{"id":9408,"date":"2021-11-11T20:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T19:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/11\/11\/holiday-gift-guide-2021-smart-home-cameras-doorbells-lights-more-updated-november-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-11-11T21:31:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T20:31:07","slug":"holiday-gift-guide-2021-smart-home-cameras-doorbells-lights-more-updated-november-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/11\/11\/holiday-gift-guide-2021-smart-home-cameras-doorbells-lights-more-updated-november-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Smart Home, Cameras, Doorbells, Lights & More! \u2013 Updated November 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

The smart home has quickly become one of the best gifts that you can get someone on your list each year. Whether it\u2019s a smart thermostat, a smart light, smart plugs, or even a robot vacuum. It\u2019s a very popular category. And because of that, there are a ton of smart home products on the market. Some are great, some are not-so great and some are just terrible. In this smart home gift guide, we are going to highlight the best smart home gifts that you can buy this year, across a few different categories. These include robot vacuums, smart lights, smart thermostats, and more.
\nIf you are looking for a smart speaker, you can check out this list of the best Amazon Alexa smart speakers, and this one with the best Google Assistant-enabled smart speakers.
\nProduct name
\nCost
\nWhere to buy
\nRoborock S7+
\n$949
\nAmazon
\niRobot j7+
\n$849
\nAmazon
\nRing Alarm 8-Piece Kit (2021)
\n$249
\nAmazon
\nPhilips Hue White and Color LED Smart Button Starter Kit
\n$178
\nAmazon
\nLIFX Multi-Color A19 Smart Light Bulb
\n$49
\nAmazon, Best Buy
\nLIFX Beam
\n$239
\nAmazon, Best Buy
\nAugust Wi-Fi Smart Lock\u00a0 (4th Gen)
\n$208
\nAmazon
\nGoogle Nest Cam (Wired)
\n$99
\nBest Buy
\nRing Video Doorbell Pro
\n$169
\nAmazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo
\nArlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera
\n$165
\nAmazon, Best Buy, Walmart
\nGoogle Nest Cam (Battery)
\n$179
\nBest Buy
\nAmazon Smart Thermostat
\n$59
\nAmazon
\nGoogle Nest Thermostat
\n$129
\nAmazon, Best Buy
\nWemo Mini Smart Plug
\n$18
\nAmazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Target, Walmart
\nKasa Smart Plug Mini
\n$18
\nAmazon, Walmart
\nRoborock S7+<\/p>\n

Price: $949
\nWhere to buy: Amazon
\nThe Roborock S7+ is a really great robot vacuum to pick up. And this bundle includes the auto-empty dock.
\nThe S7 includes 2500Pa suction power, as well as Sonic Mopping and VibraRise. Which makes it not only a great robot vacuum, but also a really great mop. With VibraRise, it will lift up the mopping pad when the vacuum is on carpet. Then with Sonic Mopping, it\u2019ll be able to scrub the floor a bit better than expected.
\nWith the auto-empty dock, you won\u2019t need to worry about emptying the dustbin for nearly eight weeks. Which is rather impressive. It uses various filters to empty the dustbin, that way it keeps all of these allergens out of the air. Making it really great for those that have allergies.
\nRoborock S7+ – Amazon
\niRobot Roomba j7+<\/p>\n

Price: $849
\nWhere to buy: Amazon
\nThe iRobot Roomba j7+ is the latest self-emptying robot vacuum from iRobot. And it is guaranteed not to run over pet waste. In fact, iRobot is so sure that it will replace any j7 model that does not avoid pet waste.
\nThis is done by having a camera on the front, that is able to avoid objects on the floor. Not only can it avoid pet waste, but also shoes, cords, and much more. So you don\u2019t need to pick up your home before you run the robot vacuum. iRobot also claims that this has 10x the power-lifting suction, compared to its predecessor.
\niRobot Roomba j7+ – Amazon
\nRing Alarm 8-Piece Kit
\n\u00a0
\nPrice: $249
\nWhere to buy: Amazon
\nRing Alarm is a really great product to pick up for any homeowner out there. As this is a DIY home security system, that makes it super easy to setup. It also works well with other Ring products, like the Ring Video Doorbell, and the floodlight.
\nThis 8-piece kit includes one base station, one keypad, four contact sensors, one motion detector, and one range extender. There is also a 5-piece kit and a 14-piece kit available in case you need less or more. And you can also purchase additional contact sensors and motion detectors for your system.
\nRing Alarm 8-Piece Kit – Amazon
\nPhilips Hue White and Color LED Smart Button Starter Kit<\/p>\n

