Find deals on popular smart devices
Ever feel like there’s never enough hours in the day? With Prime Day approaching, it’s a good time to check out some of the fantastic smart devices that can make your life easier. A smart speaker, for example, lets you listen to music and make calls hands-free, and a smart thermostat enables you to control your home’s temperature from your smartphone.
Though Prime Day 2024 won’t go live until sometime in July, at BestReviews, where we test and review products to help simplify your purchasing decisions, we’re already on the lookout for great deals. Here are some of the best smart devices that are on sale as well as some that we expect will go on sale soon.
Shop this article: Ecobee Smart Thermost, Ring Video Doorbell and iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum
Smart home assistants
Smart home assistants can take many forms, but the one thing they all have in common, apart from their intended purpose, is that they can be used to manage other smart devices on your network.
Echo Dot (5th Generation)
Don’t be fooled by this speaker’s unassuming look. We tested the Echo Dot (5th Generation) and found it to be a terrific home smart speaker that delivers impressive sound for its size and lets you control other smart devices on your network, such as doorbells, video cameras and thermostats. It’s excellent for listening to music, taking phone calls and getting live notifications of sports and weather updates.
Echo Pop
The Echo Pop is an excellent smart speaker for bathrooms, bedrooms and other small spaces. When we tested it, we found that it flawlessly connects to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and has an exceptional Bluetooth connectivity range. It’s compatible with other smart devices, such as lights and plugs, and you can control it hands-free using the Alexa app. It offers several relaxing sleep sounds to help you wind down before bed, and it’s available in four colors: charcoal, glacier white, lavender bloom and midnight teal.
Smart lighting and thermostats
Smart lighting and thermostats can help you reduce your electrical bill because they allow you to regulate energy consumption right from your smartphone. These devices are beneficial to have installed ahead of a vacation so you’re aware of what’s consuming power while you’re away.
Philips Hue Smart 75W A19 LED Bulb
27% OFF
This LED lightbulb is suitable for general lighting in any room in your home. With the Matter app, you can connect your smart home devices to your Hue smart lighting system. It offers warm-to-cool white and millions of colors, and you can use voice control to turn on the lights when you walk into the room.
Google Nest
24% OFF
The Google Nest is a sophisticated thermostat that not only lets you manage temperature from your phone but also learns from your habits, making it easier to program a schedule for when you’re not home. The Home/Away Assist function automatically adjusts the temperature when you leave, and you can check your energy-usage history to monitor power consumption.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat
12% OFF
This smart thermostat can help you save up to 25% on your electric bill annually. The smart sensor adjusts the temperature in rooms you frequent most to reduce hot or cold spots. It also offers multifunctionality, as it features a built-in smoke alarm detection and a sensor that monitors your home’s air quality and provides suggestions on how to improve it if it’s poor.
Smart security systems
Your peace of mind should be a top priority, which is why it’s a good idea to consider getting a smart security system on Prime Day. Smart security devices such as video doorbells and cameras let you check in from your smartphone or tablet at any time.
Ring Video Doorbell
40% OFF
The Ring Video Doorbell is easy to install and records in 1080p HD. It has a built-in rechargeable battery, and its best features include reliable motion detection, privacy zones, audio privacy and crisp night vision. Plus, with a subscription, you can record all your videos, review what you missed for up to 180 days, and share videos and photos.
TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Security Camera
26% OFF
The TP-Link Tapo Security Camera records video in impressive 2K QHD quality, delivering sharp visuals. Its IP66 protection rating means it’s suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The magnetic base makes it easy to install on metal surfaces, and the Starlight sensor combined with the dual spotlights provides excellent night vision.
Smart kitchen appliances
Smart kitchen appliances can save you time and energy while you’re preparing and cooking your favorite meals. The most common functions are one-touch cooking modes, programmable timers and in-app cooking monitoring.
Budota 4-Liter Larger-Capacity Electric Kitchen Composter
15% OFF
This composter can reduce the volume of food waste by up to 90% and can run several cycles a day, which is sufficient to process a full day’s worth of a family’s food waste disposal. It has an odor-free design, and the advanced smart mode sets the composting duration automatically by weighing the food waste.
Typhur Dome Air Fryer
25% OFF
With a compact design, whisper-quiet operation and a self-cleaning function, the Typhur Dome Air Fryer is a no-brainer for those who want a space-saving cooker for making their favorite meals. It has 10 preset cooking modes, and with the Typhur app, you can monitor and adjust cooking settings and access more than 50 recipes.
Smart cleaning devices
Don’t have time to clean your home too often? Leave it up to a smart cleaning device, such as a robot vacuum, to get the job done. These sophisticated devices can clean while you’re away and can be programmed to clean specific areas of your home. Plus, many can be controlled hands-free through Alexa or Google Assistant.
Sunsmai Window-Cleaning Robot
50% OFF
Few things are more tedious than wiping down dirty windows, but this smart cleaning robot makes it a breeze. It has three automatic cleaning modes, a dual spiral cleaning head with a microfiber cleaning cloth that allows it to move freely and a visible water tank so you know when it’s running low.
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum
35% OFF
We tested the Roomba 694 and found it offers plenty of terrific features to make cleaning your home an effortless task. The auto-adjust cleaning head effectively cleans hard floors and carpets, and the advanced sensors allow it to maneuver around furniture. Cliff Detect prevents it from falling down the stairs, and the battery lasts for up to 90 minutes on a full charge.
Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
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