Can you hear it? The sound of piggy banks being emptied across the land in anticipation of this year’s Black Friday extravaganza!
Alright, so we may be exaggerating a bit here, but the end of the year always holds a certain frisson of excitement because the biggest, baddest sale is knocking on our door. In the midst of another cost-of-living winter, it couldn’t be more welcome.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday, the sales event that eclipses them all, takes place on the last weekend of November. This year the date to know is November 24.
What is Black Friday?
It all began as a little Stateside sale timed the day after Thanksgiving as shops took advantage of families being together. While we Brits save our turkey and all the trimmings for Christmas, we’ve gladly adopted Black Friday sales - after all, who doesn’t appreciate discounted prices right before the festive period?
When does Black Friday end?
It starts on Friday and runs through the weekend to Cyber Monday on the other end. A day to swoop in on tech, gadgets and all things electrical, this year Cyber Monday will be on November 27. Buy it then, or regret it until next year’s Black Friday sale
What kind of deals on Amazon devices can we expect?
The internet giant goes in on Black Friday, with discounts particularly deep across its own-brand tech. We’re talking Fires, we’re talking Kindles, we’re talking Ring Video Doorbells - and that’s just for starters. Prices can be as low as £12.99 for a Fire TV stick, allowing you to turn any TV set into a smart one. If that’s not something to get excited about, we don’t know what is.
Amazon will be offering Invite-Only deals this year, applicable only to UK-based Prime members. To apply, find a deal you're interested in and look for an 'Invite-Only Prime Deal'. Cross your fingers and keep an eye on your inbox; if selected, that's where your invite for cheaper Black Friday prices will be. Invites are limited and for the account holder only, with one purchase per click.
Are there any Amazon device discounts available now?
There are always great discounts to nab at Amazon, before and after Black Friday. We’ve found the best ones below.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet | 8-inch HD display, 32 GB
Was: £119.99
Buy now £69.99, Amazon
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) Smart Display with Alexa
Was: £119.99
Buy now £59.99, Currys
All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device
Was: £69.99
Buy now £44.99, Amazon
TCL 40SF540K 40 inch FHD Fire TV with OS7 Smart television
Was: £239
Buy now £119.00, Amazon
Ring Video Doorbell by Amazon, Satin Nickel, Works with Alexa + Introducing Echo Pop
Was: £144.98
Buy now £49.99, Amazon
Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) by Amazon
Was: £99.99
Buy now £49.99, Amazon
Echo Pop, Full sound compact Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart speaker with Alexa - Lavender Bloom
Was: £44.99
Buy now £17.99, Amazon
Amazon Fire TV Cube
Sure, it's not a remote in the traditional sense. But this Amazon Fire TV Cube does the same job - just in a sleeker, more stylish manner. The Amazon Fire TV Cube is one of the best universal remotes because it lets you control your compatible TV, soundbar and receivers with your voice, even from across the room.
You can also connect other entertainment devices, like your cable box, game console or webcam, to the Fire TV Cube and seamlessly navigate between them with Alexa commands, complete with top quality audio and a smart home hub included for extra benefits.
Was: £139.99
Buy now £109.99, Amazon
All-new Echo Dot (5th generation, 2022 release) smart speaker with Alexa
Was: £54.99
Buy now £21.99, Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2022 release) Essentials Bundle including Kindle - 64GB
Was: £505.97
Buy now £385.97, Amazon
Introducing Echo Hub | 8" smart home control panel with Alexa, compatible with over 10,000 devices
Buy now £169.99, Amazon
