Best deals of the day Oct. 7: Ninja Foodi grill, iPad mini, and Amazon Echo bundle

Here are the top deals of the day for Oct. 7:

• BEST AMAZON DEVICE DEAL: Echo Dot (5th gen) with eero Mesh WiFi Router — starting at $99.99(save up to 16%)

• BEST HOME DEAL: Ninja IG601 Foodi XL 7-in-1 Indoor Grill Combo — $199.99$349.99(save $250)

• BEST APPLE DEAL: 2021 Apple iPad Mini (WiFi, 64 GB) — $399.99$499(save $99)

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It's another day closer to the official start of the Prime Early Access Sale and another day full of early deals. Amazon devices — including pre-orders — are still reigning supreme with all-time low prices well before the Oct. 11 sale kickoff. But they're not the only deals you can grab as of Oct. 7.

Apple deals are finally starting to pop off, along with other home and tech products. If you're itching to get your holiday shopping started early, here are the best deals of the day for Oct. 7.

Best Amazon device deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Echo Dot (5th gen) with eero Mesh WiFi Router

Why we like it

Just announced on Sept. 28, the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is already seeing its first discount — but you'll have to pair it with an eero Mesh WiFi router. Since the new speaker has the ability to turn into a WiFi extender with eero built-in, pairing it with the eero Mesh WiFi router makes more sense. This will extend WiFi coverage and eliminate any drop-offs or buffering in your network. While it won't officially be available until Oct. 20, you can pre-order the bundle for 16% off.

Best home deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Our pick: Ninja Foodi IG601 XL 7-in-1 Indoor Grill Combo

Why we like it

While not your typical kitchen appliance, the Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 Indoor Grill Combo can still replace several devices in your kitchen. With seven functions in one, it's capable of grilling, air frying, roasting, baking, and more. Plus, its family-sized capacity can fit up to six steaks, mains, and sides at the same time. On sale for only $199.99, you'll save 43% ahead of the Prime Early Access Sale.

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Best Apple deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: 2021 Apple iPad mini (WiFi, 64 GB)

Why we like it

Read our full review of the 2021 iPad mini.

The base model (WiFi, 64 GB) for the 2021 iPad mini usually goes for $499, but as of Oct. 7, you can slash nearly $100 off and pick one up for only $399.99. Want cellular connectivity? Usually $649, you can grab that model for nearly $100 off as well. It features notable upgrades from the previous generation, including a larger, brighter display in a small package overall, a noticeable camera improvement, the addition of Touch ID, stereo speakers, and Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) support. Senior Mashable editor Stan Schroeder called "as close to perfection as an iPad can get."

More Amazon device deals

• Echo Devices — starting at $14.99(save up to 70%)

• Select Echo Devices with free 2-Pack GE CYNC Smart LED Color Bulbs — starting at $17.99(save up to 72%)

• Blink Mini 2-Pack — $29.99$64.99(save $35)

• Amazon Halo Devices — starting at $39.99(save up to 44%)

• Ring Video Doorbell Bundles — starting at $39.99(save up to 60%)

• Fire Tablets — starting at $44.99(save up to 50%)

• Kids Fire Tablets — starting at $59.99(save up to 50%)

• Fire TV Cube (2nd gen) — $59.99$119.99(save $60)

• Echo Dot (5th gen) with Amazon Smart Plug — $72.98$84.98(save $12)

• Kindle E-readers — starting at $99.99(save up to 31%)

• Kindle Paperwhite Bundles — starting at $117.97(save up to 38%)

• Echo Show 15 with Echo show 5 (2nd Gen) Bundle — $249.99 $334.98(save $84.99)

More home and tech deals

• Tile Item Finders — starting at $17.99(save up to 29%)

• JBL Go 3 Bluetooth Speaker — $29.95$49.95(save $20)

• Keurig K Latte Single Serve — $59.99$89.99(save $30)

• JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker — $79.95$129.99(save $50.04)

• Insignia HD Smart Fire TVs — starting at $99.99(save up to 44%)

• Ring Alarm (2nd Gen) Bundles — starting at $139.99(save up to 42%)

• GE Profile Opal Countertop Nugget Ice Maker — $429$529(save $100)

• Sony LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TVs — starting at $598(save up to $800)

• AeroGarden Farm 24XL — $699.99$895(save $195)

More Apple deals

• Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) — $89.99$159(save $69)

• Apple AirPods Pro (1st Generation) — $169.99$249(save $79)

• MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299$1,499(save $200)

Streaming and subscription deals

• Four months of Amazon Music Unlimited — free$8.99/month(save $36)

• Three months of Apple TV+ — free$4.99/month(save $14.97)

• One year of Grubhub+ — free for Prime members$119.88(save $119.88)

• Three months of BET+ via Amazon Prime Video — $0.99/month$9.99/month(save $27)

• First month of Xbox Game Pass — $1$14.99(save $13.99)

• Four months of Audible Premium Plus — $5.95/month$14.95/month(save $36)

• One year of HBO Max — $69.99with ads$99.99 with ads(save $30)