AMAZON Prime Day is happening next week but there’s already a massive device sale underway.
You can grab huge savings on its Echos, Fire tablets, Kindles, Blink Cameras, Ring doorbells and plenty more.
- Amazon device deals – shop here
Amazon are known for having flash price drops and right now is a great time to buy from the popular range of smart home devices.
The retail giant usually reserve big savings for its annual Prime Day event, but not only is there a second Prime Day for 2022 (October 11-12), here’s how to sign up to make the most of the deals.
With just a month to go until the Amazon Black Friday sales, right now is a great time for savings, and you can be sure we’ll find you the best deals.
But we are also being treated to a huge Amazon device sale right now, so there’s lots of savings to be had.
One reason for Amazon’s huge success with its lines of tablets, smart devices, doorbells, lights and other gadgets is that they are, in general, hugely affordable.
We’ve seen some of the finest price drops in 2022 so far: don’t miss out.
- Echo Dot deals: save up to 60% – buy from Amazon
- Echo Show deals: save up to 47% – buy from Amazon
- Ring and Blink Doorbells – buy from Amazon
- Fire Tablets – buy from Amazon
- Kindles – buy from Amazon
- Ring and Blink cameras – buy from Amazon
There are plenty more amazing live deals available already, with all our best finds listed on our Amazon hub.
Read on to find out more about the devices included in Amazon’s sale.
Best Amazon device deals
1. Echo Dot (4th-generation), £19.99 (save £30) – buy from Amazon
Both the 3rd- and 4th-generation Echo Dots make regular appearances in Amazon’s Alexa device sales.
Honestly, never pay full price for one – just wait patiently and you can save yourself £30, like right now.
Given the low price, you’re set up with surprisingly sharp audio, and of course you have Alexa at your service, who will pay music, answer questions, deliver the news and weather – and do plenty more as Amazon continues to upgrade her.
The mini-sized version of the standard Echo is a wonderfully affordable little piece of smart audio tech – and the latest version is now half the usual price.
- Echo Dot (4th-generation), £19.99 (save £30) – buy from Amazon
There’s plenty of dot deals around including the Ring bundle mentioned above.
- Echo Dot (3rd-generation), £16.99 (save £23) – buy here
- Echo Dot (4th generation) Kids, £24.99 (save £35) – buy here
- Echo Dot (4th generation) with Philips Hue White Smart Bulb, £54.99 (save £35) – buy here
2. Echo Show 5, £34.99 (save £40) – buy from Amazon
We’ve watched Amazon’s range of screen-based smart speakers climb down in price over the last couple of years, and they are often in Amazon’s flash sales.
The Echo Show series will do everything from video calls to streaming Netflix to acting as an intercom with a linked device like a Ring Video doorbell.
In fact, you can pick up this Ring Video Doorbell for 33% less (was £89.99, now £59.99).
The Show is fast becoming one of Amazon’s more popular devices so here’s everything on offer:
- Echo Show 5 (2nd generation), £34.99 (£40) – buy here
- Echo Show 8 (2nd generation), £69.99 (save £40.00) – buy here
3. Fire HD 8 Tablet, £39.99 (save £55) – buy from Amazon
The Fire 8 Tablet is a brilliant, fast and small tablet device that can tackle all your browsing and streaming needs.
Don’t think you need to spend hundreds on an iPad if you’re after a tablet that’s mostly for streaming, browsing or e-reading – a Fire tablet will do you just fine.
When they’re on offer, devices like the Fire 8 tablet become absurdly cheap – it’s currently 56% less and just £39.99.
- Fire HD 8 Tablet, £39.99 (save £55) – buy from Amazon
Of course Amazon has discounted some other Fire tablets too:
- Fire 7 tablet, £34.99 (save £25) – buy here
- Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, £59.99 (save £50) – buy here
- Fire HD 10 tablet without ads, £99.99 (save £60) – buy here
4. Blink Outdoor HD security camera, £49.99 (save £40) – buy from Amazon
Security cameras are a great addition to any home to keep you and your family safe, especially ones that pair with your Alexa system.
The Blink cameras come in mini forms as well as outdoor bundles and extras so they’re definitely one to check out in the Amazon device sales.
