Prime Day 2022 is here! July 12 and 13 marks the biggest savings of the year for Amazon customers. Sales are big and some run for just a few days, so here are all the reasons to join Amazon Prime, plus the best deals you need to check out.
Be sure to also check out the 11 tips for scoring the best deal in my Amazon Prime Day Battle Plan strategy here.
Why join Amazon Prime?
If you ever online shop, Amazon Prime makes it easier to buy, return, and save than almost any other online retailer. Some of the major benefits of Amazon Prime:
- Fast, FREE delivery (2-day shipping in tons of areas)
- Exclusive deals
- Savings on Groceries
- Free access to Amazon prime content including movies, TV shows, books, magazines, audible narration, games and a 4 month free trial to Amazon Music library of over two million songs. (non-prime members receive 3 months free)
- Free full-resolution photo and video storage (5GB free)
- Plus other great features you may not know about
Cost-saving options for getting an Amazon Prime Membership
You can still participate in Prime Day even if you’ve never been a now $14.99 a month/$139-a-year Amazon Prime customer. Here are some cost-saving ways of getting a membership:
Get a 30-day Free Amazon Prime trial
Simply use the free 30-day Amazon Prime trial and remember to cancel if you don’t plan to keep it. You can get the same deals with free shipping offers during the free trial. Sign up here.
Students: Get 6 months of Amazon Prime free
If you’re a student, you can click this link to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime for students. Students will need to provide verification by providing their .edu email address. Sign up here.
Medicaid or EBT: Cheaper Amazon Prime
If you’ve got a Medicaid or EBT card, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership for $6.99 – almost half the cost of a typical membership. Sign up here.
Sharing an Amazon Prime Membership
If you’re living in the same household, you can share your Amazon Prime membership with your partner. Your partner will get the same Amazon Prime benefits as you for no additional cost. In order to do this, once you’re logged in, add your partner to your Amazon Household.
10 Best Amazon Prime Day deals 2022
Please note, deals come and go, so depending on when you’re viewing this article, it is quite possible some of the discounts have changed and/or some of these sales have ended.
Amazon eero Pro mesh WiFi system
If you haven’t upgraded your home using a mesh system, be sure to learn how you can speed up your home internet here. This is the best deal we’ve ever seen on the 3-pack eero Pro Mesh system. Save 50% this Prime Day, that’s over $200, and you’ll extend your WiFi to every corner so you’re not spending time waiting for websites to load. Get better WiFi here.
Amazon eero mesh WiFi system – Replacement 3-pack
This 3-pack is a router replacement for whole-home coverage. Save 15% on this eero mesh system and get better WiFi across your home or office. Eero also connects to Amazon Alexa devices if you have one, and it works with all home routers. Replace your router mesh network here.
Panasonic LUMIX G7KS 4K Mirrorless Camera
Save $100 on this highly-rated camera from Panasonic this Prime Day. It’s a 16 Megapixel digital camera that comes with a 14-42 mm Lens Kit, and has 4K photo and video modes. You’re saving by getting the lens in the bundle, but the lens is interchangeable if you wanted to add to your kit. The camera has a viewfinder so it’s easy to see what you’re shooting while using one of the HD settings with great auto-focus. Take amazing photos and save 17% here.
Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV
You can save on each of the sizes of the Insignia Smart Fire TV, but the 50-inch will get you the most savings this Prime day at 40% off. It’s an Alexa-friendly TV so you can use your voice as the remote, and you can access all of your streaming platforms. Save big on a new TV here.
More Amazon Prime Day 2022 TV deals here
LG OLED A1 Series 48-inch Alexa Built-in 4k Smart TV
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Echo Smart Audio Glasses with Alexa
These smart audio glasses come with Alexa and classic black prescription-ready frames. You can listen to audiobooks, ask Alexa questions or requests, and even connect to receive notifications from your phone without having to lift a finger. A full charge gives you 4 hours of nonstop listening to both music or any other entertainment. Get the smart eyewear for 60% off here.
Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device
Using an Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of our favorite ways to stream anything on your TV. You can save 50% off this Prime Day on the latest streaming device from Amazon which also comes with an Alexa voice remote. Fire TV sticks plug into the existing HDMI plug in your TV, so you can use any TV to stream your favorite shows or movies. Stream and save here.
Finer Form Indoor Exercise Bike
If you’ve been looking for a more affordable alternative to a Peloton to get your home workouts in, look no further than the Finer Form stationary bike. With magnetic resistance and low-to-high resistance settings, plus a 35-pound belt drive, almost anyone can get a steady workout in. The seat is adjustable, and the best part: the tablet holder so you can watch any shows or exercise classes as you ride. Get your workout in for $300 here.
SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD
My external drive is hooked up to my PC 24/7, but if your data travels with you and you need a more rugged solution, the SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD would be an excellent choice. Its rugged IP55 water and dust-resistant exterior can survive a drop of 2 meters which is about 6 feet 7 inches. Save $150 on this Amazon prime deal.
Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Floor Stand
The perfect gift or addition for anyone with a little one at home. 25% off this Prime Day, Nanit’s smart baby monitor comes in either a floor stand or with a wall mount. The camera has 1080p HD video and two-way audio so you can speak to your baby from another room. The app also provides a time-lapse so you can keep track of a baby’s sleep habits and breathing. Upgrade your baby monitor here.
Amazon Smart Thermostat
In addition to these giant deals, be sure to get $20 off your next Prime purchase if you try out Amazon Photos.
Get $20 Amazon Prime Day credit for trying out Amazon Photos
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