My Absolute Favorite 45+ Prime Day Smart Home Deals From Ring, Philips Hue and More

Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is in full swing right now. If you’ve been thinking of picking up some smart gadgets for your home, this is a good time to take the plunge.

I test smart home and home security gear for a living, and right now I’m seeing incredible discounts across the board, from video doorbells and security cameras to smart locks, lighting, thermostats and more.

But despite the massive number of sales, not every Prime Day deal is a good one. To help you sort through them, I’ve rounded up the ones I’d actually recommend from brands like Ring, Blink, Philips Hue, Nest and Arlo. The sale wraps up tonight so if you see something you like, I suggest grabbing it sooner rather than later.

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Best Prime Day video doorbell deals

Blink’s security devices are affordable in any case, but they’re especially affordable during Prime events. I just tested this new wireless doorbell on my porch, and one of the best budget models I’ve ever tried, providing reliable 2K resolution views of your front yard and anyone making a delivery or showing up unexpectedly.

This doorbell includes two-way audio, and you get person detection for free, so it’s a strong option if you want to avoid subscriptions (there are subscriptions for cloud video storage and more complex AI features if you want to splurge a few extra dollars per month). However, I highly suggest bundling this extra-affordable camera with the Sync Module, which you’ll need to connect to Wi-Fi, or a larger Blink Module that can handle local video storage, too.

Ring’s latest and greatest video doorbell can do almost everything, including recognize multiple objects like packages, vehicles or people, zoom in up to 10x with its 4K resolution and enable extra-clear two-way audio. Just keep in mind it’s wired, so unless you want to spend more for the battery version, check the position of your doorbell wiring before you buy.

This doorbell has a massive Prime discount, but it’s an especially good front door device if you already have Amazon subscriptions. A Prime subscription, for example, allows you to recruit Alexa Plus and give the voice assistant commands on how to handle visitors ringing the doorbell, letting Alexa carry on entire conversations for you. A Ring subscription, which starts around $5, lets you access AI-generated video description, cloud storage and plenty more, too.

If you aren’t sure about all these fancy features, stop by my guide on how to turn off Ring settings you’re uncomfortable with, and you’ll be set.

Arlo is one of my favorite security companies, and its 2K doorbell (wired or wireless) not only tests especially well, but also has very advanced features for those willing to pay an Arlo subscription (starting at $8 a month). That includes not only person and package detection, but also early warnings, animal detection, fire detection, sound detection for gunshots and breaking glass and even custom detections to watch specific objects.

Features like these make Arlo the complete package when it comes to front door patrol, and this doorbell is available for under $30, making it a steal compared to the alternatives.

The ReoLink doorbell has crisp 2K video with a taller 4:3 aspect ratio, giving you a better view of visitors and packages left at your doorstep. AI-powered person detection helps cut down on unnecessary alerts, while two-way talk lets you communicate with guests or delivery drivers from anywhere.

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Best Prime Day home security deals

Eufy’s little cam is a masterclass in how much a security camera can do without requiring any extra fees or monthly subscriptions. It offers basic person and vehicle detection, as well as supported local video storage (which is expandable if you want to add a hub).

The little camera also has a cool design with a magnetic base that can lock onto metal surfaces as well as screw in if necessary. It also has color night vision, motion zone settings and a plethora of other handy features. Just keep in mind that if you do want to use local video storage, you’ll need to add a microSD card. You may have a spare one if you use a camera or mobile game console, but otherwise, you might want to purchase one.

I keep coming back to the Ring Stick Up/Outdoor camera model as one of my favorites, for a very important reason. It’s a very portable camera with its own built-in stand. Pair that with its battery power, and you can not only set this camera anywhere, but also move it between locations as you want, indoors or outside.

This means you can carry around the HD cam to watch a playroom, kids in an outdoor yard, a busy entryway or a garage all in the same afternoon, while you’re busy in another space (it pairs well with a tablet, too). If you do find a place to put this camera, you can mount it permanently, and it has enough outdoor weather resistance to survive rain if you accidentally leave it out overnight.

Most floodlight security cameras are wired in, which means you need a junction box and some annoying wiring work on a ladder to install them. Blink is one of the very few brands with a battery-powered floodlight that I can recommend, offering both 2K resolution and 700 lumens of lighting for a dark deck, backyard, driveway or walkway.

