded ZigBee products work with the Echo Plus right out of the box – no outside hub or added installation needed. Users simply purchase the in-wall or plug-in switch, and the Echo Plus automatically syncs and connects once removed from the box. Without the need for external hubs or advanced automation, Amazon Echo Plus users can easily transform an ordinary house into a smart home. The GE branded ZigBee line offers the only in-wall product for Echo Plus connection and can be ordered directly from the Amazon website, where it’s featured as a product suggestion.