Best Black Friday smart home deals 2025: from smart lights to robot vacuums

Every year, some of the best Black Friday deals are on smart home tech, making it a great time to upgrade your devices or add to your existing setup. 

Smart home devices can make daily life more convenient, enhance your home security, help you save energy and you can control them remotely or set schedules for them to turn on or off.

During the Black Friday sales, you'll find discounts on a range of smart devices, such as lights, plugs, video doorbells, thermostats and more. Until the end of Cyber Monday on 1 December, you can find deals at all the major tech retailers, including Amazon, AO and Currys.

Best Black Friday smart home deals at a glance: Mesh wi-fi systems and wi-fi extenders | Robot vacuums | Smart kitchen appliances | Smart lighting | Smart plugs | Smart security systems | Smart thermostats | Smart speakers and displays | Robot vacuums 

* References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. The price is checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks. 

Smart speakers and displays

The first device you should buy when setting up a smart home is a smart speaker or display. Luckily, there's always a range of options discounted during the sale.

Using voice commands, you’ll be able to control other smart devices, play music or ask for answers to your burning questions. Some smart speakers can act as a central hub, connecting all your compatible smart tech together.

If you’ve never had a smart speaker before, you’ll first need to pick a voice assistant. There are three main options to choose from: Amazon Echo devices use Alexa, Apple’s have Siri and Google’s smart speakers use Gemini. Ideally, you’ll want to have the same assistant across the whole house, as they use the same app and work on the same network.

See our guide to the best wireless speakers.

Our pick: Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

Average price in the past six months: £123.83
Lowest price in the past six months: £89.99*

• 8-inch display
• Wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• 13Mp camera

We like: Alexa voice control, easy to set up and use

We don’t like: Screen can be a fingerprint magnet

The third generation of Amazon’s smart display has a familiar wedge-shaped design and is a little larger than the previous version. On the top of the device, you’ll spot a mechanical privacy shutter for the camera, plus buttons to mute the microphone or adjust the volume.

You can tune into the radio, listen to music streaming services or audiobooks (these may require subscriptions), ask for weather updates, connect smart home devices and more.

Read our Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) review.

More smart speaker Black Friday deals

• JBL Authentics 200: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013011
• Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd generation): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50012755

 Smart security systems

Smart security systems will give you peace of mind and protect your home when you’re away.

Smart security cameras and video doorbells will keep an eye on the outside and inside of the property, with motion-triggered recordings when a person is detected in view. When movement is detected, you’ll also receive a notification on your phone, allowing you to check in remotely. 

Some have lights and alarms to deter intruders. Others will allow you to have conversations through them, thanks to a built-in microphone and speaker. Popular brands to consider are Arlo, Eufy, Ring, Tapo and TP-Link. 

There are also burglar alarms that you can control and monitor through an app on your phone, with a siren that activates when motion is detected. Leading brands to consider include Ring, SimpliSafe and Yale. 

See our guides to the best outdoor security cameras, the best indoor security cameras, the best video doorbells and the best burglar alarms and smart security systems.

Our pick: Ring Indoor Camera (2nd Gen)

Average price in the past six months: £39
Cheapest price in the past six months: £19*

• Mains-powered
• No local storage
• Software update period at least four years from discontinuation

We like: Privacy shield

We don't like: Video storage requires a subscription

This Ring indoor camera has motion detection, customisable privacy zones and a siren function. You can control the camera through the Ring app.

As with a lot of Ring products, you'll have to pay a subscription to store your footage - the basic plan starts at £4.99 per month.

See how we rate audio and video quality with our Ring Indoor Camera (2nd gen) review.

More security camera Black Friday deals

• Eufy Indoor Cam S350: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013954 
• Eufy SoloCam S340: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013960 

Best burglar alarm Black Friday deals

Ring 5 Piece Kit (Second Generation) with Outdoor Siren

Average price in the past six months: £269
Cheapest price in the past six months: £139

• Smart system
• 95.3dB alarm
• Software update period until at least 2028

We like: It's easy to set up, good range of smart functions

We don't like: We've tested even cheaper options

This smart security system works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

The box includes a base station, keypad, one contact sensor, one motion detector, a range extender and an outdoor alarm siren.

Read our Ring 5 Piece Kit review.

More burglar alarm Black Friday deals

• Yale HSA Essentials Alarm Kit: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50009462, or buy it directly from Yale (£89.99)
• SimpliSafe The Starter Kit with Bell Box: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50012825

Best video doorbell Black Friday deals

Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro 2 Plug-in

Average price in the past six months: £186
Cheapest price in the past six months: £99*

• Mains-powered
• Software update period until at least 2028
• No local storage

We like: The notifications are reliable

We don't like: To get video storage, you need a subscription

The Ring Pro 2 has more features than a lot of other Ring models, including precise 3D motion detection and pre-set messages, such as 'leave the parcel by the door'.

