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All-New Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet, 8″ HD Display, 32 GB, Pink Kid-Proof Case

Powerful, full-featured Fire HD 8 tablet–with 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited and a Kid-Proof Case–for a savings of up to $144–plus a 2-year worry-free guarantee.

Made just for kids

Content kids crave

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is the first-ever all-in-one subscription that brings together all the types of content that kids ages 3-12 want, with over 15,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games. Fire Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited at no additional cost.

Built for even the toughest kids

Each Fire Kids Edition comes with a Kid-Proof Case and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, giving parents peace of mind and kids freedom to play.

Best-in-class parental controls

Manage and customize your kids’ experience with up to four individual child profiles. Set bedtime curfews and employ tighter controls on screen time and content. With Learn First, you can block access to videos and games until educational targets such as reading goals are met. While in Amazon FreeTime, kids do not have access to social media or the internet, and they can’t make in-app purchases.

Kid-safe browser

The web browsing experience keeps out the inappropriate content by using Common Sense Media’s and our own expertise to curate over 56,000 websites, videos, and YouTube videos. Parents can easily add any websites they would like to add.

Sometimes oops happens

A case designed to protect against big drops

The Kid-Proof Case is designed to be the perfect solution for parents who need worry-free protection against drops, bumps, and the typical mayhem caused by kids at play. Designed to be durable and lightweight, the Kid-Proof Case fits perfectly in their hands without adding unnecessary weight to the Fire tablet.

If they break it, return it and we’ll replace it. No questions asked.

We all know accidents happen. The 2-year worry-free guarantee includes coverage for anything that happens to your Fire tablet. Just return the tablet and we’ll replace it for free.

What kids want today. And tomorrow.

Best selection of hits kids love

Fire Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited at no additional cost. Amazon FreeTime Unlimited offers over 15,000 books, movies, TV shows, and educational apps and games featuring kids’ favorite characters from PBS, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. Titles are age-appropriate for kids from 3-12.

Customize what they can see

Smart Filters ensure that your child sees only age-appropriate content, so older kids don’t get the baby stuff and younger kids don’t see the scary stuff.

Want to add more content? No problem. In a few clicks, parents can add content to their child’s profile to give them selected access to your personal library (e.g., Netflix, YouTube or Minecraft) in FreeTime.

Discover and connect

Amazon Parent Dashboard lets parents discover books, videos, educational apps, and games their kids enjoy. Discussion Cards help parents start conversations and connect with kids about these titles.

All-New Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet, 8″ HD Display, 32 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case

Powerful, full-featured Fire HD 8 tablet–with 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited and a Kid-Proof Case–for a savings of up to $144–plus a 2-year worry-free guarantee.

Made just for kids

Content kids crave

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is the first-ever all-in-one subscription that brings together all the types of content that kids ages 3-12 want, with over 15,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games. Fire Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited at no additional cost.

Built for even the toughest kids

Each Fire Kids Edition comes with a Kid-Proof Case and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, giving parents peace of mind and kids freedom to play.

Best-in-class parental controls

Manage and customize your kids’ experience with up to four individual child profiles. Set bedtime curfews and employ tighter controls on screen time and content. With Learn First, you can block access to videos and games until educational targets such as reading goals are met. While in Amazon FreeTime, kids do not have access to social media or the internet, and they can’t make in-app purchases.

Kid-safe browser

The web browsing experience keeps out the inappropriate content by using Common Sense Media’s and our own expertise to curate over 56,000 websites, videos, and YouTube videos. Parents can easily add any websites they would like to add.

Sometimes oops happens

A case designed to protect against big drops

The Kid-Proof Case is designed to be the perfect solution for parents who need worry-free protection against drops, bumps, and the typical mayhem caused by kids at play. Designed to be durable and lightweight, the Kid-Proof Case fits perfectly in their hands without adding unnecessary weight to the Fire tablet.

