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If you buy just one accessory for your home this Prime Day, make it this

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Prime Day sales are almost over so it’s time to pick up your shopping pace. The

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)

is currently at its lowest-ever price of $19 — usually $ 50. If you’ve been looking to upgrade to a smart home or expand your existing Amazon ecosystem, you really can’t miss this deal. This is also one of the best Prime Day smart home deals on the market right now so snap it up quickly before Prime Day ends.

The Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is a compact smart speaker, built to look good in the tiniest of spaces. This speaker is a clear upgrade from its predecessors, boasting high-quality sound that can even be paired to a second Echo Dot for enhanced stereo sound. Stream music from any platform you desire, including Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, and even Apple Music. Just ask Alexa! You can also ask your voice assistant to recap your daily schedule, let you know what the weather’s like, and control every Alexa-compatible smart device in your household. Turn off your lights, check who’s at the door, and also turn on your TV all with the help of your new Echo Dot.

You can even pick between four different fabric skins to find an Echo Dot that blends into your home decor. There are also additional privacy features so you can disconnect the microphone when you don’t want your new smart speaker to listen to you. Also, connect your Echo Dot to your already existent smart home ecosystem and use its intercom functionality to make announcements to any room in the house. Your smart speaker will keep evolving. With every new Alexa update, your Echo Dot will be able to do new functions on a daily basis. You can also make your new Echo Dot kid-friendly for free through the Alexa app. This way your smart speaker will automatically filter out explicit language, block out shopping, and enable kid-friendly responses.

With an advanced smart assistant, stereo quality sound, and kid-friendly features, the Echo Dot is a great smart home product for any member of your family. Shop this gadget now for the reduced price of $19 for Prime Day. The Echo Dot won’t see another price drop like this until next year, so snag this device today!

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