This handy starter kit will get you two Echo Dots and a Philips Hue Smart Bulb, all for under £50.
Whether you’ve already added a load of smart features to your home or you’re just starting out, it can be quite expensive to buy all the necessary gear. After all, you need a smart hub to get started, and then various other gadgets, like smart bulbs, to interconnect the tech in your home.
The Echo Dot, now in its fifth generation, features improved audio over its predecessors, with clearer vocals, more depth to the bass, and a vibrant overall sound. They also feature a new temperature sensor which, when connected to a smart heating system, will set up smart routines for keeping your home at a comfortable temperature.
This kit has proven a hit with Amazon customers, with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from almost 35,000 ratings. “The sound quality is fantastic—loud and clear for such a small speaker,” said one five-star review. “Alexa responds quickly, making it easy to play music, set reminders, or control smart home devices. I love the sleek, compact design in charcoal, which fits nicely in any room.”
There are a few niggles that come up in the reviews, of course. “It cannot do compound commands, such as ‘turn on the light and the dehumidifier’,” said one review. “These instructions must be made one by one, which can be time-consuming.” Others have had difficulty with non-Amazon apps: “I connect to Spotify through the music app itself but whenever I do, there’s a waiting time that says ‘waking device up’, and then it’ll say ‘connecting to internet’.
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