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Many gamers undoubtedly are hoping that the latest Amazon Prime Day will be a smart time to upgrade their lighting. Fortunately, deals onwall panel lights, LED strips, and light bulbsare plentiful from brands like Nanoleaf, Govee, and Philips Hue. In addition, since buyers may need Google Home or Alexa gear to help their new smart lights communicate with each other, there are hubs and speakers on sale as well.
Some of these deals are exclusive to Prime members, but don’t fret! New members can try Prime for 30 days, free.
A smart home can include many other devices besides lights that make our lives safer and more enjoyable. Doorbell cameras are the focus of many Prime Day Deals, and these highly intelligent components can recognize intruders and immediately alert homeowners of danger. Meanwhile, robot vacuums remove the burden of having to clean and mop carpets and hard floors on a daily basis. Filling an entire home with these smart devices can quickly become an expensive endeavor, so GameRant has hand-picked the very best deals available for this October Amazon Prime Day.
Best October Prime Day 2023 Smart Light Deals for Gaming Rooms
Nanoleaf Shapes
Nanoleaf offers a flexible solution to RGB home decor lighting with its Shapes wall lights. Using Connect+ technology, shapes can be interconnected using triangles, mini triangles, and hexagon panels for a completely customizable design. Shapes can sync with moving images on PC monitors, using the Nanoleaf app. Host a concert at home with Shapes lights reacting to pulsating music.If you have been waiting for a deal on Nanoleaf’s super popular wall panel lights, their Shapes lights are seeing some of their lowest discounts ever.
Nanoleaf 4D
The Nanoleaf 4D will enhance movie viewing and playing games with bright, vibrant, and fast-reacting light shows. Using a screen mirroring system powered by the included camera, the Nanoleaf 4D system constantly scans the scenes on TV screens and programs lighting inspired by on-screen content. Buyers have the option of 1D, 2D, 3D, and 4D settings in the Nanoleaf app that provide immersive backlighting with various levels of dynamic effects and intensity. The Nanoleaf 4D is available in configurations for TVs up to 65 inches or displays on a maximum size of 85 inches.Nanoleaf takes an innovative approach to TV backlighting and their 4D system is seeing its first Amazon discount.
Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2
The Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 features an improved dual camera that more accurately tracks scene changes even at the edges and corners of screens. Already exceedingly bright, the RGBIC lightstrip is also better than ever with 60 LED lights per meter. Fans of Govee products can enjoy DreamView which syncs the Envisual TV Backlight T2 effects with compatible Govee lights. The T2 is available in 3 different kits accommodating TVs from 55 to 100 inches.Govee is still the brand most gamers turn to for reactive backlighting, and their recently updated Envisual TV Backlight T2 is on sale this Prime Day.
Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels
The Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels are works of art suitable for any gaming room, sparking conversation even before they are illuminated. The 10 pack of Glide Hexa Lights includes hexagon-shaped lights that affix to walls in various customizable patterns. Govee’s RGBIC technology lets each panel light up with multiple colors simultaneously.While normally a good value among premium wall panel lights, the Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels are seeing an even steeper discount for Prime Day 2023.
Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp
The Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp is a bright and vibrant floor lamp with many customization options. With millions of colors and easy controls through Alexa, Google, and the Govee Home app, users can make a space feel as warm or cool as they want! Ideal for large areas, this standing smart light allows each lamp segment to be adjusted on the fly. Plus, with music syncing, this light is ready to party on through games, movies, and other media.Lamps are essential lighting fixtures in many rooms, and Govee’s RGBIC Floor Lamp is experiencing its steepest discount yet for this Prime Day.
Govee AI Gaming Sync Box
The Govee AI Gaming Sync Box offers the most intelligent way yet to fill gaming rooms with RGBIC lighting. Govee uses its CogniGLow algorithm on select PC titles to generate customized lighting effects based on in-game content and events. The sync box connects to 3 HDMI 2.0 sources to eliminate the delayed reactive lighting of camera-based lighting systems. The Govee AI Gaming Sync Box includes 2 smart tower lights and LED lights for monitors 27 to 34 inches.The Govee AI Gaming Sync Box offers the most immersive gaming lighting yet and is available right now for a deep discount.
Nanoleaf wall panels are usually considered themost premium lightsa gamer can affix to their walls. Unfortunately, they carry a high-end price tag to match, at least until this Amazon Prime Day. TheShapes lightscome in triangles, hexagons, and mini-triangle variations with each seeing a rare discount. Buyers can connect all the different shapes together thanks to Connect+ technology to form patterns suggested in Nanoleaf’s mobile app. Shapes also have the advantage of serving asThread border routerswhich are becoming the new low-latency mesh smart home network standard. Buyers who find thatwhite panel lights look a bit boringon walls are in luck since Nanoleaf also has their special editionUltra Black Hexagonsdiscounted for Prime Day.
