A party is in order, because everyone’s favorite smart assistant, Alexa, is turning seven years old. While Alexa’s birthday isn’t technically until Nov. 6, Amazon is kicking off the celebrations early with deals on pretty much every Alexa-enabled device. We’re talking huge, Black Friday-esque discounts on Echo devices, Fire tablets, Ring home security gadgets, Fire TV sticks, and more.
If you’re already a part of the Alexa-cinematic-universe, the birthday sale is a great opportunity to build out your smart home even further, at a discount. It’s also prime time to scoop up a few holiday gifts before they go out of stock, thanks to supply chain shortages.
Some of these devices are at the lowest prices we’ve ever seen them, so don’t bother waiting until Black Friday and Cyber Monday to bring one home. Read on for the full list of every device on sale right now, plus more details on our top picks.
Named our favorite Echo smart speaker, the fourth generation Echo brings high-quality sound, hands-free voice control through Alexa, and acts as a full smart-home home. This deal gives you $40 off the Echo and six months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free — so you can test out your new Echo’s sound with your favorite tunes.
Aside from being completely waterproof and ideal for reading outdoors in the sun, the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite is also down to the lowest price we’ve seen on this version — so scoop one up while they’re in stock.
At just a bit over $100 thanks to this discount, you’ll score active noise cancellation, balanced sound, a sealed in-ear fit, and hands-free control with Alexa. The Echo buds are ideal for working out since they’re sweatproof, will give you up to five hours of listening on a single charge, and have a quick charge feature that will give you an additional two hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.
Amazon’s foray into gaming came with the Luna controller, made for the company’s cloud gaming service by the same name. The Luna Controller works directly with the cloud, making gaming on any device simple (and with virtually no setup required). This bundle will give you a Luna controller and a 4K Fire TV Stick, so gaming and streaming in high def are a go.
You don’t need to have a fancy 4K smart TV to get access to all of your favorite shows and movies — this Fire TV Stick will give you a hub to access streaming channels and give you a vibrant, 4K picture.
If you’re just getting your smart home started, this bundle will tackle the home security side of things. The Ring Floodlight Cam gives you a 1080p HD security camera with motion-activated LED floodlights, two-way audio, and a built-in siren. The Echo Show 5 allows you to see what’s happening outside your home and manage your security with your voice.
If you’re tired of spotty zoom calls and internet blackouts, a mesh WiFi router might be just what you need. This Eero version gives you up to 1,500 square feet of coverage with WiFi speeds up to 900 Mbps, so working from home will be a little less frustrating. It also has a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, so you can voice-control compatible smart lighting and more.
The Amazon Halo is a solid option for a simple yet effective fitness tracker. It gives you access to all the basics (like heart rate, steps, workout, and sleep tracking) plus some handy extras (like body composition, tone analysis, and more). You’ll also get a six-month membership for free, which will give you extra tools, workouts, and fitness programs to get you started.