AmpVortex 16060 Series Amplifiers to Fully Support HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings starting January 2026, Enabling Local, Deep Control of Home Audio
[New York, December 14, 2025]–The AmpVortex Team today announced that following the successful integration with the Home Assistant community, its flagship amplifier series, including the AmpVortex 16060, 16060A, 16060G, and 16100, will receive a major firmware update in January 2026 to enable native, seamless support for four major smart home ecosystems.
At that time, users of the specified models will be able to enjoy bridge-free, zero-latency deep control on their preferred platforms: Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings.
🚀 Local Response and Full Control: A Manifestation of Capability
“Our goal is for the AmpVortex to be more than just a high-quality audio output device; we aim for it to be the most easily controlled and integrated central hub in the smart home,” said an AmpVortex Team spokesperson. “With this architectural upgrade, we are ensuring that the full power of the AmpVortex can be unleashed across all major smart platforms.”
The core of this upgrade is to provide direct, native control for the AmpVortex 16060 series:
- Native Integration, Eliminating Intermediaries:Users of all specified models will be able to add the AmpVortex directly to any platform, without requiring any intermediary software like HomeBridge or Home Assistant.
- Local Response:All control commands will be processed directly within the local network, guaranteeing exceptional reliability and millisecond-level latency, truly achieving instant command execution.
- Full State Control:Users will gain complete command over the AmpVortex’s key audio states, including:
- Device activation and deactivation(managed via input or mute status, allowing for seamless, sensor-driven initiation).
- Precise volume adjustmentand mute/unmute functionality.
- Crucial input source switching(allowing seamless toggling between HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth, and other inputs directly through App scenes or voice commands).
“We are committed to making the AmpVortex the most easily integrated amplifier product. This provides zero-friction, high-reliability smart control for your home entertainment system.”
💡 Commitment to Full Product Line Compatibility
This firmware update will cover the entire AmpVortex 16060, 16060A, 16060G, and 16100 series. The AmpVortex Team emphasizes that the active participation and feedback from the Home Assistant community have been an invaluable foundation for this large-scale ecosystem expansion, ensuring the stability and compatibility of the underlying control architecture.
🗓️ Next Steps
AmpVortex invites all users of the 16060 series amplifiers to look forward to the major firmware update in January 2026. At that time, users will be able to unlock the full smart home potential of their AmpVortex with simple setup steps.
About AmpVortex
AmpVortex is a flagship amplifier dedicated to delivering high-performance audio and a seamless smart home experience. We focus on innovative hardware and software design, ensuring the AmpVortex serves as a reliable home entertainment hub within any smart home ecosystem. Visit us at www.ampvortex.com.