Aqara’s value-packed Apple Home Key smart locks start at just $112, but which is the right model for you?

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Home Key From $112

The Aqara U100 smart lock has been a popular Apple Home Key choice around here, and to round out the lineup for 2024, the brand has now launched the new entry-level U50 and latest U200 models to bookend the lineup. Delivering some of the most feature-packed solutions for home owners firmly planted in the Apple smart ecosystem, there is now an Aqara smart lock for anyone at various price points, all with advanced unlocking and security features, long-lasting battery life, and weather resistant designs. But which is the best model for you?

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Eve’s new smart Weather Station with Matter sees first deal down at $60 (Reg. $80)

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25% off $60

Eve, one of our favorite HomeKit-ready smart home brands, just debuted its new Matter-equipped smart Weather Station and we are now tracking the first chance to save. The new Matter model debuted last Thursday at $80 what essentially the same wonderful design and tech as the previous, and still viable on HomeKit model, just with official Matter support in two. Regularly $80, you can score on for $60.29 shipped, or 25% off the MSRP to deliver the very first chance to save on the Matter edition. Just remember, folks who already have the HomeKit model are eligible for a FREE Matter firmware upgrade. 

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Eve debuts new smart Weather Station with Matter support, plus free firmware upgrade for existing model

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The new smart Eve Weather Station with Matter is making its debut today. The popular smart home brand has been steadily introducing multi-platform Matter standard to its range of popular smart home gear over the last couple of years, including its Matter smart plug, Eve Energy Outlet, and Motion Sensor, among others, and its Weather Station has now joined the party. The new Eve Weather Station with Matter is now available for purchase at the same price as the previous version – the HomeKit model remains in the lineup and Eve is offering up a free Matter firmware upgrade for existing devices.

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Aqara’s smart HomeKit Secure Video and Apple Home Key gear up to 30% off for Prime Day from $58

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30% off From $58

Aqara is a one-stop shop smart home ecosystem, integrating with all of the major platforms, delivering Apple HomeKey support to your front door, and supporting advanced, yet easy to use automations across all of it. From its HomeKit Secure Video doorbell to its U50 Apple Home Key smart lock, over to its indoor camera monitoring systems, and its Presence Sensor FP2 to trigger automations and notifications across just about all of it, the brand delivers a powerful all-in-one solution for folks looking to increase the intelligence, security, and convenience of their living space. And that’s all without having to worry about which pieces of gear are compatible with the next – it all just plays nicely with one another and the big-time Prime Day deals have arrived on much of it. Head below for a closer look.

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Prime members can now score the best price ever on the All-new Blink Mini 2 smart cam at just $20 (50% off)

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50% off $20

As part of its early Prime Day deals, and just after the debut of the sweet All-new 2024 Amazon Echo Spot smart speaker with display (it is seeing a massive price drop for Prime members right now too), we are now tracking the best price yet on the All-new Blink Mini 2 smart camera. This regular $40 smart camera debuted earlier this year just after we had a chance to give it a test run ahead of launch, but today’s deal at $19.95 shipped for Prime members is the very best yet. There has been some notable one-day offers at Best Buy that undercut the previous $30 low at Amazon, but nothing quite as low as the straight up 50% drop we are tracking ahead of Prime Day this year – it could drop lower next week, but it’s very hard to believe at a price like this. 

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Aiper’s 2024 Scuba N1 cordless robotic pool cleaner falls to new $510 low for today only (Reg. $600)

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$90 off $510

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Aiper Scuba N1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner for $509.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally going for $600, with a higher $700 MSRP direct from the manufacturer, this deal is already starting off $100 lower at Best Buy. This is only the second official discount that we have tracked since its release in March, with April seeing the first price cuts down to the former $550 low. Today’s deal comes in as a $90 markdown ($190 off its original MSRP) and carves out a new all-time low. It even currently beats Aiper’s website where it is discounted to a higher $650 rate.

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All-new 2024 Amazon Echo Spot smart speaker with display arrives with launch deal

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Reg. $80 $45

Update: Amazon has issued and official press release for the brand new Echo Spot smart speaker with additional details. You’ll find them down below.

