Amazon shoppers rush to buy $130 home gadget checking out for $59 as buyers call it ‘life

DIGITALIZE your daily tasks with this smart home device that is currently more than 50 percent off.

The Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) HD smart display with Smart Home Controls and Alexa in Charcoal is on sale for just $59 down from $129 sold on Amazon.

The sale saves shoppers $70 at 54 percent off.

The Echo Show allows you to turn your home into a complete smart home and can connect to all your smart devices for easy control capabilities.

“Paired with compatible light bulbs, thermostats, and more, Echo Show 8 lets you control your smart home using your voice or the interactive display,” the product description said.

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You can do an array of tasks with your Echo Show.

Some include glancing at calendars, picking recipes, setting timers, updating lists, traffic/weather updates, and more.

“Alexa can show you to-do lists and appointments, along with updates from your favorite news sources,” the product description said.

“Check the weather and traffic as you head out the door, see how your favorite team did last night, or cook along with step-by-step recipes.”

You can also be entertained by watching TV shows, games, and movies, or listening to music on Echo Device.

It offers Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and more.

The Echo Show is rated 4.7 stars out of five on Amazon.

People were satisfied with their purchases in the reviews.

One person said: “Life-changing device. No seriously. Changes your life!”

Another person said: “It has exceeded my expectations in every way."

"This versatile and powerful smart display has quickly become an indispensable part of my daily routine.”

Prices in this article were correct at the time of writing but may have changed over time.

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