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This dual-camera video doorbell is 40% off for Cyber Monday
The Eufy Video Doorbell E340 boasts a second camera to see packages, and it can run on either battery or low-voltage wired power. This deal saves you $60.
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Grab a 2-pack of Matter-certified Kasa Smart plugs for 35% off
This Cyber Monday deal gets you two Kasa Smart KP125M energy-monitoring smart plugs for just $11.37 each.
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I found the 12 best Cyber Monday tech deals under $50
This Cyber Monday, you can grab top tech for $50 or less without spending a fortune.
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Best Cyber Monday Security Camera Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Security cameras and floodlights deter crime, and we've spotted great Cyber Monday deals from Arlo, Blink, Nest, Reolink, Ring, and other top brands.
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The best Cyber Monday permanent outdoor light deals (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Make the holidays last all year round with these eye-catching permanent outdoor lights, all steeply discounted for Cyber Monday.
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The best Cyber Monday Philips Hue smart light deals
There's still time to save on Philips Hue bulbs, table lamps, string lights, and more.
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Lutron Caséta lighting controls discounted 20% for Black Friday, Cyber Monday
This is one of our favorite smart lighting product families, and they rarely go on sale. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are your best time to save.
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Black Friday deal: This dual-lens security camera sees all for 50% off
Half-off for Black Friday, the Eufy Indoor Cam S350 gives you both wide-angle and telephoto views, and it doesn’t even need a subscription.
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Brighten the holidays with buy one get one free Christmas lights
Govee’s holiday bundle includes string lights, permanent lights, and curtain lights—and if you buy one kit, you get the second one free.
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This $220 ultra-nerdy router is what I’d buy if mine died right now
For lazy tech enthusiasts, the Ubiquiti Dream Router 7 is superior to any consumer router—and this Black Friday deal brings it down to an all-time low.
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This ‘invisible’ smart lock is 29% off for Black Friday
The Level+ smart deadbolt is one of the most attractive locks you can put on your door, and Amazon is offering both the Wi-Fi and Matter-certified models for just $249.
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This smart plug also dims a lamp, and it’s 25% off for Black Friday
Leviton makes some of our favorite smart lighting controls, and Amazon has slashed the price of its Decora Smart Dimmer Plug to just $18.74.
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The stalwart Ring Indoor Cam is 50% off for Black Friday
The Ring Indoor Cam is a must for anyone jumping into the Ring security ecosystem, and it just fell to an all-time low price of $24.99 for Black Friday.
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Black Friday blowout: Blink Video Doorbell plus Outdoor 4 cam for $37.99
Snag a bundle with both the Blink Video Camera and the Outdoor 4 security camera for a crazy 73% off.
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Security cameras are finally part of the Matter standard
Smart bulbs, robot vacuums, thermostats, and even dishwashers are among the smart home categories included in the Matter standard, but not security cameras—until now.
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Ring's floodlight security cam hits lowest price ahead of Black Friday
It's the ultimate outdoor security camera for night-time surveillance. Get it now for $100 (was $180) with this Amazon deal!
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Peace of mind for 50% off: Ring's 1080p indoor cam is now just $25
This killer early Black Friday deal on Amazon slashes the price on Ring's Wi-Fi security camera in half.
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Wyze’s revamped Lock Bolt gets Wi-Fi, tempered glass redesign
The second-generation version of Wyze’s smart deadbolt no longer settles for Bluetooth-only connectivity.
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How I optimized my Wi-Fi for my outdoor security cams
Walls, distance, and noisy airwaves kill camera streams. Here’s how I diagnosed the weak links in my network and made the right fixes.
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Early Black Friday deal: Ring Battery Doorbell is a stunning 50% off
It isn't even Black Friday proper yet, but you can already snag this battery-powered Ring video doorbell for just $50 on Amazon.
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Level up your Christmas tree this year with Govee lights! Now 33% off
With 16 million colors to choose from, you'll probably still use red—and that's okay. This Amazon deal is worth it anyway!
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Get two Blink Wi-Fi security cams for the lowest price ever (60% off)
That's two Blink Outdoor 4 cameras plus a Sync Module Core for just $51.99 (was $129.99) with this blazing hot Amazon deal!
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Finally! Ring cams will stop bombarding you with AI alerts
With its latest feature, Ring aims to combine multiple AI-powered event summaries into a single notification.
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This 4K battery-powered security cam just fell under $100 (now 40% off)
This Lorex 4K Wi-Fi home security camera is an excellent deal now with this hefty price drop on Amazon.
