Amazon Prime Day has officially started and will end within 48 hours at the end of July 13th. If you’re a fan of Google hardware, whether it’s Pixel phones, Nest smart thermostats or Chromecasts, there are plenty of tech gadgets on sale right now at amazingly low prices. These are our favorites.
The WIRED Gear team tests products throughout the year. We manually sorted through hundreds of thousands of offers to make these picks. Crossed out products are out of stock or no longer discounted. Our Amazon Prime Day coverage page has the latest stories, and our Prime Day Shopping Tips will help you avoid bad deals. You can also get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 here.
Updated July 12, 2022: The deals are back and at lower prices as Prime Day officially begins. We double-checked this story and gave it a rundown.
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Deals on phones, laptops and headphones
If you’re looking for a new Android phone, most people should go with the Pixel 6. This is the lowest price we’ve ever tracked and an incredible value. You get a 90Hz AMOLED screen, wireless charging, the same powerful Tensor processor, and a great dual-camera system. Read our Pixel phone guide for accessory tips and recommendations. This deal is also available at Target.
We like Google’s Pixel 6 Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) because it has a spectacular camera system, with excellent 4X optical zoom, a sharp 120Hz AMOLED panel refresh rate, and plenty of useful smart software features. from Google’s Tensor processor. Oh, and a battery that generally lasts all day. The phone had a lot of bugs, but many of the issues have now been fixed. This deal is also available at Target. Just know that the Pixel 7 Pro arrives at the end of the year (and the Pixel 6A later this month).
If you can do all your work outside of the Chrome browser, then a Chromebook might be all you need. This Pixelbook Go is a bit dated, but it’s still one of our favorite Chromebooks and works perfectly fine. The screen is sharp, the keyboard is lovely, and this Core i5 model is plenty powerful for most.
These are our favorite headphones (8/10, WIRED recommends) for most people, and at this price, they’re even better. You get instant pairing with many Android devices, great Google Assistant integration, IPX4 water resistance to protect them from sweaty workouts, and a comfortable, ergonomic design. And they sound pretty good! The only drawback is the 5-hour battery, which is a bit low these days (although you can top it up a few times with the egg-shaped charging case). Unfortunately, there’s no wireless charging on the case either, so you’ll have to plug it in via USB-C.
This Pixel Stand was a few bucks cheaper last week. It’s Google’s first-generation wireless charger, not the newer second-generation version (see below). It will charge any device that supports wireless charging, whether it’s in landscape or portrait orientation. If you put a Pixel phone on it, you’ll get a few extra perks, including ambient lighting that mimics a sunrise, a digital photo frame feature, and quick access to smart home controls. Read our guide to the best wireless chargers for more options.
The second generation Pixel Stand is a bit more limited. You’ll get a similar system of benefits if you pair this phone with a Pixel phone, but any phone that supports wireless charging should charge just fine. However, you can only charge the phone in portrait orientation, not landscape. What’s nice about both is that they don’t have distracting LEDs, so they’re perfect for a nightstand and keep your phone up so you can easily read notifications.
Offering doorbells and security cameras
Only certain colors are still included in this offer. Nest’s video doorbell is our runner-up pick, second only to Arlo’s Essential simply because it’s more expensive. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen. Easy to install and remove for charging (battery lasts more than a month). Smart notifications that identify faces and packages are also accurate, but you’ll need a subscription to Nest Aware ($6/month). You can also find this deal at Best Buy.
Need an indoor security camera? This simple one looks sleek, can be mounted and doesn’t have a battery, meaning you’ll need to plug it in. (On the plus side, you never have to charge it.) WIRED review editor Julian Chokkattu had one show up at his front door last year and had a good experience with it, though subscribing to Nest Aware will expand your video history. It’s also available at Target.
This security camera works the same as the indoor camera above, except it’s battery powered and can withstand rain, wind and snow. It has a 130-degree field of view and 1080p video, which WIRED editor Adrienne So says showed a clear view of her driveway, front door and even most of her front yard. The battery needs to be charged after a little more than a month. A similar offer is available at Target.
If you’re planning to monitor a dark and gloomy area, this camera is functionally similar to the Nest Cam above, but it doesn’t run on a battery and has two reflectors on either side. Lights can turn on automatically, such as when a camera detects motion. You can also set a schedule or use your voice to turn them on. A similar offer is available at Target.
Offering smart speakers, screens and routers
Nest Wifi is easy to set up, looks stylish and creates a reliable mesh network in your home. This offer is for a router and a hotspot, so you can easily extend your coverage. The big flaw of this model? There’s no support for Wi-Fi 6, but since your devices must support Wi-Fi 6 to use the new standard, that might not be a big deal. This deal is also available at Target. Read our guide to the best network routers for more recommendations.
The new Nest Thermostat isn’t as smart as the original Nest Learning Thermostat, meaning it doesn’t learn and adapt to your habits, but you can still set schedules. It will also turn itself off when you leave the house, saving you energy, and you can control the temperature via the app. If you like how Google runs its smart home, we think you’ll like this.
Just plug this into your TV and you’ll get a smooth Google TV interface with all your favorite apps, including YouTube, Netflix and HBO. You can control the Chromecast (8/10, WIRED recommends) all via the included remote, or alternatively, you can cast directly from your smartphone. It’s the best of both worlds.
The Nest Mini is a cheaper, smaller and smaller version of the Nest Audio. It doesn’t sound that great, but it’s a great little speaker for small spaces in the house where you want to use your voice to control smart home devices. You can also mount it on the wall (as long as there is an outlet nearby).
Google’s Nest Audio (8/10, WIRED recommends) is one of our favorite smart speakers. This is the typical bid price it drops to during major sales events. Nest Audio is the successor to the original Google Home from 2016, offering deeper bass and louder sound for better streaming. Of course, it’s powered by Google Assistant, so you can ask it anything you type into the Google search bar. Pairing the two together makes a solid stereo system. There is a physical switch to mute the microphone, which we appreciate. This offer is also available at Walmart.
This is the lowest price we’ve seen for the Nest Hub Max (8/10, WIRED recommends). This version has a camera, so you can use it for video chat. It’s a useful companion, as it can function as a security camera feed (if the camera supports it), guide you through cooking instructions, or just serve as a digital photo frame.
The camera-less Nest Hub is also on sale. This one has a 7-inch screen as opposed to the Nest Hub Max’s 10-inch screen, so it’s better suited for small spaces like bedrooms. This second-generation model can also track your sleep habits in case you want to make sure you’re getting seven hours (no wearable required). Check out our guide to the best smart screens for more details.
