Amazon.co.uk - early black Friday deals on now...

Sheep Shagger · 26-10-2020 10:24am #1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/events/blackfriday?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=gwm_dotd_s

Basq · 26-10-2020 10:26am

Same as the lead up to Prime Day.. i.e not much of note.

ThePott · 26-10-2020 12:25pm

I'm assuming this is just a generic sale and then come 20th of November there'll be a week of Black Friday deals.

Basq · 26-10-2020 12:55pm

ThePott wrote: »

I'm assuming this is just a generic sale and then come 20th of November there'll be a week of Black Friday deals.

Correct. I'd say more likely to be an extended weekend of Black Friday / Cyber Monday rather than a week. But not sure how it worked out last year.

ThePott · 26-10-2020 1:26pm

Maybe I do find it odd that the 'Early Black Friday' sale ends on the 19th when Black Friday isn't till the 27th.

septictank · 26-10-2020 2:28pm

Basq wrote: »

Correct. I'd say more likely to be an extended weekend of Black Friday / Cyber Monday rather than a week. But not sure how it worked out last year.

The 2 weeks before Black Friday were the main sale, It did run on afterwards but with things that didn't sell well.

dan786 · 26-10-2020 2:45pm

ThePott wrote: »

Maybe I do find it odd that the 'Early Black Friday' sale ends on the 19th when Black Friday isn't till the 27th.

Thats because the Black Friday sales are for the week starting 23rd-27th and then you have Black Friday reloaded deals for 28th/29th and then Cyber Monday deals on 30th.

ThePott · 26-10-2020 4:10pm

dan786 wrote: »

Thats because the Black Friday sales are for the week starting 23rd-27th and then you have Black Friday reloaded deals for 28th/29th and then Cyber Monday deals on 30th.

So they stop for a few days and then start the real sale, that's weird.
I was kinda right, it is a week of sales in a way haha.

event · 26-10-2020 4:22pm

Its gonna be two months of sales up until Christmas with maybe 1 or 2 days of actual good sales

Asus X540L · 26-10-2020 5:57pm

Emporio Armani swimming trunks for £11.26!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portfolio-Beachwear-Embroidery-Trunks-X-Large/dp/B07TQ89SGZ?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_D_3eed6665_60&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Only one left at that price be quick!

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Fr_Dougal · 28-10-2020 10:07pm

Be careful with Amazon, I’ve noticed a lot of goods that are Prime eligible jump in price when you switch address from PW/PM to an Irish address, and it’s not vat either. In some cases Prime delivery disappears as an option when you switch addresses.

noodler · 28-10-2020 10:27pm

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Be careful with Amazon, I’ve noticed a lot of goods that are Prime eligible jump in price when you switch address from PW/PM to an Irish address, and it’s not vat either. In some cases Prime delivery disappears as an option when you switch addresses.

Well some third parties won't ship here.for.free.

hudsonn · 29-10-2020 12:49pm

Amazon Smartplug for £9.99

RRP is £24.99 but there are cheaper options from other manufacturers.

Strange T&C on this, apparently the promo code will only work for selected customers!

SourSessions · 29-10-2020 12:54pm

Shows up 24.99 for me!

johnnykilo · 29-10-2020 12:59pm

SourSessions wrote: »

Shows up 24.99 for me!

I presume you used the code 'SMARTPLUG'? Ordered one of these a couple of weeks back and I think the £9.99 price only appears on the very last screen before the sale goes through.

SourSessions · 29-10-2020 1:14pm

johnnykilo wrote:

I presume you used the code 'SMARTPLUG'? Ordered one of these a couple of weeks back and I think the Â£9.99 price only appears on the very last screen before the sale goes through.

Yep, it said 'The promotional code you entered cannot be applied to your purchase.'

DuffleBag · 29-10-2020 2:06pm

hudsonn wrote: »

Amazon Smartplug for £9.99

RRP is £24.99 but there are cheaper options from other manufacturers.

