Best Prime Day Amazon device deals: Great deals on Fire TVs, Echoes and more
Amazon’s October Prime Day shopping event starts today, October 8, and runs through October 9, and there are plenty of great deals to be had. If you’re looking for a new Amazon device, this is it best time to buy. From discounts on Echo speakers to savings on Fire TVs and tablets, there are tons of deals available right now. Many of these devices make excellent smart home or tech gifts for the holidays, so consider buying a few extra to gift to friends and family. However, many of these discounts are exclusive to people with a Amazon Prime membershipwhich costs $139 per year but is also available as a 30-day free trial.
There will be limited-time discounts in a wide range of categories during the two-day event. Not only that, but laptops, fitness trackers, kitchen appliances and everything in between will be available for purchase. But again, to access the vast majority of these deals, you’ll need to be a Prime member. So if you’ve always longed for the benefits of Prime but haven’t made the leap yet, now’s a good time to subscribe. Subscribe now can mean significant savings as the holidays approach, and shopping for gifts early can mean less stress.
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Best Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
Echo devices are currently on sale, meaning you can get your home serviced for a lot less. Prices start at only $18. Your purchase comes with a free TP-Link smart bulb for good measure.
This Fire TV has a beautiful 4K screen and all your streaming services are easily accessible. It just makes watching things easier, and if that’s what it’s all about, this is a great value TV.
Amazon’s basic Fire TV Stick costs just $20, which is a good deal for those who aren’t concerned about 4K visuals and blistering speeds.
Grab this 55-inch smart TV. In addition to the 4K images, Fire TV is built-in, giving you easy access to a large number of streaming services.
This incredible bundle includes the 5th generation Echo Dot and the limited edition Jack Skellington shell, the infamous Pumpkin King from The Nightmare Before Christmas. It makes for great spooky seasonal decor or a wonderful gift for fans of the Christmas classic. This limited edition item will be released on October 8, but you can pre-order it now.
If you want an affordable yet powerful soundbar, this should cover it. It comes with tons of great features, which basically means you can hear your movies and shows much better.
A 42% discount brings this Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet to its lowest price ever: $110. It has 13 hours of battery life, a 10.1-inch HD display, and safety features designed for ages 6 up to 12 years old.
The Fire Max 11 is a great budget tablet with a beautiful 11-inch screen, perfect for streaming, reading and chilling. This model has been refurbished to Amazon Certified levels, so it’s reliable, but may not be for everyone.
More Prime Day deals on Amazon devices and accessories:
- Fire 43-inch 4 Series 4K smart TV: $240 (Save $130). This smaller TV is a great choice for your bedroom, office or children’s area.
- Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless Smart Security Camera: $40 (Save $60). This small wireless outdoor security camera is one of CNET’s favorites. You can also get this deal at Best buy And Goalbut if you’re a Prime member and prefer to shop through Amazon, you’ll want to grab this deal.
- Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) with Blink Mini: $55 (Save $65). This bundle gives you a smart display that’s also a solid speaker for streaming and a camera that can work together.
- Amazon Fire TV Cube: $100 (Save $40). Smoother and faster streaming is at your fingertips with this handy Fire TV cube.
- Echo smart speaker (4th generation): $55 (Save $45). Our favorite smart speaker is a great addition to any side table, desk, countertop or bedside table.
- Kindle Paperwhite Kids: $115 (Save $55). Buy a kid-friendly tablet and get a free year of Amazon Kids Plus.
- Fire TV Stick 4K: $25 (Save $25). Buy a 4K streaming device for half price.
- Flashing Video Doorbell: $30 (Save $30). This option can be wired or wireless and has all the essential features, such as two-way audio and motion alerts, if you want an inexpensive way to monitor packages or visitors.
- Fire HD 10 Tablet: $75 (Save $65). With 13 hours of battery life, a 10-inch screen, and expandable storage, this tablet is a solid budget option.
- Amazon Fire 75-inch Omni Series 4K TV: $759 (save $291). A cinema experience in the comfort of your own home.
- Eero Pro 6E Mesh Wi-Fi Router: $160 (Save $90). Avoid buffering with 2,000 square feet of internet coverage that can support more than 100 connected devices.
- Smart Plug: $13 (Save $12). This smart plug works with Alexa to renew your sockets.
- Ring Stick-Up Cam: $55 (Save $45). Secure your home and gain peace of mind with this weatherproof camera, which can be used both indoors and outdoors.
- Luna Wireless Controller: $40 (Save $30). Play Luna, Amazon’s cloud gaming service, with this controller – now 43% off.
- Insignia 50-inch Class F30 4K Smart TV: $190 (Save $110). This smart TV comes with Alexa voice control.
- Echo Spot smart alarm clock: $45 (Save $35): Wake up gradually with soft light or your favorite music with this smart alarm clock.
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View all photosIs Amazon Prime Day the best time to buy Echo, Kindle and Fire TV devices?
Absolute. Amazon is holding the biggest price cuts for its Prime events and offering them exclusively to its Prime members. At events over the past few years, we’ve seen record low prices on everything from Echo smart speakers and Fire tablets to Fire TV Sticks, Ring and Blink security devices, Kindle e-readers, and much more.
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How do October Prime Day TV deals compare to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?
In recent years, October Prime Day – or Prime Big Deal Days, as it’s officially called – essentially kicks off the fall shopping season that culminates in Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Since this is an Amazon event, this is probably a good time to buy if you want to invest in its devices specifically. That said, if you wait until Black Friday, you’ll likely see a lot of deals on smart home devices from multiple brands. However, Black Friday sales are usually extremely limited, both in terms of time and supply. If you’re looking to upgrade your home with Amazon devices and you see something you like that’s within your budget, go ahead and buy it during the Prime Big Deal Days sale to avoid the November rush.