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Philips Hue turned my lights into motion sensors. It’s magical, but imperfect
The new Philips Hue Bridge Pro can make your existing Hue lights motion-aware. It works, but not quite how I thought it would.
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This Philips Hue smart LED bulbs 2-pack just fell to its best-ever price
A 15% discount might not sound like much, but it's a great deal on the most reputable smart LED bulb brand.
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This tiny Blink Wi-Fi security cam is super cheap today (55% off)
It captures day/night video in 1080p, it has two-way audio, it has a remote live feed, and it's only $17.99 (was $39.99) right now on Amazon.
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Trick or treat? Get 50% off this wire-free Ring video doorbell today
The Ring Battery Doorbell is an insane get for just $49.99 (was $99.99) on Amazon with this price drop just in time for Halloween.
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The latest Ultraloq Bolt smart lock supports Z-Wave Long Range
Powered by a Z-Wave 800 chip, this smart lock promises incredible range–up to 1,300 feet–when paired with smart home hubs powered by the same component.
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These festive outdoor smart lights can stay up all year round
GE Lighting is unleashing a new entry for the permanent outdoor lights market, along with an updated version of its outdoor light strips.
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This Blink bundle is 59% off! Perfect for home security first-timers
If you want to get started with home surveillance, this Blink bundle has it all with an insane discount right now on Amazon!
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Wyze unveils a new video doorbell and a solar-powered pan/tilt cam
The devices bring wireless installation and familiar Wyze features like AI detection and local storage to the outdoors.
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The solar-powered Wi-FI security cam I always recommend is now 40% off
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is such a great pick for first-timers, especially now that it's on sale for $59.99 (was $99.99) on Amazon!
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The Tapo C615F KIT pan/tilt floodlight cam runs on solar power
Pan/tilt floodlight cams are unusual enough, but this 2K model boasts a solar panel so you can install it almost anywhere.
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This 4K security cam is solar-powered, wireless, and 27% off today
The Reolink 4K outdoor security camera offers tons of features without a subscription. Get it for $109.99 (was $149.99) while you can!
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The AWS outage took down my Ring cam, and everyone else’s too
Ring and Blink cam owners were left temporarily blind following Monday's massive Amazon Web Services outage.
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You won't find a 1080p Wi-Fi home security cam as cheap as this one
On top of that, you also get two-way audio, night vision, and microSD storage! All from a reputable brand.
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Gemini’s daily Home Brief summaries are getting spooky, users say
Halloween decorations, among other things, are playing tricks on the daily smart home summaries generated by Google’s Gemini, according to some users.
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Security cameras and the law: What you can (and can’t) record
It’s easy to cross the line between protecting your property and invading someone’s privacy. Here’s how to stay legal—and on good terms with neighbors.
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Philips Hue lights are up to 40% off for October Prime Day
Hue’s gradient table lamp, portable Go lamp, and Solo light strips are getting steep discounts during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, but time's running out.
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This Blink 3-cam kit protects your home inside and out for 66% off
Two outdoor Blink cameras plus a pint-sized Blink indoor cam, complete with local storage, all for a massive October Prime Day discount.
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Amazon has quietly unveiled a $20 Alexa remote
Unmentioned during its big fall hardware event, Amazon’s new remote doubles as a dimmer switch and can trigger Alexa routines.
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Amazon forgot the crazy at its fall hardware event
Where were the flying drone cams and Alexa robot dogs?
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Google just rebranded its Nest Aware subscription service
Say goodbye to Nest Aware, and hello to Google Home Premium.
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Google threw a curve ball with its new Nest Cam lineup
As expected, refreshed and Gemini-enabled Nest Cams are on the menu, but so are two surprise budget cameras from a frequent Google partner.
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Alexa+ can greet your visitors on Ring's latest video doorbells
When someone's at your doorstep, Alexa+ can size up your visitors and tailor its greetings depending on whether it recognizes them. Also: Ring cameras go 4K, at last.
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This tiny Blink Wi-Fi home security camera is 50% off right now
Keep an eye on your kids, pets, or stuff with this Blink Mini 2, now just $19.99 on Amazon!
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The newest wireless Ring outdoor cam just got 40% cheaper with this deal
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus has dropped to just $59.99 ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sales event.
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Google Home on the web just got a lot more useful
You can now control your Google Home-connected devices straight from a web browser, no app required.
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