Amazon Prime Day now it’s getting really close and the deal breakers are on. Case in point? There’s an Echo Pop bundle that includes the TP-Link Tapo smart bulb for only $18. That’s more than 70 percent off.
Echo Pop is Amazon the latest entry-level device in the smart speaker category. It normally costs $40 on its own, adding more sparkle to today’s sale. The hemispherical speaker is great for small spaces like bedrooms and bedrooms. The Echo Pop, of course, includes Amazon’s AZ2 Neural Edge processor for machine learning tasks on the device, giving it full access to Alexa.
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The speaker also pairs with Eero mesh routers to extend home network range “up to 1,000 square feet.” It’s a decent smart speaker for beginners, with one caveat. The Echo Dot is available in many colors, and some are quite attractive, but this deal is only for the standard black/charcoal model.
Of course, this package also includes the Tapo smart lamp. This is another entry-level device, though not quite bare bones. The lamp can display 16 million different colors, which creates unique light effects. Once connected, users can ask Alexa to dim the lights, raise the lights, or change the colors.
A single light bulb by itself does not make a smart home, but it will allow consumers to experiment with some adjacent features. It’s also a good way to measure how much energy can be saved with the help of smart devices, since Tapo bulbs use about 60 percent less energy than standard bulbs.
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