If they break it, return it and we’ll replace it. No questions asked.

We all know accidents happen. The 2-year worry-free guarantee includes coverage for anything that happens to your Fire tablet. Just return the tablet and we’ll replace it for free.

What kids want today. And tomorrow.

Best selection of hits kids love

Fire Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited at no additional cost. Amazon FreeTime Unlimited offers over 15,000 books, movies, TV shows, and educational apps and games featuring kids’ favorite characters from PBS, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. Titles are age-appropriate for kids from 3-12.

Customize what they can see

Smart Filters ensure that your child sees only age-appropriate content, so older kids don’t get the baby stuff and younger kids don’t see the scary stuff.

Want to add more content? No problem. In a few clicks, parents can add content to their child’s profile to give them selected access to your personal library (e.g., Netflix, YouTube or Minecraft) in FreeTime.

Discover and connect

Amazon Parent Dashboard lets parents discover books, videos, educational apps, and games their kids enjoy. Discussion Cards help parents start conversations and connect with kids about these titles.

smart home devices that work with Alexa

Smart Home Devices That Work With Alexa

Smart Home Devices That Work With Alexa

There are many smart home devices that work with Alexa, and I’m going to post about security devices first.

There are so many concerns now in most urban neighborhoods regarding parcel theft, and home burglaries performed by well dressed people arriving in posh cars.

 

security camera

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This device can pan,tilt and zoom. It is a WiFi Surveillance System that works with Alexa. It has motion tracking capability, Night Vision, and Image Touch Navigation.

This can also be set up with an ethernet cable if you prefer.

The Mini 360 Plus’s panoramic 360° touch navigation controls what you see easily. You can virtually “Look around the room”!

Just speak your command! “Alexa Show me the Living Room”.
With the EZVIZ skill and Alexa, you can now interact with your Mini 360 Plus using your voice through Alexa and Echo Show.

One happy reviewer said “Worked great. All functions were available and worked well, even from USA to China. Solid device with good features and quality. Pan and tilt camera with digital zoom, and two-way voice all worked very well.”

Here’s a quick list of more features:

  • HD 1080p resolution
  • Wide-angle 92° lens
  • Flexibility to locate the Mini 360 Plus either mounted or sitting
  • Two way talking with family or pets
  • Motion alerts on your phone
  • Free Cloud and local storage
  • Access content and history anytime
  • Add more cameras as you want all in one appRequirements
    High-Speed Internet Connection
    Mobile OS: iOS 7.0+ (iPhone, iPad), Android 4.0+
    Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (802.11 b/g/n) or Wired Ethernet
    Please Note: Does not support Wi-Fi 5GHz

 

Go HERE for complete instructions on the set up steps.

 

Amazon Alexa Security Concerns

Concerned about Alexa listening and recording your home’s activity? Here is a tip list from Naked Security.

Defensive measures

Those who choose to use this technology can’t and shouldn’t expect 100% privacy. If not for the ability of Amazon Echo and Google Home to listen, these things would become nothing more than doorstoppers and paperweights.

But there are certainly things users can do to limit the risk of unintended consequences. Here are just a few examples:

  • Not currently using your Echo? Mute it The mute/unmute button is right on top of the device. The “always listening” microphone will shut off until you’re ready to turn it back on.
  • Don’t connect sensitive accounts to Echo On more than a few occasions, daisy chaining multiple accounts together has ended in tears for the user.
  • Erase old recordings If you use an Echo, then surely you have an Amazon account. If you go on Amazon’s website and look under “Manage my device” there’s a handy dashboard where you can delete individual queries or clear the entire search history.”

You are always in control of your settings. Aim for the highest degree of privacy that you can possibly get.

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Check out this fantastic doorbell! The Ring enables you to view your front door so you can see who has rung the bell, or is perhaps lurking, or looking through the window.

It will alert you on your phone, tablet or PC when motion is registered. You can speak to the person at your door and have a two conversation.

