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Buy 2 Echo Dots (2nd Gen) for $49 on Amazon Australia.

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This Offer is valid to 11:59pm AEDT on Monday 31 December 2018.

Edit: 1/1/19 - Deal still running (Thanks AussieDaddy)

This offer (the “Offer”) applies to
customers who purchase in a single order, 2 Amazon Echo Dots (2nd generation) (Black B07456NHZ6 or White B0745757C9) (“Qualifying Items”) on Amazon.com.au will receive those 2 Qualifying Items for $49.

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  • IVI on 04/12/2018 - 05:52

    So, does it apply to an Order for 1x White + 1x Black? ;-)

  • amazonaddict on 04/12/2018 - 06:15

    I was on the look out for a deal like this. But, I was also thinking if I should get the echo plus instead. I don’t find any other models adding value but echo plus because of its zigbee hub feature. If you deduct the price of a philips bulb, echo plus gen 1 is selling around $75. Thats a great value. Should I spend $50 for 2 dots or just wait for 10% cash back and get echo plus for $68?

    The new echo plus looks nice, but I would not throw additional $130 for a temperature sensor and little bit of sound upgrade ( which is still not a great quality). Instead I could spend it on 3 philips bulbs and these 2 dots.

    Any opinions?

    • phoeb on 04/12/2018 - 06:32
      +1

      I ended up grabbing an echo plus myself for the reasons you outlined.

      The speaker on the gen 2 dot doesn't seem very good, so it put me off.

      • asa79 on 04/12/2018 - 06:40
        +3

        It has aux and Bluetooth output so you can hook it up To anything

    • asa79 on 04/12/2018 - 06:39

      Zigbee hub isn't as good as a Philips hub if you going to use for hue

      • amazonaddict on 04/12/2018 - 06:51
        +1

        Could you please elaborate on that? can't lights be controlled well? Does it lose connection? What issues did you find?

        • asa79 on 04/12/2018 - 06:54

          Check out reviews there is alot that say Amazon has been very slack on the hub side and you lose alot of functions like groups and scenes etc

          You supposedly just see a list of devices instead of rooms and groups like Google home. I was thinking same till I saw those reviews

          • Romen on 04/12/2018 - 09:12

            @asa79: I was just reading, apparently you can setup rooms at least.

        • Goodiemite on 04/12/2018 - 06:56

          Compatible lights & even some no brand dBay Wi-Fi switches work well with dot no issues. I use the smart life app to control lights

    • iperezgenius on 05/12/2018 - 01:23

      Does the fact that it has a zigbee hub means it can connect to Xiaomi Smart Home Aqara Human Motion Sensor? I had to buy a Xiaomi gateway to use them…

  • mickeyjuiceman on 04/12/2018 - 06:58

    Bit of a kick in the nuts if you bought just one for $40 last week.

    • asa79 on 04/12/2018 - 07:05
      +1

      They could return if not opened and rebuy

      • ash2000 on 04/12/2018 - 07:17
        +11

        even if they have opened it, rebuy, and return one of the new ones with the original receipt.

    • bamzero on 04/12/2018 - 12:38

      From Amazon? Try live chat, let them know you're not happy, they may be able to help you out.
      Gotta say Amazon customer service has been second to none so far.

  • mumof2sydney on 04/12/2018 - 07:07

    when i click the "add both" button at the bottom of the page and then go to cart- just shows one at $39…what am i doing wrong??

    • ash2000 on 04/12/2018 - 07:21

      Review cart and increase quantity to 2.

      The discount won't be applied until you reach the "Choose a payment method" page.

    • bamzero on 04/12/2018 - 12:39

      Did the same thing. Bit confusing since it says "Add both to cart"

  • deelaroo on 04/12/2018 - 07:33

    Great deal OP don’t think we’ll see cheaper without another $18 glitch!

    I have one in every room now wall mounted in most. Also got a few as Xmas presents such a cheap stocking filler!

  • Gratt on 04/12/2018 - 07:41

    Time to give Echo dot a run. I bought the 2 pack of Google mini last year hoping/ expecting integration with my Sonos 3 speaker. I hope that Alexa will also have better control of my Xiaomi Aqara gear and my Samsung TV. Google really does all the above poorly or not at all. Time to find out if Amazon does it better.

