The busiest shopping season of the year is around the corner and Amazon is leading the charge with its October Prime Day sale. Set for Oct. 7 and 8, shoppers can expect some of the lowest prices of the year on tech, home essentials and more. But you don’t need to wait that until then to score big.
Amazon has already launched early discounts on its own devices, including TVs, e-readers and security cameras. CNET’s experts have rounded up the best early discounts below and will be updating this space through the event to make sure that you have easy access to the best bargains available.
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Best Prime Day Amazon device deals
The Blink Outdoor 4 is one of our favorite all-purpose outdoor security cameras on the market, and right now you can grab yourself a pair for less than half the usual price. These wireless and weather-resistant cameras boast HD resolution, infrared night vision, two-way audio and have an impressive two-year battery life.
The 4 Series is the most affordable 4K TV in Amazon’s lineup, and you can grab the 43-inch model for even less right now. It has ultra HD resolution, and supports HDR10 and Dolby Digital Plus for immersive picture and audio. Plus, the Enhanced Alexa Remote has a built-in microphone so you can browse hands-free as well.
The Blink Mini 2 is one of the best indoor security cameras on the market, and a seriously affordable way to keep an eye on the house when you’re away. It’s got HD video with color night vision, and is even equipped with a built-in spotlight. It’s also got a built-in motion detector, and will send notifications to your phone whenever there’s activity.
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More Prime Day offers on Amazon devices and accessories:
- Amazon Fire TV Soundbar: $90 (save $30). This simple two-channel soundbar can take your shows and movies to the next level with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual: X support.
- Ring Battery Doorbell with 2nd-gen Ring Indoor Cam: $70 (save $70). With two-way talk, motion detection and alerts plus a video doorbell with head-to-toe video, this bundle is an excellent option for almost anyone — especially at 50% off.
- Kindle Paperwhite essentials bundle: $157 (save $60). Grab this compact, waterproof e-reader for your summer travels to access an extensive library of books on the go. The bundle includes a fabric cover and power adapter. The Paperwhite also topped our list of best e-readers.
- Amazon Smart Plug (2-pack): $24 (save $26). This plug converts a regular wall outlet into one you can control with Alexa.
- Ring Floodlight Cam Plus: $100 (save $80). Motion activated lights and a built-in siren will help ward off any would-be intruders.
- Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam: $40 (save $20). This indoor HD security camera can rotate a full 360-degrees so you can keep an eye on the entire room.
- Ring Alarm 5-piece kit: $100 (save $100). This security essentials bundle includes a base station, keypad, contact sensor, motion detector and range extender.
Is Amazon Prime Day a good time to buy Echo, Kindle and Fire TV devices?
Amazon devices go on sale sporadically throughout the year, but the absolute best discounts are reserved for its Prime Day sales, making these events the best time to shop. During previous events, we’ve seen record-low pricing on everything from Echo smart speakers and Fire tablets to Fire TV Sticks, Ring and Blink security devices, Kindle e-readers and more. Just note that these discounts are often reserved for Amazon Prime members.
Read more: How to Sign Up for a Prime Membership
How we choose deals
CNET has a team of shopping experts and deal hunters who’ve operated across major sales events for many years, making sure you understand when a deal is worth taking advantage of and when it’s worth skipping. Whether it’s for Black Friday, Prime Day or the Fourth of July, we have the expertise to make sure you get the best deal possible.
To do this, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing an offer to show you.
- Real discounts mean real discounts. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are equally important for any product, but particularly for deeply discounted items. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn’t really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know in advance, so you don’t return later only to be disappointed.
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