Amongst all of the now live early Prime Day deals on Amazon in-house tech, the retail giant has just delivered a new 2024 iteration of the Echo Spot seemingly out of nowhere. This smart speaker is essentially an updated version of the previous-generation Spot, taking on a more elevated form-factor similar to what we see on the entry-level Echo Pop. The new 2024 Amazon Echo Spot features all of the Alexa voice control prowess you would expect, but adds a customizable nightstand or desktop-ready display to the experience. The new speaker seems to have just went live on Amazon with a discounted launch deal marking it down from the $80 MSRP to just $44.99 shipped for Prime members as part of its early Prime Day offers – there’s no telling how long this deal might last. 

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Best 4th of July deals for your smartphone, desktop, office, smart home, more

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July 4th Now live

It doesn’t matter if you’re after gear for your smartphone, tablet, or just some helpful accessories for around the office or on the go, this is the place to find all of the best markdowns leading up to July 4th. From MagSafe power banks to 3-in-1 chargers, Mac keyboards, and Siri-enabled smart fans, there’s bound to be something in there that catches your eye. So keep on reading to find the very best July 4th deals we’ve spotted so far.

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Review: Yeedi C12 PRO PLUS Robot Vacuum and Mop – outside of a few fixable quirks, it’s a solid value

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$369

If you have a couple of pets running around your home like I do, once you clean floors, it doesn’t take very long for hair and small messes to build back up. This is why daily robot vacuum cleanings have been a game changer for me. Rarely do I even get to see a mess appear, let alone stick around and get worse over subsequent days. After reviewing one of ECOVACS’ best robot vacuum cleaners, it was time to have a look at what its sub-brand, Yeedi, could do. Continue reading to learn about unboxing, performance, and some of the quirks I have run into while reviewing this unit.

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Amazon’s new Blink Moments automatically stitches together multi-angle events from all of your smart cams

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Amazon’s Blink smart home brand is one we have featured around here for quite some time, delivering a breadth of relatively affordable smart camera systems and video doorbells for Alexa users. After just getting a chance to go hands-on with its latest release, the Blink Mini 2 indoor and/or outdoor solution, today the brand is expanding its offerings on the software side of things. Blink Moments is a new “video viewing experience that automatically combines clips captured across Blink cameras into a streamlined video,” and it will be rolling out globally in the “coming weeks.” 

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Tested: Linkind’s Matter smart light bulbs reliably work with Apple Home at a shockingly low price

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$5.50 each

I bought my first smart light bulb well over a decade ago now. Over time, I’ve tried countless brands of smart bulbs, smart plugs to control lamps, and have even swapped out light switches for smart ones. Now my home has a mixture of all those things, and I would have it no other way. I’ve generally leaned on Philips Hue for smart bulbs because they’re one of the most platform-agnostic solutions out there, but the arrival of Matter has changed the game. This paved the way for me to eventually try out a 4-pack of Linkind Matter-enabled smart light bulbs at an incredibly low price. Continue reading for my hands-on impressions as part of the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series.

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Review: Yeedi M12 PRO+ Robot Vac and Mop – the next generation of fully autonomous cleaning solutions

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Trying to choose the perfect Robot vacuum and/or mop in today’s market can be quite an overwhelming experience. Without extensive knowledge of companies or their designs, it can seem like there is always some new or alternate feature that gets in the way of making any final decisions. If you had asked me years ago which models are best for everyday cleaning solutions without needing to babysit it, I’d likely have said that the big brand robots all sport similar performances – especially in the era of “bumper bots.”

In 2024, however, my sentiments towards preferable models has definitely shifted and solidified around a few key brands that are truly putting out innovative changes with each new robot. One of the most advanced – and absolute favorites that I’ve interacted with – has been the brand new Yeedi M12 PRO+ that I’ve gotten to know over these past weeks. Yeedi has truly outdone itself with this model, and deserves a moment to take a bow for their endeavors here. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of its features, what to expect during setup, as well as my personal impressions alongside a few key tips to keep in mind when installing it in your home (especially because, as amazing and life-changing as this tech has been, it is not perfect, just like every other elevated model worth your consideration).

