How to Use Alexa’s Advanced Deal Alerts for Prime Day
Hunting down the best Prime Day sales can be exhausting. Limited-availability Lightning Deals often sell out in minutes, and it can take hours to sift through hundreds of thousands of discounts across the site. But there’s a better way to find Prime Day deals on the stuff you want: enable Alexa to give Amazon deal alerts.
Who can use Alexa’s advanced deal alerts?
Advanced Amazon deal alerts are available for U.S.-based Prime members on newer Echo smart speakers. This feature includes upcoming deals on eligible products from your Wish List, shopping cart, or Saved for Later queue up to 24 hours before they’re available. You can also have Alexa purchase an item for you as soon as its discount goes live. The advanced deal alerts feature is available year-round, but it’ll be especially valuable during massive savings events like Prime Day and Black Friday when discount FOMO is very real.
How to turn on and use Alexa’s advanced deal alerts
To enable Alexa’s advanced deal alerts, follow these steps:
1. Open the Alexa mobile app.
2. Go to More > Settings > Notifications > Amazon Shopping.
3. Select Shopping Recommendations and then Deal Recommendations.
4. Add products you’re interested in to your Wish List, Shopping Cart, or Saved for Later queue on the Amazon app or website.
Once you’ve set up your preferences, Alexa will notify you when there are upcoming deals on the products you’ve added. Your Echo device will light up yellow to indicate a deal alert. Simply ask, “Alexa, what are my notifications?” to learn more about the deals.
If you’re interested in a specific deal, you can ask Alexa to remind you about it or even order it for you when it goes live. Just say, “Alexa, buy it for me.” The purchase will be made using the default payment and delivery address in your Amazon account, so make sure your information is updated and correct beforehand.
What if an item sells out or I change my mind?
If a product sells out before Alexa can process your order, she’ll notify you via email and push notification. This will save you the disappointment of missing out on a deal. Additionally, if you change your mind about an item, Amazon provides a post-purchase confirmation email with a “Cancel order request” link. This allows you to easily cancel the order if needed.
By utilizing Alexa’s advanced deal alerts, you can stay ahead of the game during Prime Day and other major sales events. It streamlines the process of finding and purchasing deals, saving you time and effort. So, enable this feature and let Alexa do the work for you while you sit back and enjoy the savings.
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In conclusion, Alexa’s advanced deal alerts provide a convenient way for Prime members to stay informed about upcoming deals and make purchases seamlessly. By following a few simple steps, users can enable this feature and receive notifications on their Echo devices. This not only saves time but also increases the chances of snagging the best deals before they sell out. So, take advantage of Alexa’s advanced deal alerts and make the most out of Prime Day and other major sales events.