Black Friday is almost upon us once more, and there are already some great deals to be had. Best Buy and Walmart have both already launched some fantastic Black Friday offers that you can take advantage of right now, with other retailers sure to join in during the coming weeks.
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There are some great smart home bargains to be had, allowing you to get your hands on some popular smart home gear at discounted prices. Here are some of the best smart home deals that we’ve uncovered so far.
Smart security cameras
Smart security cameras are a budget-friendly way to protect your home both indoors and out. You can monitor your home from anywhere in the world, and set up alerts if motion is detected by any of your cameras. You can even stream the live feed from your cameras to a smart display such as an Amazon Echo Show or Google Nest Hub.
Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery)
$138 $180 Save $42
The Google Nest Cam is a perfect security camera for both indoors and out. You can mount it almost anywhere, as the battery power means you’re not limited to staying close to a power outlet. It’s also one of the best-looking security cameras out there, too.
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Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera (2nd Gen)
$30 $50 Save $20
This 1080p HD outdoor security camera has great features including two-way audio, colour night vision, and noise-cancelling audio. It connects directly over Wi-Fi so there’s no need for an additional hub.
Blink
Blink Outdoor 4
$72 $120 Save $48
This is the latest version of Blink’s battery-powered outdoor camera, and it’s the best model yet. It has enhanced motion detection, can distinguish people from other objects, and you can stream the live feed from your camera to an Echo smart display.
Google Assistant devices
Google Assistant is one of the most popular voice assistants out there. The good news is that there is a huge selection of smart home products that work with Google Assistant. Unsurprisingly, Google’s own smart home kit works seamlessly with Google Assistant.
Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)
$130 $180 Save $50
The Google Nest Video Doorbell is a great choice if you use Google Assistant. Paired with a Google Nest Hub or Google Nest Hub Max, you can see the live stream from your doorbell on your smart display when someone rings the bell and can talk to them right without needing to leave your sofa.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat
$180 $250 Save $70
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is one of the smartest thermostats out there. It learns your routine and can make changes to your heating and cooling schedule to save you even more money. It ensures that you’re never heating an empty home but that your home is always the right temperature when you need it to be.
Google Nest Thermostat
$95 $130 Save $35
The Google Nest Thermostat doesn’t have the same smarts as the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, but is an excellent alternative if you’re looking for something a little cheaper. It can still save you money of your energy bills, and also has a stylish design that won’t look out of place on your wall.
Smart speakers
The Amazon Echo may have been the first mainstream smart speaker, but it doesn’t mean that it’s the only option out there. There are plenty of options for dedicated smart speakers, as well as wireless speakers that have voice assistants baked in.
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
$60 $100 Save $40
The Google Nest Hub is the smaller of Google’s two smart displays, but the 7-inch screen is still plenty big enough for most people’s needs. You can stream live feeds from video doorbells or smart security cameras, or use it for making calls, although there’s no camera on this model.
Google Nest Hub Max
$180 $230 Save $50
The larger 10-inch Google Nest Hub Max adds a built-in camera to the mix, making it perfect for video calls. It’s also a decent sized screen for watching YouTube or Netflix, or for controlling your smart home devices by touch or with your voice. It’s a decent smart speaker too, allowing you to stream your favorite music.
Apple smart home
If you’re an Apple user, you’ll need to make sure that the smart home devices you’re buying are compatible, as not all of them work with Apple’s HomeKit. Those that do, however, can be integrated through the Apple Home app and controlled via Siri.
Nanoleaf
Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Smart Holiday String Lights
$100 $120 Save $20
There’s nothing quite as magical as turning on your holiday lights with your voice. These Nanoleaf Essentials string lights are Matter compatible, allowing you to control them via an Apple Home hub such as HomePod or Apple TV. Once you’ve hung them on your tree, you can turn on your lights by asking Siri.
Why you can trust Pocket-lint to find the best smart home Black Friday deals
Our team is always trying out smart home products in their own homes, from smart displays to smart coffee makers, so we have a great handle on which products are worth the money, and which should be snapped up when they’re available at bargain prices. We only list deals for products that we know can make great additions to your smart home set up.
What is the best Blink camera?
Blink offers a range of great smart security cameras at impressively low prices. There isn’t really a simple answer to which Blink camera is best, however. It depends on your needs, as there are cameras for indoor use as well as outdoors. If you’re new to the world of smart security cameras, you can’t go far wrong with a Blink Mini indoor camera, which is small and inexpensive, but still packed with features.
Which Google Nest Hub should I get?
There are two models of Google Nest Hub, with the standard model having a 7-inch display and the Google Nest Hub Max having a 10-inch display. Aside from the larger screen, there are some other key differences, however.
One of the biggest is that while the Google Nest Hub Max has a built-in camera, the Google Nest Hub doesn’t. If you’re planning on using your smart display for video calling, you’ll need to go for the larger model. The camera also allows another useful feature for the Google Nest Hub Max: Face Match. This allows the Nest Hub Max to recognize your face and provide personalized content such as video messages, reminders, and calendar appointments. The Google Nest Hub can offer personalization via your voice, but it won’t be able to recognize you until you speak.
What smart home tech is compatible with my smart speakers?
Not every smart home gadget will work with every voice assistant, so you need to take care when choosing products to buy. Alexa probably has the widest range of compatible devices, with Google Assistant not far behind. Apple HomeKit has a more limited range of supported devices, however, so if you’re an Apple household, make sure that what you’re buying works with Apple Home. There’s a section above of products that are HomeKit compatible that can give you a good jumping off point.
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