You can position this camera anywhere you want, and get human detection for free, so a subscription isn’t really necessary, especially if you pair it with a Blink Module plug-in device that can support local video storage. Blink’s lithium AA batteries are typically rated for up to two years (mine lasted around a year and a half), but with the floodlight LEDs they can drain more quickly. I suggest keeping the LED brightness low to avoid draining the batteries too much or blinding the neighbors.

The Mini 2K Plus is an easy, no-fuss solution if you want to keep an eye on an entryway, your pets or a home office. We don’t know how long this price will last, so we recommend grabbing yours while you can. You’re getting sharp 2K video, improved audio clarity and up to 4x digital zoom, which makes it easier to catch small details.

More Prime Day home security camera deals

• Blink Outdoor 4 and Wired Doorbell 2K bundle: $66 (save $174). This massive discount gives you three outdoor cameras and the video doorbell, giving you an instant DIY security system at 73% off.
• Ring Indoor Cam: $25 (save $25). Keep an eye on your pets, kids or plants for half-off.
• Eufy Security Solo Cam E42, 4-pack solar camera set: $460 (save $240). Pan and tilt, AI-facial recognition, solar charging and more make this bundle a worthwhile investment.
• Arlo Essential Indoor Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera (2-pack): $34 (save $66). These 2K cameras have 360-degree pan and auto motion tracking, and they work out to about $17 per camera.
• Lockly Visage Zeno smart lock: $280 (save $69). It combines facial recognition and a fingerprint reader, and it supports Apple Home Key, Alexa and Google.
• Tapo C260 4K indoor pan-tilt camera: $43 (save $17). It does facial recognition and pet detection and has 360-degree AI tracking.
• SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro: $160 (save $70). This smart lock unlocks with 3D face recognition or palm vein scanning, so you never need a key.
• Reolink E1 Zoom 4K indoor camera: $88 (save $22). It has 3x optical zoom, pan-tilt auto tracking and dual-band Wi-Fi 6, with no subscription required.
• myQ Secure View 3-in-1 smart deadbolt: $155 (save $70). It combines a keypad deadbolt with a built-in video camera, and it comes with an extra battery.
• Blink Outdoor 4 XR (4-camera system): $105 (save $195). This long-range wireless system has a two-year battery life. At this price, each camera costs about $26.
• Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint smart lock: $130 (save $50). This Wi-Fi fingerprint deadbolt has a built-in door sensor and works with Apple Home and Alexa.
• Eufy FamiLock S3 Max smart video lock: $280 (save $120). It’s an all-in-one video doorbell that includes a 2K HD camera, plus features a smart lock for secure logins.

Best Prime Day smart home device deals

Smart plugs make great first-time home upgrades, adding app-based scheduling and remote control for typically just $10 to $15. They work especially well with common household appliances, including something as simple as a lamp.

Tapo’s two-pack option is one of my favorites for an important reason: It also adds energy monitoring, which few plugs have but is handy for spotting energy hogs around your home, such as those hungry space heaters you may have brought out for cold weather.

If I had my way, everyone would get a smart thermostat for Christmas. These devices are a major improvement over old heating and cooling controls. They offer eco and vacation modes, easier scheduling through apps, voice controls and algorithms that learn when the house is active or quiet and adjust automatically.

Many smart thermostats pay for themselves within a year or two with energy savings. My Nest model eventually did, and it’s one of the fanciest around, with a dazzling dial display and optional connections to other appliances, too.

After testing airflow and more, we can confirm that Zafro’s smart fan is one of the best we’ve ever found, with detailed speed and direction controls, plus up to a 43-foot reach. Do you know how handy it is to control a fan with your voice or a phone app when you’re across the room? It’s very, very nice.

The fan includes timers, modes such as a smart sleep setting so it won’t disturb light sleepers and plenty more choices. You won’t believe how much of a difference this upgrade can make.

This is Amazon’s biggest display yet. It has widgets that help you keep your day on track. You can also experience your favorite content with high-quality sound and HD streaming. You can even stay connected with clear video calling.

