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Is the Amazon Echo Dot (6th Gen) still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Amazon Echo Dot (6th Gen) until 31 December 2030 or later.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until

31 December 2030 or later

1510 days left on 12 November 2026

Device
Amazon Echo Dot (6th Gen) (smart home device)
Basis
Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.
As written
31 December 2030
Source
Amazon Echo Software Security Updates (UK statement)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

Questions

Is the Amazon Echo Dot (6th Gen) still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Amazon Echo Dot (6th Gen) until 31 December 2030 or later.

What does end of life mean for the Amazon Echo Dot (6th Gen)?

After its end of life, the Amazon Echo Dot (6th Gen) receives no more security fixes from Amazon. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: Amazon Echo Software Security Updates. Each date is shown exactly as published.

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