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.
Best Streaming Media Devices Deals
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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:
The Amazon Fire TV StickAmazonHere are the latest deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday we found on Amazon this holiday shopping season:
The Roku Ultra features Ultra HD, HDR and Dolby AtmosRokuCheck out these streaming media device deals for now, Black Friday and Cyber Monday on Best Buy for you:
The new Chromecast comes with a remote for the first timeGoogleWe went looking around Walmart and found these streaming media device deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and now for you:
The Echo Show 8 smart display by AmazonAmazonTo 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:
All-new Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release)AmazonWhen 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:
The Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) smart display by Amazon
AmazonWhile 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:
Nest devices, including the Nest Mini, can take advantage of the new featureGoogleLike Amazon, Walmart had a limited number of smart speaker and display deals for this holiday shopping season. Here is what we found:
Furrion Aurora Full Sun Smart 4K UHD LED Outdoor TVGearBrainA 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.
Amazon Fire TV interfaceAmazonWhen 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:
An OLED television from LGLGBest 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:
$500 gets you this huge, 65-inch LG TVLGHere are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Smart TVs from companies like Samsung, Sony, and LG that are available today at Walmart:
Samsung's The Frame TV looks like artwork when not usedSamsungSamsung - 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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