At under £100, it's currently the cheapest we've seen it in the past six months.

Read our Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro 2 Plug-in review.

More video doorbell deals

• Eufy Video Doorbell Dual: SQUIRREL_TEXT_12878561
• Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro 2 Plug-in: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50011368

Our expert says

 Smart lighting

Smart lights can be controlled using voice commands, an app or through set schedules. Not only are they convenient, but they're also generally more energy efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs. 

As you can control them remotely, you can also use them to make it look as if someone's home when you're not there, by turning them on and off during the evening.

They come in various forms, including lamps, light strips and bulbs. You can choose coloured lights or simple white ones, at a range of prices. Some connect via a Zigbee mesh network and require a hub (often integrated into other devices such as smart speakers), while others connect to your phone solely through Bluetooth. If you’re new to smart lights, starter kits that include everything you need are available, or you can buy individual lights to expand your current setup. 

Popular brands to consider include Govee, Philips Hue, Tapo, TP-Link and more. 

Popular pick: Tapo L900-5 LED Strip Light 5m

Average price in the past six months: £16.11
Cheapest price in the past six months: £13.49*

• Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
• Multi-coloured 5m light strip
• Remote app control

We like: App control, set schedules and timers

Watch out for: Pick the right lengths for its placement

TP-Link Tapo's smart light strips will allow you to control your lights through an app on your phone or by voice using your Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker. You can set schedules and timers for them to turn on or off, change the colour, and adjust the brightness or temperature. There's even an Away Mode that simulates someone being home by turning the lights on or off randomly.

More smart lighting Black Friday deals

• Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus (5m): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50023309
• Philips Hue White and Colour Bulb 2 Pack E27: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50020715

Mesh wi-fi systems

For your smart home to run smoothly, you'll need a solid internet connection throughout the house. 

If you struggle with weak or dead wi-fi spots, a mesh system can help to expand and strengthen your network. It takes the signal from your router and bounces it between devices to create a network that's more reliable. 

If you don't want to invest in a whole system, a wi-fi extender is a quick and easy way to give your wi-fi a boost in one area. 

Look for discounts on brands such as Linksys, Netgear and TP-Link during the sale.

See our guide to the best wi-fi extenders and mesh systems. 

Our pick: TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro

Average price in the past six months: £379.86
Cheapest price in the past six months: £294.21*

• Four ethernet ports
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Several parental controls

We like: Wi-Fi 6E and tri-band with 6GHz frequency

We don't like: Some parental controls require paid subscription

This pack of three mesh routers may help you expand your wi-fi network across your home and fill in any weak or dead spots. 

TP-Link claims it'll be able to handle up to 200 connected devices, with just one name and one password across your whole property. 

You can control it through an app on your phone, which also gives you the option to block websites, pause your internet and enable content filters.

Read our TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro Mesh Wi-fi 6E review.

More mesh wi-fi systems Black Friday deals

• TP-Link RE705X extender: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013308
• Netgear Orbi RBK763S-100EUS Wi-fi 6 (three pack): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50008333

Smart plugs

With a smart plug, you can transform almost any electrical device into a smart device and control it from your phone or by voice. Use it to turn a lamp on or off remotely, switch off the TV by voice when you go to sleep or set a schedule for the heater to turn off during the night. Smart plugs are inexpensive and are usually compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, depending on which one you buy. Consider brands such as Calex, TCP and TP-Link.

See our guide to the best smart plugs.

Our pick: BG Electrical Smart Home 13A Smart Socket

Average price in the past six months: £14.78
Cheapest price in the past six months: £10.99*

• 99.9 x 55.7 x 41.1mm (HxWxD)
• Timer and scheduling functions
• Voice control

We like: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri

We don't like: No energy monitoring function

A smart plug that you can control by voice, touch, or on your smartphone, the BG Electrical smart plug has had its price reduced on Amazon ahead of Black Friday. Plug in any device, and it becomes smart. 

Set it up via an app, and it connects directly to your wi-fi network, so there's no need for a separate hub. 

It's compatible with most popular smart speakers, and you can use it to set timers, schedules, and make it look like someone is home by setting it to turn on or off randomly throughout the day.

Read our BG Electrical Smart Home 13A Smart Socket review.

More smart plug Black Friday deals

• TP-Link Tapo P110M: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013753
• Ener-J SHA5325 Smart Wi-Fi Socket: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50007161

Our expert says

Smart thermostats

Almost everything around your home can now be controlled remotely – even the heating, if you have a smart thermostat. This connects to your boiler, while the accompanying app enables you to adjust the temperature from your phone or tablet, set schedules for the heating to come on or off, and better understand your energy use. Some learn your habits and adjust your heating accordingly; others have features such as geofencing to turn off the heating when you (and your phone) aren’t in the house. 