You can also angle it when you install it so as to see more of your porch/doorway area.

Here is a funny story about use of The Ring.

A friend of mine installed one, concealed, in his fence, in his backyard.

He wanted to see what people came over and hung out with his daughter when he and his wife weren’t home.

What parent wouldn’t want that, right?

This is a best seller for smart home security monitoring that works with Alexa.

Just to remind you, you don’t need an expensive smart phone to use these devices. The Kindle Fire 8 and Kindle Fire 7 (your best cheaper ereader) now come with Alexa.

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Those are wonderful self nurturing and pampering items!

Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home Smart voice control system

  • Use your favorite scent
  • Get a cool mist
  • Soft night light that won’t interfere with your melatonin secretion

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Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Smart Things.

This 8 pack will get you started outfitting your home.

If you want to the full page of these smart light bulbs click on the button below.

 

light bulbs work with alexa

It’s kind of dazzling – the scope of these devices!

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This item is a ring kit with professional – real people – monitoring.

I mean what if you go away for a two week vacation? Or a business trip?

Unlike a house alarm system, your monitors can see exactly who is at your door. They will know how to respond. Maybe they need to call the police, not just a security guy.

Wouldn’t this make you feel more secure? What with the urban homeless problem et al…

 

 

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“Many buyers (⅗) of smart home products buy for the ability to monitor their house via their smart phone. They’ll also buy cameras and video doorbells, carbon monoxide and fire alarms, and smart lighting. The market for these products is growing as more people switch to having smart technology in their homes. 63% want smart locks and alarms, 63 % want smart thermostats and fans, 58% want smart lighting, and 56% want carbon monoxide detectors and nightlights. (Source: https://www.alarms.org/smart-home-statistics/)”

The Kwikset locks come in Traditional and Contemporary style, and also in Nickel, Brass and Venetian Bronze. Choose the best one for your doors!

The above quoted report also states that increasing home value is a strong motive for installing the smart devices into their homes. 54% of home owners asked expressed that intention.

Smart products can save you time (up to 30 minutes a day.

These devices can save you money (up to about $98.00 a month)

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  • 1500 foot range
  • Battery back up
  • Anti hacking protection
  • Open from anywhere!
  • Ultra quiet (especially good for attached garages)
  • Extra strong steel belt drive for years of durability
  • Uses the myQ App

Installation can be included in purchase for a reasonable price.

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This intuitive device will learn about your home. Which areas need more or less heat/cooling.

It will know when no one is home, and adjust for those times.

It will save you up to 23% in annual costs.

Here’s a video to explain more! From “6 Months Later”

Have you purchased any Smart Devices like these? How are they working out for you?

Please do share! Use the comment box below.

Best Kindle Fire Deals – 7

  • Best Kindle Fire Deals

    Kindle Ereader Deals The Seven!

    The all-new Fire 7 tablet is still one of the best Kindle Fire deals. This 2017 generation of the best-selling Fire tablet since day one is now slimmer, more lightweight, with a longer battery life and a crisper 7″ IPS display.

    A leap from the previous generation, it runs Fire OS, a modified version of android.

    best kindle fire deals 7

    Improved specs:

    • The fast quad-core processor (four high-performance 1.3 GHz cores) results in rapid app loads, steady games and videos
    • Offers dual-band Wi-Fi plus support for additional Wi-Fi networks
    • Clear, vivid 1024 x 600 IPS display with 171 ppi with higher contrast and sharp text
    • Expandable storage up to 256 GB by adding a micro SD card for photos, movies, compatible apps and games
    • Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content and photos taken with your Fire tablet
    • 8 hours of mixed use battery life, the Fire 7 tablet gets you through the day
    • The 2 MP rear-facing camera is for taking photos or recording 720p HD video
    • The front-facing VGA camera keeps you in face contact with friends and family via Skype
    • Amazon engineers measured the Fire with tumble tests, and showed the Fire 7 to be more durable than the latest iPad and twice as hardy than iPad mini 4

    And you just can’t beat the price for not breaking your family’s budget!