Strange T&C on this, apparently the promo code will only work for selected customers!

The reviews on that are not good at all by the looks of it. A lot of them tripping the electrics and burning out.

hudsonn · 29-10-2020 3:43pm

DuffleBag wrote: »

The reviews on that are not good at all by the looks of it. A lot of them tripping the electrics and burning out.

Yeah I would be careful with any of these things as to what I would allow it to control. The complaints of tripping and burning seem to be mainly from 2018. Seems more positive when you change the review dropdown to Most Recent.

The TP Link plugs are just a bit more at £14.99 and I have their powerline plugs all over the house so I know they are a solid brand.

Kasa Mini Smart Plug by TP-Link, WiFi Outlet, Works with Amazon Alexa(Echo and Echo Dot), Google Home and Samsung SmartThings, Wireless Smart Socket (KP105

drogon. · 29-10-2020 8:18pm

hudsonn wrote: »

Yeah I would be careful with any of these things as to what I would allow it to control. The complaints of tripping and burning seem to be mainly from 2018. Seems more positive when you change the review dropdown to Most Recent.

The TP Link plugs are just a bit more at £14.99 and I have their powerline plugs all over the house so I know they are a solid brand.

Kasa Mini Smart Plug by TP-Link, WiFi Outlet, Works with Amazon Alexa(Echo and Echo Dot), Google Home and Samsung SmartThings, Wireless Smart Socket (KP105

I got this last week, pretty decent as well - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Z942YWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is kind of odd though, Tapo and Kasa are two different lines and have their own App. But one could add it to Google Home and control both from the same App.

Ray Donovan · 29-10-2020 11:17pm

drogon. wrote: »

I got this last week, pretty decent as well - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Z942YWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is kind of odd though, Tapo and Kasa are two different lines and have their own App. But one could add it to Google Home and control both from the same App.

Ordered the exact same one myself yesterday for my Christmas tree lights.

jimmycrackcorm · 30-10-2020 12:07am

hudsonn wrote: »

Yeah I would be careful with any of these things as to what I would allow it to control. The complaints of tripping and burning seem to be mainly from 2018. Seems more positive when you change the review dropdown to Most Recent.

The TP Link plugs are just a bit more at £14.99 and I have their powerline plugs all over the house so I know they are a solid brand.

Kasa Mini Smart Plug by TP-Link, WiFi Outlet, Works with Amazon Alexa(Echo and Echo Dot), Google Home and Samsung SmartThings, Wireless Smart Socket (KP105

I bought one when it was 9.99 on prime day. It burnt out after a few hours, but I did have an extension lead with a few things plugged in drawing a lot of current. It was no hassle sending back and I got a replacement sent out immediately all with only having to deal with the chatbot.

Citizenpain · 30-10-2020 3:17am

drogon. wrote: »

I got this last week, pretty decent as well - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Z942YWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is kind of odd though, Tapo and Kasa are two different lines and have their own App. But one could add it to Google Home and control both from the same App.

I use these for lamps with no issues
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N3BV3CD?ref=pd_basp_dp_primary

Newport81 · 30-10-2020 6:19am

Is this toothbrush worth getting now or will there be better value on Black Friday toothbrushes? Seems like a great discount on this today

Oral-B Genius 8000 Electric Toothbrush, 1 Black App Connected Handle, 5 Modes with Sensitive and Gum Care, Pressure Sensor, 3 Brush Heads, Travel Case, 2 Pin UK Plug, Gift for Men/Women https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0835DXMY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dlC_si6MFb3J93FST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Brego888 · 30-10-2020 8:47am

Newport81 wrote: »

Is this toothbrush worth getting now or will there be better value on Black Friday toothbrushes? Seems like a great discount on this today

