Amazon’s Second Prime Day: What You Need to Know and Deals You Can Get Now

Did you miss out on July’s Prime Day? Well, Amazon is not about to throw away the chance to make even more money ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season and will hold a second Prime Day in October called the Prime Early Access Sale(Opens in a new window).

July’s Prime Day was “the biggest Prime Day event in Amazon’s history,” it says(Opens in a new window). Prime members bought over 300 million items, or 100,000 items per minute. You don’t have to wait until Oct. 11 to save, though. Amazon already has a few deals you can grab right now. Check them out below, and then read on for more information about the Prime Early Access Sale.

Prime Early Access Deals You Can Grab Now

Even though the official sale hasn’t started yet, we gathered some of the best Amazon deals available now. Amazon usually adds a nice variety of daily deals(Opens in a new window) called “top deals” each day at midnight PT.

The Best Early Prime Day Laptop Deals

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Prime Day and Black Friday laptop deals are notorious for selling quickly, and we expect the same for this Prime Early Access event. Don’t limit yourself to Amazon, though. Take a look at other sales going on from retailers like Walmart, Dell, Best Buy, and more.

The Best Early Prime Day TV Deals

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Generally, some of the best Prime Day TV discounts are on sets that run Amazon’s own Fire TV  platform(Opens in a new window). Below are some of our top TV picks; we recommend cycling through the sizes if you are looking for a smaller or larger TV for that particular model. Looking for more TV deals? Head over to our Best TV Deals page to see offers from Best Buy, Walmart, and more.

The Best Early Prime Day Deals on iPads, Tablets

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Gifting season is upon us, and tablets are generally a fantastic gift idea due to their portability and versatility. Not surprisingly, Amazon discounted some of its most popular tablets ahead of the event, including Fire HD 8 and HD 10 models. For readers, the Kindle series e-readers offer days of battery life and the option to link your device to your public library to get free ebooks.

The Best Early Prime Day Robot Vacuums Deals

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Robot vacuums feature things like LiDAR home mapping to easily spot-clean areas, as well as ultra-sonic mopping, self-emptying bins, pet waste avoidance, and more. Some recommended brands include iRobot, Shark, Roborock, and Eufy. If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at our Robot Vacuum reviews. Then head over to our Best Robot Vacuum deals page, which also features discounts from Walmart and Best Buy.

The Best Early Prime Day Apple Deals

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Amazon is one of the best places to purchase Apple products(Opens in a new window) if you’re looking for a discount since products shipped and sold by Amazon.com include the same AppleCare warranty as products bought from the Apple Store. During the July Prime Day, Amazon surprised us with some discounts on AirPods and Apple Watch Series 7 smartwatches. We’re unsure if it will offer Apple discounts again, but we recommend checking the product pages to see if there are any last-minute deals Amazon may have snuck in for this upcoming event.

The Best Early Prime Day Monitor Deals 

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Computer monitors vary greatly depending on use case, but a monitor from a well-known brand like Dell, HP, or Samsung and a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 (1080p or FHD) is a good starting point. Gamers generally want a high refresh rate, while remote workers generally need accurate colors and wider displays for productivity. See our roundup of best monitor deals for more.

The Best Early Prime Day Ring Home Security Deals

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Ring deals(Opens in a new window) generally happen a few times a year, but some of the best deals happen on Prime Day, which makes sense since Amazon owns Ring. The Ring lineup(Opens in a new window) is ever growing with the new Ring Spotlight Cam Pro and Plus models coming in late October. With a Ring Protect Plan(Opens in a new window), you get extra video-recording features; an annual plan is the best value.

The Best Early Prime Day Blink Home Security Deals

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Below are some of the best Blink deals we found so far. Its most popular products are the wire-free outdoor cameras with a battery life that lasts up to two years. The product line is also growing; it just announced a new Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt. A Blink Subscription Plan lets you store video clips and photos in the cloud.

The Best Prime Day Fire TV Stick and Streaming Device Deals

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Every Prime Day and Black Friday, our deal editors expect Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Cube deals(Opens in a new window). The Prime Early Access Sale is no different, with Amazon already discounting its Fire TV devices ahead of the event. If you’re unsatisfied with your current, built-in streaming platform, getting an external device is a good alternative.

The Best eero Networking Deals

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If you’re looking to upgrade your router, consider getting an Eero mesh system(Opens in a new window). Eero 6 products feature the current Wi-Fi 6 standard and the 6E models support the latest Wi-Fi 6E wireless standard. Mesh systems are great for eliminating dead spots in your home. If you buy just one router, you can always buy another router in the future to expand your range. Check out our Eero product reviews for more.

Save Up to 60% on Amazon Devices

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Ahead of the Prime Early Access Sale, Amazon has discounted its own product lineup by up to 60%(Opens in a new window), including Blink, Fire TV, Kindle, Fire tablets, Ring, Echo, and Eero brands. Some deals require a Prime membership but many are open to general public. Certified refurbished devices(Opens in a new window) offer deeper discounts than buying new and some products include the same warranty.

