Devices like the Amazon Echo and Fire TV Sticks always receive the best discounts during Prime Day compared to products from other brands, considering it is Amazon's exclusive event after all. From being able to control your smart home gear, like lights, speakers, plugs, and more, to being able to convert recipes, read you the news, and more, these devices can do a lot to enhance your daily life.
You may have considered adding Alexa to your home or cutting the cord, but didn't know if the time is right, but now's the time to change that. If you haven't met Alexa yet, what are you waiting for?
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Alexa everywhere: Amazon Echo Devices
Amazon makes Echo devices in all shapes and sizes these days from the diminutive Echo Dot to the full-on sound system of the Echo Sub and Echo Plus. Plus, there are smart displays like the Echo Show and Echo Spot and Alexa is built-in to a whole host of other smart devices. Once you're up-and-running with a few Alexa devices, you'll be ready to begin controlling all your smart home tech from light bulbs and smart plugs, to doorbells, ceiling fans, garage doors, smart locks, and more — all with your voice.
Voice control

Amazon Echo Devices
We expect that Amazon will be pretty aggressive with the discounting of its Echo lineup of devices during Prime Day. We see occasionally price drops throughout the year, but Prime Day is the perfect opportunity for Amazon to put more of its Alexa-enabled gear in customers' homes. For some of the devices, this will be the first Prime Day they have seen, so we expect to see the first big sales on those.
That's entertainment: Amazon Fire TV Devices
Amazon Fire TV devices already offer some of the most affordable ways to get smart features on any TV set and they are certainly cheaper than buying a whole new smart TV. Each device gives you access to all of the streaming services you know and love with some offering 4K viewing and even DVR-like features. When Prime Day rolls around, we expect to see Amazon's Fire TV devices drop in price so you can cut the cord for less.
Fiery deals

Amazon Fire TV Devices
We expect Amazon's Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Recast devices will drop to all-time low prices during Prime Day, but we also expect that they will be quick to sell out. You're going to want to get your orders in as soon as possible to catch the best savings.
Good reads only: Amazon Kindle Devices
Kindles seem to have been around forever. Even the name has become synonymous with e-readers. While there are a bunch of different Amazon Kindle devices, each with varying features, they all provide a dedicated digital reading experience and allow you to take thousands of books with you on-the-go. The latest models are even waterproof so you can read in the tub, by the pool or at the beach on your next vacation.
All the books

Amazon Kindle Devices
Amazon's Kindle devices aren't terribly expensive even when not on sale, but you're going to want to make the most of any Prime Day discounts that come their way. None of the current crop of Kindle devices were around for last year's Prime Day and they haven't seen that many discounts since they've been on sale, so we're expecting the first real price drops for these come July.
Affordable: Amazon Fire Tablets
Not everyone wants to replace their work computer with a tablet. Some just want an easy-to-use device that is great for consuming media and playing games on, that fits into their smart home, and perhaps allows for basic computing like email and web browsing. That's where Amazon's Fire line of tablets fit in. Available in 7-, 8- and 10-inch sizes — with optional protective cases if you want to give them to your kids — the Amazon Fire tablet lineup is pretty great and super affordable.
Tablets for all

Amazon Fire Tablets
Last year we saw a bunch of Amazon Fire tablet discounts during Prime Day and we expect this year to be no different. We've had a couple of new entries into the lineup since last summer, so it will be interesting to see how low they go. Fire tablets make great gifts and are affordable enough that you can pick up a few during the Prime Day period.
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Amazon FreeTime Unlimited
FreeTime Unlimited unlocks access to a vast selection of kid-friendly apps, games, movies, TV shows, eBooks, and even music that your child can enjoy on a tablet or phone. You can score a three-month membership for only $1 right now!

Amazon Echo Show 8 with Echo Dot
The all-new Echo Show 8 is equipped with an 8-inch HD display and Amazon Alexa's voice assistant which will let you check the latest news and weather, control your smart home, watch TV, and more. Bundling with a Dot lets you put Alexa in more rooms.

Amazon Echo Auto 2-pack
You can grab two Echo Auto devices for the regular price of one with the below code. Connect to Alexa on your phone and hear her through your car's speakers. Designed to hear you over traffic, music, and the A/C.

Amazon Echo Flex 2-pack
These tiny smart speakers plug right into an AC outlet in your home so you can speak with Alexa, stream music from services like Spotify, control compatible smart home devices using only your voice, and more. Use the below code to save on a 2-pack.

Amazon Echo Show 5 2-pack
Amazon's Echo Show 5 is the latest Echo device with a screen. Now Alexa not just tells you everything you want to know, but shows you too! You can even stream shows and movies from services like Prime Video, music from Spotify, and more.

Blink XT2 Smart Security Cameras + Echo Dot
These operate on AA batteries that are designed to last for up to two years so you can install them just about anywhere. They can be used inside or outside so take your pick. All the kits are 25% off and get you an Echo Dot at no extra cost.

