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Deal bundle: Get an Echo Dot with two LED smart bulbs for only $17
Whether you're just starting to build your smart home or expanding features in another living space, Amazon has a great deal available right now. The Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is only $17 right now. The best part? It comes with a bonus two-pack of GE CYNC Smart LED color bulbs, which saves you $45 on the set.
In fact, right now you can get a bonus two-pack when you purchase a few different Echo devices, including the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) bundle for only $35, or $68 in savings Or, you can snag the free bulbs alongside the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) for $69, saving you $84.
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I use Echo devices throughout my home in sync with GE smart LED color bulbs, and it makes my life easier. I can control almost every light in my home via Alexa voice command. Plus, I can adjust the light colors and mode in the GE app. There's a light setting for every mood, whether I want a flickering candle for Halloween movie night, or red and green tones for a holiday party.
No matter which Echo device deal you opt for, you'll build a great smart home hub. If you opt for a Show, you'll get a screen that displays the weather, recipe videos, and more. The Echo Dot can also answer questions and follow commands like reporting the weather and playing music.
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The bundle lasts through Prime Day, so you have plenty of time to grab the deal -- but as usual, there's a catch. It's only available to Prime Members, so you'll have to log into your account to get the savings.
Not a Prime Member? No worries – you can sign up for a free trial right now or opt into a monthly or annual membership. The annual membership costs $139 per year, while the monthly membership costs $14.99 per month.