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Smart Home Devices That Are Crushing on Black Friday
With hundreds of smart home devices (and holiday deals!) out there, shopping for something that will fit your specific needs at this time of the year can be overwhelming. And that’s where we, and some trusty Amazon reviewers, come in.
You know how the saying goes, “If a product is doing amazing on Amazon, you must buy it.” OK, that saying definitely does not exist, but if items have thousands of positive reviews and have made the e-commerce site’s Best Sellers list, it’s likely the product will be just what you’re looking for.
Think it’s time to splurge on a robot vacuum, HD smart TV, video doorbell, or all three? Have your eyes on a thermostat that’ll automatically adjust and save you some cash? Know you need an Amazon Echo device but aren’t sure which one to get your hands on? Ahead see the best of the best smart home must-haves.
Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.0/5 stars
Through sensors, the ecobee4 thermostat automatically adjusts dependent on whether you’re home or not. It also detects room occupancy to make you and your guest as comfortable as possible. But that’s not it. You can control the temperature through Alexa or on your phone with the brand’s mobile app.
Philips Hue LED Smart Bulbs
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.2/5 stars
Switch on or off your lights from just about anywhere with these smart bulbs. They also connect with Alexa so you don’t have to move an inch when you want to go to sleep or are rushing out of the house.
Wemo Mini Smart Plug
Avg. Amazon Rating: 3.8/5 stars
If there’s an appliance you own that you wish was smart, this is the product for you. All you have to do is plug in your lamp, coffee maker, etc. and then you’ll be able to control it through Alexa, Google Assistant and/or an app.
iRobot Roomba 690
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.1/5 stars
Does anyone else have iRobot’s slogan, “If it’s not from iRobot, it’s not a Roomba,” stuck in their head? No? Just me? Vacuuming will never be the same once you get your hands on one of these babies. It has a three-stage cleaning system to pick up everything from dust and hair to larger items, and sensors that automatically re-adjust dependent on floor surface and whether or not it’s a high traffic area. Better yet, you can schedule cleanings using an app, or start cleanings with Alexa.
Sonos Wireless Home Smart Speaker
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.3/5 stars
This Sonos speaker is small and compact, but that doesn’t mean the sound won’t be able to fill the room. Stream all your tunes from Spotify, Apple Music and more. Love to sing in the shower? The speaker won’t be affected by humidity, so grab your shampoo bottle microphone.
ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.4/5 stars
Perfectly cook your food every single time with ChefStep’s Joulse Sous Vide. Simply add it to your pot, and monitor the meal’s process through an app. The brand also provides over 100 recipes and guides for inspiration.
TCL 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.3/5
Turn your smartphone into a remote control and stream over 4,000 channels and 450,000 movies and TV shows with TCL’s Ultra HD Roku Smart TV. For this quality and size, $350 is a bargain.
Furbo Dog Camera
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4/5 stars
You’re not the only one who can benefit from smart home products, your four-legged friend can too. In addition to acting as a camera so you can see what your pet is up to when you’re not home, this item can toss treats through the brand’s app. You’ll also get push notifications if your dog is barking.
Echo Spot
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.4/5 stars
Watch videos, play music, call family, read the news, check in on a smart camera, control all your other devices and much, much more with Amazon’s Echo Spot.
Wyze Indoor Smart Home Camera
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.1/5 stars
Wyze’s camera can pan an entire room, has night vision and detects motion. With it’s two-way audio feature, you’re able to speak with someone back home, or in another room.
Dyson Wi-Fi Enabled Air Purifier
Avg. Amazon Rating: 4.2/5
This fan/air purifier hybrid removes allergens, pollutants and odors. You’re able to control the product with Alexa and see air quality reports through Dyson’s app.
Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell
Avg. Amazon Rating: 3.9/5 stars
See and speak to your guests with this smart video doorbell. Not home? You’ll get notifications if motion is detected, and you can take a peek at what’s going at any time with Live View.
