Smart Home

It’s now time to dive into the Roborock Black Friday robotic vacuum and mop deals. We have seen our fair share of major price drops on these popular smart cleaning solutions through the year, but nothing quite as notable the Black Friday deals now live. You’re looking at up to $290 in savings, with models starting at $220 and going right up to hundreds of dollars in savings on the brand’s flagship S7 and S7+ models with auto-emptying and more. Head below for a closer look at this year’s Roborock Black Friday robotic vacuum and mop deals. 

If holiday shopping has you scratching your head this season, it might be time to think outside the box. Smart lamps are a fun gift idea that just about everyone can enjoy, and Moonside has a couple of feature-packed lighting solutions that are bound to turn some heads. Moonside Lamp One and Neon Lighthouse trade the traditional barrel-shaped power source in favor of USB-C and offer a large number of LED zones that provide what feels like an endless number of lighting effects. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity pave the way for various integrations ranging from Alexa to Google Assistant, IFTTT, and more. Continue reading for a closer look at each of the models in the lineup. 

It’s now time to take a look at the best Black Friday smart home deals. Much like some of the other Best of Black Friday guides we have already brought you, many of the most notable deals are already live right now, ahead of next week’s festivities. There’s not even much room to budge for those doorbuster offers that sell out in seconds. The trend is continuing here with rock-bottom pricing already live on Google Nest gear, ecobee, Amazon Echo devices, and even the sought-after Nanoleaf lighting you’re looking to get under the tree this year. So jump below the fold to check out all of this year’s best Black Friday smart home deals now. 

Amazon launched its very own batch of smart light switches earlier today. The new Amazon Basics Smart Switch lineup consists of four models: two that support dimming and two that do not. Unsurprisingly, every option bears a simplistic design that largely mimics what we’ve come to expect from the vast array of Amazon Basics products. Each switch works with Alexa and bears “Certified for Humans” branding. Both single pole and 3-way models are available for order. Continue reading to learn more.

The official Anker eufy Amazon storefront is now offering its eufyCam 2C Pro 2-Cam Kit for $269.99 shipped when clipping the on-page coupon. Saving you $50 from the usual $320 price tag, you’re looking at a new all-time low at $20 under our previous mention. Perfect for everything from keeping tabs on all those upcoming holiday package deliveries to keep keeping an eye on home awhile away, each of the eufyCam 2C Pro cameras pack 1080p recording and weather-resistant designs. On top of 180-day battery life, you’re also looking at the notable inclusion of HomeKit Secure Video support for integrating with the rest of your Siri setup. You can check out our hands-on review for a more in-depth look, but then head below for more eufy camera deals from $70.

Today, Amazon is launching the latest expansion to its lineup of Echo smart home peripheral devices. Meant to supplement the experience of its Alexa devices, the new Air Quality Monitor arrives to bring some added metrics to your setup.

Govee has been firing on all cylinders over the last several months with a new space heater, RGB floor lamp, wall sconces, and more. Well, it’s clearly not finished yet as it has now unleashed the new Govee Smart Air Purifier. It can be controlled using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it operable even when you aren’t connected to a network. When you don’t have the Govee Home app at your fingertips, the new Govee Smart Air Purifier can also be tweaked using Alexa, Google Assistant, and even IFTTT. Continue reading to learn more.

It’s now time to take a look at the 2021 Amazon Home Gift Guide. Now about a month away from the beginning of the biggest shopping holidays of the year, Amazon has unleashed its annual holiday gift guides including this year’s wide-ranging home goods edition. Filled with new toys for the kitchen, smart home gadgets to make your living space more intelligent, a host of holiday decor items, and much more, head below for a closer look at the 2021 Amazon Home Gift Guide. 

