The Amazfit GTR 3 features an always-on display and more than 100 watchfaces.
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We are just days away from the official start of Amazon Prime Day, and while many discounts have already arrived, all indications point to a swell of deals that should reach their peak on July 12th and 13th. Wearables and smart home tech are two of the larger categories expected to receive large sales. There are some pre-Prime Day deals that are worth watching.

The Amazfit GTR 3 is down to a new low on Amazon in the gray color. The budget-friendly watch has a round, 1.39-inch display and runs Amazfit's own OS, named after its parent company. One of the advantages of this OS is that it is compatible with both Apple's health and fitness apps. It isn't going to give you the notifications and software robustness of an Apple Watch, but it's rated to last up to 21 days on a single charge while tracking the usual fitness metrics.

The GTR 3 is compatible with both operating systems. It supports both heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring and has a battery life of up to 21 days.

There are a number of worthwhile deals to consider on the smart home front. If you use the coupon code GOOGLE40, you can get the speaker for less than its regular price. During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the price was different.

The sound quality of the speaker is better than you would expect for a speaker of its size. You can almost get two for the price of one with this deal price. The multi-speaker function has changed a bit since the introduction of the Nest Audio. It isn't as easy to use as it used to be. We recommend you to read our review.

While jamming to your favorite tunes, you can get a better experience if you pair two stereos. There is a promo code for the smart speaker at WellBots.

If you already use the Google Home app for your smart home needs or you're partial to using the Google Assistant for voice controls, it's an ideal solution for monitoring and illuminating the exterior of your home. You can get it for $90 off when you use the promo code GOOGLE90 at WellBots. This smart home device is $10 cheaper than it was before.

One of the strengths of the nest cam is that it offers facial recognition It helps it detect family members and regular visitors so you don't get as many notifications as a danger to your home Night vision, two-way audio, and a built-in battery are just a few of the attractive features of the camera. It isn't going to win any design or beauty awards, but it's a valuable addition to the Google Home platform. We recommend you to read our review.

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The first lighting product from the company, the floodlight camera has bright lights and a bunch of controls. The camera is powered by a battery and can be attached to a power cable. You can get it for $90 off when you use the promo code GOOGLE90 at checkout.

When you use promo code GOOGLE60, you'll get an all-time low of $169 for the Google Nest Hub Max, a smart display that is available for all-time lows. This larger sibling of the Nest Hub twins has seen some good discounts before, but this is an especially good one for the smart display, which features a 10-inch screen and large speakers that allow for room filling sound. Since it has aWebcam, this is the only model that offers video calling. A feature that makes it a fun addition to any kitchen counter or living room is its integration with the photo service. We recommend you to read our review.

There is a 10-inch screen and integrated camera for making video calls. It is the largest and most complete smart display of its kind in the world, and it is on sale at Wellbots for $60 off.

A few additional deals to kickstart your weekend

  • The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 has six individually-controllable outlets and is currently discounted to $46.99 ($33 off) on Amazon. It has surge protection, three USB-A ports for charging devices, and compatibility with Alexa and the Google Home app.
  • The Meross Smart Power Strip, a slightly cheaper option, also offers surge protection and smart connectivity, though it has four outlets and four USB-A ports. It’s currently on sale at Amazon for $32.99 ($20 off) when you clip the on-page coupon. The big draw with this one is that it’s also got Apple HomeKit compatibility for some extra convenience when you’re smartening up some dumb appliances.
  • The Apple Watch Series 7 is currently on sale in the 45mm, GPS-only configuration at Amazon and Walmart for $314, its best price to date. The latest model remains features a larger screen than its predecessor and dust resistance, which help to further solidify it as the best smartwatch you can buy right now. Read our review.
  • Now through the end of today, July 9th, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is available at Best Buy for just $24.99 ($25 off). It doesn’t sound particularly great and tap-to-snooze is somewhat unreliable, but the basic alarm clock does off a bright LED display, on-screen weather conditions, and support for Google Assistant, allowing you to issue a range of commands without ever getting out of bed. Read our review.

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