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Govee Matter multicolor strip and shape mapping rope lights now start from $40 (Reg. up to $100)

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Reg. $100 From $40

Joining ongoing price drops on its Matter-equipped permanent outdoor smart lights, the multi smart home platform Govee deals continue today with some rope and strip lights. First up, the official Govee Amazon storefront is now offering its latest model M1 RGBIC LED Strip Lights with Matter at $39.99 shipped. Regularly $60, this is another 33% price drop from the going rate for the lowest price we can find. The $20 deal matches our previous mention and marks a return to last year’s holiday offer. And much like last time, you’ll also find the longer 16.4-foot run at $69.99 shipped down from the regular $100 price tag. Head below for more details. 

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Score the latest Ring Indoor Cam and a wireless Ring Video Doorbell for $80 (Reg. $140)

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Reg. $140 $80

Folks looking to add to their growing Ring smart ecosystem, or perhaps looking to setup a modest camera-based setup in one fell swoop, will want to scope out today’s bundle deal. Amazon will sell you the latest Ring Indoor Cam and a wireless Ring Video Doorbell for $79.99 shipped today. This bundle typically sells for $140, saving you a straight up 43% to match the lowest price we have tracked on this package. You also have the choice of landing this pair at $60 off with both the Satin Nickel (silver) model Video Doorbell or the Venetian Bronze variant. And considering this doorbell regularly sells for $100 on its own, you’re clearly scoring a serious deal here. Head below for more details. 

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Govee’s new smart Floor Lamp 2 with Matter now at new $120 all-time low for limited-time

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New low $120

Update: Govee’s official official Amazon storefront is now offering a new low on its brand new Matter smart Floor Lamp 2 at $119.99 shipped. This is a Lightning deal and it’s selling out quick, go, go, go! Details below in original post.

A few days ago, we covered the launch of the brand new Govee Matter smart Floor Lamp 2 alongside the new enhancements it brings to the experience, and now the first deal has arrived. The brand’s official Amazon storefront is now offering an on-page coupon to knock the total down to $129.99 shipped. Regularly $150, this is, as we mentioned, the very first chance to save and a subsequent Amazon all-time low. Now featuring the multi-platform smart home Matter support we all know and love, the brand has also introduced a series of other upgrades with the Floor Lamp 2 we will go over down below. 

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Review: ECOVACS DEEBOT T30S Combo – an all-in-one robot vacuum system that actually does it all

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With what feels like a never ending list of robotic vacuums on the market, it’s actually quite difficult to find something that fully automates the manual labor involved in cleaning floors. Face it, there aren’t very many physical day-to-day activities that robots can actually do for us (yet), but cleaning floors is an area where there is arguably the most hope, thanks to countless companies innovating year after year.

Having spent some time with the new ECOVACS DEEBOT T30S Combo, I am more convinced than ever that we’re headed in the right direction in this product category. ECOVACS really has thought of everything with this lineup, from a robot that can vacuum and mop, to the inclusion of a powerful handheld vacuum for one-off situations, it’s incredibly versatile and ready for just about anything. I’ve tested all sorts of settings on this vacuum, and down below I’ll detail unboxing, the setup experience, app features, and overall performance of the unit.

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Govee’s Siri Shortcut-enabled 36-inch Smart Tower Fan falls to $67.50 (Reg. $90), more up to $47 off

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New lows From $67.50

We’re seeing some new Amazon lows on a few Govee smart fans now up to $47 off courtesy of the brand’s official Amazon storefront. Our favorite happens to be this GoveeLife 36-inch Smart Tower Fan for $67.49 shipped once the on-page 20% off coupon has been clipped and code 6FFDEVJT is applied at checkout. Typically sold at $90, this is the very first time it has fallen to this low of a price. For further comparison, the best offer until now has been $70. With support for Siri Shortcuts, Alexa, Google Assistant, and more, this Govee offering paves the way towards an even smarter home. With it you’ll be able to circulate air with either a couple of taps or using your voice with a compatible smart speaker. The motor can achieve 1,500 RPM which circulates air at up to 25 feet per second. There’s also support for 75-degree oscillation, ensuring a large area can benefit from its capabilities. Keep on reading to find yet a discounted Govee smart switch on sale that can control this fan and more.

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Ring smart home sale up to 40% off: Wireless Stick Up cam $70, video doorbells, and more

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40% off From $60

Amazon is now offering some notable deals on its Ring smart home gear starting with the wireless Ring Stick Up Cam Battery at $69.99 shipped. Regularly $100, this is 30% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal lands on par with our previous mention and has only been beaten out once all year for a couple days when it dropped to $60 – it is now at the second-lowest price we have tracked. Head below for a closer look at the specs on the latest Ring Stick Up Cam Battery and more deals. 

