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If you're shopping for an energy-saving gadget such as a smart plug or want the added capabilities of a smart display, you probably want to snag one while still saving money. Paying hundreds for a single home device is a lot to ask. The good news? Smart tech like this can still be very cheap.
That’s why my fellow CNET editors and I pulled together our top picks for home devices under $100, $50 and $25 -- gadgets that save money, automate routines and add fun new options around the house. If you want to expand your home's capabilities, these hidden gems deserve a look.
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Best smart home devices under $100
Photo Gallery 1/1 Best cheap smart thermostat Amazon Smart Thermostat Pros Alexa voice integration
Learns your behavior
Great price Cons No touchscreen
No HomeKit or Google Home A smart thermostat may be the most surprising smart home device to land in this price category. Regularly priced at $80, the Amazon Smart Thermostat is a great deal and you can find it even lower with discounts. It's priced at much less than many of the other smart thermostats but the Amazon Smart Thermostat packs an intelligent punch with its features and ease of use. This device can detect whether you’re home and proactively adjust your HVAC to save energy. Within the Alexa app, you can also see detailed information about your energy and HVAC use. It isn’t the flashiest smart thermostat, with a clean, minimalistic design that can fade into the background. What it lacks in appearance, it makes up for in features. You can even use Alexa to set up automations to trigger other smart devices in your home to adapt based on what the thermostat is reading. ... Show more Get it now $80 at Amazon $80 at Best Buy $80 at B&H Photo-Video
Photo Gallery 1/1 Best cheap indoor security camera Eufy Security Indoor Cam E220 2-Cam Kit Eufy is a part of the Anker brand and is known for making excellent security cameras with impressive features at affordable prices. The Eufy Security Indoor Cam E220 is one of our favorites and even tops our Best Home Security Cameras for Apple HomeKit and Siri list. The E220 makes this list because of its price and features. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this camera is the pan and tilt function with a 2K camera resolution. This allows you to move the camera remotely, enabling you to see all around the area. Smart object detection means the camera will follow a subject once it has entered the view and the 2K resolution lets it all happen in good clarity. A two-pack of the cameras costs $100 but if you only want or need one, you can pick that up for $56. ... Show more Get it now $100 at Amazon
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