Smart home technology has come a long way in recent years, and Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on the latest and greatest devices at unbeatable prices. And if you’re in the market for a smart hub, look no further than the Nest Hub 2nd gen, which just so happens to be on sale for half off this Black Friday. That’s right, you can snag this top-of-the-line smart hub for the best price we’ve seen yet.

With its sleek design and advanced features, the Nest Hub 2nd gen is a must-have for any tech-savvy homeowner. In fact, it can be your new bedside buddy. Not only can you track your sleep, but you can also chat from room to room, make audio calls, and broadcast messages across the house to keep your whole family connected. Plus, with its enhanced speaker and ability to play your favorite music streaming services, your entertainment options are endless.

And if you’re the type of person who loves controlling your surroundings, the Nest Hub’s ability to control thousands of compatible devices around your home gives you unparalleled convenience. Plus, with the ability to make restaurant reservations and get quick answers from Google about anything and everything, your daily life just got a whole lot easier.

Other cool smart hubs are also on sale this Black Friday, including Google’s Nest Hub Max ($100 off), as well as Amazon’s Echo Show 10 ($90 off), Echo Show 8 ($45 off), or Echo Show 5 ($55 off).

The Google Nest Thermostat is the perfect smart home solution to help you save energy and stay comfortable. With its intuitive programming, remote control, and energy savings finder, you can easily manage your heating and cooling preferences from anywhere. It also has HVAC monitoring, alerting you to any potential issues and reminding you of maintenance tasks. With compatibility with most heating and cooling systems, installation takes less than 30 minutes. This model is already pretty affordable, but for Black Friday it comes with a discount you won’t want to miss. There are other smart thermostats also on sale right now, including the ecobee3 Lite ($22 off) and Honeywell Home RTH9585WF ($80 off).

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is an ideal addition to any home, bringing homeowners peace of mind. This top-rated device boasts impressive features that are guaranteed to keep your home safe. The motion-activated LED floodlights, 105dB security siren, and customizable motion zones ensure that you are always aware of any suspicious activity around your property. By pairing with Alexa, you can control the device with your voice and connect with compatible devices. The Reolink Duo 2 PoE ($56 off) is also on sale this Black Friday, as well as the Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera ($63 off), and the Blink Outdoor 4 ($48 off).

Looking for a security camera that won’t break the bank? Look no further than the Blink Mini Indoor, especially now that it’s on sale for Black Friday. If you’re keeping an eye on the outside of your home, you should also be checking in on what’s happening inside, especially if you have pets. This camera offers crystal clear 1080P video quality and can be controlled right from your smartphone. Plus, with motion detection and customizable zones, you’ll always know what’s going on in your home. Other indoor cams you should look at this Black Friday are the Google Nest Wired Security Cam ($30 off) or the Arlo Essential Indoor camera ($40 off).

The Ring Video Doorbell is on sale for Black Friday and you won’t want to miss it. With improved motion detection, privacy zones, and crisper night vision, this device lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone at your door from your phone, tablet, or PC. Plus, you’ll receive mobile notifications when someone presses the doorbell or triggers the built-in motion sensors. The doorbell is powered by a rechargeable battery or can connect to existing doorbell wires for constant power. You may also want to look into some other video doorbells currently on sale for Black Friday, such as this Blink model ($30 off), or the Google Nest Doorbell ($60 off).

The Philips Hue A19 Lightbulbs are an absolute game-changer when it comes to lighting up your home. With millions of colors and shades of warm-to-cool white light, you can easily switch up the ambiance of your room and create different moods to suit your needs. With Bluetooth capability, you can control up to 10 bulbs in a single room, and the voice control feature with Alexa or Google Assistant makes it even easier to use. If you want more smart light options, Govee’s Envisual LED Backlights are also on sale this Black Friday for $40 off, while the Nanoleaf Essentials Matter 80″ smart LED lightstrip is $15 off. This 4-pack of Kasa Smart Light Bulbs is also $14 off.

We know what you’re thinking, “A button pusher, really?” Well, yes, really. It’s super convenient to have, especially if you don’t want to smarten up your whole house. Simply pop one of these near a lightswitch and you’ll no longer have to get out of bed to turn off the light. Plus, for Black Friday, it’s affordable enough that you can set one of these up in every room. There are more cool smart home gadgets that will make your life easier and keep your wallet full since they’re on sale for Black Friday, including the SwicthBot WiFi Smart Lock ($50 off), the SwitchBot Thermometer Hygrometer ($12.71 off) or the Kasa Smart Plug 4-pack set ($7 off).

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