Amazon's secret sale section is bursting with amazing tech deals — up to 50% off

Psst: Did you know Amazon has a hidden section devoted to stellar markdowns on its own devices? Now you do! On any given day, the e-tail 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 out a smart home or just want to read mountains of books on one goes-anywhere screen, you need to know about this page. Here are our current fave finds.

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Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet

$70$140Save $70

The Fire HD 8 does everything a Kindle can do and more — and now it's at its lowest-ever price!

$70 at Amazon

Kindles are great, but the Fire HD 8 Table can act as an e-reader, a streaming portal and so much more. It's great for watching TV and movies or roaming the web through Amazon's Silk browser, too. At 50% off, this is an absolute steal.

"I primarily use this tablet for Kindle e-book reading, but I also browse the internet a little. It's fast. The color is gorgeous and vivid," one five-star reviewer said. "The screen is a wonderful improvement from my seven-inch device, a delight I wasn't expecting to even notice. I'm very pleased."

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Insignia 24-inch Smart Fire TV

$100$190Save $90

If you're looking for a compact, secondary set for the garage or the guest room, this is an excellent choice...especially at $90 off!

$100 at Amazon

This 24-inch Fire TV is a great option as a second (or third) TV. It's not necessarily the best choice for a main display, simply because it's only 1080p — but if you want to keep something on in the background, you can't go wrong with the built-in Fire TV functions and the low price. Want a different size? There are plenty of others on sale.

"Like so many, we now have several TVs throughout the house. This unit is in the spare bedroom/guest room. The room is only about 10’ x 12’, and this TV is almost the perfect size for the room. It is very convenient that all the programs are preloaded and simply signing into my Prime account loaded all our personal features right onto the unit. The picture quality is good, the unit is sleek, and provides a good picture." said one shopper.

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Ring Spotlight Cam

$160$190Save $30

Light up the night with this Ring Spotlight Camera and keep a better eye on the goings-on about your home.

$160 at Amazon

The Ring Spotlight Cam brightens up the area around your home and can distinguish between incidental motion and that of a person. It even has a siren to help startle would-be intruders. Oh, and it comes with lifetime theft protection: If the camera is stolen, Ring will replace it for free. And if you need a full suite of surveillance equipment? Well, there are a variety of Ring products on sale right now.

One fan said, "I bought this camera to be a nanny cam for my car because I live in an apartment building and I have a garage that, while technically private, is easy to get into. I have a car that I love and wanted to ensure that she stays safe.... I now get videos sent to me daily of the person in my garage (me) petting and polishing my car. It's a great product and a very inexpensive insurance system if you have something you wish to protect."

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Amazon eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router

$160$200Save $40

Say so long to bad Wi-Fi with this little powerhouse, capable of covering more than 2,000 square feet and connecting to more than 75 devices.

$160 at Amazon

With support for 1GB speeds, the Eero Pro 6 can cure your bad Wi-Fi woes throughout your home. You can also add more relay points if you have a larger home that needs more coverage.

"Best Wi-Fi router on the market!" one user said. "We've tried all the well-known brands on the market and none of them comes close to the Eero."

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Amazon Fire TV 43" Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV

$340$400Save $60

More than just a high-resolution TV, this entry in the Omni lineup has a host of other appealing features, like built-in Alexa and even two-way video calling (with the right accessory).

$340 at Amazon

If you're looking for an easy-to-use, lovely-to-look-at TV, you can't go wrong with the Omni series. Between its support for HDR and Dolby Digital Plus, the 4K resolution and easy access to more than one million TV shows and movies, it's a great set-up-and-go set. It comes with a lot of bonus features too — and right now, it's $130 off. And don't forget about bigger options:

"Bottom line: This is a great TV. Gaming in 4K and movies/shows look amazing. There are a plethora of options to fine-tune the picture settings," said one happy viewer. "My favorite feature is the Smart-HDR setting, which makes SDR look much more detailed and have better contrast. The FireTV OS is my favorite over everything else (Roku, AppleTV). Best purchase I've made in a long time."

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Echo Frames (2nd Gen)

$190$270Save $80

Listen to music without bothering people around you and take Alexa with you everywhere, thanks to these stylish frames. Right now, they're on sale for $190.

$190 at Amazon

Smartphones are one thing, but what about smart glasses? These rockin' shades make it easy to activate Alexa and get answers to any questions you might have — plus, they serve double duty as polarized sunglasses to keep you safe from the harsh light of the sun this summer.

"I have ADHD. My Echo Frames have revolutionized my life and made me a much more effective person," one user raved. "I set alarms and timers and calendar appointments and to-do lists to manage my life (because it sure doesn't stick in my brain, no matter how hard I try), and I don't have to get my phone out, unlock it, find the app, and do the thing. Neither do I have to be at home and in a particular room or near a particular device. I always have my glasses, and it takes one button press to activate the assistant, or one word if my hands aren't free. I have become a much more effective person since getting these Echo Frames."

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Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle

$240$260Save $20

We know we're always telling you to buy a new TV (see above). But, really...read a book once in a while! This electronic wonder keeps your entire library in one easy-to-access spot.

$240 at Amazon

A question as we approach the year's midpoint: How's that "I'm gonna read more in 2023!" resolution going? The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Bundle holds all your books but weighs just six ounces. It also grants you access to Amazon’s ginormous Kindle library — get thousands of titles delivered straight to your e-reader. Read for up to 10 weeks without needing a recharge. The Paperwhite has a screen that looks like, well, actual paper, so you can get more of that real-book feel. This set comes with its own case and stand.

"When I read about the new Kindle Paperwhite, I really couldn’t believe I needed another device, but I am an avid reader, and it just sounded great," said a satisfied shopper. "I ordered it. I love it. It reads so much like a book, has more memory and holds a charge for longer. It was a great buy."

When it comes to Fire TVs, few reach the heights of the Omni QLED series. With an incredible display that can show colors to whatever level of accuracy you want, advanced HDR features to deliver a crisp picture, and much more, it's hard to go wrong — especially when you save $200 on it.

One fan said, "Bright beautiful picture, sounds great. The turners are incredible pulled in all channels available in my area perfectly, that’s never happened before. I love that a guide for channels shows up under live channels."

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day 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 recent versions at the time of publication.

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