Why You Can Trust CNET Best Smart Home Deals: Save Up to $81 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
You can grab some budget-friendly smart home tech during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
If you're looking to upgrade your home, then you'll be happy to know that Amazon's Big Spring Sale has a lot of excellent deals you can take advantage of. That means anything from robot vacuums to dynamic smart plugs have deals on them, and there's a lot of stuff on top of that too. We've done our best to collect our favorite deals from across the board, whether at Amazon or other retailers so that you don't have to do the extra legwork.
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.
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.
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. To get the discounted price, clip the $35 on-page coupon to bring the $80 price tag down to just $45.
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.
- Emporia energy-monitoring smart plug (4-pack): $35 (save $13)
- HBN smart plug, $11 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 already discounted 10-pack for an extra $20 off with the coupon that's applied once you add them to your cart.
- Lifix mini LED, $25 (save $7)
- Lifix light strips, $55 (save $20)
- Sengled Wi-Fi color-changing light bulb (4-pack): $27 (save $5)
- Phillips Bluetooth white and color-changing recessed downlight, $50 (save $10)
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 by 26% plus you can save an extra $5 with the coupon applied at checkout, bringing the total down to just $40.
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 when you pick up two thermostats from Google directly. Google also has an additional offer for savings on professional installation if you install more than one.
- Sensibo Sky smart air conditioner control: $87 (save $53)
Best smart speaker deals
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.
Bundle the latest gen kids Echo Dot speaker -- either the dragon or the owl design -- with the compatible Echo Glow smart light, a voice-activated, multi-colored light that will make bedtime more magical than ever. Plus, you get one year of Amazon Kids Plus digital subscription so kids can ask Alexa to play stories, remind them to brush their teeth and more.
Other smart device deals for the home
Adding a smart lock will save you time and effort getting in or out the door. It locks as you leave your house and unlocks as you arrive at your door when you have your smartphone in your pocket or bag, and it responds to voice controls with Alexa and Google Assistant. You can also use the fingerprint ID or a code to get in, and make temporary codes for guests and keep track of who's entering your home via the app. It's also IP65 dust- and weatherproof, so you won't have to worry about extreme weather. Installation doesn't require drilling or wiring.
While traditional sprinkler timers are great, you can't beat being able to control your sprinklers remotely, especially during vacations or extended travel periods. With this Rachio unit, you can control 16 zones directly from your phone, and there's even a weather intelligence mode that will adjust watering based on the weather.
- Blink 2 outdoor wireless security cameras: $126 (save $54)
- Arlo Pro spotlight camera: $140 (save $60)
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