Psst: Did you know that Amazon has a hidden section dedicated to great price reductions on its own devices? Now it is! On any given day, the e-tail giant adds and removes deals from this secret hub on a handful of Echo smart devices, Fire TV video streamers and Kindle e-readers — and the savings are Awesome. If you are looking for a smart home or just want to read mountains of books on a screen that you can use anywhere, you must know this page. Here are our favorite finds from this extended Prime Day sale.
Kasa Smart
This smart bulb works with most standard household bulbs, doesn’t require a hub, and can display different colors.
$10 at Amazon
Smart bulbs are such an easy way to add smart functionality to a home, but their price can often be a bit prohibitive. This fantastic sale gives you almost 70% off a Kasa Smart Bulb. It’s down to just $10 off its usual $30 price. Plus, it works without a hub, so you don’t have to have a second accessory taking up space in your router.
“Vibrant and a great conversation piece,” said one reviewer. “My husband loves these! It’s so cool how you can change the colors/brightness using just your phone and there are so many options! Great buy, 10/10 recommended.”
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More than just a high-resolution TV, this entry in the Omni range has plenty of other compelling features, such as built-in Alexa and even two-way video calling (with the right accessory).
$350 at Amazon
If you’re looking for an easy-to-use TV that looks good, the Omni series has you covered. Between the support for HDR and Dolby Digital Plus, the 4K resolution, and easy access to over a million TV shows and movies, it’s a great set-up-and-go set. It also comes with a lot of bonus features – and right now it’s an incredible 75% off.
“The bottom line is this is a great TV. 4K gaming and movies/shows look great. There’s a plethora of options to fine-tune the picture settings,” said one satisfied viewer. “My favorite feature is the Smart-HDR setting, which makes SDR look much more detailed and has better contrast. The FireTV OS is my favorite over everything else (Roku, AppleTV). Best purchase I’ve made in a long time .
And don’t forget the other options:
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Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2 Series Smart TV
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Amazon Fire TV 75 inch Smart TV
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This powerful streaming stick offers crystal clear 4K resolution and all your favorite streaming apps at your fingertips.
$35 at Amazon
When it comes to streaming devices, it’s hard to find a better option than the Fire TV Stick 4K. Between the huge library of compatible apps, the voice control, and the ease of use, it’s become my go-to streaming stick. It’s also great to be able to ask Alexa to turn off the lights from my remote.
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The Echo Show 8 is a perfect companion in the bedroom or kitchen. Browse recipes, get a news summary or just listen to music – it’s all possible.
$75 at Amazon
This 8-inch touchscreen gives you everything you need in a small space. You can use the Echo Show 8 in the kitchen while browsing recipes, watching Netflix in bed and much more. Right now it’s a whopping 54% off – the highest discount ever seen – and is just $60. Other Echo Show devices are also on sale.
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Echo Show 5 (3rd generation, release 2023) Kids
“I can’t live without her. I love this updated version (updated from a dot to an echo for me) and I’m in love. The sound is incredible! I love the post it notes. Honestly love I’m all about it!” said one rave reviewer.
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We know we always tell you to buy a new TV (see above). But really, read a book now and then! This electronic marvel keeps your entire library in one easy-to-access place.
$245 at Amazon
One question, just as we’re past the middle of the year: How’s that “I’m going to read more in 2023!” resolution goes? The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition bundle includes all your books, but weighs just six ounces. It also gives you access to Amazon’s massive Kindle library – get thousands of titles delivered straight to your e-reader. Read through 10 weeks without charging. The Paperwhite has a screen that looks like, well, real paper, so you can get more of that real book feel. This set comes with its own case and stand.
“When I read about the new Kindle Paperwhite I really couldn’t believe I needed another device, but I’m an avid reader and it just sounded great,” said one happy customer. “I ordered it. I love it. It reads like a book, has more memory and lasts longer. It was a great purchase.”
Ring
Whether you want a little more security in your home or just an easy way to keep an eye on your pets, this camera makes it easy to do both.
$50 at Amazon
The Ring Indoor Camera is easy to set up and use, and it lasts quite a long time. You can even stream the live view through one of your Amazon compatible devices. And if you want something else besides a camera, take a look at your options:
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Ring Video Doorbell (Satin Nickel) Bundle with Echo Show 5 (3rd Generation)
“It was very easy to set up. I have placed two cameras in different strategic places where everyone entering or leaving the house can be seen, and also the most important areas (except bedrooms and bathrooms). I already have an alarm system for all open doors or movement when I leave to notify the sheriff if I don’t disarm, that was very good so I didn’t need Ring’s,” said one customer.
Of course, if you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping. not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your 30-day free trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Looking for more great Amazon technology deals? Check out these:
Headphones and earplugs
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JBL Live 660NC wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
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Beats Studio3 wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones
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Sony wireless noise canceling headphones
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) wireless earbuds
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JBL Quantum 100 – Wired over-ear gaming headphones
TVs
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Insignia 24-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV
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Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2 Series 720p HD Smart TV
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Amazon Fire TV 43-inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV
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Hisense 50-inch Class R6 Series Dolby Vision 4K Roku Smart TV
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Insignia Brand New 50 Inch Class F30 Series 4K Smart Fire TV
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Hisense 58-inch ULED U6 Series Smart Fire TV
Tablets and technology
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Echo Dot (5th generation, release 2022) with clock
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Roku Express (new) HD streaming device
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11.6-inch HD 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook