Kickstart your smart home with a 1st-gen Amazon Echo smart speaker for just $30

If you kind of want to get in on the Alexa hype but also don't want to spend a ton of money up front, this deal for a $30 Amazon Echo is for you. The 1st-gen devices at Woot are listed as "Used" so may show some cosmetic wear, but they have been fully inspected by Amazon to ensure they are in full working order. They also have a 90-day Woot warranty.

The deal given is no longer valid and we do not have a better one. However, we have found some similar deals

Ring Video Doorbell Wired with Echo Show 5

Ring Video Doorbell Wired with Echo Show 5

$64.99 $139.98 Save $75

The Ring Video Doorbell is bundled with Amazon's Echo Show 5 at over 50% off exclusively for Prime Day. You'll be able to see who's at your door using the Ring app on a myriad of devices, including the Echo Show 5.

Fire TV Stick 4K with 'The Disney Bundle'

Fire TV Stick 4K with 'The Disney Bundle'

Limited Time Only

Exclusively during Prime Day, Amazon is offering Prime members three free months of 'The Disney Bundle' with the purchase of a new Fire TV Stick or Fire Tablet. The Disney Bundle gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Amazon Prime Video Channels

Amazon Prime Video Channels

Limited Time Only

Amazon Prime Video lets you add other streaming services as 'channels' to your Prime subscription, and right now select options are down to just $1 per month ahead of Prime Day!

Amazon Echo Devices

Amazon Echo Devices

Prices Vary

Featuring the Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show 5, Echo Auto, Echo Frames, and more, this sale lets you snap up some Amazon hardware without breaking the bank. These are some of the best prices ever, tough they are just for Prime members.

Amazon Kids+ Family Plan

Amazon Kids+ Family Plan

$0.99 $29.99 Save $29

One of the best deals to come to Amazon Kids+ is now available exclusively for Prime members! Your family can score three months of access for only $1 by signing up before Prime Day begins on June 21.

While you can pick up the latest Echo Dot for $35 and get the same smarts, the speaker on the Dot is lacking in both volume and sound quality when compared to the full-size Echo. Going with the original Echo not only saves you $5 but also means you can enjoy music and podcasts, and generally interact with it more easily. You can't argue with the 61,000 reviewers that gave the original Echo an average rating of 4.3 stars.

Amazon has released a newer version of this smart speaker, but if you're just looking to dip your toe in the smart home waters, an older model may be the way to go. It gives you access to all of Alexa's great features, like the ability to answer questions, control smart home accessories, and more. If you already own a more modern Echo device, this would be a good compliment to it. Use the 1st-gen Echo in a kids room or bathroom or somewhere else you might want to access Alexa that's not in hearing range of the primary device. Maybe you won't use it to play music, but you can still order a pizza or turn off your lights from somewhere else in the house. Shipping is free for Prime members.

Adam Oram
Adam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at [@adamoram](https://twitter.com/adamoram).