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Amazon Prime Day is always a great time to save on smart home devices. One of the most versatile smart home gadgets you can buy just happens to be the most affordable, too. It's a win all around for you, your home, and your bank account.
The second-generation Arlo Video Doorbell is a well-priced wireless smart doorbell that delivers sharp video with a full view of your doorstep as well as optional cloud storage and smart alerts. We reviewed the HD version, which starts at $79.99, but now the sharper 2K (1,944 by 1,944) is the same price for Prime Day. Both versions are Editors' Choice picks for video doorbells.
Amazon's Smart Thermostat already earned accolades for its low price even before this Prime Day discount. It lets you control your heating and cooling system from your phone or via Alexa voice commands. And while it lacks features you get with pricier alternatives, it's an excellent value if you use the Alexa platform to control your smart home devices. And it's 35% cheaper for Prime Day.
The Roku Smart Bulb SE Color offers a full spectrum of hues, supports voice and app controls, and works well with other Roku devices. It uses an embedded 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio to connect to your home network and a Bluetooth radio to pair with Roku's mobile app. It earns an "Excellent" 4 out of 5 score in our review.
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