    • econzune on 04/12/2018 - 08:10

      I will need to find out more about Echo and Aqara gear. Do you have a specific source you can recommend? Is the Echo much better than Google Home in this respect? My google home only sees one bulb, one power plug. Nothing that connects to Xiaomi zigbee hub.

      • Gratt on 04/12/2018 - 08:41

        https://www.amazon.com/Xiaomi-Inc-Mi-Home/dp/B07C7WTDY8. I, like you only get limited connection with google. I guess I will find out in a week when the dots arrive. I can only guess that the word deprecated in the above link sounds ominous. I hope it is better than Google's offering. I will be happy if I can get Alexa to start and stop my Sonos 3 speaker. Control over ZigBee Xiaomi plugs would be great.

        • Mahalo on 04/12/2018 - 09:42

          Alexa works with Xiaomi robot vacuum 2nd generation I bought last week.

    • Major Mess on 04/12/2018 - 14:52

      Both Google and Amazon work fine for me with the Xiaomi Aqara devices.

      • iperezgenius on 05/12/2018 - 01:28

        which aqara device? montion sensors?

        • Major Mess on 05/12/2018 - 01:54

          I run Home Assistant on a Rpi and it looks after the switched, so I haven't looked at that in Alexa. Not sure what ALexa has for that sort of control and would have thought that was up to the Mi Home app.

  • neonlight on 04/12/2018 - 07:59

    What's people's opinions should get this or Google Home mini?

    • SnowDragon on 04/12/2018 - 08:26
      +2

      Both have their pros and cons I think. Generally when asking questions, Google can help more. Alexa tends to just say she doesn't know.

      Google will play music via google play, spotify (free), TuneIn.
      Alexa has Amazon Music and IHeartRadio and also spotify as well I think. I hadn't set it up.

      One thing I do prefer is saying "Alexa" rather than "Hey Google" over and over again.

      But you can get 2 of these for the price of a mini so I would suggest these. One in the bedroom, one in the lounge/dining area. Wake up, ask for the Weather and news while you lay in bed. Comfy.

      • Master Bates on 04/12/2018 - 09:04
        +1

        Alexa only works with Spotify Premium, not the Free version.

      • neonlight on 09/12/2018 - 02:04

        Thanks for the input.

        I seriously wish they can make this device multilingual.

        So that you can control things with different languages

        I can't get rid if my own music collection on squeezebox for one reason. None of the online services can cover 5 languages that I listen to and tell me what are the latest hits let alone having a decent library.

        Absolutely nobody has that service. Spotify, Google music, Amazon whatever no single service has it. No chance you can get something includung Korean and Japanese neither. And be limited selection. Just not good enough

        I wish I can tell it to play a song then change my language for the song name and it will recognise and play find it online and just stream it

        I guess we are not there yet.

    • Fluid Head on 04/12/2018 - 09:46

      Echo dots speaker sounds like a tin can vs Google Home mini

      • dealsucker on 04/12/2018 - 12:10

        Double Post. Please delete.

      • dealsucker on 04/12/2018 - 12:10

        But you would not use either to listen to any real music so its only academic.

      • iperezgenius on 05/12/2018 - 01:29

        The echo dot has a head phone jack out. I have it plugged into my surround sound…

    • bamzero on 04/12/2018 - 13:05

      Depends what you are going to use it for.

      GH sounds better, it's decent enough that I've replaced my bedside clock radio with it. The Echo wouldn't cut it (the new echo dot sounds much better apparently). Not going to replace your stereo system though you can use external speakers. The GHM does Bluetooth or Chromecast, the Alexa does Bluetooth or AUX out..

      How tied in to Google are you? The GH will work better with your Android phone (unless you have an G Suite account, then forget about Calendar integration, though works with Alexa - thanks for that Google)

      GH can sometimes be easier to give the command to (ie, as a radio, I just say Play (radio station). Alexa, I usually need to say Play (radio station) on Tune-in). I don't have any paid music services so can't comment on that (apart from Amazon Music Unlimited trial)

      Since I got the Dot first, that's what I've set up with my devices like Logitech Harmony etc, I haven't really tried that side of it with the GH, apart from controlling lights which they are on par with each other.

