Amazon Prime Day: Philips Hue Smart Lighting Starter Kits are on sale for $80 off (and include an Echo)

It's 2018, guys. If you haven't made the switch to smart home yet, WYD?

Amazon is apparently wondering the same thing, because Prime Day 2018 is really pushing the whole hands-free voice commands thing. As if every Echo device being on sale wasn't enough, Amazon has also dropped the price of Philips Hue Smart Lighting Starter Kits by 40% — meaning you can give two rooms a major modern upgrade for $120. Oh, and they'll also include an Echo.

We know there's a slight learning curve to the whole smart home idea, but Philips Hue smart bulbs are the most user-friendly devices you could ask for — they're like the gateway drug (er, device) to a completely updated, automated home.  Read more...