Amazon Alexa devices Everywhere. Since 2014, with the release of the original Echo smart speaker, the tech giant has been at the forefront of smart home innovation with its More than 100 million devices have been sold. Alexa is the number one voice assistant that powers smart home automation, and Amazon has steadily introduced more New hardware and features every year.
With so many products on the market, you might be thinking of pulling out all the stops in order to completely Alexa-fy your home. It’ll cost you to turn your regular, basic home into a spacious Alexa-managed smart home — but it doesn’t have to break the bank.
Since Alexa prices vary, the total amount will depend on the number and type of devices you want. One echo dot will It costs you only $50but a sprawling ecosystem of Echo Dots, the Echo Show Smart screensAnd Smart plugsAnd Smart lights Security devices can add up to thousands of dollars – believe me, I broke the calculator and did the math.
You may not be in the market for every type of Alexa-compatible device — though don’t let me stop you if that’s what you have in mind — so I’m going to break down the cost of the three Alexa-focused smart home setups, starting with the simplest and cheapest with Amazon Basics, to an expensive arrangement with Amazon’s full suite of tools. (For more Alexa tips, read about it.) These settings you’ll want to change ASAP And Five of the most useful Alexa features.
1. Amazon Alexa pricing: When basic is best
If you’re building your own Amazon smart home from scratch, I recommend starting with an Echo smart speaker, specifically Echo of the fourth generation. not only this Our favorite smart speaker – It’s ours My favorite Alexa device in general.
while the $ 100 It makes the Echo speaker more expensive than the smaller Echo Dot, so it’s worth it. The fourth-generation Echo has significantly better sound quality than all Echo smart speakers, and the built-in Zigbee receiver allows the Echo to act as a smart home control center for compatible devices. This Echo speaker, with its voice control features and calling ability, is a great choice because it acts as a control panel for the rest of your connected devices.
Cost so far: $100
The fourth generation Echo is a great choice for serving as a control panel for the rest of your connected home devices.
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Once you’ve created that central hub, it’s time to connect your smart home devices. Security and smart lights is a good next step when you’re following the basics.
For lighting, I recommend Wise bulb. For $15, you can buy a 2 white LED bulbs Which produces better brightness than many other lights on the market. They can be set up in no time – just install the bulb, connect the light to the internet via the Wyze app and you can start your Alexa commands.
Cost so far: $115
For Alexa home security cameras, I recommend starting with Alexa Wyze Cam v3.0. Not only $36 That makes it a premium, affordable option among all home security cameras, but it’s packed with top-shelf features: sharp night vision, a functional siren, 14-day video storage, a weatherproof housing, and a wide field of view. No wonder it’s our favorite home security camera overall.
So for about $150, you can build a functional Amazon smart home that covers all your basic needs.
Total cost for basics: $151
2. Amazon Alexa pricing: Go beyond the basics
Not by much, not by much. This is where a mid-range smart home can come in. It will fulfill all your basic needs, while adding a little flare to your smart home.
Keep your Echo where you listen to music most, but add now Echo Show 8 Where you can watch YouTube videos or video chat with your family. For $110, this screen will respond to your voice commands while integrating tablet-specific features so you can play games, watch movies, browse recipes, and make video calls. The combination of solid sound quality, an HD display, and a privacy shutter makes the screen a great second control center (I recommend the Echo Show 8 in the kitchen and the Echo smart speaker in your living room).
You can often find the Echo Show at a discount. It is currently for sale $70 on Amazon.
Cost so far: $261
The Echo Show 8’s smart display will respond to your voice commands while integrating tablet-specific features.
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As of right now – in this Amazon virtual home we’re building together – you only have one home security device. But another addition, like Ring Video Doorbell (Wired)z will help fill in the system.
It’s great for homeowners and apartment dwellers, and It’s $60 It is one of the best deals on the market. It’s easy to install, Alexa-compatible, and packed with features: 1080p HD video resolution, two-way talk, night vision and quick notifications, including motion and person-only alerts. If you don’t have doorbell wires, check $100 video doorbell. It has many of the same features, but it has a battery.
Cost so far: $321
Finding ways to save money on energy and utility bills is a great way to save money in the long run, and Smart thermostat I can help.
Of course, controlling the temperature in your home or apartment with a simple voice command is cool, but It’s $60 It just might be the coolest thing in Amazon smart thermostat. Hard to beat for value. Whether you want to connect the thermostat to your Echo speaker or Echo Show, or just want to manually control the device, it’s simple and straightforward. Plus, it can save you about $50 a year with its power saving settings.
