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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.

three video doorbells on a pink, orange, and purple background
Save up to 38% on video doorbells at Amazon to keep an eye on holiday package deliveries
5th gen echo dot with a shell of Jack Skellington's head on a pink and black background
Celebrate Halloween with this spooky Jack Skellington Echo Dot bundle
Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids on a Purple, Pink and Peach gradient background
Save $45 on the kid-friendly Echo Show 5 at Amazon

Smart Home

Apple iMac G4
Remember the legendary iMac G4? Apple's smart display might look just like it
Early Prime Day deal: The Amazon Echo Spot is 44% off
Save up to 53% with the best Echo device deals ahead of October Prime Day
Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon device should you buy during Prime Big Deal Days?
Snag a Jack Skellington Echo Dot and give your Halloween decor a spooky upgrade
echo and echo dot speaker facing each other with vs. between them Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which Amazon device should you buy?
amazon spot alarm clock on table Snag a free smart bulb when you buy an Echo Spot at Amazon
a person leaves through the front door of a home while looking back into the home and smiling. there's an amazon smart thermostat affixed to an interior wall inside the home Winter is coming: Upgrade to a refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat for under $35
An Amazon Echo Hub, Echo Dot Kids, and Echo Show 8 Save up to 58% with the best Echo device deals on October Prime Day
An Amazon Echo Hub, Echo Dot Kids, and Echo Show 8 Save up to 58% with the best Echo device deals during October Prime Day

Best Products

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.
The best smart speakers: See where the Amazon Echo Dot, others rank The best smart speakers: See where the Amazon Echo Dot, others rank

Reviews

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
echo show 10 screen displaying time Amazon's Echo Show 10 is one of our favorite smart home devices
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
Lenovo Smart Display 7 review: Small, but mighty (and stylish too) Lenovo Smart Display 7 review: Small, but mighty (and stylish too)

Deals

a blink outdoor 4 camera and an echo show 5 on an orange background Attention Prime members: get the Amazon Echo Show 5 with the Blink Outdoor 4 camera for 68% off
person using thumb print to unlock Ultraloq U-Bolt lock Our favorite smart lock is on sale at Target — plus more of the best smart home deals
Echo Pop with Sengled Smart Bulb on blue and white abstract background Set the mood this season with an Echo Pop and smart bulb for 58% off
echo device in black sitting on a white counter Tons of Amazon Echo devices are on sale ahead of Prime Day
a cat sits on a bookshelf with a kasa indoor security camera next to it Ramp up your home security with these deals that take up to 45% off
Amazon Echo Hub Get $50 off the Echo Hub, plus other smart home deals
a person leaves the front door of a house, while looking back inside and smiling. On the wall is an amazon smart thermostat Winter is coming: Get the Amazon Smart Thermostat for 20% off
echo dot 5th gen sitting on a wooden table Snag an Echo Dot (5th gen) for just $30 at Amazon
a family inside of their home uses smart home devices The best smart home deals this week save you up to 32% and include the best Roku Streaming Stick and our favorite Roomba
GE Cync Smart Light bulbs installed in a bedroom RGB up your dorm with these GE Cync smart bulbs at just $13

News

echo show Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. Echo Show 8: Which one should you buy on Prime Day?
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
a blink outdoor 4 camera is mounted onto a wooden fence. Behind the fence is blue sky and green trees on a sunny day Save 50% on a Blink Outdoor 4 home security system and rest easy during summer vacation
a family watches a film on their living room tv with an amazon fire tv cube device sitting on the entertainment system under the TV Get smoother streaming with the Amazon Fire TV Cube on sale for under $115
a google nest thermostat sits mounted on a green wall inside of a home Grab the Google Nest Learning Smart Thermostat for under $200 and start saving electricity
a shark air purifier sits to the left hand side of a beige sofa that has a blue throw blanket over the left arm. Heat, cool, and purify with the Shark 3-in-1 Max that just dropped to under $200
a shark matrix plus robot vacuum cleans the carpet in a living room that also has a table and a dog laying on a couch Score the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop for $270 off and outsource floor chores forever
the arlo essential wired video doorbell on the site of a house while its raining Snag the Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell for under $50 and know exactly when deliveries arrive

More Smart Home

Preorder Google's TV Streamer at Amazon and the Google Store now
By Tabitha Britt
Google TV streamer remote in a person's hand
Home security deals that'll make you feel better about being home alone
By Brittany Vincent
Security cameras and doorbells on orange abstract background
Smart home deals that'll make you wonder how you ever lived without them
By Tabitha Britt
family of three looking at a smart thermostat
Set the mood with color-changing smart bulbs for just $6.25 each
By Tabitha Britt
kasa smart light bulbs against a colorful background
Get $50 off this groovy floor lamp with Prime
By Tabitha Britt
Govee floor lamp in living room
Amazon's Echo deals have dried up after Prime Day
By Haley Henschel
an amazon echo spot on a bedside table
Add a Google Nest to your home for 35% off and never fight over the thermostat again
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest Thermostat on orange and white background
My mom's favorite gift, the Echo Show 10, is on sale for Prime Day
By Miller Kern
echo show 10 on kitchen counter by cutting board with vegetables
Amazon's smart home devices have fallen to record-low prices for Prime Day 2024
By Haley Henschel
an amazon echo spot on a bedside table
Best Prime Day Echo deals: Amazon's smart home devices have fallen to record-low prices
By Haley Henschel
an amazon echo spot on a bedside table
Prime Day Echo deals: Amazon's smart home devices are falling to record-low prices
By Haley Henschel
an amazon echo spot on a bedside table
These Belkin smart plugs can connect 250 devices: Get three for $70
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person using a smarthome app
Grab the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum for 50% off and say goodbye to summer chores
By Lauren Allain
the shark AI ultra robot vacuum picks up colorful sprinkles on a hardwood floor
Get an Amazon Echo (4th gen) for $35 off plus tons of other Echo deals
By Tabitha Britt
echo 4th gen against a blue and purple background
Buy one Apple HomePod mini and get a second one half off for a limited time
By Bethany Allard
six apple homepod minis
Get 20% off the Amazon Smart Thermostat and save money and energy this summer
By Natalli Amato
An Amazon Smart Thermostat hangs on a wall.
Amazon Alexa can tell you about Prime Day deals before they go live
By Haley Henschel
a twilight blue echo dot sitting on a white console table next to a potted plant and a wood tray filled with keys, sunglasses, and a wallet. the table is next to a door and a coat rack holding several jackets
Score Black Friday-level deals on Amazon devices for Mother's Day
By Tabitha Britt
person holding kindle paperwhite
Shop the Echo Show 5 today at Amazon and get a bonus Kasa Smart Color Bulb
By Natalli Amato
A mom and a child make a video call on an Echo Show 4
Save money and energy with 20% off an Amazon Smart Thermostat
By Tabitha Britt
Amazon smart thermostat on a gray wall
Stay cool and save money with $30 off an Ecobee smart thermostat
By Brittany Vincent
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium on blue and green abstract background
Best Buy Drops: Get the Samsung Music Frame for $299.99
By Tabitha Britt
samsung music frame
Get a Google Nest x Yale smart lock for $70 off and never worry about losing your keys again
By Brittany Vincent
Google Nest x Yale Lock on white abstract background
Get an Echo Pop Kids covered with Disney or Marvel characters for just $27.99 at Amazon
By Tabitha Britt
echo pop kids on table
Pick up an energy-saving refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat for $25
By Brittany Vincent
Amazon Smart Thermostat on purple and blue abstract background
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