Whether listening to their favourite podcasts, watching TV or dancing around to their tunes, Amazon Echo devices will get a lot of use in most houses. But as a mum of two, I know how frustrating it can be for kids if the Bluetooth is temperamental or the sound quality patchy. So it pays to get the best. But with these coming in with a pretty high price tag, and kids already costing us a small fortune (am I right?!), it's worth taking advantage of sales to get the best deals.
With Black Friday swiftly approaching, now is the perfect time to search for deals. You might even be able to get a few bargains ready for Christmas...
What is Black Friday?
Though it originated in the United States, Black Friday was adopted in the UK around 2010 and has since grown into one of the biggest shopping days of the year where shoppers can take advantage of substantial price reductions on their favourite products both in-store and online. It's the perfect opportunity to save money by shopping for Christmas gifts ahead of time.
When is Black Friday?
If Prime Day wasn't enough for you - Black Friday takes place on the last Friday of November, following the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and often extends into a weekend of sales, leading into "Cyber Monday," which focuses on online shopping.
This year, Black Friday 2024 will take place on Friday, November 29 and offer plenty more deals and discounts! It's one of the biggest shopping events of the year, so put the date in your dairy to make sure you don't miss out!
How to find the best Black Friday deals?
Mother&Baby makes it easy for you to find the best Black Friday deals - just bookmark this page, and any others you're interested in following, and then check back regularly, as we'll be updating our shopping pages with all the latest discounts and offers.
Best Amazon Echo device deals 2024:
57% OFF
The Echo Dot Kids is a favourite with parents - it's an Alexa smart speaker but tailored specifically for children. The enhanced audio quality, clearer vocals, deeper bass, and vibrant sound, will let them listen to music or stories and it can even help them with homework.
They can stream music or podcast from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and more and it also includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, a digital platform designed for children aged 3–12. This offers access to kid-friendly Audible books, interactive games, and educational Alexa skills. (renews at £4.99 after the first year but can be cancelled).
The Echo Dot kids speaker boasts easy-to-use parental controls, ensuring Alexa provides kid-friendly responses and filters explicit content. Parents can manage volume, set daily limits, and review their child's activities through the Amazon Parent Dashboard. Additionally, the Echo Dot Kids helps children gain independence by allowing them to set alarms, control smart lights, and call approved contacts.
With a 2-year worry-free guarantee, any damage will result in a free replacement. Moreover, it’s designed with privacy in mind, featuring multiple layers of protection and a Microphone Off button for added security.
46% OFF
This Amazon Echo device deal bundle includes an Echo Pop and a cool sleeve to personalise your device (all the kids can have their own - lucky it's 54% off!) - it's also available in blue. There's even a fun sleeve suitable for football mad tots or teens! The sleeve features precisely cut holes for easy access to the Echo Pop’s speaker and ports.
Despite its small size, the Echo Pop delivers full, impressive sound while the voice control, let's kids ask Alexa to play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. You can also connect your smartphone via Bluetooth to stream content.
If your home is equipped, you can use your voice or the Alexa app to control compatible smart home devices such as plugs or lights, making daily tasks easier and more convenient.
45% OFF
The Echo Show 5 Kids is one of the best Amazon Echo devices deals designed specifically for children while offering peace of mind for parents. Kids can ask Alexa to play videos and music, help with homework, read bedtime stories, and make video calls to approved contacts. They can stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.
The parental controls are easy to use, with Alexa providing kid-friendly responses and filtering explicit lyrics. Parents can set volume and daily time limits and review activities using the Amazon Parent Dashboard.
Like the Echo Dot, the Echo Show 5 Kids includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, offering thousands of ad-free, kid-friendly songs, videos, Audible books, Alexa skills, and more for kids aged 3–12. Alexa can help with homework by showing answers on the display, and kids can listen to Audible books and co-create original visual stories by choosing themes and characters.
It's designed with privacy in mind, with multiple layers of privacy controls, and allows you to electronically disconnect the microphones and camera with the press of a button and slide the built-in cover to close the camera.
The Echo Show 5 Kids comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, offering free replacements if it breaks.
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Echo Show 8
37% OFF
This Echo Pop and sleeve bundle is one of the best Amazon Echo device deals, with a brilliant 37% off. It combines a compact Bluetooth smart speaker with Alexa and a vibrant, personalised sleeve with precise cutouts to allow easy access to the speaker and ports.
The spatial audio, 13 MP camera and an 8" HD touchscreen are perfect for crisp video calls, while kids can also watch and listen to content on Prime Video, Netflix, and more. You can stream music effortlessly from Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Spotify with voice commands to Alexa, which is also on hand to answer any homework questions you might need a little help with! Kids can also use the screen for their favourite photos with Amazon Photos.
Privacy is prioritised with multiple control layers, including a Mic/Camera Off button and built-in camera cover.
5.
Echo Pop
56% OFF
At just £19.99, this Amazon Echo device deal is one to snap up now. It's available in four colours and you can also add a sleeve for extra protection (and fun).
Despite its small size, the Echo Pop delivers full, impressive sound while the voice control, let's kids ask Alexa to play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. You can also connect your smartphone via Bluetooth to stream content.
If your home is equipped, you can use your voice or the Alexa app to control compatible smart home devices such as plugs or lights, making daily tasks easier and more convenient.
68% OFF
This bundle includes one Ring Intercom by Amazon and one Echo Pop, providing everything you need to start your smart home. With Ring Intercom and Echo Pop, you can speak to visitors and buzz them into your apartment building using voice commands, allowing you to stay focused on your tasks without interruptions.
Ring Intercom upgrades your compatible audio or video intercom handset by adding smart functionality. Answer your intercom and unlock your building entrance using your smartphone. Designed for DIY installation, it integrates into your existing intercom system without requiring any functional changes.
You'll get real-time alerts when a visitor buzzes your doorbell, and can unlock the entrance directly from the Ring app. The Remote Unlocking feature lets you answer your intercom without disrupting important activities, whether you're at home or in the office.
With Echo Pop you can ask Alexa to play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from providers like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify or connect your smartphone via Bluetooth to stream throughout your space. You can also use it to control your Ring Intercom and other compatible smart home devices like plugs and lights.
Although Ring Intercom is compatible with many intercom brands, you should check compatibility with your intercom before buying.
Rebecca Lancaster is a Digital Writer for Mother&Baby, drawing on ten years of parenting her two children to help others navigating their own parenting journey. As a freelance writer, she spent ten years working with leading lifestyle brands, from travel companies to food and drink start-ups, and writing everything from hotel reviews to guides to the best British cheeses. She’s particularly interested in travel and introducing her children to the excitement of visiting new places, trying different foods (less successfully) and experiencing different cultures.