Leaping into smart technology no longer means you have to break the bank. Tons of devices, like thermostats and lights, can smarten your home to make life easier. Plus, with Amazon's Big Spring Sale around the corner, many retailers are dropping prices on smart home gadgets. We're here to help you find the best options for your home while saving some cash now and over time.
Not only are some of these offers from top brands that have proved their quality and worth over the years, but many have everyday benefits that could save you plenty of money in the long term. Alternatively, some smart tech is just a pretty cool and fun way to modernize your home.
From smart plugs to smart lighting to smart speakers, we've rounded up some of the best deals currently available on the must-have smart tech that you can control via an app or through hands-free voice commands.
Best smart plug deals
Smart plugs are useful for a variety of tasks, including automating lights and small appliances.
If you think you'd benefit from multiple smart plugs, snag this Govee four-pack at a discount. Of course, it works well with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. You can also set up a custom schedule to easily automate your morning or nighttime routines and you don't even need a hub.
Best smart light deals
Smart bulbs offer a unique way to bring some color to your spaces without having to repaint. You can also get standard white versions, and they come in different sizes for your lamps and light fixtures.
If you need to set up a lot of bulbs, then going with this Daybetter 10-pack will get you a lot of smart bulbs at a budget price. They are 9-watt bulbs, which is quite bright, and you have all the controls you'd expect, from syncing to scheduling. Right now you can get the 10-pack for $20 off with the on-page coupon.
Best Buy has this Philips Hue Solo 5-meter lightstrip reduced to $72, thanks to a $18 discount. Capable of 1,700 lumens in white and color, the smart lights can be connected via Bluetooth and then instantly changed to the mood of your choice via voice or app.
Best smart appliance deals
There are so many smart appliances these days: You can use your voice to preheat the oven, adjust your home's temperature remotely, control your garage door with your phone and much more.
ThermoPro's smart meat thermometer has an impressive 500-foot Bluetooth range that lets you remotely monitor the internal temperature of your steaks, ribs or other meats, as well as the ambient temperature of your grill or smoker. It will even help you estimate cooking times to take the guesswork out of barbecuing. Plus, it's dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
The Meross smart garage remote lets you open or close your garage from anywhere using the companion app on your phone or tablet. It's also compatible with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant, so you can control it with your voice through other smart devices. You can set a schedule so it closes at a preset time or after being open for an extended period.
You can check if your garage opener is compatible with this smart attachment here.
The Nest Learning Thermostat can control your home's temperature from anywhere via the Nest app on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Within a week of setup, the thermostat starts adjusting itself to your preferred temperatures. Away mode automatically switches to an energy-efficient temperature when you're not home.
In some regions, you may qualify for rebates of up to $100 that could save you even more.
Sensibo Sky transforms an air conditioner into a smart device that helps manage your home's temperature via the Sensibo app. It helps save energy, can be controlled from anywhere and can set schedules by using infrared signals. This family pack comes with three units, so the cost is $87 for each.