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If you’re looking to add a smart speaker to your house (or multiple), nothing quite beats the value that Amazon’s Echo speakers offer. Especially if you can get them on sale! Right now, the most affordable ones are even cheaper than usual. You can get the Amazon Echo Dot and Echo Pop for just $34.99 or $24.99, respectively. Buy the Amazon Echo Dot for just $34.99 ($15 off) Buy the Amazon Echo Pop for just $24.99 ($15 off)
These offers are available directly from Amazon as “limited time deals.” Both discounts are automatic; you don’t need an Amazon Prime subscription.
Amazon Echo Dot
The Amazon Echo Dot is among the most popular smart speakers, and I can definitely see why. It falls right in the middle of the equation, striking a really nice balance between quality and price. And at today’s discounted price, it is an especially nice offer.
It also helps that it is pretty nicely sized, making it easy to place anywhere without it becoming an eyesore. While I happen to believe it looks pretty cool, I can understand that it doesn’t always match a home’s decor. It’s nice that it only measures 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches.
And while small, it sounds pretty decent, thanks to the 1.73-inch driver inside. Just don’t expect impressive sound quality, but the audio is more than decent for a small or medium-sized space. It would be perfect for a smaller bedroom, kitchen, or bathroom.
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This one has a light ring all along the bottom, which is nice for noticing notifications from anywhere in the room. It also happens to look pretty futuristic and fun!
Of course, it’s Alexa-powered, which is the real star of the show here. This will make it a breeze to use voice commands to request your favorite tunes, set alarms, solve math problems, ask for random information, start timers, and more. Of course, this includes controlling smart home devices!
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