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ECOVACS’ new T30S robot cleaning system launches with Apple Watch/Dynamic Island integration at $150 off

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$150 off

ECOVACS has been a major player in the robotic cleaning game for a long while, and remains one of our favorites. I just recently had a chance to go hands-on with one of the brand’s latest flagship solutions, the ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo – an all-in-one robotic cleaning system with auto-empty and auto mop washing, alongside an included hand vacuum, and it is simply fantastic…the best one I’ve tested out yet. But today, the brand is ready to officially unveil its next release known as the ECOVACS DEEBOT T30S Combo, a cleaning system designed to deliver much of the same amenities and technological advancements of the ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo at a lower price point with even more power and some interesting Apple Watch and iOS integrations. Now available for purchase on Amazon with up to $150 in savings, you can get a breakdown of the DEEBOT T30S below. 

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Enbrighten’s new permanent outdoor Google Home smart lights set the vibe for Eternity with some serious curb appeal

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Enbrighten is setting the vibes for Eternity with the latest expansion to its smart lighting lineup. One trend we have been seeing among smart home lighting brands over the last several months is the release of smart permanent outdoor lighting – app- and voice-controlled lighting sets designed to be installed on the outside of your home or in outdoor spaces that are made to stay there, year-round. Many of which are geared towards delivering ambiance of all sorts, from soft white illumination to vibrant and colorful themed vibes for the holidays, and the latest comes by way of the new Enbrighten Eternity Lights. Now available for purchase, all of the details are waiting down below. 

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Ring debuts its ‘first-ever’ smart integrated pan-tilt camera to keep an eye on everything from anywhere

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After debuting its latest and most powerful smart video doorbell back in February, Ring is ready to unveil its new smart Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam today. Since introducing the “world’s first video doorbell” more than 10 years ago, Ring has continued to be a major player in the smart home space and today it is ready to introduce its latest innovation with the Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam at $79.99 shipped. Now available for purchase at Amazon, you’ll want to head below for a complete breakdown of what to expect from the brand’s latest. 

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Matter support headlines Govee’s new addressable RGB Neon Rope Light 2 from $55

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Reg. $70+ From $55

Govee’s official Amazon storefront now offers its new Neon Rope Light 2 for $69.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. That drops the 16.4-foot long version down from $100 for only the third time since being introduced earlier in the year. It’s the third-best offer to date at within $5 of the all-time low from launch. Today’s deal also carries over to the shorter 9.8-foot model at $54.99, down from $70 with the on-page coupon to mark its third-best price to date, too.

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Act fast and score a new all-time low on the Level Smart Lock Touch at $151 (Reg. $329)

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Reg. $329 $151

Amazon is now offering the Level Lock Smart Lock Touch HomeKit Deadbolt for $151.51 shipped. This is a new all-time low by a pretty wide margin, as the usual $329 price tag drops down lower than before. It was last on sale $173 earlier in the year, and now it’s another $22 off in order to save you a grand total of $178. That’s over 54% off as well.

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Eve’s all-new Energy Outlet was just refreshed with Matter, now $45 (First deal)

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$45

Amazon is now offering the first discount on the new Eve Energy Outlet. Just refreshed with Matter and Thread back in January, the new Siri smart home upgrade sells for $44.95 shipped after the on-page coupon is clipped. This is $5 off the usual $50 going rate and the only chance to save on Eve’s latest release. We fully explore what to expect in our launch coverage, or you could just head down below.

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Nanoleaf Shapes triangle and hexagon HomeKit starter packs on sale at $170, expansion sets at $59

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Reg. $200 $170

Amazon is now offering the Nanoleaf Shapes Triangles HomeKit Smarter Kit for $169.99 shipped. Today’s $30 discount drops from the usual $200 price tag and is the first offer in a handful of months. It comes within $20 of the December price we last saw, too. You can also lock-in the same savings on the Hexagon Smarter Kit, which is also seeing an Amazon discount down to $169.99. Head below for more.

