Amazon's hidden devices page is full of tech deals today, including Echo Buds for $50 off

socket, tablet, headphones — So many devices, so little time… (Photo: Amazon)

Psst: Did you know that Amazon has a hidden section devoted to secret sales on its own devices? It’s true! Every day, the retail giant adds and removes deals from this secret hub on a handful of Echo smart devices, Fire TV video streamers and Kindle e-readers – and the savings are great. If you’re looking to build a smart home or just want to read mountains of books on a go-anywhere screen, you need to know this page. Here are our favorite finds of the moment.

Amazon’s Echo Buds offer active noise cancellation to help you tune out the world. Want to hear what’s going on around you? Just switch to Passthrough mode. These headphones are sweat and water resistant, and light enough to keep you moving during your workouts without feeling weighed down. Enjoy up to five hours of music playback — and 15 hours with the charging case.

A satisfied buyer shared: “These headphones are awesome. I tested them side-by-side with the Airpods Pro, Samsung Buds Pro, and Huawei Freebuds Pro. In terms of sonic fidelity, soundstage and overall roundness of sound, the Echo headphones win.

Don’t want to get up to light a lamp every night at dusk? This Amazon Basics smart plug lets you get the job done using the power of your voice or the app on your phone. Control lights, fans and more from anywhere you have a WiFi connection.

“Great smart selling point,” said one five-star fan. “It’s elegant and easy to install and Alexa worked perfectly. Very satisfied!”

The Ring Video Doorbell 3 is a smart solution with 24/7 HD video streaming. It offers a wide view that you can access from your smartphone, tablet or laptop via Wi-Fi and the Ring app, allowing you to keep tabs on packages and people arriving at your location from anywhere. gate.

“I’m really happy with this purchase and feel more secure,” said one five-star reviewer. “I like to see what else is going on in the neighborhood – porch robbers, people rummaging through unlocked cars, even auto theft; bobcats and cougars roaming people’s gardens at night.

The Halo View Fitness Tracker straps to your wrist and provides real-time personal stats, including information about your heart rate, activity level and sleep quality. There’s even expert advice to help you maximize all areas of your health.

“The watch has a very simple and attractive design,” said one satisfied buyer. “This slim watch face/activity display is complemented by the matte black silicone strap. I have a larger than average frame and chose the large option, which is very generous on size options, leaving me plenty of room if I decide to wear the watch on long sleeves.Due to the light and thin nature of the watch it is easily overlooked, that is until you want to know the time or your activity level.

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Fire HD 8 tablet

$75$120Save $45

This popular 8-inch tablet lets you stream videos, take photos, and surf the web for hours. And, at $75, it’s a lot more affordable than investing in an iPad.

$75 at Amazon

Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet has a 1280 x 800 pixel display and an impressive 64GB of storage. You can also take advantage of front- and rear-facing cameras to help you take photos and videos in between watching movies, playing games, and reading your favorite books.

“I love this tablet!” shared a five-star fan. “It’s just the right size for me. I had a smaller one that was from a different brand and didn’t use it much as it didn’t have a big enough screen for me. Love it my Amazon Fire and the 8″ display makes things so much clearer and easier on the eyes. It also fits in my bag without taking up too much space so I can take it with me when I visit my son who lives across the state.”

Take your home lighting game to the next level with this Kasa smart bulb. The bulb has a stunning 16 million colors to choose from, and you can even set them to automatically adjust to natural light patterns from morning to night. Control the action via Alexa or Google Assistant, or when you’re away from home via an app on your phone.

“These bulbs are amazing and so easy to install, just like other Kasa items,” said one satisfied customer. “We’ve replaced all of our rear LED white lights with these smart LED bulbs and the colors are amazing. You can easily create a group and control them all at once if you want. They can be programmed – we have the ours to come on at sunset and off at sunrise using a specific white but, when hanging around the back of the pool, we set the colors and intensity to really create a stunning outdoor oasis. The price is excellent for what you get.

The Eero Pro 6E supports network speeds of up to 2.3 Gbps, allowing you to browse the Internet. The system — which supports up to 100 devices at once – reduces the risk of drops and dead spots, and can be set up in minutes.

“It’s the best system I’ve ever used,” said one satisfied customer. “The speeds are amazing…I never see any dropouts or dead spaces.”

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Fire 4K TV Stick

$27$50Save $23

Easily access hundreds of streaming apps and channels, including Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Starz, Showtime and more.

$27 at Amazon

Get rid of cables with this handy device. It gives you access to a huge range of streaming services so you can enjoy all your favorite shows and movies. Simply plug the Fire TV Stick 4K into one of your 4K TV’s HDMI ports, and the streaming device will immediately scan for your home’s Wi-Fi network and wait for you to connect. You’ll find fun interactive settings like pop-up results. for actor and director names via IMDb. There’s even the Alexa voice assistant.

“If you get that new Fire Stick, forget the cable,” one savvy Amazon shopper shared. “I love this new Fire Stick. I need one for every room. It has more features and stations that are free and come with the Fire Stick.”

The Insignia is a Fire TV, letting you stream 4K movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, Sling TV, Paramount+, Peacock and more. Alexa is built into the remote, so you can simply find your favorite show using your voice.

“What an amazing TV,” said the five-star reviewer. “Love it…I got rid of cable FOREVER. I’m a total streamer now.”

The Blink Outdoor 3 Cam Kit includes three outdoor cameras and an Echo Show 5 to help secure your home. With this security bundle, you can see, hear, and talk to people inside and outside your home through your security system on your phone or Echo Show – and see what’s going on, with one view. live HD.

“If you’re looking for a simple, inexpensive solution like I was, Blink is the way to go,” said one five-star fan. “Adding a camera to the system is as easy as scanning a QR code. The video quality for the price is exceptional, even at night. I like how you can program the system to arm and disarm automatically at night in a very granular way on a seven-day plan.”

Want to catch up on your reading in a modern way? The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Bundle holds all your books but weighs just six ounces. It also gives you access to Amazon’s massive Kindle library – get thousands of titles delivered straight to your eReader. Read until 10 weeks without needing a refill (not a typo). The Paperwhite has a screen that looks, well, like real paper, so you can get more of that real book feel. This set comes with its own case and stand.

“When I heard about the new Kindle Paperwhite, I really couldn’t believe I needed another device, but I’m an avid reader, and it sounded great,” said one satisfied buyer. “I ordered it. I love it. It reads so much like a book, has more memory and holds a charge longer. It was a great purchase.”

We’re right in the middle of the annual sweet spot for the best movies and TV shows, not to mention the NFL, NBA, and NHL. It’s time to watch in style with this 65″ Omni Series TV. It has a stellar display, sure, but also our favorite built-in voice assistant. So you can say, “Alexa, turn on the TV,” without having to lift your weary limbs off the couch. And, at $110 off, it’s a total steal.

“This TV is amazing!” says a satisfied customer. “I am blown away by the picture of this TV. Installation was easy.”

The Echo Show 8 has a compact 8-inch display, making it perfect for perching just about anywhere. It also acts as a mini entertainment hub, giving you access to videos, TV shows, movies or news with Prime Video, Hulu, NBC and more. You can even make video calls and shop online!

“Every day I learn something new that Echo can do,” said one five-star reviewer. “Screen quality is good… So far I’ve used it to check the weather every day, play a few short games. Listen to CBS national news…”

If you have Amazon Prime, you will of course get free shipping. Not a member yet? No problem. You can sign up for your 30-day free trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most current versions at the time of publication.