Oral-B Genius 8000 Electric Toothbrush, 1 Black App Connected Handle, 5 Modes with Sensitive and Gum Care, Pressure Sensor, 3 Brush Heads, Travel Case, 2 Pin UK Plug, Gift for Men/Women https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0835DXMY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dlC_si6MFb3J93FST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

From reading the reviews it seems its been down to £70 going back as far as 2018

paddym1 · 30-10-2020 10:36am

Newport81 wrote: »

Is this toothbrush worth getting now or will there be better value on Black Friday toothbrushes? Seems like a great discount on this today

Oral-B Genius 8000 Electric Toothbrush, 1 Black App Connected Handle, 5 Modes with Sensitive and Gum Care, Pressure Sensor, 3 Brush Heads, Travel Case, 2 Pin UK Plug, Gift for Men/Women https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0835DXMY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dlC_si6MFb3J93FST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Always worth looking at the "3 camels":
https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0835DXMY6

SouthWesterly · 30-10-2020 10:46am

What's the difference between the kasa and tapo plugs?

bladespin · 30-10-2020 10:57am

paddym1 wrote: »

Always worth looking at the "3 camels":
https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0835DXMY6

Great site, thanks, waiting patiently for a Nintendo Switch deal, fingers crossed.

calnand · 30-10-2020 3:53pm

SouthWesterly wrote: »

What's the difference between the kasa and tapo plugs?

Not much besides the form factor, and the kasa plug has an energy monitoring option. But I much prefer the tapo plug for size.

ted1 · 30-10-2020 4:11pm

calnand wrote: »

Not much besides the form factor, and the kasa plug has an energy monitoring option. But I much prefer the tapo plug for size.

Hi I prefer the teckin smart plugs.

djdunny · 30-10-2020 4:12pm

ted1 wrote: »

Hi I prefer the teckin smart plugs.

+1 for the Teckin. Just make sure you pick up the round shape rather than square. They have a smaller footprint.

drogon. · 31-10-2020 12:09am

SouthWesterly wrote: »

What's the difference between the kasa and tapo plugs?

I have both, but the kasa one I have doesn’t have energy monitoring. You can get kasa ones with it on, but not tapo if I recall.

I think both have identical features otherwise - can set timer, timed turn off or on, away mode etc. But Kasa is way too bulky than tapo and the tapo has an option to turn off the led light indicator at night, which isn’t available on my kasa. Small feature but I like it, especially when placing in the bedroom.

DM1983 · 31-10-2020 7:53pm

drogon. wrote: »

I have both, but the kasa one I have doesn’t have energy monitoring. You can get kasa ones with it on, but not tapo if I recall.

I think both have identical features otherwise - can set timer, timed turn off or on, away mode etc. But Kasa is way too bulky than tapo and the tapo has an option to turn off the led light indicator at night, which isn’t available on my kasa. Small feature but I like it, especially when placing in the bedroom.

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

djdunny · 31-10-2020 8:00pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

Christmas tree lights, electric air freshener, electric blanket, TV+Sky box+Apple TV+PS4

DM1983 · 31-10-2020 8:06pm

djdunny wrote: »

Christmas tree lights, electric air freshener, electric blanket, TV+Sky box+Apple TV+PS4

Thanks, Xmas tree lights is a good one alright! Just put your TV on standby? Uses arse all electricity. Most other appliances have timers.

podgeandrodge · 31-10-2020 8:09pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

I love my gadgets too, but confused on these. So you can remote switch on a light (but wifi bulbs readily available and cheap now), or as one ad showed, a kettle :rolleyes:.

Disclaimer - I have one. In a cupboard as I can't yet figure out what to do with it!

dhaughton99 · 31-10-2020 8:38pm

Good deal on the Anker Soundcore with 20% voucher until tomorrow. These are great. Bought another just to have.

