The Echo Show 5 has an RRP of £79.99 but now has a generally agreed upon price of £64.99. You can get it free with purchases until 20 December.
To get the deal, you’ll need to go into your cart once you’ve added your purchases and click to add the Echo Show 5. It’s straightforward to do.
Read on to find out which Netatmo smart home products we’d recommend and whether the Echo Show 5 would be a good addition to your smart home set-up.
Netatmo smart home devices
Netatmo is one of the biggest names in smart home products. We tested its smart thermostat, which we think is a good, if basic smart heating option. It currently costs from £159.99 and you can check out our full review to find out more.
If you’re looking for an indoor security camera, the subscription-free Netatmo smart indoor camera (formerly called the Welcome) is a solid option. It has facial recognition and pet detection and costs £179.99. You can find out more about it in our write-up.
But our pick of its products would probably be its smart outdoor camera, which comes complete with a siren. At £319.99, it’s not cheap but it’s one of the best smart outdoor cameras on the market – and you’ll save money with it in the long run.
One of the reasons for this is that it records video onto an embedded 8GB microSD card, which means you don’t have to pay to store the footage, as you do with Nest and Ring. It also means you won’t need to sign up for a subscription – one you’ve bought the camera, there are no ongoing costs.
The camera doesn’t record continuously, so 24/7 recording isn’t an option. Instead it works by motion detection. When motion is picked up, it records the event.
It’s designed to replace an outdoor light and if you have a fitting, then it’s very easy to install. If not, you’ll need to call in an electrician. To find out more, have a look at our review.
It can also be used to make Skype calls, and it’s this video calling capability that may make it a better option than the Google Nest Hub, which only has a mic. If privacy is a concern, then the fact that this device has a camera cover and mutable mic is reassuring.
The Show 5 has Bluetooth, so you can stream music from your phone and to improve the sound quality, you can attach your own speakers (or headphones) via the 3.5mm output.
To find out more about smart displays, have a look at our round-up of the best we’ve tested.
Emma is Home Tech Editor at Tech Advisor. She covers everything from kitchen appliances to smart home devices, from floor care to personal care to air care technology. She’s particularly interested in environmentally conscious brands and products that save people time and money.