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Amazon bundles its Echo Pop speaker with a color smart bulb for $23 ($62 value)

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$62 value $23

Amazon is now offering its recently-released Echo Pop Alexa Smart Speaker for $22.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Today’s offer drops from $40 to mark the lowest price of the year and the second-best discount to date. But on top of the cash savings, Amazon also bundles in a color TP-Link Kasa Smart Bulb valued at $22 to bring your total savings up to $39. It’s the best value of the year and a rare chance to save.

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Govee debuts new upgraded smart Floor Lamp 2 with Matter, illuminated base, and more

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Brand new $150

Just after the debut of its new smart Neon Rope Light 2 with Matter, Govee is expanding its lineup of intelligent floor lamps today with the new Floor Lamp 2. Delivering a similar sleek and modernist form-factor as the previous-generation models, Govee is introducing an upgraded feature set compared to the previous “best-selling” Lyra alongside Matter support to better integrate with the rest of your smart home. Now available for purchase, you can get a complete breakdown of the new Govee Floor Lamp 2 below. 

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Sonos Era 300 drops to $359 with this in-house refurbished sale (Orig. $449)

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Orig. $449 $359

Sonos has refreshed its in-house certified refurbished storefront with a chance to save on the recently-released Era 300 Smart Speaker. It now drops down in both black and white colors to $359 shipped. You’ll more typically pay $449 for a new condition model as today’s offer returns to the all-time low for the first time in over a month. There have been some bundles here and there with other home theater gear, but this is only the second time a standalone discount has gone live on just a single one of the new speakers, let alone one that saves you $90.

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Philips Hue’s 100W color HomeKit smart bulb drops to $53 (Reg. $65)

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Reg. $65 $53

Amazon is now offering the Philips Hue White and Color A21 High Lumen Smart Bulb for $52.76 shipped. Today’s offer drops from the usual $65 price tag and marks the best price of the year. It’s now 20% off and beats our previous mention from back in December by an extra $3. Delivering the brightest color bulb from Philips Hue yet, this smart LED is the equivalent of a 100W traditional bulb. Other than providing more light for your space, there’s the same notable feature set as its other offerings like Bluetooth connectivity for pairing with Alexa or Assistant devices, Zigbee for integrating into a HomeKit setup, and the ability to add a pop of color to any space.

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Apple’s latest HomePod mini lands at $80 in all five styles with rare discount (Reg. $99)

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Reg. $99 $80

Through the end of the weekend, Best Buy is offering a rare chance to save on Apple’s HomePod mini at $79.99 shipped. This is only the second price cut of the year and applies to all five colors of Apple’s latest smart speaker. It’s $19 off the usual $99 going rate and matches our previous mention as well as the only other 2024 price cut. Today’s offer also comes within just $1 of the Black Friday price last fall.

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Eve HomeKit weather stations with Thread monitor spring temps and more from $65

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AmazonSmart HomeEve
Reg. $80+ From $65

Amazon is now marking down a pair of Eve HomeKit weather stations. The more affordable of the two is the Eve Weather with Thread at $64.95 shipped. This drops from $80 and is a 20% price cut. It’s only the second discount of the year and the lowest since the beginning of February. Today’s offer comes within $5 of that 2024 low and is otherwise the best we’ve seen this year.

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ecobee’s new Smart Video Doorbell Camera with HomeKit drops to $120 (Save $40)

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Reg. $160 $120

Amazon is now offering the ecobee Smart Video Doorbell with HomeKit on sale for only the second time this year. It drops down to $119.99 shipped from the usual $160 price tag in order to match the all-time low. We haven’t seen it this low since back over Black Friday, as today’s offer is $20 under our previous mention from February. Keep reading to learn more, or just head over to our hands-on review where we break down the whole experience.

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LIFX debuts two new 1,600-lumen Matter LED lights, its brightest smart bulbs yet

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Buy now From $35

LIFX continues to claw its way back from the grave with a pair of new indoor reveals today. The smart home lighting company first showed off an incredibly cool lineup of outdoor lights meant for bringing Siri to your patio back in February, and now it’s bringing that same attention to a pair of different light bulbs.

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Philips Hue’s smart Festavia lights now 20% off at new Amazon lows from $176

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Reg. $220+ From $176

Amazon is now offering one of the first deals on the new Philips Hue Festavia String lights. The savings start with the 65-foot version at $175.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. This is an extra $11 under our previous mention and is the best we’ve ever seen at Amazon. It’s 20% off the usual $220 price tag, too. The savings also carry over to the 130-foot lights at $287.99, down from $360 with the on-page coupon. Get the full scoop in our hands-on review.