Price: $178
\nWhere to buy: Amazon
\nIf you want to get into smart lighting, then this starter kit from Philips Hue is a really great option. It comes with the Hue Bridge, three Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance bulbs and the smart button.
\nThe Hue Bridge is needed to connect your bulbs to your WiFi network. Which is why this starter kit is so good. The smart button is a pretty cool thing, as you can attach it anywhere in your home and use it as a switch for your bulbs. And it\u2019s different from a regular light switch because the lights are still technically on and connected. So you can still control them with the Hue app.
\nWith Philips Hue, these bulbs support millions of different colors, and works for different scenes. Which is rather unique. But it can really add some color to your home.
\nPhilips Hue White and Color LED Smart Button Starter Kit – Amazon
\nLIFX A19 Smart Bulb<\/p>\n

Price: $49
\nWhere to buy: Amazon, Best Buy
\nLIFX is a bit different from Philips Hue. As it does not come in a starter kit. This is because it does not need a hub to work. Each bulb connects to your WiFi on its own. Which can actually be a whole lot easier to use.
\nThis is the standard A19 bulb that almost every light fixture uses. So you can just pop in your bulb and have a smart light. It does work with the LIFX app, for doing different scenes and supports millions of different colors. Which works really well. It also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control.
\nLIFX A19 Smart Bulb – Amazon, Best Buy
\nLIFX Beam<\/p>\n

Price: $239
\nWhere to buy: Amazon, Best Buy
\nLIFX Beam is a bit different from the other smart lights on this list. It\u2019s more like accent lighting that you can put around your entertainment center, or even along the doorway in a room. Really anywhere. These are just long \u201cbeams\u201d that snap together to form different shapes and straight lines. These are also multi-colored, allowing you to create some really unique scenes. You can still pair this up with some LIFX bulbs as well, and create a scene for your entire room.
\nThis also works with Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, as you might expect.
\nLIFX Beam – Amazon, Best Buy
\nAugust Wi-Fi Smart Lock\u00a0<\/p>\n

Price: $208
\nWhere to buy: Amazon
\nThe August Smart Lock is another great option on this smart home gift guide because it\u2019s just so cool. Imagine walking up to your front door and not needing to fumble with your keys to unlock the door? That\u2019s what the August Smart Lock will allow you to do. It uses Bluetooth to authenticate your phone and unlock the door. It can also use geo-fencing to automatically unlock when you get home.
\nWith smart locks like the August Smart Lock, you also have the ability to give other people a temporary key to your home. This is super helpful if you are going out of town and have someone pet sitting for you. It\u2019s also good to give your kids a virtual key instead of a physical one. Because if they lose it, you can just shut it off, and who ever finds it won\u2019t be able to get into your home.
\nAugust Wi-Fi Smart Lock\u00a0 – Amazon
\nGoogle Nest Cam (Wired)<\/p>\n

Price: $99
\nWhere to buy: Best Buy
\nThis is the latest Nest Cam, and the first one to break that $100 barrier. Making it pretty inexpensive to add the Google Nest Cam to your home. This is a wired model \u2013 though there is also a battery option later in this list.
\nThe Nest Cam (Wired) is pretty impressive, and comes in three colors: snow, coral and Fog. It is able to record in 1080p HD quality, so you can see what\u2019s going on in your home when you\u2019re home and when you\u2019re not. It works with the Google Home app, making it super simple to setup and use.
\nGoogle Nest Cam (Wired) – Best Buy
\nRing Video Doorbell Pro<\/p>\n

Price: $249
\nWhere to buy: Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo
\nThe Ring Video Doorbell Pro is the video doorbell to pick up this holiday season. It\u2019s a really great gift, as you can watch and see who is taking your packages, or know who is at the door before they ring the doorbell.
\nWith the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, you\u2019re getting a wide-angle camera that can see all the way to the ground in front of your home. And the ability to interact with people via your smartphone, or even your Alexa products. Like the Echo Show or the Fire TV, which is really unique.
\nRing Video Doorbell Pro – Amazon – $249
\nArlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera<\/p>\n

