There are many elements to a smart home That's why this Prime Day promotion is so attractive

For a limited time, you can get both the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and Echo Show 5 for just $150 This is a savings of 48% compared to the regular $290 bundle cost

As is often the case with Amazon's Prime Day where the best discounts are applied to their products, this is not just about price, but also about how well the two work together

For those unfamiliar, Ring Video Doorbell 3 sends a live stream around the door when someone arrives, allowing you to screen visitors and talk to people remotely This works whether they are at home or 100 miles away

Typically, this is done with a smartphone, but Echo Show 5 adds a screen to the regular smart speaker experience, automatically pulling video from the front door when someone arrives No need to look around for your smartphone when your hands are sticky from cooking, instead you can answer the door virtually

Aside from their compatibility, these two products are solid products in their own right We have not reviewed this particular model, but it is essentially the same as the Plus version, without the pre-roll feature that lets you see four seconds before someone enters the frame We gave this slightly enhanced model four stars in our review of the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus

Meanwhile, our review of the Echo Show 5 ended with a 3-star rating, but that was for the $90 asking price If you're interested in dipping your toe into smart home features, this is definitely a great place to start

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