Prime Day Kicks Off Early With July 4th Weekend Amazon Device Deals: Huge Discounts on Smart Speakers, Tablets, TVs and More
You don't have to wait until the sale's official start date to score some bargains. Prime members can already shop some early Prime Day discounts right now on Amazon's own portfolio of devices, which includes TVs, smart speakers, Kindles, security cameras and so much more.
With so many sales going on simultaneously, sifting through all the deals can be tedious and time-consuming. Our shopping experts have done the legwork to save you the time and effort. We've put together this roundup of the best offers below, and we'll be updating it regularly throughout the sale. So if you don't see something you like, be sure to check back often.
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Best Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
Echo Dot with Amazon Basics smart bulb: $37
A nice 41% savings on the Echo Dot smart speaker and an Amazon Basics smart bulb is a great way to add convenience to your day. With Alexa control and automated routines and scheduling, this duo can easily integrate into your Amazon-based smart home. And the color bulb supports 16 million colors, adding whatever ambiance you want to your space.
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Fire TV Soundbar: $85
If you want an affordable but powerful soundbar, 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.
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Blink Outdoor 4: $100
We can all use a little more piece of mind, and at over 60% off, this three-pack of outdoor security cameras is a great investment. The cameras offer 1080p HD video, two-way talk and have a battery life of up to two years.
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Amazon Echo Spot: $45
Amazon's Echo Spot smart speaker is down to $45 right now, matching its lowest price -- one we last saw during 2024's holiday sales. Now is a great time to grab this combination speaker and alarm clock, which is compact enough for a nightstand or office desk. You can choose from black, glacier white or ocean blue.
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Echo Show 8: $110
Amazon's Echo Show 8 is one of our absolute favorite smart displays for 2025 and it's now down to just $110. That's a solid $40 discount and makes it easier to grab this convenient Alexa gadget for your smart home. The Echo Show 8 makes for a great control center if you're grabbing multiple Amazon devices.
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Ring Alarm 14-piece smart home security system: $199
Want a DIY security system? This kit can keep you alert if you have a 2-4 bedroom home. It includes one base station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors and one range extender. You can also add sensors and accessories as needed, but those are sold separately. Additionally, you can subscribe to Ring Home Standard (for a separate fee) to keep your system online even if the Wi-Fi goes down and even add professional monitoring.
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Refurbished Fire Max 11 tablet: $158
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.
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Do I have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Day?
To access most Prime Day deals, you'll need to be a Prime member. If you've always wanted 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 tariffs are expected to raise prices on a lot of goods. In fact, 16% of shoppers say they're using Prime Day to start their holiday shopping well ahead of the holiday season, according to a new RetailMeNot survey. (Disclosure: RetailMeNot is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
Read more: How to Sign Up for a Prime Membership
Is Amazon Prime Day a good time to buy Echo, Kindle and Fire TV devices?
Yes. Amazon withholds its biggest price cuts for its Prime events and offers them exclusively to its Prime members. During previous events, 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 more.
How we choose deals
CNET has a team of shopping experts and deal hunters who've operated across major sales events for many years, making sure you understand when a deal is worth taking advantage of and when it's worth skipping. Whether it's for Black Friday, Prime Day or the Fourth of July, we have the expertise to make sure you get the best deal possible.
To do this, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing an offer to show you.
Real discounts mean real discounts. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
Quality reviews are equally important for any product, but particularly for deeply discounted items. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn't really worthwhile.
Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know in advance, so you don't return later only to be disappointed.
We are also considering the rising costs associated with tariffs to help you find items worth buying now.
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