We're only a weekend away from October's Prime Day event, but the deals have already started. That means you can get a huge number of things on sale for less already, and that includes some of the best smart home deals you're likely to see anywhere.

Plenty of the tech we cover costs less than $50. And some gadgets hovering close enough to that price just need a decent discount to put them in range. During Amazon’s Prime Day sale, plenty of tech deals can be had for under $50 and we’ve gathered up the best of what’s out there.

You don't have to spend a ton to take advantage of October Prime Day deals. Here are around three dozen deals for less than $50.

The top-notch Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) earbuds are a game-changer in wireless audio, delivering exceptional sound quality, quick wireless pairing and noise-cancellation. They come with four pairs of silicone tips (XS, S, M and L), so you’ll get a comfortable fit, too.

Prime Day deals include an Echo Pop bundle with a smart light for only $18. This is a massive discount of more than 70 percent.

This offer is available to everyone, not just Prime members (unlike Prime Day) which makes it an ideal opportunity to enhance your smart home setup before stock runs out. Remember, this is the cheapest way to acquire an Echo device.

Have you ever seen a movie where someone enters a posh home and immediately uses a big control panel to secure their house, turn on their lights, get news updates, and so on? That’s essentially what a smart home hub does,