Just ask for the weather report, check the news or switch on the light in the living room, works with a voice assistant. The Echo Dot and Show models from Amazon bring Alexa home as smart speakers and displays. You can then use it to listen to music, stream cooking programs or control your smart home. With the January offers, Amazon is reducing its popular echo dots and shows by more than half compared to normal prices. Prime members always order free of charge, while all others have a minimum order value of 29 euros for free delivery (all prices and information – as of January 12, 2022).
Echo Dot (4th Gen) at half the price on Amazon
With a smart speaker like the Echo Dot (4th generation), you can get started quickly. With a 50 percent discount, you can put it in the digital shopping cart for just 29.99 euros. In the COMPUTER BILD test (grade: 2.5; satisfactory) it scores over its predecessor with its new, stylish design and good voice control. The spherical shape ensures a more voluminous sound. This is particularly advantageous when playing music.
- Music streaming from Amazon Music & Co., news, weather and more
- Easy control via Alexa voice commands
- You save 30 euros compared to the normal price at Amazon
Amazon: Echo Dot (3rd Gen) reduced by over 50 percent
The Echo Dot (3rd generation) is currently the entry-level model of the Amazon Echo family. You can grab it now for 21.99 euros, which is 56 percent cheaper. The Echo Dot (test score: 2.9; satisfactory) plays music from streaming services such as Amazon Music, Spotify or TuneIn via the integrated loudspeaker, reads out messages and allows internet calls. The integrated microphone can be used to control connected devices in the smart home using Alexa voice commands.
- Streams music, reads the news, and more
- Compatible with other Echo devices
- You save 28 euros compared to the normal price at Amazon
Echo Show 8 (2021) in a set 38 percent cheaper
In the COMPUTER BILD test, the Echo Show 8 (2021) got a good 2.2. In addition to the quick implementation via voice command, there were further bonus points for the good operation via the large 8-inch touchscreen with HD resolution. A 13-megapixel camera with a slider is installed on the front, for example for video calls. It even serves as a surveillance camera. You are currently buying the smart display including a Philips Hue White lamp for a low price of 92.94 euros on Amazon.
- HD display for Amazon Prime, news, recipes and more
- 13 megapixel camera and improved sound compared to its predecessor
- You save 57 euros compared to the normal price at Amazon
Echo Show 5 (2021): Save 41 percent on Amazon
With the Echo Show 5 (2021), Amazon also has a smaller, smart display on offer for currently 49.99 euros. In the COMPUTER BILD test it was given a grade of 2.4 (good), among other things, because of the good voice control and the good touchscreen. The 5-inch screen is ideal for displaying the time and weather forecast. Even video telephony is possible with the built-in 2-megapixel camera and slide control.
- With display for time, weather forecast, video telephony and more
- Including 2 megapixel camera and slider
- You save 35 euros compared to the normal price at Amazon
Try Amazon Prime now for 30 days without worries!
Those who do not yet have a Prime membership can try out all advantages for 30 days free of charge. In addition to free premium shipping, you can also enjoy Prime Video, Amazon Music and more. After the test phase, Amazon Prime costs 7.99 euros per month.
Would you like to receive even more benefits? Then you will regularly find new discount campaigns on the Amazon voucher page from COMPUTER BILD. You can also save on Amazon devices, everyday goods, clothing and more.
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