These essential smart home devices are highly useful - and all under $25

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It's the best time of the year (for shopping): Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and there are a lot of worthwhile deals because of it. Amazon has lowered the prices of its own devices, so other brands are doing all they can to compete and get you to spend your money on their products instead.

Also: It's Prime Day 2: Our editors hand-picked the 90+ best deals and are tracking them live

As a result, you may wonder which ones of those deals are actually a good bargain, especially with how many discounts you're bound to find when scrolling through Amazon. For us smart home enthusiasts, Prime Day is one of the best times to shop, and I've rounded up the deals I'm watching and shopping this year that are legitimately good discounts.

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My favorite essential smart home Prime Day deals

Current price: $10 (30% off)

Original price: $15

Whether you have an established smart home or are just getting started, a smart plug is always a good addition, especially at $10. And the deal price just gets better when you learn that this plug not only works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, but also with Matter, so that you can use it easily with Apple Home.

Current price: $10 (67% off)

Original price: $30

The first-generation Blink Mini is now available on sale for only $10. This indoor security camera supports 1080p full HD resolution in day and night view, two-way audio, and motion detection. As an Amazon device, the Blink Mini is natively compatible with Alexa.

Current price: $21 (30% off)

Original price: $30

If you want to get more from your security camera, the Kasa EC70 is a wired indoor camera with pan/tilt capability to track motion in real time. This camera also supports full HD resolution, two-way audio, and night vision. Because it tracks motion live, the Kasa EC70 works well as a pet camera, baby monitor, or security camera.

Current price: $25 (38% off)

Original price: $40

The Govee smart light bulbs are some of the most consistent I've tried. They work with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, support both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for control, amd cam change colors to up to 16 million shades.

Current price: $12 (25% off)

Original price: $16

The HS200 is one smart light switch I bought during this Prime Day sales event, thanks to its 25% discount. This Kasa smart switch doesn't require a hub, since it works with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, though it does require a neutral wire for installation.

More smart home Prime Day deals under $25

Linkind smart plug 4-pack: $24 (save $9): With Matter support, these four smart plugs work with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and more.

Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module Core: $24 (save $36): You won't see a video doorbell for under $25, and the battery-powered, easy-to-install Blink Video Doorbell is perfect for the price.

Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug: $13 (save $3): Having an outdoor smart plug makes it easy to control outdoor lights, fans, and other patio items with my phone.

Blink Mini 2K+: $18 (save $22): The newest Blink Mini security camera is part of the first Blink lineup to support 2K resolution.

Eufy Entry Sensor E2023 (save $7): If you're looking to expand an Eufy home security system, Amazon has tboth he E20 entry sensor and the Motion Sensor on sale.

Kasa Smart Outlet KP200: $19 (save $6): A smart outlet is a permanent way to upgrade your existing outlets and even get more insight into your home's biggest power draws.

Wyze Cam OG: $18 (save $12): At full HD 1080p resolution and consistent performance, there's a good reason why the Wyze Cam OG is still so popular.

Amazon Smart Plug: $13 (save $12): The 48% discount on the Amazon Smart Plug lets you control your dumb devices with your phone or Alexa.

Kasa Smart Light Bulbs: $15 (save $5): Get two smart, full-color light bulbs for only $15.

When is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23, through Friday, June 26, 2026.

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