Amazon’s October Prime Day sales event kicks off at the beginning of next month (Oct. 6-7), and it’s a great time to save on big-brand names like Apple, Samsung, LG, and more. However, it’s also a good time to snag lesser-known gadgets at an even more affordable price.
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Current price: $15
Original price: $18
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Current price: $20
Original price: $26
The best lighting upgrade you can do to add ambiance to your home is to get color-changing light bulbs…
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Current price: $18
Original price: $40
Thinking about ditching cable? Stream all your favorite TV shows and movies easily with the Amazon Fir…
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Original price: $25
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Our editors at ZDNET test useful gadgets and gizmos to make your life better all year long while staying within your budget. We’ve rounded up the best deals under $25 on helpful items that won’t break the bank, from smart bulbs to Bluetooth trackers.
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Best early Prime Day deals under $25
for $15 (save $3)
Kasa Smart Plug
for $20 (save $6)
Govee Smart Bulb 2-Pack
- Current price: $20
- Original price: $26
The best lighting upgrade you can do to add ambiance to your home is to get color-changing light bulbs. These ones from Govee connect to your home via Wi-Fi, and you can control the colors and brightness via Bluetooth using the Govee Home app.
for $18 (save $22)
Amazon Fire TV Stick
- Current price: $18
- Original price: $40
Thinking about ditching cable? Stream all your favorite TV shows and movies easily with the Amazon Fire TV Stick that connects to all your favorite streaming services. It also comes with built-in Alexa so that you can manage your other smart home devices directly from the remote.
for $20 (save $5)
Life360 Tile Bluetooth Tracker
- Current price: $20
- Original price: $25
This Bluetooth tracker rings whenever you lose something it’s attached to and want to track it down via the free app. Unlike other Bluetooth trackers, there are also plenty of different colors to choose from, including pink, orange, and blue.
for $18 (save $7)
Tapo Indoor Security Camera
- Current price: $18
- Original price: $25
This 1080p camera has night vision, two-way audio, motion notifications, and more, so you can keep an eye on your home while you’re away. It’s the perfect security camera for a nursery or to keep an eye on pets remotely.
FAQs
When is Amazon’s October Prime Day?
Amazon has two Prime Day events: one in the summer and one in October. This year, October Prime Day happens from Tuesday, Oct. 6, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 7.
How did we choose these Amazon Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