Reactive backlighting on a monitor or TV can enhance gaming and movie watching with dynamic RGB effects. TheNanoleaf 4D is one of the newest backlighting kitson the market and has some standout features like a camera that can be mounted above or below displays. Setup is slightly time-consuming, but buyers are soon rewarded with a system that continuously monitors content on a screen and changes color schemes on the included lightstrip accordingly. TheNanoleaf 4Dis available in sizes for TVs up to 65 inches or 85 inches, but the lightstrip allows buyers to shorten it to fit on the back of smaller gaming monitors.
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Govee is no stranger to the backlighting game with numerous camera-based systems that extend the action beyond the limits of a screen. TheGovee Envisual TV Backlight T2has recently seen some updates for easier color calibration and DreamVew support to sync with otherGovee lights. Since Govee sells so many different LED light strips, bulbs, and wall panels, it’s tempting to assemble an entire gaming room full of coordinated smart lighting. While installers can only place theEnvisual TV Backlight T2 above a TV, the dual-camera design is able to track a larger screen with more accuracy. There are several different variations of this reactive lighting system on sale for TVs ranging in size from 55 to 100 inches.
Govee also has its popular 10-pack ofGlide Hexa Lightstremendously discounted for Amazon Prime Day 2023. Unlike other wall panels, the Hexa Lights emit light both from its surfaces and behind the panels for an added backlit effect. Another advantage of the Glide Hexa Lights is its use of RGBIC technology, which allows multiple colors to display on a panel at the same time. While they lack touch controls, the Hexa lights do support Google Home and Amazon Alexa integration, as well as scheduling.
Buyers can install smart light bulbs in existing lamps, but it’s difficult to match the expansive multicolored light field provided by theGovee RGBIC Floor Lamp. As impressive as wall panel lights are, the Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp can output enough light to allow homeowners to safely navigate around rooms. This lamp is essentially a long pole that emits light from the top to the bottom of the fixture, projecting 58 preset scenes on adjacent walls. Gamers can also customize this lamp’s lighting on 14 different segments or utilize the many scenes created by other Govee users. In addition, buyers can set the lamp to turn on and off using either voice commands or scheduling in Govee’s app.
For gamers, few smart home products have tried to elevate their gameplay experiences like theGovee AI Gaming Sync Box. After connecting a graphics card or console to the sync box with an HDMI cable, Govee’s AI-powered lighting system will instantly react to in-game events like deaths, victories, and other achievements. Along with a lightstrip to place on the back of 27-34 inch monitors, buyers will also receive a pair of RGB light towers to brighten up a desk. TheSync Box also supports DreamView 360, which coordinates lighting across many existing Govee light strips, panels, and bulbs. Gamers who prefer TVs should consider theAI Sync Box for TVskit that’s compatible with larger screen sizes from 55 to 85 inches.
Best October Prime Day 2023 Smart Light Strips and Bulbs Deals
Govee RGBIC LED Neon Rope Lights for Desks
The Govee RGBIC LED Neon Rope Lights for Desks is the easiest way yet to add spectacular lighting to gaming desks. Featuring 42 customizable segments, the 84 RGBIC light beads produce a never-ending variety of patterns and colors. The 10-foot neon rope light strip has 12 cutting points allowing users to create a strip from 7 to 10 feet long.If your gaming space is looking a bit drab, you’re able to instantly transform it with the Govee Neon Rope Lights for Desks. This soft and flexible light strip is now listed at an all-time low price.
Nanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip Matter Compatible
The Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Lightstrip is the best solution to trim gaming rooms with bright and colorful illumination. 16+ million colors provided by the lightstrip’s RGBW technology and hundreds of available scenes will never bore friends and family. Users can connect the Essentials Lightstrip to their expanding network of Matter devices running on Thread networks.On the cutting edge of smart lightstrips, Nanoleaf Essentials support the latest Matter smart home protocol for instant reactions to commands. Rare for new technology, you’re able to score the Essentials Smart LED Lightstrip at a surprising discount.
Kasa Smart LED Light Strip
The Kasa Smart LED Light Strip is an affordable yet powerful smart light that can connect to both Amazon and Google voice controls. The lights also feature customization up to 16 million colors with high brightness & saturation, advanced animated lighting effects, and the flexibility to bend and cut the strip to fit any needs.The customizability is awesome, with timers and scheduled changes easy to set. Users can even can group multiple Kasa devices together to suit different activities like gaming or a movie night. Smart Actions allows sequences, so users can have the lights turn on in response to motion detection.If light strips from brands like Nanoleaf and Philips Hue are too expensive, then the Kasa Smart LED Light Strip offers many of the same features for an incredibly low Amazon Prime Day price.
Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulb Matter Compatible
Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulbs are exceedingly bright and vivid both with tunable white lighting and patterns with 16+ million colors. These bulbs can be controlled over Bluetooth in the Nanoleaf app with an almost endless number of preset and user-created scenes.New to Nanoleaf bulbs is Matter compatibility with the ability to communicate with other Matter smart devices from many brands over blazingly fast Thread networks.Taking advantage of the latest Matter protocol, the Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulbs are experiencing a discount early in their life cycle.
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Smart Light Starter Kit
The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 LED Smart Bulb remains the industry’s most popular and trusted smart light bulb. Using Bluetooth connectivity, the Hue Smart Bulb no longer requires a Hue Bridge, but the Bridge enables more functionality like whole-home control. Hue bulbs enjoy widespread compatibility with smart home platforms like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Homekit. This starter kit includes 2 60-watt A19 light bulbs plus a Hue bridge.Philips Hue products rarely see significant discounts, so don’t miss your chance to start your Hue ecosystem with this starter kit.
Most LED light strips are best placed underneath or behind desks instead of directly in the face of gamers. However, theGovee Neon Rope Lights for Desksare designed to trim the front of gaming desks. Since this lightstrip is soft and durable, it’s pleasant to the touch and can withstand impacts with chairs and gamers themselves. Also, theillumination from the Rope Lights is diffused, so it’s enjoyable to look at but not blinding to anyone sitting near the strip. Boasting 84 RGBIC lights and 42 segments with customizable colors and patterns, the 10-foot Neon Rope Lights for Desks is a tremendous value for the innovations it introduces.
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LED lightstrips are one of the simplest ways to add some attractive lighting to an otherwise bland gaming room. The main selling point ofNanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Lightstripsis their compatibility with evolving smart home networks using Matter devices. These exceptionally bright strips can be controlled in multiple smart home apps alongside smart devices from different brands without the usual frustration. Even though theEssentials Matter lightstrips can output a brilliant array of colors, they also excel at producing tunable white light with various yellowish and warm or cool tones. Buyers should note that these lightstrips are not meant for operation directly using Wi-Fi but can be adjusted in Nanoleaf apps utilizing Bluetooth.
While theNanoleaf Essentials Smart LED Lightstripsinclude cutting-edge smart lighting technology, some buyers are on the hunt for more affordable alternatives. The Kasa Smart LED Light Strip feels a bit flimsy in comparison tostrips from Nanoleaf and Philips Hueand lacks some functionality like music sync. Even so, these Kasa lights work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings to respond to voice commands. Setup is simple in the Kasa Smart app, and buyers have a decent selection of scenes to select from that take advantage of the available 16 million color palette. Since the Kasa Smart LED Light Strip can be snipped at many predefined points, it’s the most affordable and practical LED light strip on sale for this Amazon Prime Day.
They won’t wow guests in the same way as wall panels, but bulbs are a great starting point for any new smart home lighting system. Since they can install in many different light fixtures, smart light bulbs can provide the essential wide field of lighting for a room while capable of brilliant pulsating patterns. The 3 pack of theNanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulbsis on sale for Prime Day and like the Smart LED lightstrips, utilizes the same compatibility with Matter smart devices. These Nanoleaf bulbs are available in various sizes in single and multiple quantities including A19, BR30, and GU10s, so make sure to select the correct ones for a particular setup.
Companies like Nanoleaf and Govee are major players in the smart home scene, but Philips Hue is perhaps the most responsible for popularizing smart light bulbs. Hue products are considered quite expensive compared to some cheaper alternatives, so any time a discount pops up it’s noteworthy. ThisHue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kitincludes a pair of 60-watt A19 smart bulbs, as well as a Hue bridge. Although buyers don’t need the bridge to connect to the lights through Bluetooth, it makes possible a wide range of additional functionality like out-of-home control and detailed automation. Compared to the Nanoleaf Essentials bulbs, the specs of the Hue colored bulbs are similar, although Hue’s range of colors is broader and some users may find its mobile app more refined.
Best October Prime Day 2023 Smart Home Automation and Security Deals
Echo Dot 5th Generation Smart Speaker
The Amazon Echo Dot is even better in its 5th iteration with an added temperature and motion sensor built into the smart speaker. It also throws in an accelerometer that allows it to control more of your interactions with Alexa such as changing the music with a simple tap. With a larger 1.73 inch speaker that can double as part of an EERO mesh network, this is an excellent purchase and a core part of any capable smart home.The Echo Dot is a great way to start automating your home and is now for sale at its lowest price yet.
Ring Video Doorbell
The Ring Video Doorbell comes with 1080p HD video capability, improved motion detection, and quick and easy installation. It allows users to see and talk to whoever is at the door from wherever they are. Buyers can receive mobile notifications through the Ring app to monitor events outside their homes. The Ring Video doorbell can either use its internal rechargeable battery or connect to existing doorbell wiring.Not requiring any existing doorbell wiring, the Ring Video Doorbell is one of the simplest ways to improve home security on Amazon Prime Day.
