I test smart home devices for a living – and these are the Black Friday deals I’d grab
Black Friday deals on smart home devices are among the most common deals you’ll find at online retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. That’s great and all, especially if you’re looking to expand your smart home ecosystem.
However, it also means that while you will find a lot of great deals, you’re better off skipping most of them, whether it’s because the device itself is already dated or the deal just isn’t as good as it looks. So, even if you find something that looks like a good deal – it could be 80% off – the device itself may already be aging and not worth getting or just not really good to begin with.
I’ve been testing smart home devices since the first Philips Hue smart light bulbs came out, and trust me, some smart home deals are better than others. And I’m here to help you pick out the good ones.
Right now, there’s a bunch of them on sale right now for up to 50% off, including some new smart home devices that come with proper upgrades from their respective predecessors – including the recently-released Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), which tops our best smart displays list and is now only $104.99 in the US. If you’re looking for a budget smart video doorbell, the Blink Video Doorbell just hit its new record-low this year in the US, with Amazon’s 50% discount.
And if you need a thermostat, our top pick for the best thermostat, the oldie-but-still-a-goodie Nest Smart Learning Thermostat is $70 cheaper at Walmart, and it should help with your electric bill this winter, saving you even more money.
Be smart with your spending, and take a look at my picks of the best Black Friday smart home deals below.
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Black Friday smart home deals – up to 50% off
Black Friday deals on smart home devices are among the most common deals you’ll find at online retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. That’s great and all, especially if you’re looking to expand your smart home ecosystem. However, it also means that while you will find a lot of…