The world of smart home devices is not just alive but thriving. It has propelled many new brands into the spotlight and Govee is a prime example. While it already has hundreds of products and variants in its lineup, the company clearly has more tricks up its sleeve with two more devices that went live earlier today. These come in the form of Govee Smart LED Floor Lamp and RGBIC Wall Sconces. Even better, both products are accompanied by launch discounts that could make these worth grabbing ahead of Halloween. Continue reading to learn more.

Today, Wyze is announcing its latest product, the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro. The company’s latest product offers an upgraded ultra-wide resolution that allows you to see even more on your porch as well as a wire-free installation. As an update to the existing lineup, this new Video Doorbell Pro allows you to “see more than ever before, with no hidden fees.” How does that work? Keep reading to find out more.

eufyHome via Amazon is offering its Smart Lock Touch bundled with a Wi-Fi bridge for $158.94 shipped. Down from a $220 list price and $200 going rate at Amazon, today’s deal beats our last mention by $11 and marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. Thanks to the included Wi-Fi bridge, you’ll be able to lock or unlock this unit from anywhere through a phone app. It also features the ability to open with your fingerprint, Bluetooth, a key, or a PIN code, for five total ways to enter your home. There’s a built-in sensor that’ll automatically lock your door once it closes, and with an IP65 weather-proof rating, it’s ready to handle any type of climate you live in. Head below for more.

The official simplehuman eBay store is offering its 8-inch round sensor mirror pro for $195 shipped in manufacturer refurbished condition. Regularly $250 when it’s available on Amazon, this rarely discounted smart mirror is now down at the lowest price we can find. This is a 5x magnification mirror with a magnetically removable 10x detail mirror that can be affixed to either the front or back of the unit. From there, you’ll find a tru-lux light system that “closely simulates natural sunlight’s full color spectrum” for over 50,000 color variations alongside Alexa support, auto light-up motion detection, and a companion app to “capture light settings from the environment around you and recreate them on the mirror.” A 2-year warranty is included with purchase. Head below for more simplehuman deals. 

Amazon is now offering the all-new Kasa Outdoor Smart Dimmer Plug for $24.99 when code 5KASADIMMER has been applied at checkout. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Normally fetching $30, you’re looking at the very first price cut and a new all-time low on the recent release. Having just dropped at the end of September, the latest addition to the Kasa lineup, this outdoor smart plug expands your Alexa or Assistant setup to the patio or yard. Alongside pairing right to your Wi-Fi, it sports dimming features to help prep your setup for Christmas lights and the like this holiday season. Head below for more.

Launched last year, the Wyze Robot Vacuum entered the market as one of the lowest-cost models that featured LiDAR mapping. Some thought it might be “too good to be true,” but after using one for the past few months, I can say that it’s actually a fantastic option for those wanting higher-end features without paying an astronomical price. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the features, setup, and function of the Wyze Robot Vacuum in our hands-on review.

Today, the long-awaited Philips Hue Gradient Ambiance Lightstrip has finally begun shipping after being reported on earlier this summer. Complete with addressable multicolor lighting and all of the usual smart home integrations, all of the details on the new release have been unveiled after going up for purchase – Head below for all of the details.

After launching the Wyze Cam Pan in 2018, the company has finally announced the all-new Cam Pan V2. What took three years to update? Well, the new camera features color night vision, automatic motion tracking (which moves “faster than ever”), the ability to scan an entire room in just three seconds, plus much more. It’s launching at a slightly higher price of $39.99 plus shipping, but with the added features, it’s worth considering over the previous-generation model. So what has changed? Let’s take a closer look.

When it comes to at-home cooking, sous vide has changed the game. Folks swear by it, and Anova is largely responsible for making this type of kitchen accessory accessible to consumers. A new partnership announced earlier today ushers in three Anova (Product)Red Sous Vide Precision Cookers. Functionally, these are the same as the Nano, Pro, and Anova Precision Cookers that have been sold for years. The main differences are that Anova has pledged to donate 5% of the purchase price for each sale to (RED) and each unit features a splash of color and branding that wasn’t there previously. Continue reading to learn more.

