The annual Prime Day sales event runs between July 12 and 13 with discounts across all categories. If you’re planning to shop during the 48-hour smorgasbord on Amazon, the time is not far away to begin planning.

Take note of it if you’re looking for an affordable price on a significant purchase and essential items for back-to-school. Prime Day is like Black Friday in July, which is one of the most popular times to enjoy the most significant discount. In many circumstances, Prime Day deals undercut or match prices that we usually get during Black Friday.

The plethora of tempting Prime Day deals from Amazon, and its partners can become overwhelming. This is where we can help. We’ve been covering Amazon’s massive sales for years and are here to help you shop smartly and responsibly. This is the Prime Day playbook with tips about planning for Prime Day 2022 and getting the best bargains.

AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS HUB:

Suppose Prime Day starts on July 12 at 3 a.m. ET Explore our Prime Day 2022 deals hub to find our top choices. We’ll compile the top Prime Deals, not just from Amazon but also from the other major retailers that want to take on Amazon’s responsibilities.

Additionally, Amazon has a dedicated Prime Day hub you can visit at Amazon.com/PrimeDay(which opens in a new tab). While the website is accessible to everyone, the most beneficial Amazon Prime Day deals are only available for Prime members. For those who already own the Amazon Prime account, you are eligible for Prime Day early access deals immediately. Are you not a Prime member? Fret not. You can sign up for Amazon Prime here(opens in a new tab) for $14.99 per month or $139 per year. If you’re not ready to sign up, you can browse Prime Day deals using your free trial of 30 days.

You can end your trial at any time. If you’re not ready to commit to Amazon Prime right away, you can choose to stop your subscription before being due to be charged. If you choose to continue your Prime subscription, You’ll get charged $139 to purchase a year’s membership or $14.99 per month.

AMAZON SHOPPING APP

If you prefer shopping on the go, you can look for Prime Day deals via the Amazon Shopping app. You can receive alerts of new deals, compare prices, and even use Alexa voice to locate bargains hands-free.

Amazon’s Shopping app allows the Prime Day Lightning Sales to access. Because of the time-sensitive nature of these high-speed limited-time offers, it’s always a great idea to keep an eye on them before they begin. To get mobile notifications if the Lightning Deal is about to begin, download and install the Amazon Shopping app to your tablet or smartphone and enable notifications.

Amazon’s Shopping app offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to connect to the details of your Amazon Prime account from anywhere. Explore the catalog, see your order and account information status, and track orders in real-time. The Amazon Shopping application is available for download as a free application for Apple(opens in a new tab) and Android(opens in a new tab) devices.

SHOP WITH ALEXA

Suppose you have an Amazon tablet, such as the Fire HD 8, or any other Alexa-enabled device; here’s a second tip for you. Find Prime Day deals with Alexa, and you won’t have to touch a single finger.

Just ask Alexa to assist you in finding Prime Day deals and shop in a hands-free manner. For instance, ask, “Alexa, what are my Prime Day deals?”. In the past, Amazon kicked off its early access to Prime Day deals via Alexa devices.

AMAZON WISH LIST

If you’re planning to shop during Prime Day — or any other day, it’s an excellent idea to create a list of what you want to purchase. Similar to lists of what you want to buy when doing groceries, it’s also possible to create your own Amazon Wish List(opens in a new tab) to help with your Prime Day shopping.

This will allow you to keep track of your needs and stop you from purchasing things you don’t require. Making an Amazon Prime Day Wish List is simple. On every Amazon page, go to “Account & Lists” and choose “Create a List.” Give your list the name “Prime Day 2022,” click” Create List,” and click the “Create List” button. Look up any product you like, then click “Add to list.”

To remind you that Prime Day 2022 begins July 12 from 3 a.m. ET, and we’re keeping track of the top deals from Amazon and other stores. Make sure to bookmark the Prime Day 2022 hub for the most affordable prices on mobile technology and much more.