We predict there will be more Amazon device discounts before Oct. 11, so be sure to check the Amazon Devices deals page(Opens in a new window) periodically to find more discounts.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) for $0.99 + Amazon Music Unlimited

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If you want an unobtrusive Echo device on the cheap, Prime members can grab a third-gen Echo Dot for $0.99 when they sign up for an Amazon Music Unlimited. Pay $9.98 at checkout, after which your music-streaming subscription will renew at $8.99 per month. That Echo Dot costs $39.99, so you’re saving $30 with this deal. (Note that this isn’t available to those who are currently signed up for Amazon Music.)

60% Off First 4 Months of Audible Premium Plus

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New users can get the first four months of Amazon’s Audible Premium Plus(Opens in a new window) streaming subscription for $5.95 per month. A subscription includes access to thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, Audible Originals, and more. After your four-month promotion is over, you will be automatically enrolled at the regular rate of $14.95 per month unless canceled.

4 Months FREE of Amazon Music Unlimited 

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Amazon is offering four free months of Amazon Music Unlimited(Opens in a new window) and its library of 90 million+ songs. Your trial includes offline listening, spatial audio, and HD music options on select songs. You will be billed $9.99 ($8.99 for Prime members) per month after the trial unless you cancel.

Free First Year of Grubhub+ for Prime Members

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If you are a Prime member, you can get one year of Grubhub+ for free as long as you have an active Prime membership. This will give you unlimited access to $0 delivery fees on eligible orders plus exclusive savings and donation matching. After your first 12-month free period is over, your membership will auto-renew at $9.99/month until cancelled.

Up to 50% off Prime Video Rentals and Purchases for Prime Members

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TODAY ONLY: Prime members can enjoy a selection of new and popular titles to rent or buy at up to 50% off(Opens in a new window). Members can also subscribe to 100+ channels and enjoy popular movies and hit shows via Prime Video, including Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

What Is Prime Day?

Prime Day is a savings bonanza available to members of Amazon’s Prime service. It started in 2015 as a celebration of Amazon’s 20th anniversary, billed as a “one-day only event filled with more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members around the globe.” That first Prime Day wasn’t exactly a huge success. The company’s stock of sale items quickly sold out and wait lists filled up immediately, leaving people with few options. The following year, Amazon seemed to get its act together a little more, and fellow retailers like Walmart stepped in with rival sales.

When Is Amazon’s Second Prime Day 2022?

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Amazon’s fall Prime Day is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 11-12 and it will run in 15 countries: Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, and the US. It comes just three months after Amazon’s first 2022 Prime Day, which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12-13, 2022.

When Does Prime Day Start?

In recent years, Prime “Day” has become a two-day, 48-hour event. Look for deals to begin at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Oct. 11. And some of the deals, particularly those on devices Amazon makes itself, will probably stick around after the officially conclusion of Prime Day for a day or two, so keep an eye out if you fail to click buy on day one or two.

How Does Amazon Prime Day Work?

This being Prime Day, you’ll need to be a Prime member to get the best bargains. If you’re not, it’s free to join for 30 days(Opens in a new window), after which it’s $139 per year (or $14.99 per month). Once you’re signed up for Prime and signed into your account, the Amazon website and apps will display Prime Day prices, and you can add to your cart and check out like you normally would. (You can always sign up for a monthly account and cancel later, if that’s your thing.)

Will There Be Prime Day Credits?

Credit offers from the first Prime Day
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In advance of the first Prime Day, Amazon offered shoppers a number of ways to earn credits that they could apply to Prime Day purchases, and it’ll likely do the same in October. In July, it served up credits for watching certain content on Prime Video, trying Amazon Photos, and more, so stay tuned.

How Do I Shop on Prime Day?

You won’t be at a loss for ways to shop on Prime Day, from the main website and Amazon’s apps to the Alexa voice assistant. There will probably be time-limited Lightning deals, as well as savings at Amazon-owned businesses like Whole Foods. Ahead of the fall event, Amazon is also suggesting that shoppers create deals lists with Alexa, which will notify people up to 24 hours before the item goes on sale. You can also set up personalized deal notifications based on search and view history, Amazon says. For more, we have a full rundown on shopping tips for Prime Day, so check that out.

How Do I Maximize Savings During Prime Early Access?

We recommend signing up for the Amazon Prime Credit Card(Opens in a new window) with no annual fees. You will need to be approved and have an eligible Amazon Prime membership. But then you can earn up to 5% back on Amazon.com and Whole Foods purchases, 2% back at restaurants, gas stations, and select drugstores, and 1% back on most purchases using the Prime Card.

During Prime Day and major shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day, we saw up to 25% back on select brands and purchases. Amazon product pages usually show the amount you will earn back when you sign on and link your credit card to your account. This is one of our favorite credit cards for travel since there are no foreign transaction fees. Please check the Prime Credit Card page for further details, terms and agreements.