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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.

govee outdoor lights on a small home with a surfboard leaning against the house and green grass in the foreground
A 96-foot strand of Govee Outdoor String Lights is $45 off in time for summer nights
A silver and white GoveeLife smart air purifier with a green illuminated top stands centered against a vibrant teal and purple background with blurred text.
The GoveeLife smart air purifier is back down to its lowest price at Amazon
ECOVACS DEEBOT N10 Max+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
Save 61% on a 2-in-1 robot that cleans and never complains

Smart Home

NanoPhone - A Miniaturized Smartphone Packed with Mega Features!
Shrink your smartphone down to the size of a credit card for under $100
Get $250 off this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum and let it handle the chores
This $41 smart air quality monitor is half the price of the competition, just in time for allergy season
Take $300 off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop and let the bots do the dirty work
Get the Amazon Echo Hub for under $130 and stay connected to your smart home
iRobot Roomba j8+ (8550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum (Open Box) Save $350 on a robot vacuum that tackles your cleaning routine for you
Eufy robot vacuum on Mashable background The Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is still on sale for its lowest-ever price
An Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor appears on a blue bubble background. Feeling sniffly? Grab a $55 Smart Air Quality Monitor with instant alerts
two people are in a dimly lit room aside from two amazon smart bulbs that are displaying purple and blue colors. One person is sitting on the couch and the other is standing while singing into a microphone Amazon's color-changing smart bulbs are just $9 each right now
A spherical Amazon Echo Dot placed inside a Star Wars TIE Fighter-themed stand, set against a background of radiating blue and purple light bursts. Tons of Echo devices are on sale at Amazon right now, including a Star Wars Echo Dot bundle

Best Products

amazon echo show 10 on kitchen counter with plate of toast in foreground The 10 best Amazon Echo devices for a smarter home
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.

Reviews

Skylight calendar hung on a white wall next to a plant The Skylight Calendar will keep me sane (and organized) in 2025
echo show 10 screen displaying time Amazon's Echo Show 10 is one of our favorite smart home devices
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
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

Deals

A white Blink Mini 2 security camera mounted on a light-colored outdoor wall, covered in water droplets. Snag the Blink Mini 2 home security cam at Amazon, now back at its lowest price ever
Google Nest Learning Thermostat on blue and purple abstract background Keep cool with $40 off a Google Nest Learning Thermostat
the blink mini 2 security camera attached to the side of a house, getting wet in the rain Grab the new Blink Mini 2 security camera for under $20 — its lowest price ever
the google nest cam on the side of a white house while it's raining The Google Nest Cam is down to its lowest price of 2025
A digital collage featuring an ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium on a vibrant, multi-colored background. The thermostat, with a black rectangular face and rounded corners, displays a large "72" in white digits. Take $31 off the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and get ahead of the summer heat
three arlo video doorbells arranged on an orange background with lighter orange streaks The Arlo Video Doorbell is still 54% off after the Amazon Big Spring Sale
A rectangular, modern alarm clock with a black display showing "7:35 AM" and "8:15 AM" in white text, set against a vibrant, abstract background of pinks, purples, and blues with a splattered, textured effect. Get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $32 less during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Eufy Robot Vacuum C10 on red, blue, and orange abstract background Let the robots do your dirty work: the Eufy Robot Vacuum C10 is nearly 50% off
a small dog sitting on a couch in a living room lit up by a spherical lamp My beloved color smart bulbs are on sale for a record-low price during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Smart home devices on gradient background The Amazon Big Spring Sale has some great smart home deals — check out what we've found

News

Mashable Readers' Choice Award logo against background of smart home gear Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card
A display featuring the LG AeroCatTower, with a lifelike white cat model resting on the tower's top section and a plush Siamese cat on a smaller platform. CES 2025: LG's air-purifying cat tower is purrfect for pet owners
A finger taps a glowing purple and blue touch screens Google, Apple, Samsung sign onto new universal certification for smart home devices
echo show Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. Echo Show 8: Which should you buy?
Eureka e10s Meet the Eureka E10s robot vacuum
artificial christmas trees and echo pop and smart plug Buy a pre-lit Christmas tree and get a free Echo Pop and smart plug at Amazon
Apple iMac G4 Remember the legendary iMac G4? Apple's smart display might look just like it
Echo Show sitting on counter 7 chores to unload on Alexa
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
Echo pop and Echo frames. Save a whopping $140 off this Echo bundle in an early Amazon Prime Day deal