Price: $165
\nWhere to buy: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
\nThe Arlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera is the latest and greatest from Arlo. Which is a wire-free camera. So you can use inside or outside, which is the main reason why it is on our smart home gift guide this year. You can purchase the Arlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera in a number of different options. Like three and five-camera kits. This is great for putting cameras around your home.
\nWith the Arlo cameras being wire-free, that does mean you need to pop the battery out and recharge them every once in a while. These will normally last you around six months on a charge. And that is because it is not recording 24\/7, but rather only recording when it sees movement.
\nArlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera – Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
\nGoogle Nest Cam Battery<\/p>\n

Price: $179
\nWhere to buy: Best Buy
\nFinally, Nest has a battery-powered Cam, and it\u2019s actually really good. We reviewed it back in September. The battery on the Nest Cam Battery is actually pretty decent, it\u2019ll last you around a week, depending on your settings. But if you leave it to the default settings, it can last closer to a month.
\nNest Cam does encrypt your video, and use two-step verification. So you can rest assured that your video is being secured, and not uploaded to Google\u2019s servers to watch when they want. With Nest Aware, the Nest Cam Battery will be able to identify people as well as animals.
\nGoogle Nest Camera Battery – Best Buy
\nAmazon Smart Thermostat<\/p>\n

Price: $59
\nWhere to buy: Amazon
\nAmazon recently announced its own Smart Thermostat, and it\u2019s now the cheapest one on the market. It\u2019s currently up for pre-order and will launch on November 4.
\nThis smart thermostat is pretty simple, it has a white display, making it pretty easy to blend into your wall, without it having a big screen like some other thermostats on the market. You\u2019ll of course be able to use the Amazon Smart Thermostat through Alexa \u2013 but not Google Assistant. So you can use your voice to control the temperature in your home.
\nAmazon Smart Thermostat – Amazon
\nGoogle Nest Thermostat<\/p>\n

Price: $129
\nWhere to buy: Amazon, Best Buy
\nThis is the first new thermostat that Google has put out since purchasing Nest, and it\u2019s a huge departure from its original design. It now looks like a mirror on your wall, which is pretty neat to be honest. The whole point here is for it to blend into your home, and not stand out.
\nThe Nest Thermostat will still show you the temperature and such, and work with your voice via Google Assistant. It uses sensors as well as your smartphone to determine whether you are at home or not. And if you are not, it will adjust the thermostat to save money on energy.
\nThis is also the first Nest Thermostat that works with the Google Home app, instead of only the Nest app.
\nGoogle Nest Thermostat – Amazon, Best Buy
\nWemo Mini Smart Plug<\/p>\n

Price: $18
\nWhere to buy: Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Target, Walmart
\nProbably the easiest and cheapest smart home product on any gift guide, is a smart plug. It works for everyone, whether you have a house or an apartment, and can control just about everything.
\nThe Wemo Mini Smart Plug is a great option because it is smaller, and doesn\u2019t cover up the other AC outlet on your wall. And the app is super easy to use. Now unfortunately, when it comes to smart plugs, there isn\u2019t a whole lot of functionality available. It\u2019s basically on, off and a schedule. So you could use this to set a schedule for when the lights turn on in the living room.
\nAt $18, it\u2019s a really cheap gift that you can pick up for anyone this holiday season.
\nWemo Mini Smart Plug – Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Target, Walmart
\nKasa Smart Plug Mini<\/p>\n

Price: $18
\nWhere to buy: Amazon, Walmart
\nThe Kasa Smart Plug Mini is also a great option for a smart home gift. And it\u2019s the same price as the Wemo smart plug too, making it even better.
\nThis one is slightly smaller, but it is thicker than the Wemo smart plug. So depending on your setup, either one might be better. But the functionality is the same here. Allowing you to turn it on, off and then set a schedule for it.
\nThe Kasa Smart Plug Mini does offer up support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. So you can use your voice to control these as well.
\nKasa Smart Plug Mini – Amazon, Walmart
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