What is Amazon Household and How Does It Work?

June 16, 2023

Why doesn’t Amazon Prime have a family plan? Well, because the family plan is free—Prime subscribers can add multiple people to their membership with just a few clicks. And while your family or friends won’t get all of your Prime perks, they probably won’t mind.

Check our top story to learn all about Amazon Household, the “family plan” for Prime subscribers.

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• Google’s Nest Cam and Doorbell get a video-quality update, for better or worse.
• … and more!

-Andrew

Free two-day shipping isn’t the only perk Amazon Prime members enjoy. Membership benefits range from Prime Video streaming to early access to Lightning Deals. However, some people are still reluctant to sign up due to the price of Amazon Prime. Thankfully, Amazon Household provides a more affordable way to access these benefits, and we’re here to explain how. Read More »

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