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The Echo has huge potential in high end home automation. I love it. Ideally, there would be a stereo headset and/or audio line out port so that the Echo's audio can be sent to an external amplifier for playing music through inwall speakers, etc. Also, if an external mic input were available, it would be possible to remotely locate Echos (e.g. in an equipment room) and use concealed microphones for a true Star Trek affect throughout a home. My company calls this "Invisible Control". It's important for decor-sensitive customers who want no conspicuous tabletop or devices visible in a room. I hope some audio and mic ports are on the near term roadmap for the Echo hardware. This will increase its appeal in high end home automation.