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Mashable’s smart home coverage explores how technology has been integrated into our day-to-day lives. Our in-depth reporting addresses everything from security flaws to privacy concerns, while shopping guides and deals coverage speak to which devices are actually worth it for our readers.

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Tons of Amazon Echo devices are on sale ahead of Prime Day
a cat sits on a bookshelf with a kasa indoor security camera next to it
Ramp up your home security with these deals that take up to 45% off
Amazon Echo Hub
Get $50 off the Echo Hub, plus other smart home deals

Smart Home

a person leaves the front door of a house, while looking back inside and smiling. On the wall is an amazon smart thermostat
Winter is coming: Get the Amazon Smart Thermostat for 20% off
Home security deals that'll make you feel better about being home alone
Smart home deals that'll make you wonder how you ever lived without them
Set the mood with color-changing smart bulbs for just $6.25 each
Get $50 off this groovy floor lamp with Prime
echo dot 5th gen sitting on a wooden table Snag an Echo Dot (5th gen) for just $30 at Amazon
a family inside of their home uses smart home devices The best smart home deals this week save you up to 32% and include the best Roku Streaming Stick and our favorite Roomba
GE Cync Smart Light bulbs installed in a bedroom RGB up your dorm with these GE Cync smart bulbs at just $13
a close-up of a hand adjusting a google nest learning thermostat (4th gen) Where to pre-order Google's newly revamped Nest Learning Thermostat
Google TV streamer remote in a person's hand Preorder Google's TV Streamer at Amazon and the Google Store now

Best Products

the simplisafe essentials home security system The best home security systems
woman holding small child next to a smart lock outside their front door Here's why a smart lock should be the first smart home device you own
an arlo security camera installed on a wood wall The best home security cameras for privacy and peace of mind
man standing beside dog and treat tossing camera The best pet cameras for keeping tabs on your cat or dog
smart light bulbs The lighting is always flattering with the best smart bulbs — these are our faves
A room in an apartment building. The best home security for apartment renters' peace of mind
house with a garage Your garage door opener just got smarter — these are our top 5 picks
These are the best smart bulbs for Alexa so you can set the mood with just your voice These are the best smart bulbs for Alexa so you can set the mood with just your voice
Want hands-free lighting? These are the best smart bulbs to use with Google Home. Want hands-free lighting? These are the best smart bulbs to use with Google Home.
The best smart speakers: See where the Amazon Echo Dot, others rank The best smart speakers: See where the Amazon Echo Dot, others rank

Reviews

shark ai ultra 2 in 1 robot vacuum on hardwood floor approaching cheerios Review: I can't believe how much I loved the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 robot vacuum
echo show 10 screen displaying time Amazon's Echo Show 10 is one of our favorite smart home devices
round black echo pop speaker on bathroom counter Amazon's new Echo Pop is not a necessity in your smart home lineup
picture frame-esque smart screen on a bookshelf Amazon's Echo Show 15 is a smart hub for connected homes
TV with rainbow wheel onscreen and matching colored lights behind the TV Govee’s Envisual TV Backlight T2 takes movie night to the next level
A hand with long fingernails holding a smart light bulb LIFX smart bulbs are intuitive, beautiful, and affordable
echo show 8 on kitchen countertop Amazon's Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) is the smart display your home needs
echo show 5 on nightstand Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) has small, but useful updates
google nest in grey blue on wood table, yellow candle on foreground Nest Audio review: A better body for Google’s Assistant with OK sound
Lenovo Smart Display 7 review: Small, but mighty (and stylish too) Lenovo Smart Display 7 review: Small, but mighty (and stylish too)

Deals

an amazon echo spot on a bedside table Amazon's Echo deals have dried up after Prime Day
Google Nest Thermostat on orange and white background Add a Google Nest to your home for 35% off and never fight over the thermostat again
echo show 10 on kitchen counter by cutting board with vegetables My mom's favorite gift, the Echo Show 10, is on sale for Prime Day
an amazon echo spot on a bedside table Amazon's smart home devices have fallen to record-low prices for Prime Day 2024
echo and echo dot speaker facing each other with vs. between them
Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which Amazon device should you buy?
an amazon echo spot on a bedside table Best Prime Day Echo deals: Amazon's smart home devices have fallen to record-low prices
an amazon echo spot on a bedside table Prime Day Echo deals: Amazon's smart home devices are falling to record-low prices
person using a smarthome app
These Belkin smart plugs can connect 250 devices: Get three for $70
the shark AI ultra robot vacuum picks up colorful sprinkles on a hardwood floor Grab the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum for 50% off and say goodbye to summer chores
echo 4th gen against a blue and purple background Get an Amazon Echo (4th gen) for $35 off plus tons of other Echo deals

