Why You Can Trust CNET Best Smart Home Deals: Upgrade Your Home Devices and Live Smarter for Less
Smart home tech can help simplify your daily routine, now at a low cost too.
Everyone seems to have such busy, bustling lives these days. Whether you have a million things on your plate or are balancing multiple schedules, upgrading your home with smart tech can help simplify your daily routine. While some of these items can get costly, the good news is that you don't have to overhaul your entire space at once.
We've rounded up some of the best deals on must-have smart tech that you can control via an app or through hands-free voice commands. Whatever you need, from dynamic smart plugs to smart lighting, smart speakers and more, we've collected our favorite offers from top brands and have highlighted them below to save you the hassle of exhaustive scrolling and help you keep more cash in your pocket. Plus, with Fourth of July sales underway, you can snag additional discounts on your purchase. We’ve put together all the best Fourth of July smart home deals to shop right now.
Best smart plug deals
Smart plugs are useful for a variety of tasks, including automating lights and small appliances.
These smart plugs have multi-admin capability, so anyone in the home can share management permissions through Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings. You can also set schedules and timers. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon for the full discount.
If you think you'd benefit from multiple smart plugs, snag this Kasa four-pack at a discount. Each smart plug has two outlets that you can control independently using Bluetooth or a smart speaker with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. You can also set up a custom schedule to help automate your morning or nighttime routines. Click the on-page coupon for this deal.
If you have a lot of devices, you likely need a surge protector or power strip. Why not pay a little extra for one that has some intelligent features built right in? This Kasa model has six AC outlets and three USB-A ports. It also lets you control multiple devices from your phone or use your voice with a compatible Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker.
You can't just use any smart plug outside -- you need to buy one specifically designed to be used outdoors. This smart plug from Kasa is rated IP64 for weather resistance and has a single outlet that can be controlled individually. It has a built-in cord to make it easier to plug into outdoor receptacles and works with Alexa, IFTTT and Google Assistant. Clip the on-page coupon for the full discount.
- Emporia energy-monitoring smart plug (4-pack): $35 (save $13)
- HBN smart plug, $9 with 10% off coupon applied in cart (save $2)
Best smart light deals
Smart bulbs offer a unique way to bring some color to your spaces without having to repaint. You can also get standard white versions, and they come in different sizes for your lamps and light fixtures.
Smart bulbs are a great way to change the look of a room by adding a splash of color. You can set times for the lights to go on and off and adjust brightness, too. You don't need to add a hub to use these, but they work with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice commands.
If you need to set up a lot of bulbs, then going with this Daybetter 10-pack will get you a lot of smart bulbs at a budget price. They are 9-watt bulbs, which is quite bright, and you have all the controls you'd expect, from syncing to scheduling. Right now you can get the 10-pack for $20 off with the on-page coupon.
- Lifx mini LED, $23 (save $7)
- Lifx light strips, $35 (save $35)
- Sengled Wi-Fi color-changing light bulb (4-pack): $25 (save $5)
Best smart appliance deals
There are so many smart appliances these days: You can use your voice to preheat the oven, adjust your home's temperature remotely, control your garage door with your phone and much more.
This ThermoPro smart meat thermometer has an impressive 500-foot Bluetooth range that lets you remotely monitor the internal temperature of your steaks, ribs or other meats, as well as the ambient temperature of your grill or smoker. It will even help you estimate cooking times to take the guesswork out of barbecuing. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
This Meross smart garage remote lets you open or close your garage from anywhere using the companion app on your phone or tablet. It's also compatible with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant, so you can control it with your voice through other smart devices. You can set a schedule so it closes at a preset time or after being open for an extended period. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon to get all the savings.
Right now it's discounted on Amazon, plus you can save an extra $5 with the coupon applied at checkout, bringing the total down to just $45.
You can check if your garage opener is compatible with this smart attachment here.
The Nest Learning Thermostat can control your home's temperature from anywhere via the Nest app on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Within a week of setup, the thermostat starts adjusting itself to your preferred temperatures. Away mode automatically switches to an energy-efficient temperature when you're not home.
You can save $50 via rebates when you buy your thermostat from Google directly. Google also has an additional offer for savings on professional installation if you install more than one.
Adding smarts to your speakers is a great way to bring hands-free music to every room in your home. Smart speakers look stylish, sound great and offer versatility and functionality that everyone can enjoy.
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