Is the Amazon Echo Link still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2029.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Security updates end, depending on the hardware version
31 December 2025to 31 December 2029What to do. Find the hardware version on the label under the device (for example "Ver: 3.0"), then read its line in the table.
Support timeline
By hardware version
Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.
| Hardware version | Status | Security updates until | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | Unsupported | 31 December 2025 or later | Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date. | United States |
| All versions | Supported | 31 December 2029 or later | Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date. | UK statement |
Questions
Is the Amazon Echo Link still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2029.
What does end of life mean for the Amazon Echo Link?
After its end of life, the Amazon Echo Link 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; Amazon Echo Software Security Updates. Each date is shown exactly as published.
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