    • Major Mess on 04/12/2018 - 14:48

      Best to end up with a mix of both. Echo is heaps faster for smart device control, but not a big deal really. Echo has a huge list of skills you can add. Google is more useful if you use Android phones due to the integration for reminders, calendar, shopping lists etc. They both work with the same smart devices.

    • Major Mess on 05/12/2018 - 02:12
      +1

      I have both. Google Home is great for Android users as it integrates with shopping list reminders and calendars. It also works well if you have a Chromecast or Sheild TV. I have not looked at the Amazon companion app. Both have TuneIn and IHeart radio etc, and access to podcasts from Apples database(Google may be better). Google home also lets you play the audio from Youtube videos eg "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Atheist Experience from Youtube", and if you have a Chromecast/Sheild you can add "on Sheild" or what ever you have named the device to have it play there. With Google you can also play the audio from music videos by asking that way. Prime users now get 10 hrs free access to Amazon music on Alexa, so you can ask for music by song or Artist(you can do a bit of that for the radio stations as well. You can also cast audio to Google Home from a PC or apps like Bubleupnp on Android.

      Alexa turns lights on straightaway, whereas Google Home now waits a few seconds because it lets you chain multiple commands so has a long timeout, but was never as fast as Alexa. The Echos have a 3.5mm socket so you can connect to a receiver etc. Both systems can act as bluetooth speakers.

      Both systems work with home control server programs like Home Assistant(on a $30 RaspberryPi in my case) which takes everything to another level and adds media player control for Home Receivers(my 8 yo Yamaha gets power on volume source and the basic controls), TV control, and control of Kodi on whatever device. eg Kodi on my PC is called Frodo so I can pause by saying to any Google Home anywhere "Pause Frodo", etc

      In the end the best setup is Google Homes throughout and Echos where they make the most sense.

      Home Assistant
      https://www.home-assistant.io/components/

      • neonlight on 09/12/2018 - 01:51

        Hi thanks you just reminded me about using my synology nas running home assistant via docker. I can then use GHM to integrate with it

        The thing is I have Amazon prime but I know Echo doesn't support Spotify free which I would like to use. The Amazon music 10 hours I thought that's a once off not monthly

        I Aldi have an old Yamaha but it would be nice if you explain a bit more about controlling that though. I thought receivers only gets controlled by IR remotes. I meant amplifiers

  • xcx on 04/12/2018 - 08:10
    +8

    These things seems to get cheaper by the day. If it wasnt for the upstanding ethics and values displayed recently by big tech companies such as amazon/google/facebook, id be almost slightly concerned by mounting multiple listening devices throughout every room in my home.

    Anyways, at this price I might as well grab one for the toilet.

    • Diji1 on 04/12/2018 - 09:44
      +1

      the upstanding ethics and values displayed recently by big tech companies such as amazon/google/facebook

      And what are those?

    • neonlight on 09/12/2018 - 01:57

      Why toilet out of all areas…. I guess you want a smart toilet bidet to tell it flush my sink and will just do so without pressing a button? Or spray my butt google?

      Unless you just want it to play music during showers I don't see how the unit is good at all especially moisture can get it and is not waterproof

      Are people using this during showers?

  • littlegreenman on 04/12/2018 - 08:14

    Shopback only has 6% cashback according to their website. Nonetheless, thanks OP for this deal. They'll make good poolside outdoor speakers and I won't be upset if they're dead in a years time.

    Also, this worked well with the shopback 12 birthday $12 offer.

    I'll note this one down as a win for the day.

  • Nextacy on 04/12/2018 - 08:19

    good deal, i bought it, even though we already have 3 google home minis and 1 Echo Spot, and convinced the my office mates to get them as well

  • proudwanderer on 04/12/2018 - 08:24
    +1

    How much more inferior is this compared to the 3rd gen?

