Amazon Echo Dot Max Gets Early Prime Day Discount

It looks like Amazon is getting a head start on Prime Day, with some of its own devices already seeing some pretty sweet early deals. Unsurprisingly, the Echo Dot Max, which our own smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy once called “Amazon's best all-around smart speaker,” is among the discounted gadgets. You can snag the Echo Dot Max for just $64.99, a solid $35 off its usual price, at Amazon right now.

For those who might not be familiar, the Echo Dot Max is a step up from the standard Echo Dot. It boasts an elegant, fabric-wrapped design and packs a punch with dedicated tweeter and woofer for crisper, richer sound. It's also powered by Amazon's AZ3 Neural Edge processor, making it faster and more responsive to voice commands, even in noisy environments or from across the room. It’s designed to hear you better and understand your requests more accurately.

Beyond its audio prowess, the Echo Dot Max doubles as a capable smart home hub. It supports key protocols like Zigbee, Matter, and Thread, meaning it can seamlessly connect and control a wide array of smart home devices from various brands, not just Amazon's own ecosystem. Plus, with support for Alexa Plus, Amazon's more context-aware AI assistant, you can issue multiple commands at once. Imagine dimming the lights, locking the doors, and starting your robot vacuum – all with a single request. Our reviewer found this multi-command capability to be incredibly useful in testing.

This early Prime Day deal makes the Echo Dot Max an even more attractive option for anyone looking to upgrade their smart speaker or dive into the world of smart home technology. While other retailers like Best Buy and Target still list it at the full $99.99, Amazon's current sale price is definitely the one to beat.