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Eve Play

Eve / 20EBR8701, 10EBR8701

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Eve Play audio streaming interface
Image: Eve Systems press materials

Does the Eve Play work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Play is an AirPlay audio receiver with RCA, coaxial and optical outputs for existing amplifiers and receivers.

It connects over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet. It has no Thread or Matter support. It suits HomeKit users, with native support through local Wi-Fi control.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi local, native
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Unknown
Unknown

Key facts

Eve Play facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$164.95[1] as of
TypeAirPlay audio receiver[1]
RadioWi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Ethernet[1]
MatterHomeKit only[3]
PowerMains adapter, 5 V / 1.5 A output[1]
LightNot applicable[1]
RegionGlobal[1]
Released2023[4]

Integration paths

How the Eve Play connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localWi-Fi or Ethernet network, iPhone or iPad for setup[1]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Releases

  1. 2023
    1. Announced [4]

      Shown at IFA 2023.

Cite this page

Eve Play. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-play. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRevehome.com / Eve: Eve Play
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  2. [2]
    MFRevehome.com / Eve Store (US): product list
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  3. [3]
    MFRevehome.com / Eve: Matter and the products that support it
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  4. [4]
    MFRevehome.com / Eve press release, 2023-08-31: Eve Play
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