Echo Flex Plug-in mini smart speaker
This tiny smart speaker plugs right into an AC outlet in your home so you can speak with Alexa, stream music from services like Spotify, control compatible smart home devices using only your voice, and more.

Amazon Echo Dot with Amazon Smart Plug
With Black Friday pricing hitting a bunch of Amazon Echo devices, you can now score the super-popular Echo Dot with an Amazon Smart Plug for just $5 extra. Use it to add voice control to a dumb appliance, set schedules, and more.

Insignia 32-inch 720p LED Fire TV edition
This HDTV set features Amazon's Fire OS and normally sells just above $140 on average there; today's price marks a return to the lowest we've ever seen it reach. It offers a 720p resolution and gives you access to all your favorite streaming apps.

Amazon Kindle Oasis
Get your hands on the 2017 Kindle Oasis at its best price ever. With 8GB or 32GB capacity, you'll have room for thousands of books, magazines, and more. As well as $100 off, you also get a $5 ebook credit with your purchase.

Amazon Fire TV Recast
Ever wish you could watch live TV using your Fire TV Stick or Echo Show 5? With the Fire TV Recast, you can watch and record live TV on those devices or a compatible mobile device. This is a match for its Prime Day low.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet
This Kids Edition tablet features the recently-released Fire HD 10 in a kid-proof case, a year of FreeTime Unlimited, and a 2-year replacement guarantee. As it has only been available since October, this is its first major discount.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet
The 8-inch tablet comes housed in a case that protects it from whatever your little one throws at it. Amazon also includes a two-year no-questions-asked warranty as well as a year of FreeTime Unlimited worth $99.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet
The Kids Edition Fire tablets come in sturdy, colorful cases with a two-year worry-free guarantee that Amazon will send you a replacement if one breaks, no matter what happens to it. This is a match for its best price ever.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
This slim device gives you access to a veritable trove of books. The latest Paperwhite is waterproof and has twice the storage of the previous-gen. This price matches its best ever, and the freebies sweeten the deal further.

Ring Peephole Cam
The Peephole Cam is perfect for those who can't install a traditional doorbell, say in an apartment building, but want all of the smarts of a regular Ring doorbell like HD video, 2-way talk, alerts, and more. It's never gone this low before.

Ring Video Doorbell Pro with Echo Show 5
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro is one of the best options you can get, and the Echo Show 5 lets you view who's at your door from its 5.5-inch display. This bundle is $70 less than the doorbell itself normally sells for alone, so don't miss out.

Ring Video Doorbell 2 with Echo Show 5
Amazon's Echo Show 5 and Ring Video Doorbell 2 bundle has again dropped to its lowest ever price. These two are perfect to purchase together as you can watch the doorbell's live feed on the Echo Show 5.

Amazon Fire HD 10
The 2019 Fire HD 10 was only released last month so this is the first major sale on it. Don't miss your chance to score $50 off it in the color or capacity of your choice.

Amazon Fire HD 8
Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet is back down to its Prime Day price ahead of Black Friday. These tablets are great for watching movies, playing games, reading, and more, but the discounts are only good for a limited time.
Best Echo Deals for August 2019: Echo Dot, Echo Show, & more
An Amazon Echo device is one of the easiest ways to make your home smarter. From super-affordable options like the Echo Dot to the luxe models like the Echo Show, you have a wide variety of choices. All that smart home goodness can put a hefty dent in your wallet, but luckily we've rounded up the best Echo device deals that are available for August 2019. Get ready to say "Hello" to Alexa and "goodbye" to spending tons of money.
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Sound Advice: WALI Wall Mount Stands
These inexpensive wall mount stands make it simple to mount your Echo Dot speaker on an unused power outlet in your home. This discounted two-pack is a fantastic way to manage cables and do the speaker's sound justice.

Work Smarter: TP-Link Smart Plug 3-Pack
Get half-off these smart plugs and control older tech with your voice and your new Echo device. These are a super-easy way to breathe new life into older tech. The smart plugs can be controlled from anywhere in the world, and they have great reviews as well.

It's Gettin Hot In Here: Nest Learning Thermostat
Echo devices give you a whole new way to take control over your home. This discounted Nest thermostat works intelligently on its own, adjusting your home's temperature to keep you comfortable and save you money on your power bill. Being able to control the thermostat with your voice is just icing on the cake.
How to get the Amazon Device Deals
Amazon's own hardware is some of our favorite, and there are a few reasons for that. Not only is it affordable when it's not on sale, but it's also well-made and offers a ton of value to the end user. From Kindle e-Readers to streaming TV sticks and tons of stuff in between, the product assortment is quite extensive.
We tend to see discounts on the hardware throughout the year, though sometimes the deals are not quite as good as others, and sometimes you need to buy multiple devices to save. During shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday, Amazon tends to pull everything back and put out some insane pricing to help get these devices into the hands of as many people as possible.
Unless you absolutely need the hardware today, the best bet is to wait a few weeks for Prime Day, and scoop up one of everything that you see on sale!
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