Amazon Prime Day: 30 smart buys you don’t want to miss

July 8, 2025

By Kim Komando

It’s Amazon Prime Day, so the super sale is on. I did the hard work for you. Not everything you see pitched on Amazon is a deal, but these are the best ones you definitely need to check out.

First things first: You need a Prime membership to get these discounts. Not a member? Click here to try it free for 30 days. Just don’t forget to cancel if it’s not your thing.

🏠 Home upgrades you’ll love

• Breeze through summer: A quiet oscillating tower fan (15% off) sends chill air up to 25 feet.
• Shut your garage door? Stop wondering with a smart garage door opener (20% off) that syncs with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.
• Porch pirates, beware: The latest Ring Doorbell (47% off) lets you see, hear and speak to whoever’s lurking.
• RIP dead zones: This Wi-Fi extender (64% off) covers up to 105 gadgets and 12,880 sq. ft. Neat.
• High-pressure, low drama: Finally, a 50-foot garden hose (15% off) that won’t kink halfway through watering your garden.
• Tool that rules: A 17-in-1 foldable multitool (30% off) can fix everything but your love life.

👩‍🍳 Get cookin’ with these must-haves

• One appliance, nine tricks: Cook fast and evenly with a six-quart air fryer (25% off). No greasy mess.
• Smoothies on the go: Ninja’s portable blender (36% off) is cordless, USB-C rechargeable and ready to roll.
• DIY Starbucks: Small kitchen? No prob. This mini coffee maker (11% off) fits almost anywhere.
• Slice that price: This 14-piece non-slip knife set (25% off) is dishwasher safe and comes with a built-in sharpener.
• Splatter happens: Not anymore. A microwave cover (39% off) catches it all. Plus, it’ll steam your leftovers.
• Smarter snacking: Track portions like a pro with a smart food scale (29% off). Connects with your fitness app.

⚡ Gadgets with that ‘wow’ factor

• Color me impressed: Set the mood or the party with these smart bulbs (25% off, four-pack).
• Double your screens: Plug this portable screen (43% off) into your laptop. Bonus: Built-in kickstand.
• All juiced up: A smart power strip (39% off) with four built-in USB-C ports controls all your tech with a tap.
• Hits the spot: The newest Amazon Echo Spot (44% off) will look perfect on your nightstand or desk.
• Fire it up: Ultra 4K? Check. Live TV? You bet. All in the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick (50% off).
• For the kiddos: Grab an Echo Dot Kids (47% off) and score a full year of Amazon Kids+ ($5.99/month after trial).

🤖 Team Apple or Android?

• iPad magic: Still rocking a tablet from the 2010s? Snag the latest iPad (14% off) right now.
• Tablet goals: Psst… Android crew. This is your sign to snag a Samsung Galaxy Tab FE (9% off).
• Fresh fruit: The Apple Watch Series 10 (16% off) tracks your steps, heart rate and so much more.
• AI on your wrist: A Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (30% off) is packed with smart features.

🧼 Clean up your act

• Streak-free and shiny: Give your TVs and monitors a glow-up with a screen cleaner kit (20% off).
• Bye-bye stains: Bissell’s mini deep cleaner (26% off) deep cleans carpets, car seats, you name it.
• No wires = no drama: A Shark cordless vacuum (50% off) has 40 minutes of run time and gets into every crevice.
• From ‘ew’ to ‘new’: Grime’s got nothing on this electric spin scrubber (40% off). Three speeds, eight heads, and one long handle.

😌 Now treat yo’ self

• Welcome to dreamland: Bring those cozy hotel bed vibes home with smooth new bed sheets (15% off).
• Salon in your hand: Frizzy hair? Gone. This hair dryer (21% off) has a diffuser and attachments for all hair types.
• Golden ticket: These grace & stella under-eye masks (35% off) are like a shot of espresso for under your eyes.
• Let’s roll: A jade roller & gua sha set (5% off) smooths and soothes your face after a hard day’s work.

▶️ My strategy: Click this link for Prime Day sales. Then, select Returns and Orders at the top of the page. Scroll through your past purchases and see if any of your everyday essentials are on sale now. Stock up and thank yourself later.

✅ I’ve also rounded up with the best deals for you in my Amazon Storefront.

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