Following yesterday’s Amazon hardware event, the second-generation Echo speaker is now getting a first-party discount to $69.99 shipped. That’s down $50 from the original price on both wooden finishes and $30 less than the regular going rate. This is also a new Amazon all-time low. Amazon’s second-generation Echo delivers Alexa features that enable voice control of your smart home accessories and more. You’ll also be able to listen to music from a wide-range of sources, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and others. Rated 4.5/5 stars.
Looking to save further? Consider going with the new Echo Dot with Clock. Amazon is charging $60 for its latest release, which is available in four different colors and offers a built-in display for the first time.
You can check out all of the details from yesterday’s announcement in our launch coverage. Each new release is now up for pre-order with guaranteed ship dates by the holidays.
Amazon Echo features:
- Enjoy room-filling sound – Enjoy crisp vocals and dynamic bass response with Dolby processing.
- Voice control your music – Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and others.
- Ready to help – Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
- Voice control your smart home – Turn on lights, adjust thermostats, lock doors, and more with compatible connected devices.
- Connect with others – Call almost anyone hands-free. Instantly drop in on other rooms in your home or make an announcement to every room with a compatible Echo device.
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