Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months

Here is a 200-word summary of the article: Amazon's entry-level smart speakers, the Echo Pop and Echo Dot, are currently on sale at their lowest prices since mid-June. The Echo Pop is discounted to $24.99 ($15 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, making it Amazon's cheapest Echo speaker. While it lacks audiophile-level sound quality, the Pop can perform most Alexa-enabled tasks, control smart home devices, and extend the reach of an Eero Wi-Fi system. The fifth-generation Echo Dot is on sale for $34.99 ($15 off) at the same retailers. It offers better sound quality and more advanced features, including built-in motion and temperature sensors to trigger smart home accessories. Like the Pop, the Dot can also act as an Eero Wi-Fi extender. Both speakers are compatible with Alexa Plus, Amazon's updated, generative AI-powered voice assistant, though its performance has been mixed in early testing. The discounts on these Echo devices make them compelling options for those looking to add voice control and smart home capabilities to their homes without breaking the bank, especially ahead of Amazon's upcoming Prime Day event.