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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is now underway. The 6-day sale event sees large discounts across the board for many consumer goods, many of which are available at the lowest prices to date in 2024.
Some of the most heavily discounted electronics include Amazon’s own Kindle tablet lineup, its Echo devices, Eero routers, and Blink cameras amongst other smart home devices that allow it to deliver one of the best ecosystems for households with Alexa at its core.
The Best Big Spring Sale Amazon Tablet And E-Reader Deals
Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet
The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet features an 11-inch screen with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. It displays a total of 2.4 million pixels, which gives it a much more precise picture than the regular Fire tablets. The display is also certified for low blue light, which reduces eye strain.The device is powered by an octa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 for fast streaming and multitasking. The tablet is available with either 64 GB or 128 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1 TB via a microSD card.
Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Black (2023)
The latest iteration of the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet comes in a 32GB trim and offers 3GB of RAM paired with an upgraded Octa-core CPU.The Amazon Fire HD 10 is much more durable than its competition even as it offers a claimed 25% performance gain across the board versus its predecessor while retaining the sharp 1080P screen even as it offers excellent value for money and dedicated software solutions for kids in 2024.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is an upgraded device offering improved performance with its updated hexacore processor, which is up to 30% faster than the previous generation. Its battery life is designed to last all day, providing up to 13 hours of reading, web browsing, video watching, and music streaming.The device supports streaming or downloading of shows and movies from various platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and HBO, alongside other popular apps such as Facebook, Hulu, Instagram, and TikTok via Amazon’s Appstore. The tablet comes with an 8" HD display, 2 GB RAM, and storage options of 32GB or 64GB, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card.
Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB bundle comes with a complimentary 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ content in addition to a 2-year worry-free guarantee coupled with comprehensive parental controls, a generous amount of storage, and a bundled kid-proof case at a price that is the cheapest we have seen of late for the Fire 7 Kids bundle
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition offers an upgraded e-reading experience. This device includes wireless charging capabilities, an auto-adjusting front light for optimal reading in different lighting conditions, and a generous 32 GB of storage. Its design, featuring a 300 ppi glare-free display, offers a reading experience similar to real paper, reducing strain on the eyes even in bright sunlight.The device’s battery life extends up to 10 weeks on a single charge, provided by either a USB-C or a compatible Qi wireless charger. Additionally, the screen offers adjustable warm light settings, enhancing the reading experience further.
Amazon’s Fire Tablet deals have kicked in with discounts all over the place including significant price markdowns on the newKindle Fire Max 11-inch Tabletand the refreshedFire HD 10 Tablet(2023). Lower-end models such as theKindle Fire HD 8also see a significant markdown across the board as a result, making them a viable, yet cost-conscious gift during the Easter break later this month.
Amazon is also offering a large set of deals across the board when it comes to its Fire Tablets for kids. Not only do these products have a year Amazon-backed worry-free guarantee on offer, but they also come with a complimentary yearly subscription to Amazon Kids+. This, in addition to ad-free content and faster internals in play thanks to multiple refreshes across the Fire lineup, makes units like theKindle Fire 7 for Kidsa unique option for households looking for a curated and well-defined set of applications with strong parental controls in play an essential addition to the modern smart home.
For those looking for an upgrade to their existing Kindle or Kindle Paperwhite or alternative E-Reader, Amazon is also offering a decent discount on theAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Editionwhich rocks an impressive 32GB of storage, ad-free lock screens, wireless charging, and up to 10 weeks of battery life between charges, making it a no-brainer upgrade or gift to those that like to read books with a matching experience thanks to the overhauled E-Ink display.
The Best Big Spring Sale Echo Device Deals
Amazon Echo Pop
The Amazon Echo Pop is the company’s latest installment in the Echo smart speaker series and comes with improved audio quality with a front-facing directional speaker.
Echo Dot (5th Gen) For Kids
Help children learn and grow with the kids’ version of the 5th gen Echo Dot! Parents can control explicit content in songs and kids can gain responsibility by setting their own alarms or reminders! Plus, it’s a great tool for homework time, as Alexa can help students answer questions or explore topics more in-depth. Choose between wise owl and bold dragon designs while saving 50% off on this great gift!
Echo Dot 5th Gen Kids
The Amazon Echo Dot 5th generation comes in a dragon and owl trim for kids at a price that is arguably unbeatable in terms of value, throwing in a full year of Amazon Kids+ with the full Echo Dot 5th Generation’s functionality and audio quality.
For users who want the same functionality that the Echo Show devices offer but do not need a screen however, the inexpensiveEcho Pop Smart Speakermight be the way to go even as it enjoys a sub-50% markdown in pricing along with a for-kids option of the5th generation Echo Dot. It comes in 2 distinct designs: Dragon and Owl, both of which are on sale during the event.
As a designated for-kids Amazon product, it comes with a full year’s subscription to Amazon Kids+ and a 2-year worry-free guarantee that also covers breakages and accidents without any questions asked.
For users who need something that blends into the background, Amazon is offering the Echo Dot 5 Generation in more standard color options at a $5 discount over its for-kids option, making it a great item to pick up, both as a gift and as an inexpensive way to build a smart home without the added costs that most of its competitors currently charge.