    Designed for Entertainment Inspiration and Education

    best cheap ereader kindle fire 7

    source. Choose from millions of Kindle books and magazines!

    Read

    Access millions of Kindle eBook and magazines, unique to Amazon. Priced at $2.99 or less. A Kindle Unlimited subscription is only $9.99 a month.

    Join the largest online community of avid readers on Goodreads.

    Read your local library’s ebooks on your Fire tablet!

    The Blue Shade feature automatically adjusts the backlight for nighttime reading. Experience.

    This low-priced ereader offers all the special features of the Kindle Fire 8 which you can read about HERE.

    And how about the best kindle fire cases and covers? 

Click over here to view the best kindle fires cases and covers

Watch

Or re-watch! There are hundreds hundreds of thousands of TV episodes and movies to view through Prime Video, Netflix, HBO NOW, Sling TV, and more.

Enjoy your video experience with features you only get from Amazon:

  • On Deck for watching videos anywhere
  • ASAP for fast video streaming
  • X-Ray to go behind the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows while you watch.

Play

Access over half a million of the most popular free and best seller games, social media, premium TV and movie provider apps. You’ll find favorites including Candy Crush Saga, Township, and Mobile Strike.

Love Music?

jog with Kindle Fire music list

source.

Save your musical purchases to Your Music Library for free, to play or

download it anytime.

Prime members get Amazon Music Unlimited, for $7.99 per month ($9.99 per month for non-Prime members).

With Audible you can listen to your favorite best sellers, romances, thrillers, and maybe even study material while you do chores, walk, work out or jog. Always choose safe places though!

Meet Alexa

Alexa on Fire tablets

Alexa entertains and informs. What’s on your calendar today? How is the weather report looking? How is the game going? All you have to do is press and ask.

When connected to Wi-Fi simply press the home button for one second then ask.

Check your smart home. Order from Amazon!

smart light switch works with Alexa

Example of a handy light switch that works with Alexa.

 

 

That Wemo light switch works with Alexa – just one example I randomly picked to mention what you can do.

The 7 definitely easy one of the best kindle fire deals!

Latest Kindle Fire 8 2019

Latest Kindle Fire 8

The latest Kindle Fire 8 offers a fast responsive 1.3 GHz processor, 16 G storage space and more:

Engineered by Amazon
  • Includes Alexa
  • 50% more RAM than Fire 7
  • 1280 x 800 high-definition display with over a million pixels (189 ppi)
  • Up to 12 hours of battery life
  • Dolby Audio
  • Less glare and more brightness thanks to a stunning IPS (in-plane-switching) LCD display

Easy To Expand Storage Space

Expand your tablet’s storage by up to 256 GB using a microSD card, and keep photos, movies, and compatible games and apps with you. Plus enjoy free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content and photos taken with your Fire tablet.

Power when you need it

Now with up to 12 hours of mixed-use battery life, Fire HD 8 gives you the flexibility to go where the day takes you.

Capture life’s moments

Fire HD 8 features a 2 MP rear-facing camera for taking photos or shooting 720p video. The front-facing VGA camera is perfect for Skype calls with friends and family.

Stands up to everyday life

Amazon engineers Fire tablets to hold up against everyday life. As measured in tumble tests, Fire HD 8 is more durable than the latest iPad and 2x more durable than iPad mini 4 (and costs a lot less too).

new releases kindle books

 

New Releases Kindle Books And More

Choose from millions of Kindle eBook and magazine titles that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Over 1 million titles are priced at $2.99 or less.

Or read as much as you want with a Kindle Unlimited subscription for just $9.99 a month. Connect with the largest online community of book lovers on Goodreads.

Read comfortably at night with Blue Shade, an exclusive Fire OS feature that automatically adjusts and optimizes the backlight for a more comfortable nighttime reading experience.

