Prime Day is Here!

Prime Day, 2017 is Here

July 11, 2017

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Amazon has started Prime Day early. Many deals are live on the Amazon Prime Day entry page. There are plenty of blogs spotlighting Prime Day Deals.  We are not going to rehash them all here.

However, as we are in the middle of a Smart Home series, we would be remiss if we overlooked Prime Day altogether.  The prices of Alexa-enabled devices have all been slashed to historic lows, and may sell out by afternoon.



The flagship of the Alexa line, The Amazon Echo, is selling for a mere $90, new (not refurbished.)

It's little sister, The Echo Dot, is a mere $35, again for a new unit.

Their quirky cousin, The Amazon Tap, is on sale for $80.

Alexa Fire Tablets are also priced lower than ever. The entry level Fire Tablets include Alexa, and are at an impulse-buy price of $30. The 8" HD Fire Tablet is down to $50.

Other devices, accessories, and everything Alexa that is on sale will be listed on this page :http://amzn.to/2sJrFbF.  And if you already have an Alexa-enabled device, you can save even more on a Dot or Echo by asking "Alexa, what are your deals?"  If you have never shopped via Alexa before, you'll earn a $10 credit to boot.

Of course, you need to be a Prime Member if you want to take advantage of these Prime Day Deals. If you are not, you can get a free, 30 day trial, that takes effect immediately.

Prime Membership includes shipping. music streaming, kindle, and video streaming benefits, and quite frankly, Techlaurels thinks it is well worth the annual fee.  Amazon adds additional benefits regularly. AND you can set up an Amazon Household to share your Prime Membership.  All of this and Prime Day too!

Our Smart Home Series will continue later this week.  We recommend you pick up your preferred Echo device while you wait. And if you are looking for a smart outlet, Alexa Deals has a great price ($28) on a Wemo Smart Outlet you can access by asking "Alexa, order a Wemo Mini Smart Plug."  (Link included for reference only; do NOT order through the link; ONLY order using Alexa.)  We will be reviewing this very outlet later in this Smart Home series.

Added: 7/11:

We are also going to review The Phillips Hub.  The Phillips Hub and Smart Light System was the first item I added to my home.  Generally, 2 Hub Bulbs run from $30-$45.  Today, Amazon is running a deal  for the hub, 2 lightbulbs, AND an Echo Dot, all for just $85.  You're basically getting the hub for free.  The Phillips system is one of the most expandable, and includes color changing bulbs, light strips, and much more. I recommend you snag this deal.

The TP-Link Smart Outlet, another component of our Smart Home we're planning to review, is on sale for $20.  The mini version (which I do not have) is on sale for $25.  You will see the final price reduction in your cart.  Smart outlets allow you to convert basically ANYTHING into a Smart Appliance.  At this price, you can set up a voice controlled smart home for less than $150.  (Don't forget to grab a Dash Wand if you're grabbing a Prime Trial.)

As always, thank you for reading. Let us know about any great Prime Day Deals you score in the comments. And pick up your Echo Device during this great One Day sale!