[1/27 Update] You can now buy the Dash Wand on Amazon for $14.38 and get a $20 coupon after registration, which means you come out about $5 ahead. Think of the Dash Wand as the ultimate version of the Dash Button: you can use voice commands to order items, scan barcodes in stores to compare prices, access certain Alexa voice deals, and even buy Add-on items with free shipping without needing to hit $25. If you want to try it out, this is basically a free gadget to play with.

About This Deal

Right now, Amazon Dash Buttons cost $0.99-$4.99. After you use one once, you get a $4.99 Amazon credit that can be used on items sold by Amazon, so this is effectively free or even a small moneymaker.

Dash Button is a small ordering button created by Amazon. After you buy a Button for a specific brand, you can assign products from that brand to it. Later, all you have to do is press the button once and Amazon will automatically place the order for you. It is especially useful for people who tend to forget things. For example, you could get a Tide laundry detergent button and stick it near your washing machine. When you run out of detergent, just press it and Amazon will automatically reorder it for you.

This deal is only for Prime members. If you do not have Prime, you may want to try one of these free trial options:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Button prices may change with the deal, so please confirm the current price on the product page before purchasing

  • For example, I like using Tide Pods, so I would choose the Tide button
  • Check which products the Button can order and make sure it includes something you actually need
  • After you receive the Dash Button, set it up with the Tide Pods you want to buy, connect it to your Wi-Fi network, and press the button once to place the order automatically
  • Then wait for the $4.99 credit to post

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Tips

  • You do not actually need to use the Button to buy something: During setup, at the final link product step, you can simply close the page. If you press the Button afterward, it will flash a red error light because it cannot place an order, but you can still receive the $4.99 credit.
  • You can place an order with the Button and then cancel it: Based on current DPs, after you press the Button and place the order for the linked product, you can immediately cancel that order in your Amazon account, and the credit you received will not be clawed back.
  • About no-rush credit: If you are a Prime member and choose no-rush delivery, you can earn an extra $1 no-rush credit per order. This can be used for Amazon digital purchases such as software, downloadable games, music, movies, and more. So you could split purchases into three separate orders and earn an extra $1 each time.
  • Use the Button to avoid Add-on item shipping restrictions: Some low-priced items on Amazon are classified as Add-on items and normally require a purchase of over $35 with other items. By using the Button ordering function, you can directly buy those Add-on items.
  • Find hidden cheaper buttons: Some buttons were previously on sale for as low as $3.99, which made them a small moneymaker. Those prices have since gone back up, but you can use this link to check whether any low-priced buttons are available: sort by price low to high

Things to Keep in Mind

  • After you receive it, you need to use the button once to order an item before you can receive the $4.99 credit
  • Be sure to choose the Button that matches the product you actually want, otherwise the purchase may be wasted

[12/20 Update] Amazon quietly changed the usage terms for the credit that comes with Dash Button. For Buttons activated after December 20, the $4.99 credit can only be used on Dash Button orders (previously it could be used on any Amazon item). However, if you already need to buy these products anyway, this change may not matter much.

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Amazon Gift Card Deal These deals usually last only a short time, and Prime gives you a strong 30-minute early-access advantage.
Free Amazon Sample Box You get the credit back after purchase, so it’s basically a free sample box.
Amazon Dash Button Moneymaker Come out $3 ahead, plus it has other useful applications.
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