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Best Tech Deals for Connected Home Theatre Devices

As we are in the middle of the holiday shopping season and you are considering building a home theatre system, there are several elements to consider to get the best listening and viewing experience for your space. For instance, do you already have a streaming media device? Do you want a streaming media device built into your smart TV? Do you want a new smart TV? Are you interested in Dolby Atmos or a TV that has 4K or 8K? And if you already use a voice assistant, do you want a system that works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung's SmartThings, or LG's ThinQ?

GearBrain can help you figure out everything you need to know about these devices and even how to put them together in our Connected Home Theatre Guide. We can also help you find the best deals for each of these connected home theatre devices so you can build the home setup that's right for you and your smart home.

Streaming Media Devices Deals

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Best Streaming Media Devices Deals

As more consumers cut the cord and get their content from streaming media services, there are a number of viable streaming media devices they can consider. There are devices made by Roku, Apple, Amazon and Google (Chromecast), to name just a few. Listed below are the best deals we have found for the month of March at Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon:

Best Streaming Media Deals on Amazon

AmazonThe Amazon Fire TV Stick

Here are the latest deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday we found on Amazon this holiday shopping season:

Best Streaming Media Deals on Best Buy

RokuThe Roku Ultra features Ultra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos

Check out these streaming media device deals for now, Black Friday and Cyber Monday on Best Buy for you:

Best Streaming Media Deals on Walmart

GoogleThe new Chromecast comes with a remote for the first time

We went looking around Walmart and found these streaming media device deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and now for you:

To learn even more about these streaming media devices, visit The best TV streaming devices from Google, Amazon, Roku, and Apple

Smart Connected Speaker Deals

AmazonThe Echo Show 8 smart display by Amazon

To get the best sound for your connected home theatre system, smart speakers are a great choice. These connected devices work on a wireless link and support voice control of various systems, including a smart TV. They can also control streaming media devices, as well as the content you stream. Smart speakers also come in different shapes, sizes, and brands with options including Apple, Google and Amazon. Here are the best deals we have found for smart speakers in March:

Best Smart Speakers and Display Deals on Amazon

AmazonAll-new Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)

When looking around Amazon for special Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals on their popular Echo brand of smart speakers and displays, we only found these current deals:


Best Smart Speaker and Display Deals on Best Buy

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The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) smart display by Amazon

While searching for the best smart speaker and display deals on Best Buy, we were able to come up with a few good deals for you this holiday shopping season:

Walmart's Best Deals for Smart Speakers and Displays

GoogleNest devices, including the Nest Mini, can take advantage of the new feature

Like Amazon, Walmart had a limited number of smart speaker and display deals for this holiday shopping season. Here is what we found:

To learn more about the best smart speakers, you can visit GearBrain's List of best smart speakers and displays for your smart home.

Smart TV Deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Today

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A great screen is a solid addition to a connected home theater system, pairing with both smart controls and sound. Televisions have morphed from big picture tubes to smart connected devices with powerful operating systems that can create the ultimate viewing experience. Some can act as a hub for a smart home too, as they connect to the internet and are compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant platforms. Here are some of the deals we found on smart TVs from leading brands including Sony, LG and Samsung, as well as newer ones from Vizio and Hisense.

Smart TV deals on Amazon

AmazonAmazon Fire TV interface

When looking for smart TV deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and now, we found a few good deals on Amazon's own Amazon Fire TV with Alexa built-in and a few Sony smart TVs:

Smart TV Deals on Best Buy

LGAn OLED television from LG

Best Buy had a few good deals on smart TVs now. We found these deals on Samsung and LG smart TVs for now and Black Friday:

Walmart's Best Deals on Smart TVs

LG$500 gets you this huge, 65-inch LG TV

Here are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Smart TVs from companies like Samsung, Sony, and LG that are available today at Walmart:

  • Sony 75" Class BRAVIA XR X90K 4K HDR Full Array LED with Smart Google TV XR75X90K (New) - $898 (Save $600). Buy on Walmart
  • TCL 55" Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV - 55S41R (New) - $188 - Buy at Walmart
  • SAMSUNG 55" Class TU690T Crystal UHD 4K Smart Television - $298 (List price is $379) - Buy at Walmart
  • Sony 65" Class BRAVIA XR A90J 4K HDR OLED TV Smart Google TV XR65A90J - $1,398 (List Price is $2,699) - Buy at Walmart
  • SAMSUNG 65" Class TU690T Crystal UHD 4K Smart Television - UN65TU690TFXZA - $398 - Buy on Walmart
  • onn. 50" Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Roku Smart TV HDR (100133204) - only $148 - Buy at Walmart
  • onn. 43" Class FHD (1080P) LED Roku Smart TV - $98 - Buy at Walmart
  • Hisense 75" Class R6 Series 4K UHD LED Roku Smart TV - 75R6030K (New) - $398 - Buy on Walmart
  • Check more Black Friday Deals on Smart TVs at Walmart here.

Best Deals on Samsung Smart TVs for Black Friday, CyberMonday and Today

SamsungSamsung's The Frame TV looks like artwork when not used

Samsung - Deals directly from the company's website that are available for purchase today:

To learn more about how to buy a smart TV, visit GearBrain's complete jargon-busting guide to buying a new television. You will learn everything you need to know about buying a smart TV and details about features including HDR, Ultra HD, OLED, ports, and apps.


Amazon Fire TV 65" Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV with Dolby Vision, hands-free with Alexa

Check out The GearBrain, our smart home compatibility find engine, to find and buy the perfect smart TV and home theatre system. You can also easily find and buy smart TVs and devices that work with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.

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