The best early Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

11 months ago

Amazon Prime Day may not officially kick off until July 16th, but that hasn’t stopped the retailer from dropping prices on a variety of items ahead of the two-day sale. We’ve already published a detailed guide to the best early Prime Day deals, but if you’re just interested in Amazon devices, this is where you’ll find the ones that are actually worthwhile. From Alexa-based Echo smart speakers to video doorbells, Amazon is discounting a wide range of gadgets, some of which are currently seeing their lowest prices to date.

Of course, the main caveat here is you’ll have to be an active Amazon Prime member to take advantage of any and all Prime Day deals. Luckily, Amazon makes it pretty easy to sign up, especially since new members can take advantage of the exclusive discounts with a free 30-day trial.

The best streaming device and TV deals

Amazon’s latest streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage. It also now displays widgets and artwork when idle while continuing to offer a terrific selection of streaming apps and Alexa integration. Read our review.

Amazon’s Fire TV Omni features built-in microphones for Alexa commands and low input lag. It also provides access to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and most major streaming services. Only the 65-inch and 75-inch models support Dolby Vision, however. Read our review.

If you’re looking for a cheap way to beef up the built-in speakers on your TV, Amazon’s 24-inch Fire TV Soundbar is on sale at Amazon for $89.99 ($30 off) — its best price yet. The two-channel speaker doesn’t offer a ton of detail, but it’s still plenty loud with support for ARC, eARC, and Dolby Audio. The Bluetooth-compatible soundbar also works with any Fire TV product, including both streaming devices and TVs. Read our hands-on impressions.
Amazon’s third-gen Fire TV Cube, a streaming device that also doubles as a decent Echo speaker, is down to its all-time low of $99.99 ($40 off) at Amazon. The snappy 4K streaming device integrates well with Amazon Alexa for an excellent hands-free experience while supporting Wi-Fi 6E and all the popular HDR formats, including Dolby Vision. Read our review.

The best smart display and speaker deals

Amazon’s new Echo Spot smart speaker / alarm clock has a 2.83-inch squared-off display for showing the time, weather, music playback, and other bits of info you may want at your bedside. Unlike the original Spot, there’s no camera to worry about having in your bedroom — though it does have a mutable microphone for Alexa voice controls.

Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 features spatial audio and room adaptation software for improved audio quality. It also displays a different homescreen on its eight-inch display based on whether you’re standing near it or farther away. Read our review.

The fifth-gen Echo Dot is available at Amazon in blue, black, and white for an all-time low of $26.98 ($43 off) with a free Sengled smart bulb. The latest Dot delivers good sound quality and supports Alexa like previous models, letting you control smart home devices, play music, set alarms, and perform other tasks with your voice. It also features built-in temperature sensors and can act as a Wi-Fi extender for Eero mesh networks. Read our review.
You can also buy the Echo Pop in black, purple, blue, and white at Amazon with an 800-lumen Sengled smart bulb for $19.98 ($40 off), the bundle’s best price yet. The semispherical speaker doesn’t sound as good as the latest Dot and lacks features like temperature sensors. Nevertheless, it still sounds decent, integrates with Alexa, and comes in multiple colors. Read our review.

The Echo Show 15 is a large wall-mounted device that acts as a shared hub for families to view upcoming calendar appointments, virtual notes, and more. The 15.6-inch device also features the same Alexa functionality as other Echo displays and smart speakers. Read our review.

The new Echo Show 5 is just as small as its predecessor but features updated mics and a speaker system that delivers double the bass and clearer sound quality.

You can also pick up the fourth-gen Echo with a Sengled smart bulb in black, white, and blue for $56.98 ($63 off) at Amazon, which is $2 shy of the bundle’s best price to date. It’s still a great smart speaker despite its age, one that offers the same Alexa-enabled capabilities as the Echo Dot and Pop. However, it delivers better sound than Amazon’s entry-level speakers and can function as a smart home hub with Zigbee support; it also includes a temperature sensor. Read our review.

The best smart home deals

Developed in partnership with Resideo, the Amazon Smart Thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your home through Alexa voice controls and remotely via an app. Read our review.

The flagship Ring doorbell has the best video quality, good connectivity, and excellent motion detection. It works smoothly with Amazon Alexa but is expensive, requires a subscription for most features, and doesn’t offer 24/7 recording. Read our review.

Ring’s newest video doorbell, the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro, is on sale for $149.99 ($80 off) at Amazon, which is a new low. It offers 1536p HD video, a head-to-toe view, and a similar feature set to the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2; however, it runs on a rechargeable battery and lacks some functionality, including Alexa Greetings.
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is also down to an all-time low of $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. Ring’s newer doorbell also supports 1536p HD video and a head-to-toe view, along with color night vision, 3D motion detection for more accurate alerts, dual-band Wi-Fi, color pre-roll, and noise-canceling audio.

