Best smart home deal: Save $35 on Echo Show 5

SAVE $35: As of Sept. 29, the Echo Show 5 is on sale for $54.99 at Amazon. That's a 39% savings on the list price.

October's Prime Day is just over a week away, but we're already being treated to some great early deals. Like this latest discount on the Echo Show 5, currently $35 off at Amazon.

As of Sept. 29, you'll find it priced down to just $54.99. This isn't just a great new price; it's also the lowest price it has been all year.

So, what exactly does the Echo Show 5 do? This handy device is the hub for all your Amazon smart home products. It has a 5.5-inch touch screen for easy control and easy reading. Think looking up recipes, reading the news, or even scrolling through your Spotify playlists, because it's compatible with music streaming apps (not a Spotify person? No problem, Amazon Music works too).

You can even stream Netflix and voice call friends and family from this device, so it does so much more than you'd expect from a smart home hub. The camera can also be used to check in on your home when you're out, speak to family or check if your pets are behaving.

For this deal, you can choose between the charcoal, glacier white, and cloud blue color options. Get it from the Amazon website now.