Shoppers can pick up an Echo Pop speaker for less than £6 if they do one simple thing

The largest Amazon sale of the year has kicked off with a bang, offering massive savings on a wide range of home and personal tech upgrades for those keen to bag a bargain. Shoppers are already seizing fantastic deals for Amazon Prime Day, which lasts until 11.59pm on July 11, on everything from Apple Airpods to the ASUS Rog Ally, now at 23% off its RRP.

However, amidst the discounted power banks and air fryers, the most substantial savings on electronics are typically found on Amazon's own devices. This year's Prime Day has already seen significant price slashes on Kindles (39%), tablets (43%) and Ring doorbells (50%), but some of the biggest deals are on Alexa devices.

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Alexa smart home devices have become a household essential in millions of homes since the Echo was first launched in time for Black Friday 2014. Amazon boasts that the technology has acquired 'tens of thousands' of skills over the years, from playing music, audiobooks and podcasts to controlling compatible smart home devices like plugs or lights, all achievable hands-free with Alexa voice control. Alexa can also set timers, check the weather, place Amazon orders, answer queries and more.

While Alexa is a firm favourite in many UK households, there are several other big-name alternatives available for British shoppers. Google Nest devices come with Google Assistant, while Apple Homepods are powered by Siri and sync seamlessly with other Apple devices, reports Kent Live. Although the specifications vary and Apple inevitably integrates better with iPhones and iPads, both devices have a higher price tag, especially considering that the Google Nest requires a home hub to connect relevant devices.

In contrast, one of the smallest and most versatile speakers in Amazon's smart range, the Echo Pop, usually retails at £44.99 but has been slashed to £19.99 for Prime Day. While the 53% discount is already substantial, savvy shoppers have discovered a way to snag one for less than £6, equating to an 88% saving on the usual price.

Bargain seekers who register with money-saving website TopCashback can bag a free £15 new member sign-up bonus payable on their first purchase through a qualifying website, along with a percentage back on every qualifying spend. For those using the sign-up link to buy an Echo Pop, after cashback, the high-tech speaker will effectively cost £5.55, making it even cheaper than Black Friday deals.

The popular Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart speaker is available in four different colours and boasts a speaker that delivers full sound, perfect for smaller spaces. The Echo Pop now has more than 19,000 reviews on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars.

82% of all customers awarded the device a 5 star rating, with buyers commending the Pop's design and audio quality, alongside its straightforward setup process. One purchaser commented: "So many uses. Super handy. Great sound quality."

They continued: "Looks nice and neat. Great volume for a cheaper smaller model. I haven't noticed any difference in sound quality than our more expensive Alexa. Is perfect for so many uses. Door bell, listening to the radio/ music/ audio books, we have them set up with routines so they play at certain times of day to tell the time, weather, flash news briefing and radio for the morning, then nice chilled music in the evening to unwind. Brilliant, no issues."

Another buyer noted: "The device is fully functional and very easy to use. Alexa is responsive to voice commands, and the speaker quality is decent for everyday use. My main concern is that it has to be plugged in at all times to work, which limits portability. However, this does eliminate any worry about battery life. Overall, it's a great device for the price and offers good value for money."

A four-star customer remarked: "I've been using the Echo Pop for a few weeks now, and it's exceeded my expectations for such a small and affordable smart speaker! It's compact, looks great in charcoal, and does a fantastic job as both a Bluetooth speaker and a smart device with Alexa built in. There are a few areas for improvement, but overall, it's a solid addition to my home setup."

However, they noted: "While the sound quality is good, the bass is limited due to its compact size. It's fine for casual music listening and spoken audio, but if you're a bass lover or want rich, deep sound, you might find it lacking compared to larger speakers in the Echo line."

"This speaker does a great job in small or medium rooms, but it struggles a bit in larger spaces. It doesn't quite have the power to fill a big room, so it's best suited for personal or smaller spaces."

The Echo Pop isn't the only Alexa gadget on offer in the sale. The Echo Spot alarm clock has been slashed to £49.99, offering a 38% discount. Meanwhile, the Echo Show 8 has had a price cut of 40%, now going for £89.99.

- Sign up as a new member of TopCashback using this link.

- Look for Amazon on TopCashback and click 'Get Cashback Now'.

- Proceed to shop and check out as normal.

- The cashback should track and show up in your TopCashback account within seven working days from the purchase date.