$350 (original price: $500)

More Prime Day smart home device deals:

• Ring Smart Plug: $20 (save $5). Control lights and devices with voice or motion, no subscription required.
• Philips Hue Smart Plug: $31 (save $7). This little smart plug lets you integrate any non-smart devices into your Hue ecosystem.
• Amazon Echo Spot: $55 (save $55). This Alexa device functions as a lovely modern clock that can control lights, order groceries and even tell jokes.
• Amazon Echo Show 8: $125 (save $75). Add the Echo Show 8 to your home for 38% off. You get a vibrant display, spatial audio, a 13-megapixel camera and Alexa Plus support.
• Amazon Echo Show 11: $150 (save $100). Get all the features of the Show 8 with a bigger screen. The Echo Show 11 is sitting at its lowest price ever. It was dubbed the best “high-tech kitchen aid or all-purpose home screen and speaker combo” by CNET smart home expert Tyler Lacoma.
• Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp: $140 (save $100). A minimalist design packs big ambiance in a little footprint.
• Philips Smart Deadbolt Lock: $142 (save $58). This Wi-Fi smart lock includes two handles and a front lock set in a sleek, modern design that goes with most styles.
• Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced: $165 (save $35). It’s Energy Star certified and works with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. It’s the main alternative to Nest.
• Philips Hue Signe smart floor lamp: $245 (save $118). This color-changing corner lamp puts out 2,550 lumens and works with Alexa, Google Home and HomeKit.
• Eero Pro 7 mesh Wi-Fi 7 system (3-pack): $600 (save $200). This tri-band system supports internet plans up to 5Gbps and covers up to 6,000 square feet.
• Kasa smart dimmer switch (3-pack): $37 (save $19). These Wi-Fi dimmers need no hub and work with Alexa and Google Home. They do require a neutral wire.
• Philips Hue OmniGlow light strip (9.8 feet): $87 (save $53). This micro-LED strip produces smooth, dot-free color at up to 2,700 lumens.
• Google Nest Thermostat: $85 (save $45). This is Google’s entry-level smart thermostat, and it’s close to its lowest price.
• TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE14000 (2-pack): $360 (save $140). Amazon lists this tri-band Wi-Fi 7 system at a 365-day low price.
• Philips Hue Signe smart table lamp: $147 (save $95). It’s the tabletop version of Hue’s slim Signe lamp, with full color and dimming. For Prime members only.
• Aqara W200 smart thermostat: $120 (save $40). It has a 4-inch touchscreen, a radar presence sensor, a built-in Matter controller and support for Apple’s Adaptive Temperature.
• Enbrighten Eternity permanent outdoor lights (50 feet): $98 (save $62). These color-changing eave lights are a good fit for holiday setups and are rated weatherproof year-round.
• Philips Hue Lily XL outdoor spotlight: $131 (save $49). It’s a weatherproof, color-changing spotlight for gardens and walkways. It needs a Hue Bridge and a power supply.
• Netgear Orbi 360 Wi-Fi 7 mesh system (3-pack): $179 (save $121). It covers up to 6,000 square feet and supports speeds up to 5Gbps.
• Govee Christmas cone tree: $300 (save $100). Give your Christmas decor a smart makeover with 25% off this 12-foot smart tree. There are over 100 scene modes that you can control via Alexa. It also has an IP67 rating, making it perfect for outside, too.
• Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights: $140 (save $40). Upgrade your home with permanent outdoor lights that you can change with the seasons. They are available in 50 feet or 100-foot options.
• Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium: $210 (save $50). You also get a built-in air quality monitor, which notifies you when the quality drops.
• Kasa ultra mini smart plugs (4-pack): $22 (save $8). These make your ordinary devices smarter, so you can control them hands-free with Alexa or Google Home Assistant.

When is October Prime Day happening?

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event kicked off yesterday and wraps up at midnight tonight, Oct. 7.

Do you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop the sale?

No, but having one can help you get more out of it. We’ve seen a ton of deals reserved exclusively for Prime members. A subscription also includes perks such as free two-day shipping and faster delivery options.

Should I buy smart home tech on Prime Day?

Yes, Prime Day is an excellent time to upgrade your smart home gear. As detailed above, you can get some of the year’s best prices on everything from video doorbells and security cameras to smart speakers, plugs, thermostats, lights and much more.

Tyler Lacoma

Senior Editor / Home Security and Smart Home

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks and top recommendations.

With degrees in business management, literature and technical writing, Tyler takes every opportunity to play with the latest AI technology, push smart devices to their limits and occasionally throw cameras off his roof, all to find the best devices to trust in your life. He always checks with the renters (and pets) in his life to see what smart products can work for everyone, in every living situation.

Living in beautiful Bend, Oregon, gives Tyler plenty of opportunities to test the latest tech in every kind of weather and temperature. But when not at work, he can be found hiking the trails, trying out a new food recipe for his loved ones, keeping up on his favorite reading or gaming with good friends.

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