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deelaroo on 08/07/2019 - 00:37 amazon.com.au (4285 clicks)
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Great cheap price for Prime Members on the Echo Plus 1st Gen. Shows as "Prime Savings" so should be Prime Members only. Could be a stuff up or just them clearing the old model.

Don't forget Shopback or Cashrewards for a fully home automated deal.

  • Echo Plus is a simple way to start your smart home. It has a built-in ZigBee smart home hub, which allows for simple and direct setup of compatible ZigBee lights, locks and more from brands including Philips Hue and others. No additional hub is required.
  • Echo Plus connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to play music, make calls, set timers and alarms, ask questions, check traffic and weather, and more. Just ask.
  • Just ask for a song, artist or genre from Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and more. With multi-room music, you can play music on * Echo devices in different rooms. Echo can play Audible audiobooks, radio stations, news briefings and read kindle ebooks. Services may require subscriptions or other fees; Bluetooth not supported for multi-room music.
  • Call or message anyone hands-free who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App. Also, quickly connect to other Echo devices in your home using just your voice.
  • Dolby processing speakers deliver crisp vocals and extended bass to fill the room with immersive 360 degree audio.
  • With seven microphones, beam-forming technology and noise cancellation, Echo Plus hears you from any direction-even while music is playing.
  • Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills. Just ask Alexa to control compatible smart devices, request an Uber, find a recipe, and more.
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  • Optimus Prime on 08/07/2019 - 00:46
    +2

    Cheers OP. Great find. Got a couple.

  • bamzero on 08/07/2019 - 01:01

    Is this a good choice if I wanted a Zigbee hub to play around with? Thinking of compatibility with Philips and Xiaomi stuff.

    • PvsNP on 08/07/2019 - 01:03
      +1

      As per Amazon product description:
      Echo Plus is a simple way to start your smart home. It has a built-in ZigBee smart home hub, which allows for simple and direct setup of compatible ZigBee lights, locks and more from brands including Philips Hue and others. No additional hub is required.

  • PvsNP on 08/07/2019 - 01:01

    I think it's a pricing error! They usually go for that price as refurbished.

    • deelaroo on 08/07/2019 - 01:06

      I think should be a 1 infront of the 49. Worth trying if you need it you get it cheap if they cancel you usually get a gift card balance.

    • bamzero on 08/07/2019 - 01:15
      +2

      No I don't think so. According to the camel it's been $99 since November. The search listing says "Prime Savings: Prime members save $50" so $49 would be right, just that it's jumped up to $229 now (the same price as the Gen 2 mind you)

    • Cluelessly on 08/07/2019 - 18:19
      +3

      Nah, it's part of the Prime Day early offers. We need a Prime Day 2019 tag.
      https://www.amazon.com.au/prime-day/b?ie=UTF8&node=560257705…

      • ModeratorRichardL on 10/07/2019 - 12:54

        Tag and Event Page has been added.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2019 - 01:17

    Not pricing error. $99 for the past months. Now a further $50 off so $49 is about right.A good buy.

  • puffinfresh on 08/07/2019 - 01:20

    I signed up to the Prime trail and picked one up. Not sure why; the Echo Dot was my first smart speaker, but I sold it and now I have a Google Home in every room. I have one thing that isn't compatible with Google Assistant, but is with Alexa. Chances are I can resell it for more if I don't keep it.

    • magnolia on 08/07/2019 - 01:36
      +1

      Same here.i am also a Google home user but I bought one as well. Is there a way to make them work together ( establish a group or something alike )
      The price will soon drop everywhere else once Amazon makes a start. But I still think it is of great value for this price!

  • Dave Id on 08/07/2019 - 03:01

    2nd generation Echo were 2 for $99 back April.

    • brotherfranciz on 08/07/2019 - 03:33

      Hmm, do you have a link - I couldn't find this deal? Did you mean $199?

      I did find an old deal (late March) for the non-Plus Echo at 2 for $199 though, which maybe you were referring to?:

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/447458

      • Dave Id on 08/07/2019 - 04:01
        -2

        Purchased 2 x Echo 2nd Gen on April 5 for $99 the pair.

        Amazon always doing odd things. Meh :) Often repeat them,which was my point.

        Got a pair of smart wi-fi plugs for $26.99 at the same time.

        • TEER3X on 08/07/2019 - 06:09
          +2

          Do you mean Echo Dot?