Anker SoundCore 24-Hour Playtime Bluetooth Speaker with 10W

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016MO90GW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eXBNFb30BE2DD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thin White Duck · 31-10-2020 8:38pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

I can switch on my espresso machine with a google assistant voice command without getting out of bed. Worth every penny on a Saturday morning

murphyebass · 31-10-2020 8:42pm

Thin White Duck wrote: »

I can switch on my espresso machine with a google assistant voice command without getting out of bed. Worth every penny on a Saturday morning

I have my espresso machine come on in the morning with an old school timer plug yolk. Also goes off at a set time. Cost about a fiver.

SouthWesterly · 31-10-2020 8:44pm

Thin White Duck wrote: »

I can switch on my espresso machine with a google assistant voice command without getting out of bed. Worth every penny on a Saturday morning

Now that's a useful purpose for the plug:)

Duke of Url · 31-10-2020 8:45pm

Many people use the plug sockets to schedule lamps to come on when they are away

I use them for the lighting in my aquarium.

If you are WFH they are also useful to turn on and off Monitors before and after work so not to leave them on standby wasting electricity.

Benzino · 31-10-2020 8:50pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

Christmas lights for us and then lamps during the rest of the year.

I got one for my folks, who use it for their boiler. Normally they would have to go out to their shed to turn it on or off, but can now use the app or set schedules. They love it.

murphyebass · 31-10-2020 8:51pm

SouthWesterly wrote: »

Now that's a useful purpose for the plug:)

but it’s not when you can time it to come on for a fraction the price

murphyebass · 31-10-2020 8:51pm

Benzino wrote: »

Christmas lights for us and then lamps during the rest of the year.

I got one for my folks, who use it for their boiler. Normally they would have to go out to their shed to turn it on or off, but can now use the app or set schedules. They love it.

Same with Christmas lights. What’s wrong with an old school timer?? Honestly I’m confused.

Benzino · 31-10-2020 8:55pm

murphyebass wrote: »

Same with Christmas lights. What’s wrong with an old school timer?? Honestly I’m confused.

Nothing is wrong with them, these are just better. Not sure why there is confusion to be honest

lilmissprincess · 31-10-2020 9:02pm

We have our electric blanket set up with a wifi plug through Alexa so it can be turned on if we're out (chance would be a fine thing these days), or from downstairs so the bed is warm before we get in!

Basq · 31-10-2020 9:02pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

Only use mine for two reasons.

1. Winter months = use it to switch on an electric blanket. (yes, I'm an 80 year old woman!)
2. Summer months = use it to switch on electric fan to cool down room.

thomas 123 · 31-10-2020 9:06pm

I use mine for a electric heater I have in the office, switch it on from phone when I wake up(from bed), office is toastie when I sit down to work.

drogon. · 31-10-2020 9:09pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

- I hate having my phone being plugged in to the charge over night, so I have a timer that comes on at 5am, and turns off at 7am. Fully charged phone and smart watch in the morning !

- Have Christmas lights on timer to turn on and off.

- Can turn on the lamp in the living room and bedrooms, if we are away from the house using the App via mobile internet.

Darwin · 31-10-2020 9:12pm

In the past, I used my smart plug to schedule a weekly reboot for my flaky router - this kept my IP cameras running when I was away from home for extended periods of time. I must confess I haven't bothered with it in recent times.

Sheep Shagger · 31-10-2020 9:19pm

DM1983 wrote: »

What are people doing with these smart plugs? I'm struggling to come up with a single useful application?

Hall way lamp, switches on and off in the morning downstairs and same for lamp in lounge.

Have another for Christmas tree at this time of year.

killbillvol2 · 31-10-2020 9:31pm

dhaughton99 wrote: »

Good deal on the Anker Soundcore with 20% voucher until tomorrow. These are great. Bought another just to have.

Anker SoundCore 24-Hour Playtime Bluetooth Speaker with 10W

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016MO90GW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eXBNFb30BE2DD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The Soundcore 2 is about a fiver more after discount and it's a good upgrade. Both great speakers for the price.

Amazon.co.uk - early black Friday deals on now...

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