This week's Black Friday deals have drastically slashed the prices on some of our favorite smart home gear. From the best smart speakers to security cameras, most gadgets can be had for 50 percent off of their normal price. These all-time lows make now one of the best times to give your smart home some upgrades or start one if you've been on the fence.
I've been covering retail events like Black Friday for 15 years. On this page I'll be rounding up the best Black Friday smart home deals from the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Whether you're looking for deals on the best smart locks or best smart displays, here are the top discounts happening right now.
One of the best deals right now comes courtesy of Amazon. The retailer is knocking up to 56% off Alexa smart home devices. For more tips and ways to save, check out our Black Friday coupons guide.
Black Friday smart home deals — Quick links
- Blink Mini Camera (3-Pack): was $100 now $39 @ Amazon
- Aqara U100 Smart Lock: was $229 now $129 @ Amazon
- Shark Days sale: deals from $44 @ Walmart
- Google Nest Hub (2nd gen): was $99 now $49 @ Best Buy
- Echo Show 10 w/ Ring Smart Bulb: was $265 now $159 @ Amazon
Best Black Friday smart home deals
Speakers/displays
Security
Smart appliances
What is Matter and why is it important for my smart home setup?
Matter is a universal smart home standard that allows devices from other brands to communicate seamlessly across different smart home platforms. Opting for Matter-compatible devices ensures effortless integration and smoother functionality, allowing different brands’ products to work together without any glitches. This simplifies the setup process, expands device options, and future-proofs your smart home.
How do I protect my smart home's privacy and data from prying eyes?
Prioritize devices with strong security features and updates—brands like Arlo and Eufy have a reputation in this area. You should secure your Wi-Fi network with a unique, regularly updated password (every 3 months or so) and use VPN encryption to scramble your activity. You should also hop into your router's web management portal to disable remote management. This page should be in your bookmarks as you can use it to check on device network connections and activity. Last but not least, you need to frequently check if your device firmware is up to date to patch vulnerabilities.