The new iRobot Roomba j7+ Robot Vacuum is here. Touted as its “smartest robot vacuum to date,” iRobot is announcing its latest flagship model today with advanced iRobot Genius 3.0 Home Intelligence, a spun-metal finish, and a focus on personalized autonomous cleaning to meet your daily schedule. Set for release next week, you can head below to find out more about the smart iRobot robotic vacuum to date. 

Amazon is now offering the latest TP-Link Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug for $17.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Typically fetching $25, you’re looking at 28% in savings with today’s offer beating our previous mention by $2 in order to deliver a new all-time low. Having been recently refreshed earlier this year, this dual-outlet smart plug expands the capabilities of your setup to the patio or outdoor space. It works without a hub and pairs directly to your Wi-Fi for connecting with Alexa and Assistant for voice control, alongside your smartphone for setting automations or schedules. Over 335 customers have left a 4.7/5 star rating. Head below for more from $12.

Today, we are taking a look at the new Levoit VeSync Core 300S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier. Levoit  — “the #1 selling air purifier brand in the United States,” as per The NPD Group — is now introducing the latest addition to its lineup of popular home air purifier solutions with an upgraded version of its original best-selling Core 300. This time, it features enhanced smart home capabilities via the free VeSync app alongside voice command support and new automatic air quality monitoring. Head below for a closer look at the now available Levoit VeSync Core 300S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier. 

Today, we’re now tracking a series of discounts on the latest collection of Blink smart home security systems and cameras at Amazon starting from $25. Shipping is free across the board. Our top pick is on a 3-pack of the latest Blink Outdoor Cameras for $169.99. Normally fetching $250, you’re looking at the second-best price of the year that’s only been outdone by Prime Day.

Sporting a refreshed design, the latest outdoor cameras from Blink deliver 2-year battery life on top of 1080p feeds and integration with Alexa. There’s also a fully weather-resistant form-factor to ensure you can place these just about anywhere on your property alongside two-way talk, night vision, and more. Rated 4.4/5 stars from over 62,000 customers and you can learn more in our launch coverage. Head below for more.

We are now tracking some big-time price drops on the highly rated Roborock robotic vacuums and mops. With a massive up to $225 in savings to be had here, if you’re in the market for a new robot vacuum or are looking to dive in for the first time, you’ll certainly want to take a closer look at today’s price drops. Rivaling and even undercutting the 2021 Prime Day price drops, these deals are available for today only. Head below for a closer look at the three models we have on sale right now. 

After launching a new floor lamp to close out the week, meross is now expanding its stable of popular smart home devices with yet another HomeKit-enabled offering. Arriving with yet another lamp form-factor, this time around you’re looking at a new desktop-friendly offering complete with an adjustable design, tunable white lighting, and all of the Siri control as well as automations you’d expect. Head below for all of the details on the meross HomeKit Desk Lamp.

The Amazon Smart Soap Dispenser is the latest Alexa-compatible device to be released by the company. While it may not be exactly what anyone expected, it’s actually got quite a few tricks up its sleeve that could make it a worthwhile addition to your smart home. The device’s headlining feature is a group of LEDs along the top that serve as a 20-second countdown while you lather soap in your hands. Like other many other dispensers made by simplehuman and competing brands, this unit is automatic, so you won’t need to press any buttons. It can be paired with Echo devices and can even sense how far away your hand is in order to dispense more or less soap.

Smart lighting has become a very competitive market. The number of options out there continues to increase rapidly, and a fresh partnership between Nokia and Smartlabs has led to five new products that now make up the Nokia Smart Lighting product lineup. These solutions include Paddle, Dial, Keypad, Outlet, and Bridge. Each offering features a minimalist aesthetic, touted as being able to “complement any style of home.” Continue reading to learn more.

