Echo Show 15 Is Now $100 Off
These days, there are many options for smart products to help organize our lives, such as the Skylight calendar and Hearth Display , but they often come with a hefty price tag and subscription fees. If you’re looking for a cheaper smart display option that doesn’t require a subscription, consider the 2021 Amazon Echo Show 15 , which costs $179.99 (originally $279.99) on Woot, which is the lowest price according to price trackers .
The device itself is new, but it does not come with a remote control – but this is not necessary, since the screen is touch-sensitive. (Remember, Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous US states. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.)
The Echo Show 15 is a smart display that can be mounted on a wall, and as the name suggests, it is a 15-inch display. It works like an Alexa smart speaker, but with a 1,920-by-1,080-pixel touchscreen. If you don’t want to install it, there is a stand that can be purchased separately.
The display uses visual identification to scan your face using the 5MP front-facing camera and shows personalized calendars, reminders, to-do lists and recommendations to everyone in your family who creates an account.
According to PCMag’s “good” review , the Show 15’s camera and sound are underwhelming. You can use it to display photos when they’re not in use, or for more practical purposes like displaying the weather, calendars, or any other widget you think you’ll use most often.
There are better mountless smart displays from Amazon, but they cost more. Also keep in mind that Amazon will be holding a major event on February 26th where they are expected to announce new Amazon devices and an improved Alexa. But if you want a smart display you can mount on the wall for a low price, this is still a good deal.