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Best speaker and smart display deals under $100

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• Amazon is selling the fifth-gen Echo Dot for $22.99 ($27 off), which matches its all-time low. Like the Echo Pop, the Alexa-enabled smart speaker doubles as a Wi-Fi extender for Eero mesh networks. It also features advanced sensors to detect temperature and motion. Read our review.

• The latest Echo Show 5 is also available at Amazon with a TP-Link Tapo Smart Color Bulb for $49.99, down from $114.98. While the Echo Show 8 has better cameras for video calls, the 5.5-inch Show 5 is still a great option if you need an Alexa-enabled smart display to play music, get weather reports, set alarms, and perform other voice-enabled tasks.
• The fourth-gen Echo is matching its all-time low of $44.99 ($55 off) at Amazon. It’s a little older now, but the smart speaker still sounds better than any of Amazon’s entry-level speakers thanks to its more robust drivers. Plus, unlike the Pop and the latest Echo Dot, the standard Echo can double as a smart home hub with Zigbee support. Read our review.

Best headphone and earbud deals under $100

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• If you don’t need noise cancellation, Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are also down to an all-time low of $24.99 (half off) at Amazon. Amazon’s third-gen pair of wireless earbuds have a semi-open design that allows sound through, making it easy to pay attention to your surroundings. They also support multipoint pairing and integrate well with Amazon Alexa for hands-free voice control.
• If you’re looking for decent sound from a pair of over-ear headphones, Sony’s WH-CH520 are an easy recommendation now that they’re going for $38 ($42 off) at Amazon. They offer 50 hours of battery life, hands-free Google Assistant and Siri, and the ability to customize their EQ in Sony’s Headphones Connect app.
• The JLab GoAir Pop are nigh legendary at this point for being a pair of dirt-cheap wireless earbuds that actually sound decent. They’re even cheaper right now, with many pairs starting at $17.49 (about $8 off) at Amazon. These can work nicely as a stocking stuffer or as an emergency backup if you happen to lose your daily drivers.

Best smart home deals under $100

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• You can pick up an Amazon Smart Plug for just $12.99 ($12 off) at Amazon, which matches the lowest price we’ve seen. The basic plug gives you Alexa-enabled control over traditional gadgets — including lamps, coffee makers, and other indoor electronics — allowing you to schedule or control them with your voice or phone using the Alexa app.
• The Eve Energy Smart Plug is down to $28.95 ($11 off) at Amazon. The Matter-ready smart plug allows you to remotely control power for anything that’s plugged into it using your preferred smart home platform. It works with Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. Read our smart plug buying guide.
• A four-pack of Kasa Smart Plugs (model HS103P4) is down to just $19.99 ($10 off) at Amazon. They lack Matter integration — and you miss out on Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings support — but you still get hub-free control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also pick up a four-pack of Kasa’s Smart Plug Minis (model EP25P4), which are smaller and add Apple Home support, for $29.99 ($20 off) at Amazon.

• Amazon’s older Eero 6 Plus mesh router is also on sale for $99.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its best price to date. The dual-band gigabit system covers up to 1,500 square feet and supports over 75 connected devices, but unlike the faster Eero Pro 6E, it only supports Wi-Fi 6. It’s also available in a two-pack for $159.99 ($80 off) or a three-pack for $194.99 ($105 off).
• A three-pack of Philips Hue 60W RGB smart bulbs is down to $79.99 ($55 off) at Amazon. That’s still pricey compared to competing products, but it’s near the lowest price we’ve seen for this particular set. Since these use Bluetooth, you can control them via voice with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. However, if you can put the savings toward a Hue Bridge ($54), you can control more lights and unlock even more functionality, including the ability to set up automated routines and sync the lights to your entertainment playback.

• Our top budget video doorbell pick — the Blink Video Doorbell — is available at Amazon with a Sync Module 2 for $39.99 ($30 off), which is $5 shy of the bundle’s all-time low. The 1080p video doorbell offers support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. You don’t get some of the more advanced features by default, including smart alerts, but the included Sync Module 2 lets you see a live view and use local storage without a premium subscription.

• Ring’s Stick Up Cam Battery has returned to its all-time low of $54.99 ($45 off) at Amazon. The battery-powered 1080p security camera is usable both indoors and outside; it also supports two-way audio, night video, and motion alerts, though if you want to save video, you’ll need a Ring Protect plan (which starts at $4.99 a month).
• If you’re looking for a more affordable security camera and don’t need to use it outdoors, the second-gen Ring Indoor Cam is a bit cheaper now that it’s available at Amazon for $29.99 ($30 off), its lowest price yet. The wired security camera offers sharp 1080p HD resolution, a built-in siren, and two-way audio. It also comes with color night vision and a physical privacy cover for quickly and conveniently disabling its recording capabilities.
• The battery-powered Blink Outdoor 4, Amazon’s latest outdoor security camera, is on sale for an all-time low of $39.99 ($60 off) at Amazon. The 1080p camera offers essential monitoring features such as motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. It also offers a wider field of view than the prior model and onboard person detection, so long as you opt for the $ 3-a-month subscription.