Following a technical preview launch of end-to-end encryption in the United States earlier this year, Ring has announced that the full rollout of the feature kicks off today. Not only is it being taken out of technical preview, but it will also make its way across the globe, thanks to the company’s decision to make this an international feature. The feature ensures that only approved devices can watch videos, which prevents any unauthorized party (including Amazon or Ring) from being able to do so. Continue reading to learn more.

Wyze is at it again, this time launching a product that I think is something that many users have wanted for quite some time. Wyze Light Strip and Light Strip Pro offer many high-end features at budget-focused prices as low as $26 during the launch and $28 after pre-orders are up. You’ll find full RGB colorings, a “sun match” mode, a trimmable design, and more. What all do Wyze Light Strips have to offer? Let’s take a closer look.

Who doesn’t want a live-in robot cleaning their home for them? And while robot vacuums are no longer some far-off fantasy, Samsung is bringing a new level of detail with its latest and greatest. Meet the Jet Bot AI+ with object recognition. This intelligent robot vacuum is meant to understand your home the way you do: in 3-dimensions. Armed with Samsung’s most advanced LiDAR mapping yet, it works around your life with intelligent 3D rendering. And that doesn’t even cover all of the upgraded cleaning functions. So head below to find out more.

GE recently announced the availability of its rebranded CYNC mobile app for iPhone and Android, alongside two new products. You’ll find the all-new CYNC Outdoor Smart Plug and Indoor Smart Camera available at multiple retailers, each pairing well with multiple smart home platforms. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at GE’s new CYNC smart products.

Despite having well over 30 smart devices throughout my home, visitors often cannot tell that light switches, outlets, TVs, and many other pieces of my technology can be controlled using Alexa or Siri. This is because I go to painstaking lengths to blend technology within my space and even hide it whenever possible. Thankfully, IKEA and Sonos are attempting to make home audio disappear with the release of its new SYMFONISK Picture Frame Speaker. Outside of having a power cord, this piece of technology tries to mirror a piece of art while still wielding support for AirPlay 2. Continue reading to learn more.

Back at CES in 2020, we got a look at LIFX’s first in-wall switch, which eventually launched with a focus on markets abroad. Now, the popular smart home lighting brand is delivering a more suitable upgrade for those here in the states with the debut of the new LIFX 2-button Smart Switch. Arriving with HomeKit support alongside Alexa and Assistant, the new arrival delivers an affordable way to bring overhead lighting into the rest of your setup. Head below for all of the details.

After debating a pair of standalone cameras toward the end of last month, Anker is now heading into the summer with the launch of a new collection of eufy outdoor security offerings. With four new weather-resistant offerings, the lineup is headlined by a trio of new SoloCam releases alongside an updated floodlight camera. Packed with human detection, battery-powered designs, and more, you’ll want to head below for all of the details on the new eufy SoloCam lineup.

Today, Amazon is refreshing its lineup of Echo Show Alexa displays with three new versions. Sporting upgraded cameras and new human detection capabilities for smart home automation, the Echo Show 8 arrives alongside a refined version of the smaller Show 5 and a new colorful Kids edition. Now available for pre-order ahead of the June launch, you’ll find all of the details on how Amazon has updated things this time around down below.

Today, Wyze is further expanding its budget-focused smart home accessory lineup with the Wyze Floor Lamp. This LED light has some unique features and delivers a 23-degree “super-focused light beam” with 11 levels of brightness and more. So, what all does the Wyze Floor Lamp bring to your living room? Let’s take a closer look.

Today, Ring is unveiling the latest addition to its stable of smart security offerings. Bringing all of the new tech and features found in its recent Video Doorbell Pro 2, the upcoming Ring Floodlight Cam Pro packs Bird’s Eye View and 3D Motion Detection functionality to monitor package deliveries and the like with even more precision. That’s alongside the new Ring Video Doorbell 4, which is launching at the end of the month. Head below for a closer look and all of the details on when you’ll be able to add both to your own smart home.

