Buy an Echo Dot and get a free smart plug

We know that the Amazon Echo has the ability to control smart home features, but what good does that do if you don’t have any smart home devices? 

Right now, when you buy a third generation Echo Dot you can either get an Amazon Smart Plug for free or a Sengled smart bulb kit for $20 (the full-priced kit costs $52).

Add voice control to any outlet in your home with the Echo Dot and Amazon Smart Plug — use the device to schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically. Though the smart plug connects with Alexa, you don’t need to be within speaking range to control it. You can access the plug from anywhere with the Alexa app, meaning you can control your plugged-in devices remotely while you’re away.

You can customize routines for your Echo Dot and smart plug with different cues. For example: You’re able to turn off all smart devices by simply telling Alexa “goodnight” if you choose. Or have smart plugs turn on the lights and coffee maker when you tell Alexa to start your day.

If you want to pair an Echo Dot and Amazon Smart Plug, you can grab the bundle for $39.99.

If your smart device preference leans toward lighting, the Sengled smart bulb starter kit bundle is for you.

Using the Sengled Home app or your Echo Dot, you’re able to turn lights on and off, dim or brighten, and set schedules. You can even set the lights to gradually brighten to wake you up naturally.

In addition to being adjustable and voice-activated, Sengled smart bulbs are also more energy efficient, using around 80 percent less energy than incandescent lighting.

Usually a two-bulb starter kit costs $52.31, but when you purchase an Echo Dot you can add on the light kit for just $20.