Some of the best deals on Prime Day are on Amazon's own devices like the Amazon Echo smart speaker

One example is the third-generation Echo Dot, available on Amazon for $18

The Echo Dot is one of our favorite Amazon devices and a worthy entry on our Best Smart Speakers list Its small size and circular shape are rather unremarkable, but it still manages to impress us with its audio capabilities

Like all Echo speakers, the Echo Dot lets you use Alexa to play music, read the news, answer questions, and control smart home devices like smart thermostats, smart lights, and smart locks

Now in its third incarnation, the Echo Dot has a cloth-wrapped design, replacing the plastic design of the previous model

The third-generation Echo Dot is available in three colors: charcoal, heather gray, and sandstone white, all of which are rather pleasing to the eye

At only $18, the Echo Dot 3rd generation is a very attractive impulse buy, especially if you want to access Alexa at home Especially if you want to access Alexa at home