AMAZON’S Black Friday sale has just kicked off and it’s the perfect time to buy a smart device for less.
You can often save as much as 60% on Echo Dots, Ring Doorbells, Fire tablets, Fire TV Sticks, Kindles and plenty more beside.
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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 – especially when they’re on sale.
Black Friday is always when the best discounts land so if you’re in the market for a super-cheap piece of smart, read on for our pick of the best Amazon device deals available right now.
If you’re after a new doorbell, we’ll have a variety of offers listed on our Ring Doorbell Black Friday deals page.
For more products on sale this November, head to our Amazon Black Friday deals page.
1. Echo Dot (4th-generation), £19.99 (save £30) – buy from Amazon
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The mini-sized version of the standard Echo is a wonderfully affordable little piece of smart audio tech – and the latest version is now less than half price in Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
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.
There’s plenty of other Dot deals to choose from:
- Echo Dot (3rd-generation), £16.99 (save £23) – buy here
- Echo Dot (4th generation) with Philips Hue White Smart Bulb, £54.99 (save £35) – buy here
- Echo Dot (5th-generation), £39.99 (save £25) – buy here
2. Ring Video Doorbell Wired, £34.99 (save £15) – buy from Amazon
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This alarm kit is a great way to get started with home security – and its more affordable than ever as it’s currently 30% off for Black Friday.
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 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 (wireless) with free 30 day Ring Protection Plan trial, £59.99 (save £30) – buy from Amazon
- Ring Video Doorbell + Ring Chime, £69.99 (save £48.01) – buy here
- Ring Stick Up Cam Battery, £109.99 (save £69.99) – buy here
3. Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite , £17.99 (save £12) – buy from Amazon
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The Fire TV Stick Lite is the most affordable Fire TV Stick in the series and allows you to stream in Full HD.
A perfect addition to your smart home, the Fire TV Stick comes with Alexa Voice Remote Lite.
Setup is quick, easy and stays hidden – plug in behind your TV connect to the internet and you’re all set to stream your favourite shows.
You can even search with Alexa by pressing and asking Alexa to easily search and launch programmes across multiple apps with your voice with access to Netflix, Prime Video, Now, Disney+ and more.
- Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite , £17.99 (save £10) – buy from Amazon
This isn’t the only Fire TV Stick on offer:
- Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, £22.99 (save £17) – buy from Amazon
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max, with TV controls, £39.99 (save £17) – buy from Amazon
4. Echo Show 5, £34.99 (save £40) – buy from Amazon
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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.
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
5. Blink Mini indoor plug-in camera, £19.99 (save £10) – buy here
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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 Mini indoor plug-in camera, £19.99 (save £10) – buy here
Grab some more great Blink deals here:
- Blink Video Doorbell, £34.99 (save £15) – buy from Amazon
- Blink Outdoor HD security camera, £49.99 (save £40) – buy from Amazon
- Blink Outdoor and Floodlight, £74.99 (save £49.99) – buy here
- Blink Outdoor 2-camera system, £84.99 (save £70.00) – buy here
Top Black Friday Deals Right Now
BLACK Friday may still be a week or so away (November 25), but retailers have started dropping excellent Black Friday deals already. We’ve done some digging and have pulled together a list of the top deals you can snap up right now:
- Emma Mattress, save up to 60% off – buy here
- Oodie Hooded Blankets, £54 (save £35) – buy here
- Virgin Broadband, £27/month (save over £500) – shop here
- Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum, £199.99 (save £180) – buy here
- Simba Mattress, save up to 60% off – buy here
- Ultimate Beer Advent Calendar, £79.95 (save £50) – buy here
- No7 Ultimate Cosmetic Collection, £24 (save £28) – buy here
- Echo Dot x2 + Smart Light Bulb Bundle, £34.98 (save £65) – buy here
- Tefal Compact Air Fryer, £59.99 (save £30) – buy here
- Save 23% off EVERYTHING at The Ordinary – shop here
6. Fire HD 8 Tablet, £34.99 (save £55) – buy from Amazon
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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 £34.99.
Of course Amazon has discounted some other Fire tablets too:
- Fire 7 tablet, £31.99 (save £28) – buy here
- Fire HD 10 tablet without ads, £89.99 (save £70) – buy here
7. Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, £69.99 (save £70) – buy from Amazon
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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.
Check out some of the other Fire Kids deals:
8. Kindle Paperwhite, £94.99 (save £35) – buy from Amazon
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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.
Here are all the discounted Kindle devices available at the moment:
9. Get months of FREE Amazon Subscriptions
Amazon are in the midst of huge price drops ahead of the October Amazon Prime Day sales.
But, while there are amazing offers to be found on devices and lots more there are also some great freebies too.
During its Prime events Amazon often extend its free trial periods on its subscription services to hook in more customers.
Right now you can get 2 months free Kindle Unlimited, meaning you can read or listen to as many titles as you like and continue to save – and while you don’t need a Kindle to enjoy this, read on for price drops on the Kindle devices.
You can also get 3 months free Amazon Music Unlimited, so you can stream all your favourites ad-free music, get unlimited access to any song, and you can even listen offline too.
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.
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.
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