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Upgrade your lights with this Prime Day Deal on Philips Hue bulbs

Jul 13, 2022

Philips Hue's line-up is considered one of the best when it comes to Zigbee lights and bulbs. They produce a consistent and pleasant glow and are widely compatible with other Zigbee devices.

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Explore Prime Day Savings on Aqara's Zigbee 3.0 Smart Devices

Jul 13, 2022

Aqara has discounted the Motion Sensor P1, the Smart Curtain Motor E1, and Security Camera Hub Indoor G2H Pro.

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Image featuring the logo for 'Kasa Smart' next to a clay piggy bank. The Kasa Smart logo consists of a stylized blue house outline beside the brand name in black and teal lettering with a trademark symbol. The piggy bank is pink, textured, and appears to be handmade, with playful black dot eyes and nostrils.

Get these discounted, platinum-rated TP-Link Kasa lights and plugs

Jul 13, 2022

TP-Link, the maker of Kasa Smart products, has discounted a smart LED strip, a bulb, and an outdoor plug for Amazon Prime Day.

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Want to use Valetudo? Get a discounted Dreametech robot vacuum cleaner

Nov 26, 2021

If you have been holding off using Valetudo, today's discount on Dreametech robot vacuum cleaners might just tempt you.

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Brighten up your day with deals on Senglend Zigbee bulbs

Jun 23, 2021

Today, on Amazon Prime Day, is your chance to grab a number of different Sengled Zigbee bulbs at a steep discount.

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Aqara Zigbee switches are discounted for Amazon Prime Day

Jun 22, 2021

On Amazon Prime Day, you will be able to pick up a bunch of Aqara Zigbee switches for a few bucks less than usual.

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Prime Day Deals: Save on Aqara Zigbee Sensors for Your Smart Home

Jun 22, 2021

On Amazon Prime Day (which is happening now!), Aqara is offering their Zigbee devices for $3.80 - $4.80 cheaper than their usual price.

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Two Google Nest Wifi nodes, one in grey and one in white.

Switch to a mesh Wi-Fi system with Google's discounted Nest Wifi

Jun 21, 2021

Google's Nest Wifi is 30% off, bringing the price of a 2-pack down to an affordable US$209.

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The backbone of your smart home: the discounted Amazon eero 6

Jun 21, 2021

Today is possibly the day to upgrade ageing Wi-Fi access points with Amazon's eero 6 mesh system.

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A line-up of iPad Air 2020 models in different colours, viewed from the side and front. From left to right, there's a space gray, silver, rose gold, green, and sky-blue iPad Air, each featuring the Apple logo on the back. The last iPad on the right is shown from the front, displaying a colourful abstract design on the screen, showcasing the Liquid Retina display.

Grab an Apple iPad Air (2020) with a rare discount

Jun 21, 2021

In an event about as rare as a total solar eclipse, the iPad Air (4th generation) has been discounted on Amazon.

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