But many deals expire quickly, and new ones appear steadily, often without much notice. I’ve got insider tips to help you get the most bang for your buck.

1. Ask Alexa for the latest deals

2. Download the app

To see the deals, tap the three-line menu icon. Under Programs & Features, tap Today’s Deals, then Upcoming. Select Watch this deal to be notified when the price drops. Be sure to enable notifications. Tap the three-line icon in the upper left corner of the app, then tap Settings > Notifications. On the next page, enable Personalized Notifications. You can also preview upcoming Lightning Deals before they go live. This is helpful since these tend to sell out very quickly. Select Join Waitlist on a Lightning Deal to claim a spot. Once it goes live, you’ll get an alert. Act quickly! When you get the alert, you have just 15 minutes to make the purchase. Otherwise, it will be deleted from your cart.

3. Spend $10, get $10

4. Sites and browser extensions that can save you even more

Capital One’s Wikibuy gives you a side-by-side comparison of prices from multiple retailers. That’s useful when so many sites have products on sale.

5. Know what to buy and what to skip

The savviest shoppers know there are items you should be on the hunt for and others you should hold off. With holiday deals not far behind, that’s even more true this year. Now is not the time to buy video games, for example. I spoke with shopping and deals expert Kristin McGrath, Editor of BlackFriday.com, on a special Tech You Should Know podcast to help you navigate it all. This is Kristin’s wheelhouse, and she shares some killer secrets for getting the most out of your money. Listen here on my site, or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search using my last name, Komando.

So, what’s on sale?

  1. Killer 4K smart TVs for a steal Toshiba is one of the biggest names in TVs, and its products are built to last without costing an arm and a leg. Right now, you can pick up this stellar 43-inch 1080p Fire TV Edition smart TV for less than $300. If you’re looking for something a bit bigger, this 50-inch Insignia 4K Fire TV edition set clocks in around the same price. This TV runs all your favorite streaming services in crystal-clear 4K, and you’ll also get an Alexa voice remote. The basic Echo Dot is an excellent choice if you’re not interested in the screen. Control your other smart tech, use Alexa, stream music and so much more with this little guy. After you pick one up, get started with these 20 tips and tricks to try with Alexa.
  2. The best time to grab an iPad Apple just refreshed its 8th-generation iPad lineup with improved A12 Bionic chips. This helps it handle complex tasks like handwriting recognition, which comes built right into the latest version of iPadOS. Right now, you can get the 10.2-inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi enabled model for less than $300. The 11-inch iPad Pro is at an all-time low price, too. This one is so powerful and easy to use. I often recommend it over a laptop! You can choose from Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi and Cellular, with 128 GB of storage all the way up to 1 TB.
  3. A rare sale on Apple AirPods AirPods were once so scarce pre-orders wouldn’t ship for months. Now, every model is on sale and ready to ship. These are my go-to earbuds. My pick is the AirPods Pro. They have advanced noise cancelation, fit snugly in your ears, and are waterproof so you can wear them during the sweatiest workouts. They are an investment, but right now you can save $30. If those are out of your price change or you don’t need all the bells and whistles, you have two options: AirPods with a Wired Charging Case and AirPods with a Wireless Charging Case. Right out of the box, you’ll get solid wireless headphones with an easy one-touch setup, device switching and always-on Siri. The wired case plugs into a lightning connector, just like the iPhone. With the wireless case, you can charge your AirPods with any Qi-compatible wireless charger.
  4. Get a jumpstart on Christmas shopping There’s no doubt about it: Holiday shopping is going to start very early this year. With everyone shopping online, you don’t want to wait until all the best gifts are sold out. Why not get a jump on things? Here are a few gifts I’m giving this year. Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker for keys, bags and more We all know someone who can’t stop misplacing their keys, wallet or purse. The Tile Mate is water-resistant, has a one-year replaceable battery and is the perfect present for those who have everything. Hercules Tuff Charging Station for Multiple DevicesFor the gadget lover, this charging station has slots for six devices and includes four Lightning cables, one USB-C cable and one micro USB. Gift this to the techies in your life who need a little organizational help. POWERUP Smartphone-controlled paper airplane conversion kit You read that right — smart paper airplanes! This seriously fun gift is excellent for the kids or the young-at-heart recipients in your life. The planes have a 180-foot flying range and a crash-resistant design, piloted through an iOS or Android app. Need expert tech help you can trust? Post your tech questions and get concrete answers from me and other tech pros for free for 30 days. Sign up at GetKim.com, no promo code required.  What digital lifestyle questions do you have? Call Kim’s national radio show and tap or click here to find it on your local radio station. You can listen to or watch The Kim Komando Show on your phone, tablet, television or computer. Or tap or click here for Kim’s free podcasts.