Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are quickly coming up, and the retailer is offering discounts across all categories starting now. These deals are the perfect time to stock up on smart home devices or even start planning your holiday gifts for loved ones. Some of the biggest early Prime Day deals are on Amazon devices such as this Echo Hub, which is now just $125 and saves you $55 over the usual asking price. Amazon deals tend to fluctuate, so we suggest acting fast.
This Amazon Echo Hub has an 8-inch screen and runs on Alexa. It’s compatible with thousands of devices provided they support Amazon Alexa voice control options. You can use Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Sidewalk, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect your devices to the smart hub. The Echo is a great way to track smart plugs, home security cameras, lights and other smart home devices and turn them on or off. You can also use the Echo Hub to connect to your sound systems and listen to your favorite audio.
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You can use the touch-screen control panel or Alexa to activate your smart devices with the Echo Hub. If you have a home security camera system, you can use the Echo Hub to adjust your devices and even arm or disarm your system. Amazon includes instructions for mounting the Echo Hub to a wall or to a stand, which you’ll have to purchase separately.
Amazon’s trade-in program lets you save an extra 20% when you trade in an eligible device, which lets you stack additional savings. If you’re looking for a smart home device but want to preserve your budget, check out our list of the best smart home devices. We’re also monitoring early Amazon Prime deals and will be covering the best deals on the day of the main event, so check back with us often.
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