The Best Big Spring Sale Smart Home Device Deals
Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) Wire-Free Smart Security Camera
The tri-pack version of the Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) Wire-Free Smart Security Camera allows most modern homes to have a security camera without the added wire clutter thanks to an impressive 2-year battery life in normal operating circumstances.It also offers enhanced motion detection, two-way audio for communication, and person detection in a weather-resistant build that is here to stay.
Blink Video Doorbell
The Blink Video Doorbell is a smart doorbell that allows users to not only see who’s at the door but also talk to them with two-way audio functionality. It also comes with chime app alerts, configurable motion detection, privacy settings, and a two-year battery life. The device supports Alexa voice commands.
Echo Glow Smart Lamp
The Echo Glow Smart Lamp is a versatile smart device that can be paired with any compatible Alexa device, allowing you to control its color and brightness using voice commands. With this feature, you can easily customize the lighting to suit your preferences or create a specific ambiance in your living space.One of the notable functions of the Echo Glow is its ability to create lighting cues that assist with various tasks. For example, you can set up lighting sequences that aid in counting down or serve as a timer for activities. This visual reminder can be particularly useful when waking up, cooking, or establishing routines.
Amazon Eero Mesh WiFi System
Amazon’s Eero Mesh Wi-Fi router is an entry-level Wi-Fi router that isn’t the fastest in the market but makes up for it with consistent software updates, the ability to control it via Alexa and Apple’s HomeKit and the ability to use the newest Echo Dots as compatible extensions of its mesh network.
Fire TV Stick HD
The Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote features 50% better speed than its predecessor, ensuring swift streaming in Full HD. The inclusion of an Alexa Voice Remote brings the convenience of both regular controls and voice controls to your fingertips.Thanks to the Fire TV smart TV platform, it allows easy access to all the most popular streaming platforms and other apps. Platforms include Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, and more. The Fire TV Stick also allows streaming of live TV, news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K offers the best streaming experience buyers can get from an Amazon device without the hefty price tag of the Fire TV Cube. The Fire TV Stick offers a simple, but efficient solution to people looking for a 4K streaming stick that can handle their content needs.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
The All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max offers the best streaming experience buyers can get from an Amazon device without the hefty price tag of the Fire TV Cube while offering a simple, but efficient solution to people looking for a 4K streaming stick that can handle their content needs.The latest version also supports the new Wi-Fi 6E protocol as well as offers double the storage and a significantly faster quad-core CPU to ensure streaming and navigation happen at blazing-fast speeds
Fire TV Cube
The Amazon Fire TV Cube has Alexa support built-in along with significantly more power under the hood than its Fire TV stick alternatives. It supports Wi-Fi 6E out of the box in addition to a microphone and speaker allowing for a complete hands-free approach to streaming content to your TV.
Users looking to invest in a dedicated smart home security option can look at the heavily discounted Amazon-owned brand Blink which is currently offering a slew of smart surveillance hardware offerings centered around theBlink Outdoor 4 (4th generation)Wire-Free Smart Security Camera. The tripack offers exceptional value that closes in at just under $50 per unit even as Amazon states the included batteries can sustain the camera for as much as 2 years of operation.
This, coupled with enhanced motion detection and in-person detection coupled with better two-way audio performance makes the weather-resistant Blink Outdoor 4 a mainstay on Game Rant’s tech recommendations in 2024. For users who simply need to keep an eye on their door and also communicate via video, Blink also offers an extremely affordableBlink Video Doorbellthat works with existing Alexa-based devices such as the Echo Show devices above as well as mobile devices that have support for Alexa built in.
However, for users looking to invest in a smart light, theEcho Glowis a multi-color smart light built for kids that can be controlled by any smart device that supports Alexa, including theEcho Dot (5th gen for kids). With a large sale in play for the tri-packEero Mesh Wi-Fi Routersthat can provide wireless coverage for up to 4500 SQFT combined, users looking for an inexpensive upgrade to their in-house wireless connections might want to grab a set.
For an entry-level device to make your TV smarter, theAmazon Fire TV Stick HDdoes an excellent job with a voice remote in addition to Fire TV-enabled entertainment on offer such as games, live streams and music applications, all of which have built-in support for Alexa.
Others might be more interested in the refreshed4K Amazon Fire TV Stickthat trades at a small 20% discount over MSRP at the time of writing. It also comes with an Alexa voice remote as part of the bundle which is a handy add-on or upgrade for users looking to control things across their house from their living room using it as a voice-activated smart home hub replacement.
For users who need a snappier product with a faster processor and internet access in tow, the upgradedAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Maxmight be more to their liking. Users requiring an even more powerful solution with a built-in ethernet port and a potent octa-core processor can turn to theFire TV Cubeinstead. Both the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and the Fire TV Cube are on sale on Amazon at 33% and 18% discounts respectively.
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Q: Are There Any Smart Device Sales On Amazon This Spring?
Amazon has many smart devices on sale as part of its Big Spring Sale, an event that runs from the 20th of March 2024 to the 26th of the same month.
