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This year’s Prime Day is taking place July 12-13, with sales from national brands and small businesses across every category. We’re digging through all the best deals to find the ones that are the most popular, have the best reviews from customers and offer the biggest discount.
If you’re not able to take advantage of these deals because you’re not a Prime member, keep in mind you can become a member and start shopping discounted items the same day. If you’re not sure you want to sign on for the $14.99 per month cost of Prime, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial. The retailer also offers discounted plans for students ($7.49/month) and for qualified recipients of government assistance ($6.99/month).
Take a look at just some of the best deals you’ll find this Amazon Prime Day:
This Fire TV 50″ 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV will be discounted from $470 to just $260, a savings of 45%, or $210. The Fire TV 50″ 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV has vivid 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus, which deliver a better picture and brighter colors compared to 1080p Full HD television.
Because the TV has a built-in Fire Stick, you can watch more than 1 million movies and TV episodes with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.
If you don’t need an entire new TV, but do need a device to stream your favorite shows and movies, you can get a Fire TV Stick Lite for just $12, a savings of 60%, or $18.
The Fire TV Stick Lite has Alexa Voice control, so you can simply ask your TV to stream shows, movies or music without even clicking a button. The device stays behind your TV, so you won’t be able to see it, and is easy to set up: just plug it in, turn on the TV and connect to the internet.
With 239,746 reviews so far, the Fire TV Stick Lite has a total rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, with reviewers saying it is easy to use, highly recommended and many saying the Alexa is their favorite feature. One reviewer who gave it a full 5 stars says it works just like the more expensive Fire Sticks.
“Have purchased several Fire TV sticks in past. Just purchased this new “lite” version of it for an additional television of mine,” they wrote. “Works just as well as any other version of the Fire TV Stick. Super easy to set up and get started with it. Highly recommended.”
Regularly $85, you’ll save $50 on the Echo Show 5 , which can be used as a digital photo frame, a calendar, to stream music or movies and even to make video calls.
You can also use it to look in on your home while away thanks to the built-in camera or put it on your nightstand to use as an alarm with a setting that allows you to turn compatible lights on gradually for a calming wake-up.
A bestseller during Amazon Prime Day 2021, the 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service: Personal Genetic DNA Test will be 50% off, priced at $99.
The test includes health predispositions, carrier status, wellness and trait reports, along with a DNA test to learn more about your ancestors and maybe even find relatives you didn’t know you had.
The Kindle Kids are already priced at $50, a savings of $55%, or $60. Sized for little hands, the Kindle comes with one year of Amazon Kids+, a kid-friendly cover and 2-year worry-free guarantee — up to a $219 value.
If you need a bigger Kindle, the Kindle Oasis will be priced at $175, a savings of nearly 40%, or $105. The Kindle Oasis is 7″ and has an adjustable warm light to shift the screen from white to amber. It is also waterproof, so you can use it in the bathtub or a pool without worrying about it getting wet.
Regularly priced at $200, you’ll save $80 on the Ring Alarm 2.0 five-piece kit. The kit includes a base station, one keypad, one contact sensor, one motion detector and one range extender, so it would work well for an apartment or smaller home as is, but you can add more sensors if you have a bigger home.
You’ll receive notifications on your mobile device when the system is triggered, and you can monitor the system and change alarm codes all from your phone. Set-up is easy: simply plug it in, connect to wifi and place the sensors where you’d like them.
This Amazon Halo View fitness tracker is priced at $45, a savings of 44%. The Halo View tracks everything from your heart rate, activity, sleep and blood oxygen levels.
Included with the Halo View is 12 months of full access to a Halo membership, which includes workouts and programs. You can also receive text messages, start live workouts and get reminders right from your wrist.
You’ll save $40 on this Nest Doorbell, which is marked down to $120. The Nest Doorbell is a battery-powered video doorbell that works with any home. Featuring built-in intelligent alerts, the doorbell tells you what’s happening at your home via the Google Home App. It has built-in intelligence and can tell the difference between a person, package, animal and vehicles, with no subscription required.
The iRobot Roomba i7+ is regularly priced at $1,000, but is currently 50%, a savings of $500. The vacuum learns your home and creates a map so you can direct it to clean any room you want, anytime you want. The vacuum’s Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal allows it to empty itself for up to 60 days.
With more than 9,000 5-star reviews, customers say it works great, is good for pet hair and is worth the money. One customer who gave it a full 5 stars said they were skeptical it could pick up all their dog hair, but have no regrets with their purchase.
“Easily transitions from the hardwood to tile to carpet! Love that it fits under the beds and under furniture (places I missed vacuuming). I also love the fact that I can be doing something else while my house is being cleaned,” they wrote. “The automatic receptacle was worth every penny. You do not have to worry about emptying the robot because it returns to base and empties itself.”
You’ll save $120 on this popular Kitchenaid Artisan Mini Plus 3.5-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Flex Edge Beater , now priced at $260.
The Kitchenaid mixer has a 3.5-quart stainless steel bowl for smaller batches and thanks to a tilt-head design, it’s easy to add ingredients while it’s mixing. With 10 speeds, you can make everything from baked goods to pasta and more.
If you’re wanting to beat the heat this summer, you can save $233 on this Easy Set Pool with Cartridge Filter Pump, now priced at 4112. A savings of 67%, the pool measures 12 feet by 30 inches, it is made of puncture resistant, three-ply durable material and can be assembled in just 10 minutes.
With nearly 10,000 5-star reviews, customers say the pool is is a great value, big enough for multiple people, easy to set up and many say they use it every day in the summer.
Regularly $50, this Kook Glass Drink Dispenser is 52% off, now priced at $24. The drink dispenser is made from thick glass, so it’s durable, but it’s also lightweight and portable. It holds 1 gallon of your favorite beverage and has a leak-proof stainless steel spigot.
With an old school mason jar design, it fits in the fridge, but also brings a fun look to you kitchen if you have it on the counter when not in use.
In need of a new vacuum? The Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum is priced at $95, a savings of 52%, or $105. The vacuum has an anti-allergen HEPA filter and a detachable pod so you can clean stairs and furniture.
Weighing 14 pounds, the vacuum has swivel steering to easily move around furniture and comes with an upholstery tool and a crevice tool.
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