Not all technology is beneficial for everyone — maybe you don’t need a one-wheeled electric scooter, for example, or the arrival of glasses with built-in speakers isn’t your thing — and that’s okay — but smart home technology, in particular, can be useful to most people.
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Smart home technology covers everything from doorbells that link to your phone so you can check if your Amazon package has arrived, to smart thermostats that automatically adjust the temperature after you leave. Not only can smart home technology make your life easier, it can also help you conserve energy and save money on your monthly utility bills.
If you’re looking to upgrade your smart home, you’ll find some fantastic deals this week. Here are some of our picks for the week of August 13th.
Best Smart Home Entertainment Deals
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If you want to stream shows and movies to your TV at home, a Bluetooth streaming stick is a great option. These small devices give you a dashboard to navigate to your favorite streaming platforms, like Netflix, Hulu, MAX, and more. Today’s deal on Amazon has you covered with the Roku Streaming Stick 4K for just $34 off the regular price of $49.99. That’s a 32% discount.
Mashable shopping reporter Samantha Mangino did a head-to-head comparison between the Roku Streaming Stick 4K and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. In her review of the two, she found that the Roku Streaming Stick 4K offers significantly better performance speeds and user-friendly controls. “For me, the Roku is the clear winner. With ease of use, quick navigation, and great streaming, it’s a no-brainer,” Mangino wrote.
Best smart home vacuum deals
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Some of the most beneficial smart home advancements have come in the realm of robot vacuums, and today’s sale allows you to save $400 on our favorite Roomba model, the Roomba Combo j9+, for just $999 instead of the usual price of $1,399. It’s not a cheap robot vacuum, but it’s a great robot that can not only sweep but also mop floors.
Mashable’s senior shopping reporter, Leah Stodart, is an expert on robot vacuums and considers this model the best Roomba of 2024. One of the only negatives she mentions is the high price, but it’s been heavily discounted on Amazon this week.
Not only does the Roomba Combo j9+ perform well at both vacuuming and mopping, it’s also ideal when it comes to smart home tech, as you can set it to clean on a specific schedule and then forget about it for up to 30 days. The charging dock also doubles as an automatic dust emptying station, saving you the trouble of having to do it more than once a month.
Best Smart Home Air Purifier Deals
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Summer is drawing to an end, but unfortunately, smoke season could arrive at any time. To protect your health, that of your family and pets, today would be the perfect day to pick up an air purifier before the air quality deteriorates and your local stores sell out.
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The Levoit Vital 200S-P Air Purifier is on sale today at Amazon for $159.99, down from the usual price of $189.99. That’s a $30 savings that will help you breathe easy even when your air quality drops. But air purifiers are also great for those who suffer from seasonal allergies or have pets.
The Levoit Vital has a HEPA filter and is designed for use in larger rooms (up to 1,800 sq. ft.), but to extend the filter’s lifespan, the Levoit comes with a washable pre-filter that captures pet hair and dust.
The free app lets you schedule your air purifier, control settings, and even check filter life.
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