Today, Ring is expanding its collection of smart home security gear with new accessories. Looking to grow the brand’s overall ecosystem, we’re getting three upcoming debuts that deliver entirely new products, as opposed to just updating existing models. Geared toward extending your setup outdoors, the batch of releases are headlined by the very first Ring Outdoor Smart Plug as well as a weather-resistant lamp and siren. Head below for all of the details.

Today, Airthings is launching its latest and most capable smart air quality monitor yet. Entering with much of the same metric tracking as we’ve seen in the past, the new Airthings View Plus steps things up with particulate matter monitoring alongside integration with your Alexa and Assistant smart homes. Head below for a closer look and all of the details on locking in a pre-order discount.

Wyze, our favorite budget-focused smart home company, is out with a new product today: Wyze Bulb Color. The company is known for its low-cost smart home gear, including a security system, Watch, outdoor plug, camera, and even its original Wyze Bulb. Well, they’re expanding their footprint with a color version of its popular light bulb, and Wyze has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Originally announced back in September, Amazon’s All-new Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen.) finally has a release date: February 25. That’s right, the all-new motorized Echo Show 5 launches next month, and we’re even seeing a pre-order deal. What all does Amazon’s new Echo Show 10 do? Well, for one, it’s motorized. But that’s far from where its features end, so keep reading to find out if this is the smart display for your home.

After announcing the rollout of end-to-end encryption for its Ring smart home security lineup earlier in the month, the company is back today with the unveil of its latest video doorbell. Entering as not only the smallest iteration yet but also the most affordable, the new wired Ring Video Doorbell arrives with 1080p feeds and all of the same Alexa features we’ve come to expect. You’ll also enjoy motion detection and more. Head below for a closer look.

Today only, Woot is offering the Sengled Dimmable Smart LED Light Bulb Starter Kit for $14.99 Prime shipped. Non-Prime members are charged a $6 delivery fee at checkout. You’d normally pay $40 at Amazon for this setup and the lowest that we’ve tracked there is $20, making today’s deal the best we’ve seen. In the kit, you’ll get the Sengled smart hub and two dimmable soft white LED bulbs, making it super simple to get up and running in your smart home. The smart hub connects to your Wi-Fi, negating the need for an Ethernet connection, which might be better for your setup. Once connected, you’ll be able to enjoy both Alexa and Assistant voice commands and routines, further expanding your smart home’s capabilities. Rated 4.2/5 stars.

Smart plugs remain the best way to explore all of the perks of having a connected home, as well as versatile options to expand existing setups. But with an over-abundance of options to choose from at Amazon, finding the most ideal model for your Siri, Alexa, or Assistant kit can be tedious at best. So now, we’re back again for 2021 to showcase the best smart plugs on the market and highlight our favorite entries in various categories. Head below for all of the details.

LOCKLY has set itself apart from many competing smart locks in the past by implementing PIN Genie, a passcode unlock system that is arguably more secure than others. Instead of keeping all numbers in the same place, the company’s offerings shuffle where digits appear. With the release of LOCKLY Duo and Guard, it aims to take both residential and commercial security even further. Duo boasts a 2-in-1 latch and deadbolt design while Guard aims to level up security on sliding and swing-style doors. Continue reading to learn more.

Today, TP-Link is expanding its stable of Kasa smart home gear with a collection of new releases headlined by its very first video doorbell. Plus, there’s also a new motion-activated dimmer switch, Pan Tilt camera, and more on the way for Alexa and Assistant users to bring into their setups. Head below for a closer look at everything on the horizon from TP-Link.

Amazon is currently offering its Dash Smart Shelf in all sizes for $11.99 Prime shipped. Normally costing $20, our last mention was $15 and today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. The new Dash Smart Shelf from Amazon makes it super simple to reorder household goods, snacks, and just about anything else that’s used frequently. Essentially, the shelf checks the current weight against whatever you place on it, so it knows when you start running low. With three sizes to choose from, you’ll easily be able to use it with a multitude of items in your home. Rated 4.1/5 stars.