These 50+ editor-approved Black Friday smart home deals are worth grabbing before the sell out

Embarking on the journey of building a smart home can seem overwhelming and expensive if you’re unsure of where to begin. Luckily, Black Friday offers some of the best deals on smart home accessories, making it the perfect time to start. Whether you’re interested in starting with smart light bulbs or setting up a complete home security system, we’ve compiled the top deals and categorized them for your convenience.

Amazon Echo Show 8, $79.99 (Was $149.99)

Controlling smart home devices through a smartphone app is one way to go, but having a smart speaker with a screen, like the Echo Show 8, offers an even more convenient experience. This device, powered by Alexa, Amazon’s smart home assistant, can be voice-operated for tasks such as answering questions, setting timers, playing music, and controlling various smart home devices. The Echo Show 8 stands out for its touch screen display, which provides visual information in addition to voice commands. It also allows you to view live video feeds from compatible security cameras and video doorbells. With its Black Friday discount, the Echo Show 8 is a fantastic deal and will serve as the central hub for managing your smart home gadgets.

The best smart lighting Black Friday deals

• Leviton Decora Smart Switch, $29.99 (Was $39.99)
• Cync GE Reveal HD+ Smart Undercabinet Light Fixture, $47.37 ($69.99)
• Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Original Dimmer Switch Kit w/ Pico Remote and Bracket, $55.95 (was $69.95)
• Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Diva Smart Dimmer Switch Kit, $63.95 (Was $79.95)
• Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels, $99.99 (Was $179.99)
• Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons, $159.99 (Was $249.99)
• Philips Hue Indoor/Outdoor Holiday 130-Foot Festavia String Lights, $251.99 (Was $359.99)

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