We’re just a few days away from the official start of Amazon Prime Day, and while many discounts have already arrived, all signs point to a surge in deals that should peak on July 12 and 13. There are many popular tech categories that are expected to see significant sales – some of which our deals team discussed via Twitter Spaces earlier this week – but some of the bigger categories are wearables and smart home tech. Fortunately, there are already some deals ahead of Prime Day in both categories that are worth checking out.
First up is the GPS-equipped Amazfit GTR 3, which is down to a new low price of $120.98 ($59 off) on Amazon in gray. The budget smartwatch features a round 1.39-inch OLED display and runs Amazfit’s own Zepp OS, named after parent company Zepp Health. One of the advantages of this operating system is that it is compatible with both Apple’s Health app and Google’s Fit app. Sure, it won’t give you the notifications and software stability of the Apple Watch, but it’s rated to last up to 21 days on a single charge, while also tracking the usual fitness metrics we’ve come to expect from a modern wearable — t .is your steps, heart rate, blood oxygen levels and sleeping habits.
Amazfit GTR 3
The Amazfit GTR 3 smartwatch is compatible with both Android and iOS. It also supports heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, as well as sleep tracking, with a claimed battery life of up to 21 days.
On the smart home front, there are a number of great deals to consider right now, particularly on Google Nest products. Google Nest Audio, for example, is on sale at Wellbots for $59.99 with coupon code GOOGLE40, which knocks $40 off the speaker’s regular price when used at checkout. This matches the price we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The Nest Audio is an impressive smart speaker with Google Assistant support and good sound quality when streaming music – much better than you’d expect for a speaker of its size. It can also be paired with a second speaker for stereo sound, and with this deal price, you can almost get two for the price of one. To be fair, this multi-speaker functionality changed shortly after Nest Audio came out, thanks to a certain lawsuit from Sonos. It doesn’t work as easily as before, but the functionality remains. Read our review.
Google Nest Audio
Google’s Nest Audio offers better sound quality than Google Home, and pairing two in stereo can provide a better experience while listening to your favorite tunes. The smart speaker is currently available at Wellbots for just $59.99 with promo code GOOGLE40.
If you already use the Google Home app for your smart home needs or tend to use Google Assistant for voice controls, Google’s Nest Cam with Spotlight is an ideal solution for monitoring and lighting up your home’s exterior. And right now it’s on sale at Wellbots for $189.99 ($90 off) when you use promo code GOOGLE90 at checkout. While we’ve seen this smart home device drop in price before, this is $10 off its previous best price.
In addition to its bright spotlights, one of Nest Cam’s strongest points is that it offers facial recognition. This helps it detect family members and regular visitors, like the mail carrier, so you don’t get so much alarming notifications warning you about every little thing as danger to your home. The 1080p security camera also offers a range of other attractive features, including night vision, two-way audio, IP54 weather resistance, built-in battery and 24/7 continuous recording (with optional subscription). Sure, it won’t win any design or beauty awards, and it lacks a siren, but it’s a valuable addition to any Google Home ecosystem. Read our review.
Google Nest Cam with spotlight
The first lighting product from Google Nest, this spotlight camera features bright lights and a range of controls via the Google Home app. The camera – powered by Google Nest Cam batteries – attaches magnetically and via a power cable. For a limited time, it’s on sale at Wellbots for $90 off when you use promo code GOOGLE90 at checkout.
Rounding out our trifecta of Google Nest deals for today is the Google Nest Hub Max, a smart display that’s currently available for a rock-bottom price of $169 ($60 off) at Wellbots when you use promo code GOOGLE60. This bigger brother of the Nest Hub twins has seen good discounts before, but this is especially good for the smart display, which has a 10-inch screen and large speakers that allow for room-filling sound. And between that model and the smaller Nest Hub, it’s the only one that offers video calling because it has a webcam. Its other big strength is its superb integration with Google Photos, a feature that makes it a fun addition to any kitchen counter or living room. Read our review.
Google Nest Hub Max
The Nest Hub Max has a 10-inch screen and a built-in camera for making video calls. It’s the largest and most complete Google Assistant smart display on sale at Wellbots for $60 off when you use promo code GOOGLE60.
A few extra deals to jumpstart your weekend
- The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 has six individually controlled outlets and is currently discounted to $46.99 ($33 off) at Amazon. It has surge protection, three USB-A ports for charging devices, and compatibility with Alexa and the Google Home app.
- The Meross Smart Power Strip, a slightly cheaper option, also offers surge protection and smart connectivity, though it has four outlets and four USB-A ports. It’s currently on sale on Amazon for $32.99 ($20 off) when you clip the coupon on the page. The big advantage of this one is that it also has Apple HomeKit compatibility for added convenience when upgrading some dumb appliances.
- The Apple Watch Series 7 is currently on sale in a GPS-only 45mm configuration at Amazon and Walmart for $314, its best price yet. The latest model remains with a larger screen than its predecessor and dust resistance, which helps further establish it as the best smartwatch you can buy right now. Read our review.
- Now through the end of today, July 9th, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is available at Best Buy for just $24.99 ($25 off). It doesn’t sound particularly great, and the snooze touch is a bit unreliable, but the basic alarm clock includes a bright LED display, on-screen weather and support for Google Assistant, allowing you to issue a range of commands without getting out of bed. Read our review.
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