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Best tech deals for springtime smart home devices

Check out the deals we have found on the essential smart devices every smart home should have this spring.

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As the weather gets warmer each spring and we spend more time outside, there is no better time to add to or upgrade your smart home devices. GearBrain has compiled some of the best deals on seven essential smart devices that can help you save money, protect the environment, and enhance your health. (Note: We will update this article throughout the season to provide the most up-to-date deals available - Last updated 3.15.2024.)

March Madness Bundle from Meater

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Meater's March Madness Bundle 2024

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Score big with exclusive discounts on Meater's top picks for the ultimate sports season experience! As the 68 leading NCAA basketball teams get ready to battle for the championship, ensure your game-day hosting is unbeatable. This special Meater bundle includes everything needed to elevate your appetizers, making them the MVP of any watch party. Celebrate every dunk, steal, and three-pointer with friends and family, savoring flavors that unite everyone.

The bundle includes the latest MEATER 2 Plus (GearBrain is testing), Meat Church Holy Cow Rub for championship-worthy flavor, essential BBQ Mitts, a handy MEATER Hanger, and a MEATER Towel to keep things clean. This bundle costs only $139.95, with free shipping and a $70 savings!

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Available now through March 31st. Don't miss out on making your March Madness gatherings legendary!

In addition, during this March sale, Meater is offering 20% off Meater Plus and Meater Block on Amazon. Check out the links below for more information.

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Tile Spring Break Essentials Sale - Save up to 25%

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Take your spring travels to the next level and keep your belongings close with up to 25% off on essential Tile trackers. Whether hitting the beach or exploring a new city, our select styles are designed to make your journey smoother. Never worry about misplaced items again. Tile trackers and the free Tile app available for iOS and Android ensure you can find your things near and far.

Their new Spring Essentials Sale provides up to 25% off on spring travel essentials. Don't let lost items put a damper on your spring break. Shop now and travel with peace of mind!

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Treatlife deal: Get 15% off on all products with coupon code Treatlife15

a product shot of Treatlife Human Presence SensorTreatlife Smart Human Presence SensorTreatLife

Treatlife is a leading provider of smart home devices, including smart switches, plugs, smart lights, and now a smart human presence sensor. ​

What is the Treatlife Human Presence Sensor? The Treallife 24G mmWave Radar Smart Human Presence Sensor is a wired, WiFi-connected device that doesn't require a hub and is compatible with Alexa and Google Home Assistant (excluding SmartThings and IFTTT support). It utilizes millimeter-wave radar technology to detect movements and stationary states without compromising privacy. Offering advanced sensing with instant alerts to your smartphone, this sensor supports customizable home automation for tasks like reading, child monitoring, and energy saving. It features flexible installation options with a magnetic base for easy adjustment and a broad detection range, avoiding false detections by careful placement. The sensor is designed for indoor use and requires a dry area for optimal durability.

This Spring, Treatife offers a coupon for 15% off all its smart devices until March 31, 2024. Click the link below to see which makes sense for your smart home.

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Belkin Exclusive Spring Sale offers discounts on chargers, stands, adapters, speakers and more for your devices.

a photo of Belkin BoostCharge Pro chargerThe Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 MagSafe chargerBelkin

Don't miss out on Belkin's Spring Sale—our top offers await you! Enjoy incredible savings on a wide range of premium products, including chargers, stands, adapters, speakers, and much more, suitable for your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and various other devices. Hurry, as these deals are available for a limited time only due to limited stock. Plus, benefit from our round-the-clock customer support and enjoy free shipping on orders over $50.

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Reolink Spring Sale

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Reolink is running several Spring sales.

Here are a few good deals we found that are great if you are in the market for a good, reliable security camera:

WiFi Battery Camera: Argus 3 Pro+SPW is available at a discounted price of $95.99, with a 36.00% discount off its original price of $149.99.

4G LTE Camera: Go PT Ultra with Solar Panel is now priced at $199.99, down from $249.99, and offers a 20.00% discount.

Doorbell: Video Doorbell WiFi is on sale for $87.99, reduced from $109.99, with a discount of 20.00%.

PTZ PoE Camera: The RLC-823A is priced at $199.99, marked down from $249.99, and offers a 20.00% discount.

Floodlight PoE Camera: Duo Floodlight PoE is available at a discounted price of $132.99, down from $189.99, with a 30.00% discount.

Wired WiFi Camera: E1 Outdoor Pro is now priced at $109.19, reduced from $139.99, offering a 22.00% discount.

WiFi Security System: RLK12-500WB4 is on sale for $351.99, down from $439.99, with a 20.00% discount.

PoE Security System: RLK8-800B4 is currently priced at $404.99, marked down from $539.99, offering a 25.00% discount.

And if you shop on Amazon, Reolink also has some good deals. Click on the link below to Reolink's Amazon page to see the latest Spring deals.

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Coway Spring Sale - Up to 40% off

Coway AirMega 400S smart air purifierThe Coway AirBus 400S includes Alexa voice controlCoway Dive into Coway's Spring Sale and breathe easier with up to 40% off select products! This season, Coway is offering remarkable discounts across its range: 30% off the advanced Airmega 400S & 400 and 300S & 300 smart air purifiers, ensuring your air is clean and fresh. Enjoy 25% off the Airmega 200S & 200 smart air purifiers for those seeking a more compact solution. Elevate your home's comfort with 40% off on Coway's innovative Bidetmega and Aquamega products. These exclusive deals are available directly on their site, so don't miss out on upgrading your home's health and comfort this spring.

