Amazon Prime Day is soon coming to an end with many of the deals set to end at midnight tonight (July 12) after 48 hours of prices being slashes across the online marketplace.
However whilst many are still adding items to their basket, others are snapping up deals left, right and centre with the Echo Dot coming out on top.
Sold by Amazon and branded as 'Amazon's Choice', the Echo Dot (5th generation, 2022 release) is said to boast a 'bigger vibrant sound'. Usually costing £54.99, the Echo Dot is now just £21.99 with users saving £33 thanks to a whopping 60 per cent off.
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The Echo Dot bluetooth smart speaker with Alexa comes in the colour Glacier White and is said to be the "latest model of this product".
The device-only product comes in three colours in total with Charcoal and Deep Sea Blue up for grabs.
Why buy the Amazon Echo Dot?
According to Amazon, the Echo Dot (5th generation, 2022 release) boasts the following:
- OUR BEST-SOUNDING ECHO DOT YET - Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room.
- YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC AND CONTENT - Play music, audiobooks and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and more, or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- ALEXA IS HAPPY TO HELP - Ask Alexa for the weather forecast, to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even tell jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm.
- KEEP YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE - Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically start a smart fan if the inside temperature goes above your comfort zone.
- DO MORE WITH DEVICE PAIRING - Fill your home with music using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Create a home cinema system with Fire TV.
- DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY - Built with multiple layers of privacy protection and control, including a Microphone Off button that electronically disconnects the microphones.
- CLIMATE PLEDGE FRIENDLY - We integrated sustainability in the design of this device with 99% of packaging coming from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources, 95% use of post-consumer recycled fabric and 55% post-consumer recycled plastics.
Taking to the review section, many people love the device whether they use it as a way to add items to their shopping list without having to scramble for pen and paper, to use it as a timer - or to simply use it as a radio or clock.
Talking about the device one said: "What can I say about my Echo Dot that hasn't already been said! I don't know what I would do without my hands free kitchen buddy! Alexa set timer for 5, 10, 15 minutes, making a roast dinner is a breeze when you have Alexa reminding you when each item needs checking! Want to hear music, Alexa play easy listening music, Alexa play Spotify!
"Hey what's the weather? hey Alexa what is 4oz in grams? I have gotten so used to Alexa over the years, when I set the oven alarm, I ask Alexa to turn it off they are not linked so I look like a wally at that point lol! Love mine, we have 3 in the house and they really are very handy!"
Another added: "The Echo Dot 5th Generation is an excellent smart speaker that offers a range of features and impressive sound quality. If you're looking for a compact and versatile speaker that can do it all, the Echo Dot 5th Generation is definitely worth considering."
"The Latest generation Amazon Echo is amazing and has a loud clear audio and helps people with disabilities by turning off lights and other things and are easily linked through the Echo App"" said a third happy customer.
You can buy the Echo Dot (5th generation, 2022 release) through the Amazon website here.
