This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals.
To save or not to save, that is the question. 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 them. Amazon has already launched a bunch of early Prime Day deals on its own brand of hardware, which means we’re already seeing discounts on Echo smart speakers, Fire TV devices, Ring and Blink smart security systems, and more. With Prime Day only a few days away, it’s likely that the first wave of deals will be over as the new ones prepare to start next week.
Early Prime Day deals that will be gone soon
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The third-generation Echo Dot spent most of last year selling for around $50 and recently dropped to closer to $30 on its own. Right now, you can bundle the smart speaker with a colorful smart bulb for just $20, which is the same price Amazon is offering just the Echo Dot at during Black Friday. These packs tend to sell out quickly, so be sure to grab one now.
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Bring some smarts to your existing TV without buying a whole new screen with Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. It’s a great option for those who still watch regular HDTVs, giving you access to all the best streaming services, apps and voice controls you can usually 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, bringing the price down to just $17.
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If you’ve been hoping to get a cheap tablet deal this month, you don’t have to wait until Prime Day to do so. Amazon just launched a new sale on its affordable Fire 7 tablets, slashing prices to record lows with as much as 53% off. With the 7-inch tablet starting at $30 for Prime members, it’s a cheap choice before Prime Day even starts.
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Give the child in your life the freedom to learn, imagine and grow with an e-reader designed just for kids. Kindle Kids devices are designed specifically for reading, so there are no distractions from apps, videos or games. In addition to a 50% discount, your purchase includes kid-friendly coverage, a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, and a two-year worry-free warranty. This means that if they accidentally break it, Amazon will replace it, no questions asked.
Blink
Blink has been making security cameras for a few years, but just this year got into the video doorbell game. If you don’t like the look of the Ring Video Doorbell or want something a little cheaper, this option is great to look at. It can be plugged in or used with the battery included, making it even easier to install. Available in black and white models.
Whether you’re just getting started with Alexa or you’re already all-in on the Amazon ecosystem, there’s something for you in this sale. To save you from clicking through multiple pages on Amazon to find the discounts you’re looking for, we’ve rounded up the best Amazon device deals above. We expect Amazon to continue increasing discounts on its own devices as we get closer and closer to the main Prime Day dates, so we’ll be sure to keep the list below up to date.
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