What happens on Amazon Prime Day, when did the 2018 sale start and do I need to be a member to get the deals?

AMAZON Prime Day is a huge day of discounts for online shoppers.

But what happens on Amazon Prime Day and how can you use it to bag some incredible deals? We’ve got you covered with our handy guide.

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What is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day is a 36-hour event that started at midday on July 16, 2018, and finishes at midnight on July 17, 2018.

Amazon offers big deals across their retail ranges for the duration of the event.

The biggest savings are expected to be found on TVs, smart home equipment, kitchen goods and appliances.

Alexa owners can find out more by asking their device “Alexa, when is Prime Day?”

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What are the best Amazon Prime Day deals?

There will be 36 hours of discounts on thousands of products with deals across TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery, toys, furniture, fashion and outdoor items.

Some prices are the lowest they’ve ever been. These are the ones to look our for:

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Do I need to be a member?

Yes, to participate in Prime Day you need an Amazon account and Prime membership.

It is also a good idea to download the Amazon App.

Prime members can also install Amazon Assistant for desktop notifications on deals

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