Amazon Prime Day UK 2018: Monday's tech deals, from Echo Dot to Smart Tv's
The Amazon Prime Day flash sale event is back in the UK for what is set to be the biggest year yet. Prime customers have exclusive access to thousands of deals until midnight on Tuesday, on numerous devices including televisions, headphones, Amazon products, smart watches and more.
The 36-hour sale commenced at noon today, and continues until tomorrow. The deals came a week later than usual to avoid a clash with the World Cup.
As ever, tech has seen some of the best reductions, ranging from Amazon's flagship products, like the Fire TV stick, the Kindle and the Echo, to laptops, TVs and speakers.
Stay tuned to this page, where we'll be updating all the best tech deals throughout the day. If you're not yet an Amazon Prime member, we suggest signing up to the 30-day free trial now in order to access the deals.
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Here are our top recommended tech deals. Scroll down for the best TV deals, gaming deals, and offers on speakers and headphones.
Amazon Fire HD 8 kids edition tablet with blue kid-proof case
The Amazon Fire 8 tablet is aimed at kids, and gives them access to thousands of apps, books, films, games and more. It's great for both education and fun. As a specially designed children's tablet, you can set stringent parental controls, such as bedtime curfews and controls on screen time and content.
Amazon Echo (2nd generation) smart speaker with Alexa
The Amazon Echo Dot is also on offer, allowing you to connect to personal assistant Alexa to play music, make calls, set alarms and timers, ask questions, check your calendar, weather, traffic and sports scores, manage to-do and shopping lists, control compatible smart home devices, and more. We also highly recommend investing in a TP-LINK WiFi smart plug (was £28.19, now £17.49), which works with both the Echo and the Echo Dot, as well as Google Home. You can schedule it to automatically power electronics on and off as needed.
Amazon Fire TV with 4K ultra HD and Alexa voice remote
Amazon's Fire TV stick is a nifty little device that gives you access to all the main media streaming services, like Netflix, BBC iPlayer and Amazon's very own Prime Video. Simply plug into your television's USB port and you're ready to go (make sure your TV doesn't already have access, which it will if its smart). This latest version of the stick has 4K ultra HD vision for the best optics, and can be controlled via Alexa, so you don't even need to move your hand.
There is also a 38 per cent saving on the previous generation Fire TV stick, which is now available for £24.99.
The best smart home tech
Ring Video Doorbell Pro
This Ring Video doorbell kit is a must-have for security and peace of mind in 2018. This package comes with both a chime and transformer. It's wireless, powered by WiFi, and features two-way talk and motion detection. View the full selection of discounted video doorbells and wireless doorbells here.
Neato Botvac D7 robot vacuum cleaner
If you're tired of all that hoovering and want to relieve yourself of some menial household chores, the Neato Botvac D7 is for you. It's a robot vacuum cleaner that received positive reviews in The Telegraph earlier this year. Robot vacuum cleaners scuttle around your floor picking up dirt on their own, and return to their charging docks of their own accord. We also recommend browsing through the rest of the offers on robot vacuum cleaners available, including iRobot, Ecovacs, and ILIFE robot.
Echo Show - white
The Echo Show is the latest version of the Echo, Amazon's flagship voice-controlled assistant. Earlier models were just audio, but the Show broke the mould by adding a screen, and gained a positive review in the Telegraph. The screens augments the Alexa experience, for example by showing graphics of the weather or what song is playing on Spotify or Amazon's own music service.
The best gaming deals
Xbox One S 1TB Console Minecraft + Stand + FH3 + Sea of Thieves + MC Controller
This bundle includes the Xbox One S 1TB console and Minecraft with the Explorer Pack, plus Vertical Stand, Forza Horizon 3, Sea of Thieves, and a Minecraft Creeper Xbox wireless controller.
Acer 27inch PredatorWide ZeroFrame LED gaming monitor
This monitor's 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution makes textures crisp and clear for high-speed gaming. Predator game view gives you the upper hand when shooting aim-points and creating customizable gaming profiles. Predator EyeProtect's flicker-less, blue-light filter, comfy view and low-dimming technologies minimize eye-strain from long gaming sessions.
The best TV deals
LG 65UK6300PLB 65 In UHD 4K HDR smart LED TV
LG is one of the biggest and best ultra-high definition TV brands, and this huge screen is ideal for watch sport and movies. In terms of optics, it doesn't get much better - the 4K UHD (which in practice mean the same thing), means you get the crispest images. As a smart TV, you'll get access to all your favourite streaming services, and the surround sound offers great audio.
Philips 43PUS6753/12 43 In 4K Ultra HD smart TV with HDR plus
A slightly cheaper and smaller option is this 43-inch ultra-high definition Philips television. Philips are also a global leader in TV sets and you can't go far wrong. The optics are superb, it's Freeview ready and smart, and comes with several HD ready channels. Visit the TV, home cinema and accessories page for more options.
The best speaker and headphone deals
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones
While Beats have a mixed reputation, these headphones were praised in this paper for top-quality sound. Beats have a huge and loyal fanbase, and their headphones are some of the most popular around. This model offers 40 hours of battery life, comfort and easy folding, and you can take calls or control music through your voice. To see more deals on headphones including Betron, SoundCore spirits sports headphones and headphones for kids, click here.
Bose QuietComfort 25 acoustic around-ear noise cancelling headphones
Not the newest Bose headphones, but according to the Telegraph's tech reporter Matthew Field, "still one of the top sets out there." It's powered by AAA batteries - yes, they still exist. But the sound quality is superb, and you'll be hard-pressed to find better in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Very comfortable, too.
B&O Play Beolit 17 wireless Bluetooth speaker
Bluetooth speakers are a really handy device, and their quality keeps on improving. By connecting to a laptop via Bluetooth, you watch all your films and programmes or listen to Spotify with far superior sound. This Bang & Olufson model is sturdy and has 24 hours of battery life.
Miscellaneous tech deals
Canon EOS 2000D DSLR camera
This Amazon Prime Day, take the opportunity to unleash your creativity and record memories with background blur, interchangeable lenses and easy to follow guidance. Includes camera strap, battery and charger.
Epson full HD Wi-Fi gaming and home cinema projector
This projector allows you to enjoy the big screen experience in the comfort of your own home and supersize your favourite films, games and sporting events at home. It has an equally high white and colour light output of 3,100 lumens