You can control smart-home accessories using an app on your smartphone, but a smart speaker with the screen is an even easier way to go. The Echo Show 8 works with Alexa, Amazon’s smart home assistant,

Even if you already have a camera or two around your house, there’s always some area that’s not covered. If you’re an old hand at home security, you might also want to replace aging camera with one that delivers higher resolution (2K FTW!

The SimpliCam is considered by us and other expert reviewers as the best overall smart security camera for most people. It captures sharp 1080p video, it has all the usual smart camera features, and it has a special focus on protecting your privacy. We like it a lot at $30 off, and you should too.

The holidays are officially here. That means you should probably take home security seriously with everyone coming and going from your home. You want something that’s simple, with a setup that doesn’t require an engineering degree to install or a bank loan to afford? Blink’s Outdoor 4 5-Camera System is a great, reliable option.

For Black Friday, we are seeing big discounts on top-rated smart home security cameras. Find out which deals our smart home editor recommends from Blink, Ring, and more.