          • Dave Id on 08/07/2019 - 06:26
            -1

            @TEER3X: Nope.

            • TEER3X on 08/07/2019 - 08:26
              +1

              @Dave Id: really good deal then. not as good as my 3rd gen dots for a $1 a piece, but great deal nonetheless :)

              • Master Bates on 08/07/2019 - 08:58

                @TEER3X: Would love to hear how you achieved this!

                • TEER3X on 08/07/2019 - 10:24
                  +1

                  @Master Bates: Was living in the US and signed up to Amazon Music Unlimited trial, total cost was $1.99 for each dot. I also got two Google Home Minis for $1 each with a similar promotion (I think a Spotify trial), but ended up selling or trading them

                  Best deal I ended up with was 25 boxes of nappies at $60 a box, completely free

                  The US is a different beast when it comes to bargains

                  • Master Bates on 08/07/2019 - 10:37

                    @TEER3X: Ahh, that makes sense. Didn't think I had missed such a great opportunity.

                    We're only just starting to get some of these deals in Aus, e.g. Tic-Tac Spofity Premium and Google Home Mini combo promo.

      • cariDisc on 08/07/2019 - 15:44

        probably this
        2 Echo for $99
        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/448909

        not the plus though

        • Dave Id on 08/07/2019 - 17:35

          Yep.

        • davemac on 09/07/2019 - 13:48

          That was a pricing error and it wasn’t up for long if I remember correctly.

  • Ozjoey on 08/07/2019 - 03:23

    Bought one. Thanks OP! $50 is a Bargain!!!

  • Ameowzon on 08/07/2019 - 04:10

    I recently bought a second hand but brand new in box for $50, thinking it’s bargain. This is a $1 cheaper!

    I bought it to setup ZigBee with Xiaomi products but have since failed. How do I do it?

    • KentT on 09/07/2019 - 12:44

      Xiaomi products are likely not supported.

  • gm65 on 08/07/2019 - 06:26
    +1

    With another 4 Echos and 5 Google speakers, I really didn't need another one, but for that price, I couldn't resist. I think I have to build another room to use it in! Thanks O.P.

    • magnolia on 08/07/2019 - 06:58

      Were they all linked to your Amazon account already when they arrived?
      There is a "this is a gift, don't link to my account" in the purchase page which gets me confused. I forgot to tick this box, would it make the echo be linked to purchasing account when they arrive?

      • davemac on 08/07/2019 - 08:10

        My last one was pre-setup to my account. Pretty nice feature.

        • magnolia on 08/07/2019 - 10:16

          Thanks for your reply. Where did the pre-setup happen if you don't mind to tell me?

          • davemac on 09/07/2019 - 19:13

            @magnolia: They are listed in your Alexa app/amazon account (ie without having to run through device setup). I think they were also preconfigured for wifi (if you have wifi key saved in amazon cloud) but not 100% sure on that.

  • magnolia on 08/07/2019 - 06:39

    This is a gift, don't link it to my account.

    Missed this check box in checkout page, would it really matter? If so, is there a way to change it as it hasn't been dispatched yet

    • Morien on 08/07/2019 - 15:17
      +2

      Nah. Doesn't matter.

  • gm65 on 08/07/2019 - 07:45
    +1

    No need to tick anything. Device is registered through the Alexa app on your phone. One reason I especially like the Echos is that you can use the web to configure (most) settings. Sometimes easier on a PC than a phone.

  • galileo on 08/07/2019 - 08:04

    With Amazon Prime Day around the corner, It would be good to hold for a bit, imho

    • Ameowzon on 08/07/2019 - 08:38
      +2

      Just return then buy again…

  • juzza87 on 08/07/2019 - 08:35

    I already have one but buying this to pair them together for stereo mode, this is a great price, thanks OP!

    • Ameowzon on 08/07/2019 - 08:39

      If I had 3 Echos (mix of Dot and Plus), can it all play from the same Spotify playlist?

      • juzza87 on 08/07/2019 - 08:45
        +1

        In the Alexa app you can create a speaker group, for example I have one called "Everywhere" with all of my Echos in it, when I want to listen to music in every room I just say "Alexa play my spotify music everywhere". You can also change the target device in the Spotify app to select your speaker group, it shows up as a device.

