This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to knowing everything you need and how to find the best deals.
Save or not save, this is the question (but the answer is always save). You can’t have Prime Day without big discounts on Amazon devices and you don’t even have to wait until next week to start saving on it. Amazon has a lot of early Prime Day deals on in-brand hardware, which means we’re already seeing discounts on Echo smart speakers, Fire TV devices, Ring and Blink smart security systems and more. Amazon Prime Day begins on Tuesday, which means we’re likely to see some of those first deals expire before the new wave of official offers.
Early Prime Day deals that won’t last much longer
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You can choose from three Echo Dot models in different colors right now, all of them still in stock and shipped quickly. You can only get the Echo Dot for $ 20 or add a free smart light bulb (which, of course, you should do). There’s also an option to add the Amazon Smart Plugin for an additional $ 5, which makes the package $ 25.
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Bring some intelligence to your existing TV without buying a brand new screen with Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. It’s a great choice for those who still use regular HD TVs, as it gives you access to all the best playback services, apps, and voice controls you can normally only get with a modern smart TV. And right now, Amazon is offering Prime members an exclusive $ 23 discount on the basic Fire TV Stick, lowering the price to just $ 17.
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If you’re looking to get a cheap tablet deal this month, you won’t have to wait until Prime Day to do so. Amazon has just launched a new sale on its affordable Fire 7 tablets, lowering prices to historic lows with up to 53% off. With the 7-inch tablet up to $ 30 for Prime members, it’s an economical pick-up even before Prime Day begins.
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Give the child in your life the freedom to learn, imagine and grow with an e-reader designed especially for children. Kindle Kids devices are specific for reading, so there are no distractions from apps, videos, or games. In addition to a 50% discount, your purchase includes child-friendly coverage, a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, and a worry-free two-year warranty. This means that if they break it, Amazon will replace it, without asking any questions.
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Blink has been making security cameras for a few years, but only this year did he get into the video door game. If you don’t like the look of the Ring video bell, or want something a little cheaper, this option is great to consider. It can be connected or used with the included battery, which makes installation even easier. Comes in black and white models.
Whether you’re just starting out with Alexa or you’re already in the Amazon ecosystem, there’s something for you in this sale. To save you from clicking on several Amazon pages to find the discounts you’re looking for, we’ve put together the best Amazon device deals above. We expect Amazon to continue to increase discounts on its internal devices as we get closer and closer to the prime dates of Prime Day, so we’ll make sure to keep the following list up to date.