Prime day is near. So here are some tips to shop smarter at Amazon now is a great time to save on laptops, headphones, TV, S and all sorts of electronics, including some of Amazon's own devices. If you've been holding off on investing in smart home devices, this may be the perfect time to take the leap. You'll also be able to score on small kitchen appliances, robot vacuums and mops that can make your daily routine simpler. Some brands we've seen in previous prime days include Keurig, Ninja, Roomba and Robo Rock and let's not forget plenty of discounts on school supplies so you can prepare for the year ahead for entertainment. There will be deals on Amazon, fire TV devices and fire TV. S with Amazon's platform built right in helping you stream while within Alexa's ecosystem. Other perks include three months of audible premium plus and five months of free Amazon music unlimited for new users. Keep in mind that prime day is an exclusive sale, meaning you won't have access to the deals without a prime subscription. But if you sign up for a trial, you can get the benefit of all the savings without the commitment. But remember other retailers are offering anti prime sales with competitive deals that you can take advantage of as well for more deals and ways to shop. Smarter head on over to CNET.