        • BuyNow Think Later on 08/07/2019 - 12:46

          Will 4 give a better stereo effect than 2 of these in a speaker group in a room?

          • juzza87 on 08/07/2019 - 16:56

            @BuyNow Think Later: I'm not sure sorry, I imagine it would be max two speakers and an echo sub(woofer) to create a 2.1 configuration but someone who knows might reply.

    • Hargain Bunter on 09/07/2019 - 08:32

      Do you know if you can add Sonos Alexa enabled speakers into the group?

      • juzza87 on 09/07/2019 - 08:33
        +1

        I'm not sure sorry I only own Echos. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will comment.

  • Ameowzon on 08/07/2019 - 08:39

    How does one manage multi-users on multiple Echos?

    • deelaroo on 08/07/2019 - 08:48

      You don’t on an AU account. It can learn voices for playing back music like remembering what you asked for once setup, but it’s not like Households on US account.

      • garbagetnt on 09/07/2019 - 00:02

        Yeah really scks

  • PlasticSpaceman on 08/07/2019 - 08:45

    Excellent price. I have a home full of Google devices, but am tempted to get this just as a semi decent Bluetooth speaker to cast music to from one of my google home minis….

  • Slave1 on 08/07/2019 - 08:50

    Wait, does this mean you don’t need a Hub for Hue lights with this?

    That’s good deal then if so, save on the Hub price plus all the functionality of the Echo itself.

    • deelaroo on 08/07/2019 - 09:19

      Pretty much. There is some Hue stuff that needs the Hue Bridge though like atleast the dimmer switch, but all the Hue globes I have tried work fine.

      • KentT on 09/07/2019 - 12:52

        You can pair the dimmer switch directly to a bulb. Functionality is limited, but you do get on/off/dimming.

        • deelaroo on 09/07/2019 - 16:16

          Yeah I need it for a group like I have 4x down lights in lounge wanted to control.

  • dillyz on 08/07/2019 - 09:06

    Thanks got one!

  • fridgejam on 08/07/2019 - 09:21

    Can somebody who already owns one of these comment on the sound quality, particularly compared to the latest Echo dot 3. Will this sound much better?

    • freakthe on 08/07/2019 - 09:27
      +1

      This is not as good as the Echo v2, but it's still quite nice. $49 is really a deal!
      And don't forget, the plus can control lights and stuff …

    • Maveot on 08/07/2019 - 09:42
      +2

      Can't comment on it vs a Dot 3, but it's better than all of the small devices and for me and the wife we like the sound of this over the Google Home, thus getting rid of the Home and the Minis that seem to breed.

      For $50 this is a bargain if only to be used as a speaker.

    • fridgejam on 09/07/2019 - 18:01
      +1

      Took the plunge and ordered one and it has already arrived! After a quick test I can confidently say that the Echo Plus (Gen 1) does sound better than the current Echo Dot 3 model for anybody who is on the fence about upgrading to this one.

  • misterchan on 08/07/2019 - 09:29

    Thanks OP, bought two to pair up in the bedroom.

  • thinkv on 08/07/2019 - 09:48

    Anybody switched to these from a Google Home or vice versa? and why?

    • Maveot on 08/07/2019 - 09:55
      +2

      See my comment above, I think sound is better on this, also microphone picks up requests better than Google for us, especially when music is playing.

    • pw2002au on 08/07/2019 - 10:31
      +1

      Google is much better when asking about local info such as afl scores or general questions. For home automation and music streaming both are comparible. I started with alexa but are finding that Google assistants are more suited.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2019 - 09:52

    I joined Prime Video and got a $10 bonus by playing a video right away. so I ordered the Echo Plus for $30. What a deal!

    • xmchen on 08/07/2019 - 11:08

      Am I mssing something here? my math tells $49-$10 = $39

      • m9 on 08/07/2019 - 11:32

        https://i.imgur.com/Qml3f.jpg

        • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2019 - 11:35

          Oh my bad. I had to start to work at posting. $39 is correct. Sorry for the confusing.

  • thsydney on 08/07/2019 - 09:53

    Any recommended smart bulbs and smart thermometer together with this?

  • OzLocutus on 08/07/2019 - 09:56

    And I just upgraded my 6 Echo Dot Gen 2 to Gen 3 with the Kogan Deal!

    Oh well, time to upgrade Echo Dot Gen 3 to Echo Plus Gen 1!