Before buying, you'll need to understand your current setup and type of boiler. Bestselling brands include Hive, Honeywell and Netatmo.

See our guide to the best smart thermostats.

Our pick: Hive Thermostat V4

Average price in the past six months: £172.08
Cheapest price in the past six months: £121.59*

• Professional installation recommended
• Controls hot water
• Frost protection

We like: OpenTherm-compatible

We don't like: Some functions require a paid Hive Plus subscription

Hive's smart thermostat is packed with features to make managing your heating easier. 

OpenTherm compatibility means it learns how much heat is needed to reach and maintain temperatures in your home. You can set timers and schedules for the heating to turn on or off or have the heating turn off as it detects your phone leaving the property. Plus, there's a holiday mode so you don't waste energy when you aren't there. 

Read our review on the Hive Thermostat V4.

Robot vacuums

Robot vacuums are becoming more and more popular, and it's easy to see why. They do your housework for you, saving you a significant amount of time and effort. 

A robot vac will regularly move around your house, collecting dust and dirt from the floors before returning to its dock to charge. 

If you’re hoping to invest in one, you’ll be pleased to know that we often see robot vacuums discounted, especially during online events such as Black Friday.

Dyson, Eufy, iRobot and Shark are some of the leading brands to look out for in the sales.

See our guides to the best robot vacuums and the best robot vacuum deals.

Our pick: Eufy Clean X8 Pro with Self-Empty Station

Average price in the past six months: £456.11
Cheapest price in the past six months: £293.55*

• Robot vacuum cleaner
• 2.5 litre dust capacity

We like: Very easy to use and clean

We don't like: Struggles to climb high ledges

Eufy specialises in home security systems and robot vacuum cleaners, with the X8 Pro one of its more affordable vacs. In addition to the vacuum cleaning, it also has a mop function.

It's able to dock into its self-empty station without the user having to intervene, and it cleans the roller brushes every time it does so. You can adjust the frequency of emptying into the charging station via the app if you don't want this after every clean.

To find out how it scores, and compare it with other models, discover the best robot vacuum cleaners according to our tests.

More robot vacuum Black Friday deals

• Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50014370
• Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop RV2620WAUK: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50021690 

 Smart kitchen appliances

If you have an advanced smart home and want to add smart capabilities to as many devices as you can, there are all sorts of kitchen appliances that use modern technology. 

Buy a smart oven to set the temperature from your phone, a smart coffee machine to ask Alexa to make you a brew in the morning, or a smart fridge to check what food you have at home when you're in the shop. 

Our pick: Melitta Barista Smart TS F85/0-102

Average price in the past six months: £743.14
Cheapest price in the past six months: £519.95*

• Bean-to-cup coffee machine
• App control on iOS and Android
• 37 x 26 x 47cm (H x W x D)

We like: Save your favourite coffee options in the app

We don't like: No voice control

Preprogrammed to make 18 different drink recipes, including everything from cappuccino to latte macchiato to the unusually named 'dead eye' coffee (three espresso shots), the Melitta Barista Smart TS F85/0-102 is a bean-to-cup coffee machine that grinds fresh beans on demand and has an adjoining app to control it. 

The machine has two bean chambers, one automatic and one manual, an integrated milk frother, a removable drop tray, a cup warmer, 1.5l water capacity and a self-cleaning system. 

Read our Melitta Barista Smart TS F85/0-102 review. 

More smart kitchen appliances Black Friday deals

• Hisense Hi6 BlackLine HO66FAPizzaChef single oven: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50019642
• Hisense RB5K330GSFC fridge freezer: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50020027  
• Haier HBW7518CTK fridge freezer: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50023203

Tips for shopping

If you’re building a smart home for the first time, consider how many smart products you want in each space. Some devices, such as smart lights and smart speakers, will be worth having in every room. Others you will need to buy only once. Create a list of how you’d like your smart home to look, and set a budget to avoid impulse buys of gadgets you may not actually use. 

When shopping for smart tech in November, you’ll notice lots of discounts, but not all of them are going to be good ones. Watch the price over a couple of weeks, and check the price history where possible using tools such as CamelCamelCamel for Amazon deals. 

Some brands sell devices in bundles to save you money, which could be useful if you're planning to buy multiple smart devices at once. For example, Amazon may offer an Echo speaker alongside a Philips Hue light, or an Echo smart display with a Ring doorbell. 

Keep an eye on this Black Friday smart home deals guide for regular updates on the best discounts we’ve spotted across the web. 

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