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TP-Link’s new dual-outlet outdoor smart plug brings Matter support to the backyard

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New low $23

Update: The new TP-Link dual-outlet outdoor smart plug with Matter is now seeing its first price drop down to $22.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $30, this is the very first deal and a subsequent Amazon all-time low. Details below. 

Today we are taking a closer look at the latest piece of smart home kit from TP-Link, its new Tapo P400M Matter Outdoor Smart Plug. One of the very first outdoor plugs with Matter support to be available for purchase from a major smart home brand (alongside this Leviton model), TP-Link’s latest outdoor power solution delivers the multi-platform integration the Matter standard is known for directly to your backyard with its latest 2-outlet model now available over at Amazon for $29.99. Head below for more details.

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Amazon takes up to 33% off Philips Hue gear when you buy two or more smart lights

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Save 20%+ From $21

Amazon is kicking off a new Philips Hue promotion as we get closer to the weekend, taking 20% off your order when you buy two or more of the lights, switches, and accessories on this landing page. Including color light bulbs, standalone lamps, hubs, and lightstrips, the savings carry over to a wide range of inclusions for the Philips Hue ecosystem. Plenty of the different listings are already on sale and stack with the promotion today – letting you save up to 30%. Shipping is free across the board, as well. We break down some favorites from the sale below the fold.

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Aqara’s Apple Home Key Smart Lock U100 secures your home with Door Status Sensing and Auto Lock at nearly 40% off

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Reg. $230 $144

Aqara makes one of the most intelligent and versatile smart home locks on the market, and 9to5 readers can now score a deep deal on its intelligent Smart Lock U100. Constantly updated with new features via OTA updates, the Aqara Smart Lock U100 features just about every unlock option out there, including Apple Home Key action, alongside complete integration with the rest of your smart home, the ability to learn the habits of its users, and an attractive design that works with a wide range of home decor. Head below for more details on your key to a smarter and safer home as well as today’s sizable price drop on the Aqara Smart Lock U100. 

Aqara Smart Lock U100 $144 (Reg. $230) Using code USU10095 at checkout

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    Save $50 on Google’s latest battery-powered Nest Video Doorbell at $130

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    Reg. $180 $130

    Amazon is now offering the latest Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) for $129.99 shipped. This drops from $180 in order to save you $50. It’s an extra $20 under the last discount and marks the lowest we’ve seen since a 1-day sale back at the very beginning of the year. During that limited-time January sale it was $10 less. We break down the details on how this can help you monitor those upcoming package deliveries below, or you can get a closer look at all of the intricacies in our hands-on review.

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    Lockly’s fingerprint video smart lock with solar charging at $400 for today only (Up to $135 off)

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    $100+ off $400

    Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is now offering the Lockly Vision Elite Smart Lock Deadbolt for $399.99 shipped. Regularly $500, this is a solid $100 price drop and the lowest price we can find. This model regularly fetches $500 directly from Lockly and at Amazon where it is currently on sale for $470. And My Best Buy Plus members ($50 per year) can knock the price down to $364.99. There are certainly more affordable smart locks out there, like this Apple Home Key Aqara model at $152, but the higher-end Lockly model on sale here today delivers a range of interesting features, not the least of which is the onboard camera and solar charging capabilities. All of the details are down below. 

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    Govee’s new Neon Rope Light 2 packs Matter and addressable RGB from $50 (Save $20+)

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    Reg. $70+ From $50

    Govee’s official Amazon storefront now offers its new Neon Rope Light 2 for $69.99 shipped after you’ve clipped the on-page coupon. That drops the 16.4-foot long version down from $100 and to the second-best price we’ve tracked. It’s only the second discount so far period, and comes within $5 of the launch discount that was live for just 2 days after it officially went up for purchase earlier in the month. So if you missed it, now you can save $30 on the all-new smart home upgrade. It also carries over to the shorter 9.8-foot model at $49.99, down from $70 with the on-page coupon.

