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In case you missed it, Amazon’s Echo Dot recently underwent a makeover. The stocky cylinder you know and love is gone – it has been replaced by an elegant ball of incredible. And the day after Christmas, Amazon is giving you the chance to get the Echo Dot (fourth generation) with Amazon Smart Plug for just $ 40 (it cost $ 75).
The state-of-the-art Dot has all the features you love about the old versions, brought together in a stylish design with really great sound. Enjoy crisp vocals and balanced bass while playing music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM and more. Want a smart home? Now is the time! If you have a phone in your pocket and a Wi-Fi network at home, you’re on your way to building a smart home.
And if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not a member yet? No problems. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here. (And, by the way, those without Prime still receive free shipping on orders of $ 25 or more.)
Echo Dot (fourth generation)
Reviewers swear that sound quality is best for a Dot. “Tiny size. Phenomenal sound, ”wrote a Dot fan. “I have almost every version of Echo and Echo dot in my house for an easy-to-use Spotify music setup to surround my upstairs with music, but this little orb is the one that has the best sound. Another called it “the best point of all time”, adding that “the sound is excellent for its size”.
And, of course, Alexa is there to help with almost everything you need: listening to the news, increasing the music, setting reminders, informing the time and giving the final say in a discussion.
You can also use your Dot to turn on lights, adjust your thermostats and even block doors with compatible devices. At prices like this, you can snag Dots for various rooms in your home – and then use them as intercoms to talk to people in the next room.
“This is exactly what I’m looking for,” praised a satisfied Amazon customer. “This fits perfectly in my bathroom after my Sony shower radio malfunctioned and was discontinued. The sound is loud and clear. Now I can listen to all the stations online without interference. The design saves space, with rubber underneath to prevent slipping. “
Concerns about privacy? Echo Dot is built with multiple layers of protection, like a physical button that turns off the microphone and disconnects it from the home Wi-Fi network.
Amazon Smart Plug
The package includes the Amazon Smart Plug (worth $ 25), which you can easily pair with Echo Dot. Simply plug one of them into a wall outlet and then plug in anything like a lamp, a TV or even a coffee maker.
Then connect the plug to your Wi-Fi network and use your phone to sync with the Alexa app (for Android smartphones and Apple iPhones). That’s it! Now you can control almost everything in your home with your phone or just the sound of your voice via Alexa.
“This is the easiest smart plug ever,” shared a delighted five-star reviewer. “Just connect and open the Alexa app … It’s ready to use! Unlike other smart plugs that are in my drawer because it was impossible to connect them to my Wi-Fi and forget about customer service help, it worked right away. Simple and worth the purchase. One more thing that Alexa can do for me. “
The reviews cited above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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