The Best Amazon Black Friday Deals for 2018

Amazon shoppers, get excited: We're officially counting down to the online retailer's huge Black Friday sale for 2018. Here's everything you need to know about Amazon's Black Friday discounts, as well as the best sales you can shop right now.

When does Amazon Black Friday start?

Once upon a time, Black Friday discounts launched the Friday after Thanksgiving (this year, that's November 23). But in the past few years, that date has gotten earlier and earlier—and this year, Amazon's Black Friday deals actually started early in November, meaning you don't have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to save big. In fact, some of the most compelling sales are already live.

We've started to get a sense of some of the early deals (more below), but last year, some of the biggest Amazon sales included discounts on Amazon Echo devices, fitness brands like Under Armour and Gaiam, and electronics like TVs, fitness trackers, and smart home gadgets.

What should I know about Amazon Black Friday sales?

Spot a great deal? Add it to your cart ASAP: The retailer is launching tons of daily deals this November. These limited-time sales expire when a certain amount of time has passed, or when a certain number of products have been sold. (So far, we've spotted discounts on Air Fryers, Instant Pots, KIND snack bars, women's clothing, basic household supplies, and much more.) Daily deals change throughout the day, so keep checking to make sure you don't miss something great.

How can I find the best Amazon Black Friday deals?

First things first: Are you an Amazon Prime member? Like on Prime Day, many of Amazon's Black Friday sales will be exclusive to members. You can sign up for a free 30-day Prime trial, and then you'll be charged $119 a year (or $13 a month) after your first month. You can cancel anytime, and it's well worth the money; you get access to exclusive music, videos, e-books, and audio streaming services, as well as free two-day shipping on qualifying items (score!).

This year, you should also pay attention to bundles, especially on Amazon devices. We're seeing lots of impressive discounts on two or more smart home gadgets when you buy them together (which is good news, since they make great gifts).

The best Amazon Black Friday deals

The best deals on Amazon smart home devices and electronics

• Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet: $30 off

• All-New Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet: $40 off

• Fire HD 10 tablet with Alexa hands-free: $40 off

• Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet: $50 off

• Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote: $15 off

• Fire TV Stick 4K with all-new Alexa Voice Remote: $15 off

• Fire TV cube with Far-Field Voice Control and 4K UHD/HDR: $60 off

•  Echo Dot (2nd Gen): $20 off

•  All-New Echo Dot: $26 off

•  Echo (2nd Gen): $31 off

•  All-New Echo Plus: $40 off

•  Echo Spot: $40 off

•  Amazon Smart Plug: $5 with purchase of an Echo device

•  Fire 7 tablet with Alexa: $20 off

• Save on Chromebook products

The best deals on cooking and kitchen supplies

• AmazonBasics 6-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set: 30% off

• Elite Platinum MST-900R Maxi-Matic 8.5 Quart Stainless Steel Slow Cooker: 43% off

• Dash DRCM200GBWH04 Mini Rice Cooker Steamer with Removable Nonstick Pot: 39% off

• Dash Rapid Egg Cooker: 33% off

• Ninja Smart Screen Blender: 38% off

• Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker: 50% off

• Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven with Air Fry: 20% off

• Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Switch Coffee Maker with Gold Tone Filter: 34% off

• Mr. Coffee Automatic Burr Mill Grinder with 18 Custom Grinds: 34% off

• Oster Pro 1200 Blender: 28% off

• Hamilton Beach 63391 Stand Mixer: 19% off

• Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine: 11% off

• S'well WWB-TEAK01 Stainless Steel Water Bottle: 25% off

• Save 20% on AmazonBasics and dining

The best deals on household supplies

• Save up to 20% on AmazonBasics

• Save up to 20% on products from Amazon brand Solimo

• iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi Connectivity: 34% off

• VicTsing Cool Mist Humidifier: 38% off

• Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner: 31% off

• DUO-V HOME Pillows for Sleeping 2 Pack Luxury Hypoallergenic Bed Pillows: 25% off

The best deals on apparel

• Save up to 40% off adidas apparel, shoes, and accessories

• Save up to 30% on Lark & Ro Women's Cashmere

• Up to 50% off men's and women's fashion

The best deals on beauty and personal care

• Philips Sonicare 3 Series gum health rechargeable electric toothbrush: 50% off

• 23andMe DNA Test: 50% off

• Panasonic EH-NA65-K nanoe Hair Dryer: 44% off

• Clarisonic Mia Smart Sonic Cleansing Face Brush: 33% off

• FOREO LUNA Face Exfoliator Brush and Silicone Cleansing Device: Deal of the day

* ORIBE Dry Styling Set: 30% off

• Clarisonic Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush Head Replacement: 44% off

• Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler: 60% off

• Mario Badescu Drying Lotion: 30% off

• Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water: 5% off

• Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips Whitening Strips Kit: 59% off

The best deals on fitness trackers

• Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband: 33% off

• Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity Tracker: 20% off

• Fitbit Alta HR: 47% off

• Fitbit Versa Smart Watch: 25% off

• Huawei Band 2 Pro All-in-One Activity Tracker Smart Fitness Wristband: 24% off

• Garmin vívofit 4 activity tracker: 25% off

• Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro Smart Fitness Band: limited time deal

The best deals on headphones

• Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones: 29% off

• Jabra Move Wireless Stereo Headphones: 50% off

• Panasonic ErgoFit In-Ear Earbud Headphones: 20% off

• Symphonized XTC 2.0 Earbuds with Mic | Premium Genuine Wood Stereo Earphones: 40% off

• Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones: 14% off

• Up to 20% off Amazon electronics and accessories

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