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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.

GoveeLife Smart Air Quality Monitor next to a smartphone with the Govee Home app
This $41 smart air quality monitor is half the price of the competition, just in time for allergy season
Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop on blue abstract background
Take $300 off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop and let the bots do the dirty work
an amazon echo hub on a white wall inside of a home. it displays the time, lights, ceiling fan, vacuum, locks, and more
Get the Amazon Echo Hub for under $130 and stay connected to your smart home

Smart Home

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
Get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $32 less during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Let the robots do your dirty work: the Eufy Robot Vacuum C10 is nearly 50% off
My beloved color smart bulbs are on sale for a record-low price during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
The Amazon Big Spring Sale has some great smart home deals — check out what we've found
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

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

Security cameras on gradient background The best security camera deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
echo and echo dot speaker facing each other with vs. between them
Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which device should you buy during Amazon's Big Spring Sale?
GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier on purple abstract background Clear the air with $50 off the GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier
Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop on red and orange abstract background Leave the cleaning to the machines with 43% off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop
Google Nest on orange abstract background Get a Google Nest thermostat for $40 off and take control of your energy bill
Security cameras on gradient background The best security camera deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025
Smart home devices on gradient background The Amazon Big Spring Sale is BIG on smart home — check out these deals
Black Blink video doorbell with a glowing blue ring on a light blue and white background. Get a Blink video doorbell for nearly half off at Amazon
A black Canupdog digital photo frame is displayed against a white and blue background. Display your favorite memories with a Canupdog digital photo frame for $25 off
an arlo spotlight camera sits on the outside of a home, near the garage and is covered in rain drops Grab a 4-pack of the Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight Camera for nearly half off at Amazon

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

Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon device should you buy during the Big Spring Sale?
By SaVanna Shoemaker
echo dot next to echo pop
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).
Security cameras and video doorbells are still 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).
Find heavily discounted security cameras and video doorbells on 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).
Find heavily discounted security cameras and video doorbells ahead of 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).
Spy on the birds in your yard with a discounted Bird Buddy feeder for Black Friday
By Neal Broverman
solar-powered camera bird feeder on orange and purple background
Grab an Amazon Echo Pop with a free smart color bulb for under $18
By Tabitha Britt
An image showcasing a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal featuring a charcoal-colored Amazon Echo Pop smart speaker and a box of Amazon Basics smart bulbs against a colorful teal and purple background.
Find discounted security cameras and video doorbells ahead of 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).
The Google Nest Doorbell is so close to half off during Amazon's Black Friday sale
By Lauren Allain
a person's right index finger approaches touching the google nest video doorbell that's affixed next to a home's front door
Prime members: Save 50% on a 4-pack of Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight home security cameras
By Lauren Allain
an arlo spotlight security camera affixed to the side of a house
Keep an eye on your porch from anywhere with Google Nest Doorbell — now 44% off
By Gabriel Morgan
A Google Nest Doorbell appears on a purple and orange background.
Control your holiday lights from anywhere with a Kasa Smart Plug — now 40% off
By Tabitha Britt
kasa smart plug mini against a colorful background
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