Pro tip: If you buy from Amazon, you can get the thermostat packaged with your Echo Dot or Echo Show 5 for a small discount. Learn more here.
Cost so far: $381
The Amazon Smart Thermostat can save you about $50 per year with its energy saving settings.
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A smart home isn’t complete without a few smart plugs to connect and control “dumb” devices like lights or fans. I recommend TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini. With smartphone app control, Alexa compatibility, and a sleek design, it’s one of CNET’s favorite smart plugs on the market. I recommend starting with $17 – 2 Pack And add from there if needed.
And there you are. For just under $400, you can have a fully connected smart home, driven entirely by Alexa.
Total cost for essentials plus extras: $398
3. Amazon Alexa pricing: Echo overload, aka “the works”
Maybe the mid range is not enough for you. Or maybe you’ve read our stories about the best things you can do Two or more Echo devices Or our story explains why Put an echo in every room It is actually a good idea. Either way, sometimes you just need an upgrade beyond the basics.
I can help with that too.
If you’re cool with shelling out the big bucks for a home that’s controlled entirely by Alexa, there are plenty of devices you can add to your shopping list on top of or in place of the ones listed above. I’m going to recommend the best Alexa products to build your Alexa-centric loaded home from the ground up. Let’s go over some of the things I already mentioned that you should start with:
Wise TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini Bulbs
Echo Speaker (4th Gen) Amazon Smart Thermostat
With these products, our cost comes to $192.
Echo Show 10: this 10-inch smart screen for $250 It is great for video chatting with family. It’s the first smart display with a built-in motor and cameras that can track your movement to keep you in frame during video chats or keep streaming media in your field of view.
The Echo Show 10 is the first smart display to feature cameras that can track your movement.
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Cost so far: $442
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen): a bit pricey At $199but with the ability to control your smart lock remotely via phone — and of course, via Alexa command — as well as its many security features, the August Lock is an excellent option for added security.
Cost so far: $641
Ring Alarm Pro home security system: With DIY installation and unique built-in Alexa integration, Alarm Pro is a solid choice for your Alexa smart home. What’s really cool about it is that it includes an Eero Wi-Fi 6 router, and it supports Internet backup in the event of a power failure as well as encrypted local video storage for your Ring devices. Plus, it works with your Echo devices to monitor your home for intrusions. I recommend Eight piece set $300, which will cover all of your home security needs while still costing less than many other options on the market. You can too Pay a little more to get the packages With cameras and echo devices bundled at deep discounts.
Cost so far: $941
Echo Dot (3rd generation with watch)These disc-sized favors will never go out of style. At $40 – and often found on sale – these devices combine an unobtrusive design with the best elements of a smart speaker: impressive sound and ease of use. Since these appliances can often be found for half the price, I recommend buying two: one for the upstairs floor and one for the master bedroom.
Cost so far: $1,021
These disc-sized favors will never go out of style.
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Fire TV Stick 4K MaxIt is the best fire stick on the market. the $55 max Fast and supported Wi-Fi 6 And almost all modern playback standards, incl Dolby Vision. If you get a second Echo smart speaker, you can even pair it with your Fire TV Stick to get stereo sound for all your favorite shows.
Cost so far: $1,076
Ring Pro 2: in $250This video doorbell is more expensive than its $60 and $100 predecessors, but the new built-in bird’s eye view feature is innovative and unique to Ring products. The Ring Pro 2 also displays a 1-to-1 aspect ratio, solid resolution, various push alerts, encrypted video, and Alexa compatibility.
Cost so far: $1,326
Ring Pro 2 is an excellent addition to your home security system.
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Ring Floodlight Pro CameraThis is another excellent addition to your home security. In addition to being equipped with two LED lights, this device is also equipped with 3D motion tracking and a bird’s eye view mode. It is currently $250 on the Ring website.
Total cost for the complete package: $1,576
In general, the Alexa smart home system will cost a little more than $ 1,500. That means building a smart home that’s almost completely automated with Amazon’s voice assistant is only $73 more than that Integrated smart home from Google.
You can spend thousands more if you want to buy more Alexa-compatible devices or Put an echo in every room, but I only listed the best devices to buy with three different spending levels. If you want to overload Alexa, go ahead. Just be sure to read Four places to avoid Place your Echo devices and These Alexa privacy tips while working from home.
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