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Smart Air Monitors - Airthings launches Renew Smart Air Purifier

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Airthings Renew Smart Air Purifier

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With the spring season comes allergies. One of the best smart devices to help you during allergy season is a smart air purifier, which reads levels of toxins and chemicals (VOCs) in your home, along with humidity and temperature. This year, Airthings a new smart air purifier, Airthings Renew. Marking the newest addition to their intelligent air quality solutions suite, Renew stands out as Airthings' inaugural venture into smart air purifiers specifically designed for bedrooms. It boasts a library-quiet operation and an ergonomic design aimed at enhancing breathing and improving sleep quality. Whether used independently or alongside other Airthings air quality monitors, Renew is engineered to make a significant difference in your indoor air environment. Secure your Airthings Renew by pre-ordering at www.Airthings.com.

We will be testing this new smart air purifier soon. So be on the lookout for our review.

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Outdoor Smart Indoor Sprinkler Controller Deals

Photo of Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler ControllerRachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller Works with Alexa on Amazon - $229Rachio

There are a few deals we found on Amazon that can work for your smart home's sprinkler system.

Rachio Spring Sale With Discounts on all Rachio Products

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Rachio Smart Hose Timer Kit

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This Spring, Rachio is offering $40 off on their website. Here is how their new sales program works: Users can unlock a $40 discount on their next Rachio purchase! Sign up with your cell number to receive automated marketing texts from Rachio, including promotional messages and cart reminders. This offer doesn't require a purchase to sign up. You can opt-out anytime by texting STOP; for assistance, text HELP. The frequency of messages will vary, and standard message and data rates may apply. By participating, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Enhance your Rachio shopping experience with savings right at your fingertips!

If in the market for a smart sprinkler controller, we recommend Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, 3rd Generation. It comes in either eight or 16-zone configurations. They are compatible with Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Plus, Rain, Freeze, and Wind Skip. Users can easily program and control their sprinklers from their smartphones (iOS and Android). What we like most about Rachio is its integrations with the top smart-home platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, and IFTTT. This is what makes it the most connected controller on the market.

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Smart Video Doorbells

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Here are a few deals we found for smart video doorbells. These smart home security devices can help you see who is coming close to your front door during the day or in the dark of night. They can also alert you when someone might be lurking around the outside of your home. And it you want, these smart home devices can help you scare these unwanted visitors away whether you are home or not. Check out these special offers:

Best Ring Video Doorbell and Camera Deals for Spring

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Every home needs security lights — but every smart home needs a smart video doorbell. These smart devices are excellent security devices, which allow you to see, hear, and speak with unwanted visitors at your door in real time and from anywhere. Some smart video doorbells work with smart speaker displays like the Echo Show or Google Nest Hub. This integration allows another device to access the floodlight cam and see what's happening outside your home. We found a good Ring Deal for you. You can get Certified Refurbished Ring Doorbells and Cameras on Amazon starting at $ 64.99.

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Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell - 62% off

Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell

Special deal on Amazon for Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell

​Another good manufacturer of smart video doorbells and security cameras is Arlo, and their Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell is on sale for only $49.99, 62% off. This smart doorbell has HD Video, a 180° Field of View, Night Vision, 2 Way Talk, and easy DIY Installation. It does require existing electrical wiring with a voltage between 16V AC and 24V AC and a 10VA. And the Arlo doorbell will work with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Apple HomeKit-enabled devices.

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Outdoor Plugs

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Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor/Indoor plugs are used to control outside lights year around.

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Check out the following smart outdoor plug deals we found on Amazon and a few other smart home retailers.

Kasa Smart Outdoor Smart Plug (KP405)

Photo of Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug on a counter.TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor PlugGearBrain

We usually hear about smart plugs controlling holiday lights, but they can be used year-round. These smart plugs are waterproof and work on a long Wi-Fi range, some up to 300 feet. They can operate landscape lighting, swimming pool pumps, and other outdoor appliances. You can control them with an app or voice control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. One of the best deals is for the Kasa Smart Outdoor Smart Plug (KP405). It does not require a hub, works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT, and is currently available for $17.99 on Amazon.

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GE CYNC Outdoor Smart Plug

Photo of GE CYNC Outdoor Smart PlugCync Outdoor Smart PlugGearBrain

Cync’s new outdoor smart plug is a smart plug that works either inside or outside your smart home on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection. Once connected to your home Wi-Fi network, you can easily control any device you plug into the outdoor plug. You can turn devices on and off or set scenes and schedules from anywhere using the Cync app. You can also use your voice with an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled device. No hub is required. (Check out our full review to learn more.)

We found the Cync Outdoor Smart Plug on sale on Amazon for $18.99 (37% off) and at Walmart for $20.09, 12% off.

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If you are unsure if any of these smart devices will work with your current smart home setup, head over to The GearBrain, our free compatibility find engine, which can help solve this problem. Please tell us what smart devices you already have in your smart home, and The GearBrain can help you determine if these smart devices — or any other smart device — are compatible. It's that simple.

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