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Amazon's October Prime Day shopping event kicks off today, Oct. 8 and will run through Oct. 9, and there are plenty of compelling deals to be had. If you're in the market for a new Amazon device, now is the best time to shop and save. From discounts on Echo speakers and Eero mesh Wi-Fi systems to Fire TVs, security devices and tablets, there are tons of deals available now. Many of these devices make excellent smart home or tech gifts for the holidays, so consider snagging a few extra to gift to friends and family. But keep in mind, many of these discounts are exclusive to those with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $139 per year but is also available as a free 30-day trial.
The two-day event will see limited-time discounts across a diverse range of categories. Not only that, but laptops, fitness trackers, kitchen appliances, and everything in between will be on sale too. But again, to access the vast majority of these deals, however, you'll want to be a Prime member. So if you've always yearned for the benefits of Prime but haven't made the jump, now's a great time to subscribe. Subscribing now could lead to significant savings as we approach the holiday season, and early gift shopping can mean less stress.
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Echo devices are on sale right now, which means you can give your home an overhaul for a lot less. Prices start at just $18. Your purchase comes with a free TP-Link smart bulb thrown in for good measure.
This Fire TV has a lovely 4K screen, and all your streaming services are easily accessible. It just makes watching things simpler, and if that's what you're all about, this is a great value TV.
Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick is down to just $20, which is a great deal for those not worried about 4K visuals and blistering speeds.
Grab yourself this 55-inch smart TV, and you can save $180 today. Along with the 4K visuals, it has Fire TV built in, giving you easy access to a huge number of streaming services.
This incredible bundle includes the 5th gen Echo Dot and the limited edition Jack Skellington shell, the infamous Pumpkin King of The Nightmare Before Christmas. It makes for great spooky season decor or a wonderful gift for fans of the holiday classic. This limited edition item will be released on Oct. 8, but you can preorder now.
If you want an affordable but still powerful soundbar, then this one should cover it. It comes with plenty of great features, which basically means you'll be able to hear your movies and shows much better.
A 42% discount brings this Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet down to its lowest ever price of $110. It has a 13-hour battery, a 10.1-inch HD screen and safety features designed for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
The Fire Max 11 is a great budget tablet with a beautiful 11-inch screen, perfect for streaming, reading and chilling out. This model has been refurbished up to Amazon Certified levels, so it's trustworthy but might not be for everyone.
More Prime Day offers on Amazon devices and accessories:
- Fire 43-inch 4-series 4K smart TV: $240 (save $130). This smaller TV is a great choice for your bedroom, an office or kids' spaces.
- Blink Outdoor 4 wireless smart security camera: $40 (save $60). This tiny outdoor wireless security camera is one of CNET's favorites. You can also get this deal at Best Buy and Target, but if you're a Prime member and prefer shopping through Amazon, you'll want to grab this deal.
- Echo Show 5 (3rd gen) with Blink Mini: $55 (save $65). This bundle nabs you a smart display that also makes a solid speaker for streaming and a camera that can work in tandem.
- Amazon Fire TV cube: $100 (save $40). Smoother and faster streaming is in reach with this nifty Fire TV cube.
- Echo smart speaker (4th gen): $55 (save $45). Our favorite smart speaker is a great addition to any end table, desk, counter or nightstand.
- Kindle Paperwhite Kids: $115 (save $55). Nab a kid-friendly tablet and get a free year of Amazon Kids Plus.
- Fire TV Stick 4K: $25 (save $25). Get a 4K streaming device at half price.
- Blink Video Doorbell: $30 (save $30). This option can be wired or wire-free and has all the essential features, like two-way audio and motion alerts, if you want a cheap way to monitor packages or visitors.
- Fire HD 10 tablet: $75 (save $65). With a 13-hour battery life, a 10-inch screen and expandable storage, this tablet is a solid budget option.
- Amazon Fire 75-inch Omni series 4K TV: $759 (save $291). A movie theater experience in the comfort of your own home.
- Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi router: $160 (save $90). Avoid buffering with 2,000 square feet of internet coverage that can support over 100 connected devices.
- Smart plug: $13 (save $12). This smart plug works with Alexa to revamp your outlets.
- Ring Stick Up Cam: $55 (save $45). Secure your home and get some peace of mind with this weather-resistant camera, which can be used indoors or outdoors.
- Luna wireless controller: $40 (save $30). Play Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service, with this controller -- now 43% off.
- Insignia 50-inch Class F30 4K smart TV: $190 (save $110). This smart TV comes with Alexa voice control.
- Echo Spot smart alarm clock: $45 (save $35): Wake up gradually with gentle light or your favorite music with this smart alarm clock.
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See all photosIs Amazon Prime Day the best time to buy Echo, Kindle and Fire TV devices?
Absolutely. Amazon withholds its biggest price cuts for its Prime events and offers them exclusively to its Prime members. During events of years past, 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 so much more.
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How do October Prime Day TV deals compare to Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?
For the last few years, October Prime Day -- or Prime Big Deal Days, as it's officially known -- basically kicks off the fall shopping season that culminates with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Because this is an Amazon event, if you're specifically looking to invest in its devices, now is probably a good time to buy. That being said, if you wait until Black Friday you are probably going to see plenty of deals on smart home devices from multiple brands. However, Black Friday sales tend to be extremely limited in both time and supply. If you've been looking to upgrade your home with Amazon devices and you see something you like that is within your budget, go ahead and pick it up during the Prime Big Deal Days sale to avoid the November rush.