The holidays are just about here, and if you’re still scrambling for last-minute gifts, you don’t have to break the bank to get something good. If someone on your list is a fan of using Amazon Alexa around the house and is looking to upgrade their home with some smart devices (or if you want to jazz up your own home’s technology), you won’t want to miss this offer.
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Right now, you can get the Amazon Echo Dot with the Wiz A19 LED smart light bulb for just $25, saving you almost 60% off the regular bundle price. Like other Amazon deals, we expect this one to fluctuate, so we suggest acting fast if you want to be sure to get this bundled price. Keep in mind this deal only applies to the charcoal color option for the Echo Dot. If you want the deep sea blue or glacier white, it’ll cost you $30, which is still a significantly discounted price.
The Echo Dot is the smallest smart speaker in Amazon’s lineup. You can use it to stream music, set alarms, check the weather, shop and more using just your voice. And this latest version offers a number of upgrades and improvements over previous models, offering better sound quality overall. As for the smart bulb, once you sync the two devices, you’ll be able to turn your lights on and off with Alexa, too, as well as set schedules or fine-tune your lighting to your preferences with the app.
If you want more inspiration, check out our roundup of other smart home deals happening now. We’ve also rounded up a list of the best Amazon tech deals under $100 if you want to shop around for other budget-friendly devices.
Why this deal matters
A bundle like this hasn’t gone on sale since the end of summer. The last time we saw it discounted was during Amazon’s Labor Day sale event in September. But even then, it was priced at $30. Right now, it’s only $25, beating that previous low price. At that time, the Echo Dot was bundled with a Sengled light bulb, and this time it is with a comparable Wiz bulb. We don’t believe the brand change affects the overall value here, so with the new price drop, we think this is a solid buy.
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Will this item arrive in time for Christmas?
If you’re ordering this as a holiday gift, you probably want to know if it’s going to arrive on time. With Christmas and Hanukkah both taking place on Dec. 25 this year, and Kwanzaa kicking off the day after, it’s important to note shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon and others.
Guaranteed shipping deadlines at some of these delivery companies arrived as soon as Dec. 16, with others offering expedited services that may allow you to order as late as Dec. 23 or even Dec. 24. Where delivery is no longer possible, be sure to assess your in-store pickup options or check out these great digital deals for the holidays.
This smart bundle will arrive before Christmas, according to Amazon.
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