    Wondering if the 3rd gen is worth the extra…

    • PleasureMe on 04/12/2018 - 09:25
      +2

      Here, I googled for you - https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/amazon-echo-dot-gen-2-vs-…

      Watch the video, there is a good comparison not only between generations but also between google home mini.

      After watching this, I'm convinced to get a gen 3 instead.

      • amazonaddict on 04/12/2018 - 09:48

        Speaker? Non of these devices are good for Music. You will definitely have hook it up with a Sound System. For normal Alexa stuff, any echo is fine.
        Fabric? As he mentioned in the review, it collects dust and stains. If your 2nd gen looks hideous to you, then just hide 2 behind something. Even my google mini sits behind the sound bar.
        Micro phones? The reviewer was wrong. "Tucked under the light ring is an array of seven microphones that use beam-forming technology and enhanced noise cancellation. With far-field voice recognition, Amazon Echo Dot can hear you ask a question from any direction—even in noisy environments or while playing music." - Description for Amazon Second Gen

        • PleasureMe on 04/12/2018 - 09:53

          I don’t agree. I have a google home mini and the sound is fine. I’m not hosting a dance party in my lounge so the sound is adequate for me. I don’t want to have to hook the Echo up to a sound system. I want to use the speaker it comes with. Therefore for me, I’ll be getting a gen 3.

        • Major Mess on 05/12/2018 - 02:16

          The top end units sound good, albeit without stereo separation. No worse than the crap bluetooth speakers people seem to buy, or a portable radio etc. Plus these do have the line out. We are talking about a smart speaker for $25 which at least would have to be a good value christmas present for someone.

  • jimbobaus on 04/12/2018 - 08:42
    +6

    For those who use Apple music.
    Apple Music intergration coming to Alexa devices from dec 17th

    https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8487575/apple-mu…

  • damian1079 on 04/12/2018 - 08:44

    Do these work with Chromecast?

    • Brett308 on 04/12/2018 - 09:20
      +1

      no it doesn't, wont play music from googleplay or videos from youtube. its pretty useless imo.

      • Jugganautx on 04/12/2018 - 15:10

        who even uses youtube for music in 2018 😂

  • kirt on 04/12/2018 - 09:04

    Good deal ;)

  • Homr on 04/12/2018 - 10:27

    wow thanks, secret santa sorted!

  • deelaroo on 04/12/2018 - 10:35

    Echos about to support Apple Music as well (assuming this includes in Australia).

  • Homr on 04/12/2018 - 10:50
    +1

    I just bought mine from JB HiFi so I don't have to wait for delivery hahaha :D

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/422312

    • littlegreenman on 04/12/2018 - 16:25

      So what you're saying is that you're not a true ozbargainer since you missed out on cash rewards/shopback and paid more ;)

      • Homr on 04/12/2018 - 16:43

        Time is money….

      • behrouz on 04/12/2018 - 18:03

        $10 JB discount or 10% after 2 months on CR , that’s It :)

    • Fizzydrink on 11/12/2018 - 11:51

      cheers for heads up, used 2 x $10 vouchers to get it for 29.

  • hishaken on 04/12/2018 - 12:32

    What is the application of this?
    Where can I use it?
    Any good?

    • manbearpig on 04/12/2018 - 13:12

      Google is your friend.

      • hishaken on 04/12/2018 - 13:29

        googled but there are not from cpmmunity feedback.
        would like to.know feedback from ozbargainer

  • freakitude on 04/12/2018 - 12:34
    +4

    Wow, my first front page deal on OzBargain. I posted it and went to bed (after a night shift) ,and it had like 4 upvotes.

  • ShootingStar3388 on 04/12/2018 - 22:38

    Thanks OP, just placed my order, xmas present sorted for mates.

  • iperezgenius on 05/12/2018 - 01:34

    Not surprising they are trying to get rid of the excess gen 2, when the gen 3 is out. I think it will get cheaper…

  • iperezgenius on 05/12/2018 - 01:35

    Also JB Hifi has the same deal
    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/amazon/amazon-echo-dot-with-alexa-…

  • hishaken on 05/12/2018 - 22:47

    echo vs google home, which one is better besides Smart home(I don't need smart home function)

  • neonlight on 09/12/2018 - 00:07

    Decided to get Google home mini instead due to Android phones and home plugs working with Google rather than Alexa

  • xntrik on 11/12/2018 - 14:18

    I reckon these are going to get hot pretty quickly before Christmas with the announcement that iTunes will be able to be played through Alexa in a few weeks time.