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    Razer’s new Aether smart monitor light bar features Matter and voice commands at $130

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    Buy now $130

    Just after getting a chance to go hands-on with Razer’s impressive new Chroma V3 Seiren mic, another one of the brand’s new smart lighting solutions is now available for purchase. The PC gaming smart light with Matter was first unveiled earlier this year and, after being sold out directly from Razer for most of 2024, you can now bring home the new Razer Aether Monitor Light Bar to kit out your battlestation even more at $129.99 shipped via Amazon. It now joins the rest of the Razer Aether smart lighting gear and you can get a closer look at the feature set down below. 

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    Lutron Caseta HomeKit light switch starter kits now on sale from $80 (Reg. $100+)

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    Save now From $80

    As part of its Big Spring Sale, Amazon now offers the Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit for $79.95 shipped. This is $20 off the usual $100 price tag. It’s the first discount in 2024 and is matching the all-time low from back over the holiday shopping season last year on Black Friday. Today’s offer is also a rare chance to save period. Even as more and more brands enter the market of trying to replace your existing light switches, Lutron’s Caseta ecosystem still provides one of the more reliable platforms for building out whole-home smart lighting. 

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    August’s 4th Gen HomeKit Wi-Fi Smart Lock drops to $140 shipped at Amazon (Reg. $230)

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    Reg. $230 $140

    Update: The black model August 4th Gen HomeKit Wi-Fi Smart Lock has now dropped back down to $139.99 shipped, or within $1 of the Amazon all-time low. Details await below.

    As part of its Big Spring Sale, Amazon is now offering the black model August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Gen at $139.99 shipped. Regularly $230, this is 39% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal comes within $10 of the Amazon low and lands on par with the most readily available Black Friday price we tracked last year. Designed to fit on the inside of your door, it transforms your entryway into an intelligent one without having any negative effect on your home’s curb appeal – August says “installation only takes about 10 minutes.” After connecting to your Wi-Fi (no hub required), it can work alongside Apple HomeKit gear as well as Google and Amazon voice assistants, or a traditional key. The auto-lock and -unlock functionality ensures your home is automatically secured once the door is closed, “or after a set amount of time.” You can get a closer look in our hands-on review and then head below for more. 

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    LIFX’s addressable color smart lightstrip with HomeKit falls to $63 (Reg. $90)

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    Reg. $90 $63

    Amazon is now offering the LIFX LED Color HomeKit Lightstrip for $63.08 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. Today’s offer drops from $90 and is, most notably, a new all-time low. It saves you $27 from the price we’ve seen for at least the past year and undercuts the previous all-time low from a few months back by an extra $4.

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    This 2-pack of TP-Link color/white smart Matter bulbs has returned to the $18 Amazon low

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    Reg. $30 $18

    After going out of stock at the sale price last month, Amazon is now offering TP-Link’s 2-pack of Tapo Matter Smart Multi-Color Bulbs down at $17.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This bulb launched at $18 for a single back in September with the 2-pack carrying a $30 regular price tag. The pair dropped into the $23 range over the holidays last year and is now once again available at the lowest price we have tracked since release. Get a closer look in our launch coverage alongside a breakdown below the fold. 

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    LIFX reveals new outdoor HomeKit lights with Matter, its first smart home releases in years

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    Buy now From $80

    LIFX today is launching its new lineup of outdoor smart lights. Now available for purchase, the whole collection brings its signature addressable LED Polychrome tech to four new releases. All slated to get Matter support, you’ll find weather-resistant string lights, flexible outdoor lightstrips, and the first LIFX path lights.

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    Google’s latest Nest Cam Outdoor start from $100 each with this regularly $450 3-pack

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    Reg. $450 From $300

    Through the end of the day, Best Buy is offering a 3-pack of Google’s latest Nest Cam Outdoor for $349.99 shipped. My Best Buy members can take an extra $50 off, dropping the price to $299.99. Today’s offer is down from $450 in either case and means that each camera starts from $100. Our last mention was $130 for a single camera, dropping today’s offer by an extra $30 per device. Overall, today’s discount saves you $150. Head below for more.

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    ecobee’s all-new Smart Video Doorbell with HomeKit on sale for just third time to $140

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    Save now $140

    Amazon is now offering the ecobee Smart Video Doorbell with HomeKit on sale for only the third time. It drops down to $139.99 shipped from the usual $160 price tag in order to match the second-best price to date. This matches our Black Friday mention from back in November, and comes within $20 of the all-time low set just once before. Keep reading to learn more, or just head over to our hands-on review where we break down the whole experience.

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