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Get $20 in Amazon cash to spend on Prime Day - It takes 60 seconds

Mark your calendars. Amazon Prime Day begins July 12. Good news if you plan to take advantage of the tsunami of sales. There’s an extra Amazon Prime Day discount to apply to your order.

Since inflation is sky-high, you need all the deals you can get. That’s why you should shop for the stuff you need on Amazon Prime Day. You don’t have to wait a few weeks to take advantage.

Many Amazon merchants are offering early deals this year. Tap or click here for 10 early Amazon Prime Day deals you can take advantage of. To maximize your savings, follow these steps to get an extra $20 Amazon Prime Day discount when you shop.

You need to do a little song and dance to get it

Luckily, it’s pretty easy. You just need to meet a few requirements: First, you must be an Amazon Prime member. Second, you need to have never downloaded the Amazon Photos app before.

To get the free money, you need to download the Amazon Photos app on iOS, Android or desktop for the first time. Then, upload a picture to the app. You must also turn on the app’s Auto-Save feature to automatically backup the image you just uploaded.

Act quickly. The offer ends on July 8, so you have to do this before. You can also turn off the app’s Auto-Save feature later.

Keep this caveat in mind

You only get the discount if you’ve never downloaded Amazon Photos before. Amazon offers this deal because it wants more people to download the app. You don’t get the free money if you already use the app.

Also, if you do this, you aren’t getting free money to use however you wish. You can only use the $20 on Amazon Prime Day. So you won’t be able to use it on an Amazon order after Prime Day.

Remember: Although the discount bonanza is in July, you can still take advantage. Many deals are starting early this year. Here are some of our favorite early Amazon Prime Day deals.

How to get your Amazon Prime Day discount

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Best smart LED lights for the money

I’m new to the smart light revolution, and I’m not turning back. Let me explain. I lived in my last home for 17 years, and while it needed upgrades throughout, the lights were the least of my worries.

Moving into a new place, I had to either hire an electrician to install the kitchen’s under-counter lights or try to do it myself with smart lights. I opted for saving money and getting my tech hands dirty.

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😁 Set the mood for a better moment

I don’t like dark hallways and stairwells. Dangerous! These night-lights look nice and cost less than $10 for eight.
Smart bulbs don’t have to be expensive. WiZ smart lights are only $6.49 a pop right now (41% off!).
Upgrade your evening porch time with app-controlled outdoor LED lights. Click the box for $35 off.
A smart table lamp that’ll look good in any room (15% off).
Prefer paper books to electronic versions? I do, too. All good! Grab a book light for under $10.

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Alexa can now control your smart gadgets, without your commands

If you’ve got an Alexa-enabled device and a few smart home devices, chances are you’ve used her to control those gadgets. After all, using your smart speaker to control other smart gadgets is a no-brainer. Why do more work than necessary?

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Video doorbell settings you must change

When it comes to smart devices, you have a ton of choices. Not only are smart speakers and assistants affordable and easy to obtain, but so are smart plugs, smart lights, smart thermostats and a ton of other smart devices, too.

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Safety alert: This robotic vacuum can short circuit

Most of us have at least one or two smart devices in our homes. Those lights aren’t going to turn themselves off without a smart plug, after all.

Smart devices have revolutionized how we live and tackle everyday tasks, making them a popular choice for homeowners who want some help around the house. You can set smart lights to come on at certain times of the day, use a smart speaker to keep track of your schedule, or even use a smart mug to keep your coffee hot — all without lifting a finger. You can even make your home safer with a few smart devices.

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Amazon Echo: 7 common things Alexa can replace in your house

It’s true, smart speakers bring with them a variety of privacy concerns. And since it’s been confirmed snippets are recorded and listened to by humans, you’ll want to be careful of what you say around Alexa.

Concerned about Alexa and privacy? We are too. Tap or click here for ways to stop Alexa from spying on you. However, smart speakers do make a lot of daily tasks much, much easier. Not only that but your Echo device can replace several other common items that you’ll no longer need.

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Automate your life with this super useful web tool

Have you ever heard that acronym for TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More?

Well, the same is true for your connected gadgets and appliances. When they all work together, you get the most out of them. Kind of like what you get with a smart home. Tap or click here for information about a smart home starter kit and what you should buy first.

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4 clever ways smart tech can make your home safer

Smart homes make you feel like you’re living in the future. You can turn lights on or off with just your voice, and see who’s ringing your doorbell without getting off your couch — but are you using every function your smart home has to offer?

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6 pro Alexa skills you’ll use every day

Alexa is no longer “new.” The smart-tech revolution is now in full swing, and Amazon Echo is at the heart of it. According to Edison Research, nearly 40 million people own voice-activated speakers, which is about 1 in 6 U.S. adults. Now it’s time to see what Alexa can really do. Most users know how to select songs and search the internet for information. These skills are handy, but they’re only the tip of the digital iceberg.

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