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The official Amazon Prime Day shopping event has come and gone, but another huge Amazon Prime-exclusive deal is in full swing. The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, according to Amazon, is a chance for Prime members to get deals that they would otherwise have to wait for Prime Day or Black Friday to get.
We’re getting some pretty huge smart home deals for the event, so read on if you’re interested in getting some incredible deals on all kinds of smart home products. It’s also worth keeping in mind that Amazon is essentially giving away free cash to customers to spend $50 or more — which is pretty easy to hit when you’re buying smart home devices.
Here’s everything you need to know about the best Prime Early Access smart home deals. We won’t be going in-depth into smart speakers and Fire TV devices here — for those you can check out our guides on the best Prime Early Access Amazon device deals, the best Prime Early Access Fire TV deals, and the best Prime Early Access Amazon Echo deals.
We’ve split up this guide into different categories, so if you don’t see something for you right away, keep on scrolling.
Best Prime Day smart home device deals
Looking for new switches and other devices for your smart home? Here are some great deals to consider.
Amazon Smart Plug
Want to make your dumb home devices a little smarter? The Amazon Smart Plug is the way to go, offering integration with your Alexa-based smart home, and coming at a pretty low price.
Amazon Smart Plug $12.99 
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor
Monitoring air quality can be super helpful, and those who want to keep better tabs on the air quality should consider the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor.
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor $48.99
Best Prime Day smart security deals
Want to improve your home’s security? Whether you want a smart lock or a smart security camera, there are some incredible smart security deals for Prime Early Access. These mostly include Amazon’s own devices. If you want more Prime Day Amazon device deals, check out our roundup. And, in the meantime, check out these security deals that are available right now.
Blink Outdoor Camera
The Blink Outdoor is an excellent security camera for those who want something inexpensive yet still effective. The device works with all of your other Amazon products too, given the fact that Blink is an Amazon-owned device.
All-new Blink Outdoor – wireless, weather-resistant HD security camera with two-year battery li… $59.99
Blink Mini
If you want an even cheaper camera to use inside, then the Blink Mini may be worth considering. This camera boasts a 1,080p video resolution and it works with Alexa, plus it comes at a super low price.
Blink Mini – Compact indoor plug-in smart security camera, 1080 HD video, motion detection, Wor… $59.99
Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit
Perhaps you’re in the market for a full security system, in which case we recommend this 8-piece kit from Ring. In the kit, you’ll get a number of different devices and sensors, and support for Alexa. It’s a great kit for all-in-one home security.
All-new Ring Alarm $174.99
Best other Prime Day smart home deals
We’re likely to see plenty of other Prime Early Access smart home deals too. Check out some of our favorites below.
Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
The Amazon Echo is Amazon’s best smart speaker, with relatively full sound and a ton of great smart features. It’s also a great way to control all the rest of your Alexa-enabled smart devices.
Echo (4th Gen) | With premium sound, smart home hub, and Alexa | Charcoal $99.99 $59.99 Save up to 40%
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen)
A smart speaker can help you control your smart home devices using your voice, plus it allows you to listen to music and find out information from the web. The Amazon Echo Dot is a perfect way to control the rest of your Alexa-enabled devices, and it’s relatively inexpensive.
All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with Alexa $24.99
When is Prime Day 2022?
Amazon Prime Day 2022 took place on July 12 and 13. That said, Amazon is holding another huge shopping event — called Prime Early Access. This event will take place on October 11 and 12.
What is Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is Amazon’s massive annual shopping event. This year, the event spans two days, and it brings with it some of the best deals of the year. Those deals include Amazon’s own products, but also include third-party products.
What is the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale?
This is the first time we’re seeing the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, so exactly what it is remains to be seen. Amazon, however, says that it will allow customers to get holiday season-equivalent deals — so we could end up seeing deals that rival those on Prime Day or Black Friday.
Do I need Amazon Prime for Prime Day or Prime Early Access?
Yes, you need Amazon Prime to take advantage of Prime Day and Prime Early Access deals. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can get a 30-day trial and get the deals that way. Alternatively, you can simply sign up for a subscription. Some will get discounts for Prime too — for example, students can get Prime for 50% off. There are other great deals for Prime members too — for example, Prime members can currently get channels like Starz and Showtime for $0.99 for two months.
How do I prepare for Prime Day and Prime Early Access?
If you want to prepare for Prime Day or Amazon Prime Early Access, it’s probably a good idea to make sure that you have an Amazon Prime subscription. That way, you’ll be able to take advantage of the deals when they’re available. It’s also a good idea to think about the deals that you want, and even bookmark some of our deals roundups. Here’s a list of some of our Prime Day deals roundups:
- Best Prime Early Access Apple deals
- Best Prime Early Access Amazon device deals
- Best Prime Early Access Fire TV deals
- Best Prime Early Access Echo deals
- Best Prime Early Access laptop deals
- Best Prime Early Access headphones deals
- Best Prime Early Access gaming deals
Are Prime Day or Prime Early Access worth it?
They’re is definitely worth it! That’s especially true if you’re already in the market for a particular product, but even if you’re not, it’s a good idea to check out the deals that show up on Prime Day.