    $25.50 each and I've got mine plugged into an old dumb but good speaker so I just made it bluetooth, wireless and voice compatible for CHEAP!

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/danafeldman/2018/11/30/apples-s…

  • AussieDaddy on 01/01/2019 - 09:25
    Merged from Buy 2 Echo Dot (2nd Gen) for $49 Delivered @ Amazon AU

    This deal is back again. 2 Echo Dots for $49 delivered. Not sure for how long this will be available, but it's on as of now.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/01/2019 - 09:30

      Alexa, can we start the year again?

    • asa79 on 01/01/2019 - 09:31
      +5

      This deal Never stopped

    • LivingOnTheEdge on 01/01/2019 - 09:37
      +1

      It's been there for a long long time and should be there forever. Not a deal anymore.

      • AussieDaddy on 01/01/2019 - 09:43

        According to Amazon's T&Cs, it was supposed to expire on December the 31st, and it still says that, but the deal is on their front page, and the discount applies when you add them to cart. Don't know what's up with that.

        • proudwanderer on 02/01/2019 - 09:49

          Looking at the same deal via JB HIFI’s website it says the deal is until 31 Jan

    • OZBMate8911 on 01/01/2019 - 09:38

      How do these stack up against a Google Home Mini? I've already got the Mini, but if they're more or less at parity this would be cheaper to fill the home with…

      • asa79 on 01/01/2019 - 10:28

        Bluetooth aux out, but doesnt support google music unless thats changed or casting

        I use my echo to control the sonos speakers, and controls the sony TV (on/offf, volume, channel, select hdmi/tv etc). I will use either alexa or google to ask questions sometimes you get two different weather or information based on their search.

        I use google to play music as we have a google mini in all the bedroom to play baby lullabies from google play, for the kids to sleep to. Sometimes I will cast youtube to the Sony TV when i cant be bothered finding the remote.

        It really depends on what your subscription is, if you have a prime you have amazon music for the alexa, and it can play audible etc

        I cant seem to call via either one yet, i think its limited to US still

      • chemical-miracle on 01/01/2019 - 10:29
        +1

        Depends on which ecosystem you'd rather use and prefer Google Assistant or Alexa.

      • jimbobaus on 01/01/2019 - 10:29

        Alexa craps all over google for reliability and actually doing what I ask.
        I had minis but have switched and won’t be gong back. They are really good

        • pensionday on 01/01/2019 - 11:04

          Did you mind sharing about the reliability issues?

          • jimbobaus on 01/01/2019 - 12:57

            @pensionday: I just found that the google had issues actually understanding what i was asking it to do.
            I found the Echo's to be better at understanding what i am asking.

            The only downside of the Echo is it does not detect who is speaking, vs the google who does.

            The sound quality is 100X better in the echo vs the google mini
            the echo supports more music platforms (including apple music from mid-late Jan in Aus)

            Overall i find it a much better system over all, the echo is also better when it comes to smart home stuff, I find more devices support echo out of the box vs google (from my exp anyways)

      • ibgunth27 on 01/01/2019 - 11:19

        I have a Google Home Mini and an Amazon Alexa (Prime Day impulse purchase). Personally, I much prefer the Google Home. It sounds better, is more reliable, and can answer questions better from my experience.

        I do use Android, so I might be biased towards the Google Assistant as I use it on my phone and use Google Calendar, Google Photos, etc., but paired with a Chromecast it's near damn perfect.

      • kingmoron on 01/01/2019 - 13:18

        im going to switch to google so it can control my kodi etc. alexa is a more closed system

        • OZBMate8911 on 04/01/2019 - 07:50

          Ah, this is the kicker for me. Didn't realise you couldn't do they with Alexa.

          Thank you everybody for posting your experiences :)

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