- Blink Outdoor HD security camera, £49.99 (save £40) – buy from Amazon
Grab some more great Blink deals here:
- Blink Mini indoor plug-in camera, £19.99 (save £10) – buy here
- Blink Outdoor and Floodlight, £74.99 (save £49.99) – buy here
- Blink Outdoor 2-camera system, £84.99 (save £70.00) – buy here
READ MORE IN TECH
5. Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, £69.99 (save £70) – buy from Amazon
Got some long car trips ahead this summer?
There’s one very simple way to keep the kids entertained, and that’s by picking up a Fire 8 Kids Pro in the Amazon price drop sale.
This 8-inch tablet from the retailer’s kids-focused line of tablets has been reduced from £139.99 to £69.99 in a spectacular 50% price drop.
You can add a parental content lock, set limits on usage times and add reminders.
- Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, £69.99 (save £70) – buy from Amazon
Check out some of the other Fire Kids deals:
6. Kindle Paperwhite, £94.99 (save £35) – buy from Amazon
For a tablet that’s primarily for reading e-books, it’s worth looking at Kindles as their screen are designed first and foremost for reading lines of words.
The standard 6-inch Kindle has been reduced by nearly 30% and now casts just £49.99.
But if you’re a committed reader, it might be worth investing more in the Kindle Paperwhite or Paperwhite Signature Edition – they come with more internal storage and higher-resolution displays.Take a look at our best Kindle article for more details on the differences.
- Kindle Paperwhite, £94.99 (save £35) – buy from Amazon
Here are all the discounted Kindle devices available at the moment:
7. Ring Alarm 5 Piece Kit (2nd Generation) + Ring Indoor Cam, £149.99 (save £119.99) – buy from Amazon
This alarm kit is a great way to get started with home security – and its more affordable than ever as its currently 44% off.
The battery-powered Ring Doorbell adds reliable but budget-friendly smart surveillance to your front door, with a a 1080p feed that has night vision and a motion detector that will let you know when there’s somebody approaching.
This kit includes a Base Station, Keypad, one Contact Sensor, one Motion Detector, and a Range Extender.
- Ring Alarm 5 Piece Kit (2nd Generation) + Ring Indoor Cam, £149.99 (save £119.99) – buy from Amazon
This isn’t the only Ring Video Doorbell on offer:
- Ring Video Doorbell Wired + Plug-In Adapter, £44.99 (save £25.99) – buy here
- Ring Video Doorbell + Ring Chime, £69.99 (save £48.01) – buy here
- Ring Stick Up Cam Battery, £109.99 (save £69.99) – buy here
When is Amazon Prime Day 2022?
Amazon Prime Day is back for a second time this year, with Amazon confirming Prime Day 2022 will run from October 11-12.
We are no strangers to the event falling in October with it being pushed back to October 13 in 2020 due to Covid-related delays.
But it’s the first time the retail juggernaut has had two Prime events in one year, and we are going to keep an eagle eye to see if this will be a trend next year.
How do I get access to Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals?
You need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop the sale – you can sign up here. You’ll then get added perks like early access to lightning deals, so it’s worth it to bag savings.
Not only do you get access to the annual Prime Day event, but year-round perks like free next-day delivery, and Prime Video (a rival to Netflix).
As with any subscription service, it comes with a price, recently raised to £8.99 per month, or £95 per year, but if you just want to sign up for the event you can utilise the 30-day free trial period – which we’ll even walk you through how to cancel (we all need to watch the pennies).
What Amazon Prime Day deals to expect?
The best deals will likely be on Amazon’s own devices, including Echo Dots, Fire tablets, Ring video doorbell and Kindle e-readers, so keep you eyes out for even bigger price drops.
You’ll even find offers on its subscription services, such as Audible, Amazon Music Unlimited and Kindle Unlimited, often seeing a huge 3 month long trial periods.
If you are already a Prime member you’ll also get personalised recommendations on lots more products, and if you’ve just signed up you can also find price drops on everything from the best home and garden deals to you favourite skincare brands.
In fact there often some of the best fashion deals on Amazon around Prime Day, so it’s worth having a look now or combing through your saved baskets for price drops.
MORE TECH DEALS
Don’t miss our pick of the best SIM only deals this month.
Or if you’re hunting for a handset, there’s also our round-up of the best iPhone deals.
And if you’re on the hunt for a new television, our best UK TV deals page is essential.
Discover more top deals and savings at your favourite tech retailers by heading to Sun Vouchers. Sun Vouchers is the one-stop shop where you can find hundreds of discounts codes for top chains including Currys, Argos, AliExpress and more.
