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The holidays are now so close that we can almost taste the eggnog. It hasn’t been the best year, overall, so we’re relieved, frankly. With that said, in the midst of the festive excitement, you may have a friend or family member you haven’t shopped for yet.
If that’s the case, you’re narrowing it down a bit. But don’t worry, we are here to help. At this stage, it’s worth heading to Amazon: the company offers free overnight shipping on hundreds of qualifying items; You’ll only need a Prime membership, so here’s the link for a 30-day free trial for the service if you don’t. I already have it.
There are plenty of items to explore, so we’ve selected some of the still-in-stock products that you can get from Amazon US before Christmas right now. Note that this is correct at the time of publication on December 22, and it is worth checking that you will definitely arrive before Christmas where you are when you order.
The best last minute gifts from Amazon:
Echo Dot (2020)
The small smart speaker has a new design
specs
Dimensions: 3.9 “x 3.9” x 3.5 “
Speaker size: 1.6 inch
Weight: 11.6 ounces
Out of line: 3.5mm audio or Bluetooth
Reasons to buy
+Alexa voice control+New attractive design
Reasons to avoid
–Sound is not the most powerful–Mainly a design update
The best-selling Amazon Echo device is a voice-controlled smart speaker that works with Alexa to make calls, play music, answer questions, check the weather, and more. You can also use the compact smart speaker to control other smart home devices that support your voice; just ask Alexa to search for TV shows, turn on the lights, adjust the temperature, and more.
This entry-level smart speaker has been updated for this year, with a more spherical, sci-fi aesthetic. The changes are mostly superficial though, so if you don’t like the new design, you may find an even better deal on older models.
Read our Amazon Echo Dot (2020) review
Ring Video Doorbell 3
Receive a smart doorbell before Christmas
Reasons to buy
+Packed with features+Easy to install
Reasons to avoid
–1080p video limit
Particularly useful if you’re already in the Amazon device ecosystem, this smart video doorbell is easy to install and offers 1080p video with a 160-degree field of view. It’s compatible with Alexa and you can control it from the Ring app to see what’s going on wherever you’ve placed the camera.
At press time, it’s still available to ship before Christmas from Amazon US.
Blink Indoor Home Security Camera System
Smart Home Security Camera
specs
Resolution: up to 720p Full HD
Image recording: Free cloud storage
Reasons to buy
+Cheap+Works with Amazon Alexa+No monthly subscription fee
The Blink Security Camera System provides security to your home with a built-in motion sensor alarm that sends alerts to your smartphone when motion is detected. The Blink Smart Camera is battery-powered and includes two AA lithium batteries for an impressive two-year life. The indoor camera also works with Amazon Alexa and offers access to on-demand video streaming through the Blink app.
Amazon Fire Stick (4K)
Best for streaming 4K content
specs
Picture quality: Up to 4K HDR10 +
Voice remote control: yes
Enabled for Alexa: yes
Storage: 8GB
Ethernet port: No, it requires an additional adapter
Reasons to buy
+Alexa voice remote control+4K and HDR 10++Dolby Atmos Audio
The 4K Fire TV Stick lets you stream your favorite content in 4K Ultra HD resolution. Just connect the device to your TV, go online, and watch your favorite movies and TV shows from apps like Hulu, Amazon Video, Netflix, and more. You’ll get access to tens of thousands of channels with storage capacity for thousands of Alexa apps, games, and skills. The Fire device also includes an Alexa voice remote so you can search for shows, start movies, adjust volume, and more completely hands-free.
Read our Amazon Fire Stick 4K review
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal
Heavy duty performance
specs
Weight: 5.86 pounds
Loading time: 3.5 hours
Execution time: : 60 minutes
Container volume: 0.76 liters
Portable mode: yes
Suction power: Up to 150AW
Reasons to buy
+Excellent for collecting pet hair+Cheaper than the other V10 models+Portable mode is useful for quick cleanings
A perfect gift for pet owners, the Dyson Animal is specifically designed to suck pet hair out of your carpets and furniture. The Animal features a twist-drive cleaning head that dips deep to clean dirt and hair from carpets, with three power modes to clean different floor surfaces. The Dyson Animal also includes a combo tool, corner tool, mini power tool, and soft brush for dusting.