Smart-home deals and remodel tech
ZDNET rounded up ten budget-friendly smart-home gadgets — many currently discounted — and remodeling projects are increasingly adding smart thermostats, intelligent lighting and integrated security. (zdnet.com) Amazon's Big Spring Sale is advertising up to 43% off smart-security brands like Blink, Ring and Tapo right now. (pcmag.com) (blockrenovation.com)
ZDNet’s roundup calls out specific low-cost picks including the Flic Duo smart remote, LIFX Luna lamp, Cosori smart air fryer, 3i G10 Plus robot vacuum and Google Nest Cam Indoor as standouts in current budget-focused testing. (zdnet.com) The ZDNet story highlights that cross‑brand standards Matter and Thread are increasingly supported by these entry-level devices, which reviewers say makes mixing lights, sensors and controllers far easier than in prior years. (zdnet.com) Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs March 25–31, 2026 across the U.S., and shopping coverage from national outlets has been tracking daily price drops on smart-home categories throughout the event week. (abcnews.com) PopSci’s deal tracker logged some of the steepest markdowns in the sale—citing an all‑new Blink Video Doorbell + Outdoor 4 bundle at $43.99 (listed as a 69% reduction) and reporting up to roughly 57% off select smart locks and cameras. (popsci.com) Independent deal sites monitoring the event note Blink items hitting sub‑$15 prices for entry models (Blink Mini) and multi‑camera bundles near $104 for outdoor systems, numbers several analysts called “some of the lowest prices seen so far this year.” (guidespot.com) Block Renovation’s Seattle remodel guide recommends planning whole‑home Wi‑Fi, low‑voltage backbone wiring and smart lighting during demolition because in‑wall wiring for in‑ceiling fixtures and circadian lighting is far cheaper to install with walls open than to retrofit later. (blockrenovation.com)