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro delivers high-quality video with adjustable, accurate radar-powered motion detection, 2,000 lumens of light, and a good digital zoom. It offers smart alerts for people or motion and works with Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Ring’s excellent app.

The Ring Indoor Cam is on sale for $29.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, which matches its all-time low price. The latest Ring Indoor Cam has 1080p video, a built-in siren, motion-activated recording, and color night vision but now offers a physical privacy cover you can use to disable audio and video recording. If you pay for the Ring Protect Pro subscription, you also get extra features like an SOS button so you can easily request emergency dispatch from a live view or the app.
If you’re looking for a cheap Ring camera you can use indoors and outdoors, Ring’s last-gen Stick Up Cam is matching its all-time low price of $54.99 ($45 off) at Amazon. The 1080p camera can capture motion-activated video in 1080p, runs on batteries, and has multiple mounting options.

Blink’s Video Doorbell is the best if you’re looking for a budget-friendly buzzer that offers motion-activated recording and alerts, night vision, two-way audio, and up to two years of battery life.

Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor touts a compact design, voice alerts, and automated triggers that allow it to turn on air purifiers and other Alexa-enabled devices. It lacks a display, however, and pairs best with an Echo device. Read our review.

The Blink Mini 2 is down to $19.99 (50 percent off) at Amazon, which is a new all-time low. The latest Mini is still a basic 1080p camera, but its IP65 weatherproofing means you can use it both indoors and outdoors if you pair it with a Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter for $10. It also comes with USB-C, improved audio and image quality, and a wider field of view, making it a great upgrade over its predecessor. Read our review.
If you’re looking for an outdoor security camera, you can buy the Blink Outdoor 4 camera starting at a new all-time low of $39.99 ($60 off) from Amazon. You can also buy it bundled with the latest Echo Show 5 for $59.99 ($129.99 off). The basic 1080p camera offers support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Just bear in mind some features are paywalled, like cloud-based storage.

Amazon’s apt-titled Smart Plug doesn’t require a hub and lets you add Alexa functionality to any outlet, allowing you to control a range of devices with just your voice.

With 1080p video, 2,600 lumens, and a 105dB siren for under $100, this is a good budget buy if you don’t mind sacrificing better video quality and tunable lighting over other options.

The best Kindle and Fire tablet deals

The Kindle Scribe is Amazon’s largest e-reader to date, with a crisp 10.2-inch display, terrific battery life, and a stylus for note-taking. Read our review.

Amazon’s highest-end tablet features an 11-inch LCD display with 2000 x 1200 resolution as well as options for an add-on keyboard and stylus. Read our review.

Amazon’s last-gen Fire HD 10 tablet is down to a record low of $69.99 ($95 off) at Amazon with 32GB of storage. The ad-free 10.1-inch tablet isn’t as powerful or capable as the aforementioned Max 11, but it’s still a good entertainment device for tapping into Amazon content thanks to its spacious 1080p display and decent camera.
You can buy the latest Fire HD 8 tablet at Amazon with ads and a standing case for $89.99 ($75 off), which is the best price we’ve seen on the bundle. The eight-inch slate isn’t as sharp as the Fire HD 10, but it’s still a reliable performer with good battery life and 64GB of storage, which is more than enough for stowing books, games, and streaming apps.

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Miscellaneous early Prime Day deals

Amazon’s new Echo Frames look like a pair of regular eyeglasses, and they feature up to six hours of audio playback with their open-ear design. Read our Carrera Cruiser review.

Amazon’s newest Echo Buds lack ANC but feature a semi-open design that should make it easier to remain aware of your surroundings. They also integrate with Alexa and support multipoint pairing.

Amazon is offering a three-month trial of Audible Premium Plus through July 31st, which saves you about $45 over the three-month window given that memberships normally run $14.95 a month. The plan grants you access to thousands of audiobooks and podcasts as well as one premium audiobook every month.
Prime members can currently get a five-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited for free, which equates to a savings of $50. Non-Prime members are also eligible for the deal, but they’ll only get three months for free. The $9.99 monthly subscription grants you ad-free access to millions of podcast episodes and over 100 million songs.
The orb-like Echo Glow is back to its all-time low of $16.99 ($13 off) at Amazon. The 100-lumen LED lamp — which is designed primarily for kids — can cycle through multiple colors with just a tap, serve as a timer, and dim itself when it’s time to go to sleep. It’s also compatible with Amazon Alexa, allowing for hands-free control.
Amazon’s Luna Controller is back to its all-time low of $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon with a free month of Luna Plus (for new subscribers). The wireless controller is designed to work with Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service, but you can also use it to play on PCs, Android phones, Fire TV devices, and Apple devices via Bluetooth and USB-C.