News

echo show Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. Echo Show 8 (2nd gen): Which one should you buy on Prime Day?
Echo pop and Echo frames. Save a whopping $140 off this Echo bundle in an early Amazon Prime Day deal
a blink outdoor 4 camera is mounted onto a wooden fence. Behind the fence is blue sky and green trees on a sunny day Save 50% on a Blink Outdoor 4 home security system and rest easy during summer vacation
a family watches a film on their living room tv with an amazon fire tv cube device sitting on the entertainment system under the TV Get smoother streaming with the Amazon Fire TV Cube on sale for under $115
a google nest thermostat sits mounted on a green wall inside of a home Grab the Google Nest Learning Smart Thermostat for under $200 and start saving electricity
a shark air purifier sits to the left hand side of a beige sofa that has a blue throw blanket over the left arm. Heat, cool, and purify with the Shark 3-in-1 Max that just dropped to under $200
a shark matrix plus robot vacuum cleans the carpet in a living room that also has a table and a dog laying on a couch Score the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop for $270 off and outsource floor chores forever
the arlo essential wired video doorbell on the site of a house while its raining Snag the Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell for under $50 and know exactly when deliveries arrive
three eufy security smartbrop boxes on a green and yellow wavy background Keep your packages safe with the eufy Security SmartDrop box for under $160
a smart thermostat, echo show 8, and a smart lock sit on a pink background Make your home smarter this winter for up to 43% off at Amazon

More Smart Home

Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon device is right for you?
By SaVanna Shoemaker
echo dot next to echo pop
Buy one Apple HomePod mini and get a second one half off for a limited time
By Bethany Allard
six apple homepod minis
Get 20% off the Amazon Smart Thermostat and save money and energy this summer
By Natalli Amato
An Amazon Smart Thermostat hangs on a wall.
Amazon Alexa can tell you about Prime Day deals before they go live
By Haley Henschel
a twilight blue echo dot sitting on a white console table next to a potted plant and a wood tray filled with keys, sunglasses, and a wallet. the table is next to a door and a coat rack holding several jackets
Score Black Friday-level deals on Amazon devices for Mother's Day
By Tabitha Britt
person holding kindle paperwhite
Shop the Echo Show 5 today at Amazon and get a bonus Kasa Smart Color Bulb
By Natalli Amato
A mom and a child make a video call on an Echo Show 4
Save money and energy with 20% off an Amazon Smart Thermostat
By Tabitha Britt
Amazon smart thermostat on a gray wall
Stay cool and save money with $30 off an Ecobee smart thermostat
By Brittany Vincent
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium on blue and green abstract background
Best Buy Drops: Get the Samsung Music Frame for $299.99
By Tabitha Britt
samsung music frame
Get a Google Nest x Yale smart lock for $70 off and never worry about losing your keys again
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest x Yale Lock on white abstract background
Get an Echo Pop Kids covered with Disney or Marvel characters for just $27.99 at Amazon
By Tabitha Britt
echo pop kids on table
Pick up an energy-saving refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat for $25
By Brittany Vincent
Amazon Smart Thermostat on purple and blue abstract background
Score up to 61% off Echo devices on the last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Tabitha Britt
amazon echo pop and smart bulb bundle
The best security camera deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Christina Buff
Blink outdoor security camera on wall outside home
Save up to 22% on Google Nest security cameras and video doorbells at Amazon
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest and doorbell products on blue and purple abstract background
Go handsfree at home with Amazon Smart Home devices under $60
By Natalli Amato
Amazon smart home devices agaisnt a yellow abstract background
Tons of Echo devices are on sale at Amazon right now
By Tabitha Britt
echo show 8 on countertop
Save energy with a refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat for under $40
By Lauren Allain
a woman leaves her front door while looking back into the house with an amazon smart thermostat attached the wall
Get a security camera up to 40% off and keep an eye on your home inside and out
By Brittany Vincent
Security cameras on colorful abstract background
Befriend the neighborhood birds for under $150 with the Birdfy Feeder
By Lauren Allain
a bird visits the birdfy feeder against a tree
Gift yourself the Echo Show 8 at a new all-time low price
By Christina Buff
Amazon Echo Show 8 on counter top with a bowl of fruit
Upgrade your smart home setup with the Amazon Smart Thermostat, for $20 off
By Stacia Datskovska
The Amazon Smart Thermostat hanging on a plain wall, next to some type of houseplant
Save $80 when you shop the Google Nest Doorbell at Amazon
By Natalli Amato
Google Nest Doorbell camera affixed to an outdoor doorway
The Echo Dot Kids (5th gen) is back down to its Black Friday price
By Brittany Vincent
Amazon Echo Dot Kids on colorful abstract background
The Google Nest is back down to its Black Friday deal price
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest on orange and white abstract background
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