It’s time to turn your house into a smart home.

Amazon’s Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) is currently 44 per cent off, down from $229 to just $129, and honestly, it might just be the hardest-working (and most entertaining) device you’ll ever own.

This clever 8-inch smart display is like having your own personal assistant, newsreader, DJ, chef, home security guard and children’s entertainer in one sleek touchscreen device.

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And yes, you can even ask it to play fart noises with new command that is sure to send the kids into fits of laughter.

Here’s what makes it such a winner:

One-tap access to everything: Check your calendar, to-do list, traffic updates, weather, or news headlines all in one glance.

Works like a dream with Alexa: Control smart light bulbs, security cameras and more using just your voice.

Built-in camera for video calls: With auto-framing that keeps you centred, you’ll always look your best (even on those Sunday catch-ups with Mum).

Entertainment hub: Stream movies, shows and music from Netflix, Prime Video, Spotify and Apple Music.

Photo frame feature: Display your favourite snaps in style with adaptive colour and Amazon Photos integration.

Built-in privacy: With a camera shutter and the ability to delete voice recordings, you stay in control.

But where the Echo Show 8 really shines is in its family-friendly extras.

New research from Amazon Alexa found nearly half of Aussie parents, 47 per cent, feel like they’ve forgotten how to be silly under the weight of adulting.

Which is exactly why Alexa’s Let’s Get Silly mode was created, you only need to say one thing – ‘Alexa, Let’s Get Silly’.

From dance parties and sound quizzes to silly impressions and a new Silly Farts feature, this smart screen brings genuine laughs and bonding moments for the whole family.

Parental controls mean it’s totally safe for kids, too, with filtered content and no sneaky purchases allowed.

So whether you’re catching up on the news, calling Gran, checking the weather or turning your lounge into a dance floor, Echo Show 8 has the whole family covered.

And at $129? It’s one of the smartest buys you can make this week.