Ben Patterson
Senior Writer
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices.
Put an Amazon Echo Show 5 on your bedside table for $50 on Black Friday
Amazon's smallest smart display is also one of its best, and it's getting a $40 discount for Black Friday.
3rd-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat gets a $70 Black Friday discount
Now’s the perfect time to jump on the Nest thermostat bandwagon.
The easy-to-install August Smart Lock Pro + Connect is $130 off for Black Friday
Our favorite retrofit smart lock comes with a Wi-Fi bridge included, and it works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
You can buy the Google Nest Hub for 50% off on Black Friday, provided you get two
Sam’s Club is offering a two-for-one Black Friday deal for Google’s 7-inch smart display.
Black Friday deal: Save $90 on the Ring Alarm Starter Kit and get a free Echo Dot while you’re at it
Ring’s Black Friday deals went live a little early, and they include big savings on its easy-to-install starter kits.
Snap up a Google Home Mini for $19 during Black Friday
Google’s original Home Mini is still one of the smartest small speakers around, and for Black Friday, it’s a steal.
Arlo Pro 2 four-camera bundle is selling at a $250 discount during Black Friday week
No home security cameras yet? Snap up this Arlo Pro 2 starter kit while it’s on sale.
Best Black Friday TV deals: 4K TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, and more
These eye-popping and deeply discounted 4K HDR TVs are calling your name.
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Sony’s HT-Z9F 3.1 soundbar boasts Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it’s $200 off for Black Friday week
We also found some sweet Black Friday soundbar deals from Samsung, Vizio, Yamaha, and more.
Samsung’s post-Prime Day TV and soundbar deals include its gorgeous 8K QLED TV
Think 4K video looks amazing? Wait until you feast your eyes on Samsung’s 8K QLED TV, which is getting an impressive discount in the wake of Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon’s Echo Connect lets you make landline calls with your Echo devices, and it’s just $20 today
Making iPhone and Android phone calls with Alexa is a snap once you fiddle with the right settings, but did you know the Alexa/Echo combo works with landlines, too? All you need is an Echo Connect.