More Smart Home

The best security camera deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
By Brittany Vincent
Security cameras on gradient background
Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon Alexa speaker should you buy?
By SaVanna Shoemaker
echo dot next to echo pop
Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which device should you buy during Amazon's Big Spring Sale?
By Genevieve Scarano , Stacia Datskovska , and Samantha Mangino
echo and echo dot speaker facing each other with vs. between them
Clear the air with $50 off the GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier
By Brittany Vincent
GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier on purple abstract background
Leave the cleaning to the machines with 43% off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop
By Brittany Vincent
Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop on red and orange abstract background
Get a Google Nest thermostat for $40 off and take control of your energy bill
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest on orange abstract background
The best security camera deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
By Brittany Vincent
Security cameras on gradient background
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is BIG on smart home — check out these deals
By Gabriel Morgan
Smart home devices on gradient background
Get a Blink video doorbell for nearly half off at Amazon
By Tabitha Britt
Black Blink video doorbell with a glowing blue ring on a light blue and white background.
Display your favorite memories with a Canupdog digital photo frame for $25 off
By Tabitha Britt
A black Canupdog digital photo frame is displayed against a white and blue background.
Grab a 4-pack of the Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight Camera for nearly half off at Amazon
By Lauren Allain
an arlo spotlight camera sits on the outside of a home, near the garage and is covered in rain drops
Grab the Google Nest Doorbell for 22% off and get better home security
By Lauren Allain
an index finger rings the google nest doorbell that's attached to a house next to the front door
Grab the TP-Link Tapo indoor security camera for just $15 and keep an eye on your fur babies
By Tabitha Britt
A TP-Link Tapo indoor security camera next to a smartphone displaying the camera's live feed of a dog in a room.
Get the Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 for 41% off and light up dark winter nights
By Lauren Allain
the govee smart outdoor string lights 2 on a back patio, displayed around the bottom permitter of a sun umbrella over a table and along a deck railing
See who's there, even when you're not: Get $115 off Blink security cameras at Amazon
By Tabitha Britt
A black Blink Outdoor 4 camera mounted on a wooden fence.
Save 24% on the Ecobee Total Security bundle and get protected in 2025
By Lauren Allain
several ecobee home security items on a green background
Tons of Echos are on sale right now AND you can get 'em by Christmas
By Tabitha Britt
Three echo smart speakers against a green background.
Attention Amazon shoppers: You might be able to snag an Amazon Smart Plug for just $1.99
By Lauren Allain
an amazon smart plug sits in an outlet behind a Christmas tree
Save $130 on the Blink Outdoor 4 wireless smart home security system
By Tabitha Britt
Blink outdoor camera on a wooden fence
Get 43% off the Echo Show 8 ahead of the holidays
By Hannah Hoolihan
charcoal amazon echo show 8 on a red, yellow, and green gradient background
6 smart gifts for holiday travelers
By Mashable BrandX and Ring
Ring devices
The Echo Dot is $27 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target
By Tabitha Britt
A black Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) with a blue light ring at its base, set against a vibrant purple background.
Security cameras and video doorbells are on sale for Cyber Monday
By Tabitha Britt
A collage of three home security products on a pink background: three black Blink Mini indoor security cameras (top left), a Arlo Pro 3 (bottom center), and a white Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell (top right).
The Amazon Echo Dot Kids is over $50 off in early Cyber Monday sales
By Matt Ford
Amazon Echo Dot Kids with Echo Glow lamp
Security cameras and video doorbells are discounted after Black Friday
By Tabitha Britt
A collage of three home security products on a pink background: three black Blink Mini indoor security cameras (top left), a Arlo Pro 3 (bottom center), and a white Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell (top right).
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