    A lot of 2nd hand Echo Dots about to hit Gumtree!

    • LowRange on 08/07/2019 - 12:13

      Personally i would upgrade my Echo 2 dots with this, but i wouldn't bother upgrading my Echo 3 dots for it.

      I'm going to wait for an Echo Plus 2nd deal, better sound and it has the thermometer so you can do temp based automations.

      • OzLocutus on 08/07/2019 - 12:22

        Yeah, I'd obviously prefer 2nd, but I wouldn't expect them to reach this price point any time soon.

        I would be surprised if the Echo Plus 1st isn't better sound than then Echo Dot 3rd.

  • PabloVicioso on 08/07/2019 - 10:06

    Does anyone know how the sound quality in one of these compares to a Bose SoundLink Micro?

  • RSmith on 08/07/2019 - 11:48

    What does it do better than echo dot?

    • schwinn on 08/07/2019 - 12:22
      +3

      Zigbee controller, and larger speakers for bigger/better sound.

      • RSmith on 08/07/2019 - 15:14

        I have connected my echo dot to z623, so speaker aspect is not appealing to me. I will need to look into what ZigBee controller is capable of.

        Thanks

        • schwinn on 08/07/2019 - 23:07

          If anything, it just means spending more $$$ on zigbee devices. The experience is not that great, I read reviews where the alexa app is inferior to the native apps (eg Phillips Hue). Furthermore the zigbee offering is limited.

          • deelaroo on 08/07/2019 - 23:18

            @schwinn: I’m controlling lights, tap timers, air con, garage door, door sensors, temperature monitor via Zigbee and Alexa. Then via WiFi and Alexa receiver, more lights, robot vacuum.

            • armageddeus on 11/07/2019 - 12:21

              @deelaroo: What integration setup or are you using off the shelf zigbee receivers? Care to share? Cheers.

  • snufl on 08/07/2019 - 12:18
    +12

    Upvoted because this is a great deal but won't be buying one. Have many echos already and I made a new financial year resolution to resist OzBargain temptations, I'm proud of myself.

    • BugsBunnyAUS on 08/07/2019 - 12:43

      Well done. It's hard sometimes..!

    • armageddeus on 08/07/2019 - 12:55
      +2

      In the same boat. Resistance was futile.. in my case.

    • ihbh on 08/07/2019 - 16:19
      +2

      I'm proud of myself.

      Early days mate. :)

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 09/07/2019 - 18:43

    Ah im already so invested into google gear….

    • hluu0111 on 14/07/2019 - 18:51

      Don't take side. Have them both. This has nice sound.

  • alaric on 09/07/2019 - 19:33

    Upvoted. Great post and as tempting as this is, I will pass on it. I was interested in the zigbee integration with my Xiaomi sensors but online posts show it doesn't work with Echo Plus. Has anyone tried integrating with Xiaomi (Mi or Aqara) sensors? If not, looks like it will be RPi for smart home integration and Google Home for everything else.

  • TechNerd on 15/07/2019 - 11:51

    I have $25 amazon credit that I can use on anything sold by amazon and fulfilled by amazon. So essentially I can only buy amazon devices (can’t find anything else that I can use the credit on). Should I get the first gen echo plus or the 3rd gen echo dot? I want to use all my credit since $10 expires tomorrow.

    There is only a $10 difference between the two but not sure if it is worth getting the older generation echo plus over the newer generation echo dot.

    • alvian on 15/07/2019 - 12:12
      +2

      Echo Plus. Vastly more functionalities & much better sound.

      • TechNerd on 15/07/2019 - 14:32
        +1

        Thanks! Just ended up ordering the echo plus for $24.

    • slick7 on 16/07/2019 - 10:10

      I've been contemplating the same. I already own a 1st gen Echo Plus and 2nd get echo dot. I know the new 3rd gen echo dot is better but in terms of sound, it's a long way behind the older plus.

      The only negative for the plus is that it's way larger and in my case, I'm getting it for a bedroom where I'm not going to be listening to music much. It's just going to be to use voice assistant (turn off lights etc)

      It's only $10 difference but I'm leaning toward the smaller device in my case… I might be able to pair 2x new 1st gen echo plus if I get one and I reconfigure the apartment when I move but by that time I am sure they will release new temperature sensor one and other new technologies so the older Echo Plus probably will be relegated to the garage or something…

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