Watch

Enjoy all your favorite movies and TV shows on Amazon Video, Netflix, HBO NOW, Sling TV, and more.

Discover hundreds of thousands of TV episodes and movies, plus fling Amazon Video content to your TV using Second Screen.

Enhance your video experience with features you only get from Amazon, including On Deck for watching videos anywhere, ASAP for fast video streaming, and X-Ray to go behind the scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows while you watch.

Watch downloaded videos anywhere with a Prime membership.

Learn more about what a Prime membership gives you

 

You will be able to view your Netflix plan, Hulu, or Showtime subscription even when you don’t have a wireless connection —on a plane, on vacation, in the car.

Play

Fire tablets feature instant access to over 600,000 of the most popular free and best-selling games, social media, premium TV and movie provider apps, and so much more. Choose from top titles including Candy Crush Saga, Township, Mobile Strike, and more.

Listen

The Amazon Digital Music Store brings all your favorite music to your fingertips. Music you buy on your Fire tablet is saved to Your Music Library for free, and you can play or download it anytime.

Unlock more music with Amazon Music Unlimited, just $7.99 per month for Prime members ($9.99 per month for non-Prime members).

Audible offers more than 180,000 titles in audiobooks, including best sellers, romances, thrillers, and much more.

Meet Alexa

Meet Alexa

Alexa on Fire tablets

Alexa provides quick access to the entertainment you want, including music, games, audio books, and more. You can:

  • Ask Alexa questions
  • Check your calendar
  • Get news
  • Find sports scores
  • Control your smart home
  • Ask to set alarms and timers
  • Check traffic
  • Consult your Things To Do or shopping lists
  • Order your favorite products by voice!
  • Get voice control for Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more

Just press and ask!

One press. Millions of possibilities.

When connected to Wi-Fi simply press the home button for one second then ask. Alexa will respond to you and will even show visual responses to certain questions.

You will always be entertained and informed!

Voice control your smart home

Alexa works with devices such as lights, switches, thermostats, and more from SmartThings, Insteon, Nest, ecobee, and Wink. Switch on the lamp before getting out of bed, turn on the fan or change the temperature on your thermostat while reading in your favorite chair, or dim the lights from the couch to watch a movie—just press and ask.

Try Prime free for a month

If you haven’t tried Amazon Prime in the past, we’ll give you a 30-day free trial. Experience what millions of members already enjoy—unlimited streaming of thousands of hit movies and TV episodes, ad-free access to over a million songs, over a thousand Kindle books, and Free Two-Day Shipping on millions of items

Unlimited reading on any device

Prime Reading gives you unlimited access to over a thousand books, current magazines, comics, Kindle Singles, and more. With any device – including your phone, tablet, or Kindle – you can read however you want, whenever you want.

Stream thousands of movies and TV episodes with Prime Video

With Amazon Prime, members enjoy unlimited streaming of thousands of movies and TV episodes at no additional cost, including award-winning Amazon Original series Transparent, top HBO shows like True Blood, Girls, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

No Wi-Fi, no problem—Prime Video downloads

Exclusive to Prime members, download thousands of Prime Video movies and TV episodes. Watch downloaded videos anywhere—on a plane, on vacation, in the car, or wherever you don’t have a wireless connection. Prime Video offers offline viewing at no additional cost.

Over 2 million songs free with Amazon Music

Prime Music is a benefit of your Amazon Prime Membership, featuring a growing selection of 2 million songs, always ad-free and on-demand. Unlock more music with Amazon Music Unlimited, just $7.99 per month for Prime members.

Add HBO, SHOWTIME and more to Prime

With Amazon Channels, Prime members can also subscribe to over 100 premium and specialty channels like HBO and SHOWTIME to add and stream—no cable or satellite subscription necessary. Prime members can subscribe to any or all of these channels with a free trial.

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