Eufy Security C210 Smart Lock
The Eufy Security C210 Smart Lock is one of the most affordable ways to intelligently control access to homes. The included deadbolt has built-in Wi-Fi and the system does not require a separate bridge or hub to operate. There are 5 ways to unlock the C210 Smart Lock, including with the Eufy security app, Google Home or Amazon Alexa voice commands, or the included keypad.Remote keyless entry is now a reality for more homeowners thanks to this remarkable Prime Day discount on the Eufy Security C210 Smart Lock.
Wyze Cam v3
The Wyze Cam V3 is an excellent indoor/outdoor security camera that, in its 3rd iteration, aims to make further inroads into a competitive security camera market with an attractive low price. Featuring proven durability, cloud and local storage options, and motion detection built-in on top of an optional subscription for cloud storage and AI detection, the Wyze Cam V3 is set to capture a large portion of the budget security camera market.The foundation of any effective home security system is still a reliable camera. The Wyze Cam V3 includes some impressive features like Color Night Vision for a more than reasonable Prime Day price.
Google Nest Thermostat
The Google Nest Thermostat introduces a smarter way to regulate temperatures in households, saving money in the process. Intelligent enough to manage heating and cooling when homeowners are away, the Nest avoids wasting costly energy. Taking advantage of smart home ecosystems like Google Home and Amazon Alexa, users can control the Nest Thermostat with voice commands or set up custom schedules.Cost is now less of an excuse not to ditch old-fashioned thermostats. The Google Nest Thermostat is for sale now at its lowest pricepoint ever.
Kasa Smart Plug Mini
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini is a smart plug that exceeds expectations for an affordable smart home solution. It connects via Wi-Fi to any available 2.4GHz network and can be set up using QR codes with integration with multiple voice assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. These apps allow you to monitor use, power draw, and even schedule timings for certain events while allowing refined ‘group’ control of various plugs in an inexpensive package.The 4 pack of the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Minis is for sale now as an affordable way to force some lights and appliances into the smart age.
Roborock S7
The Roborock S7 is the perfect hybrid of an automated vacuum and mopping system. Sensing when it’s running on either a hard surface or carpet the S7 seamlessly changes modes and adjusts suction power accordingly. The S7 contains a 300 ml water tank and mops floors scrubbing up to 3000 times per minute. With 2500PA HyperForce suction, the vacuum eliminates dust and dirt from carpeted floors with the same effectiveness. Using a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection and Google Home and Alexa Apps, users can specify areas in a home to avoid and set up cleaning schedules.At a dramatic discount, you’re able to give yourself a break from daily vacuuming and mopping with the Roborock S7.
For Prime Day sales, it would be shocking if Amazon didn’t discount some of its own popular smart home innovations. If a buyer doesn’t have a network of smart devices yet, a product like theEcho Dotcan act as a hub to sync together many Alexa-compatible products. However, it serves many more functions than that, most notably as a wireless speaker compatible with Spotify and other streaming music services. Compared to the previous generation Echo Dot, the 5th iteration of the popular Amazon speaker is more compact and yet outputs a richer and voluminous sound. Homeowners without a smart thermostat can take advantage of the latest Echo Dot’s temperature sensor which can trigger routines with linked devices based on a home’s environment.
Seeing whoever is at the door from anywhere is another benefit of living in a smart home world. Some buyers understandably hesitate to upgrade their doorbells, not wanting to mess with electrical wiring. TheRing Video Doorbellis one of the fastest methods to boost home security since it can operate solely on a rechargeable battery that lasts 6–12 months per charge. As AI technology continues to change our lives, smart doorbells like the Ring Video Doorbell can activate motion sensors when intruders approach doorways and send alerts through the Ring mobile app. The 1080p camera in this smart doorbell is also surprisingly crisp considering its historically low price tag on this Prime Day.
While upgrading a doorbell, a buyer may as well take the opportunity to modernize a home’s deadbolt locks at the same time. In previous eras, a professional could charge thousands of dollars to set up a security system involving a touchpad or remote keyless entry. Thankfully, the very affordableEufy Security C210 Smart Lockcan install within 15 minutes, though a buyer will want to make sure that their particular door and lock can accommodate the device. Once set up, family members can employ a variety of methods to unlock and lock the device including using the Eufy security app, the included touchpad module, and Google Home or Amazon Alexa voice commands.
Smart cameras can provide a sense of security to always know what’s happening inside and outside of homes. TheWyze Cam v3boasts improvements over past versions including color night vision and a sharper 1080p camera. This compact camera can survive the elements of the outdoors requiring only a power source and is also ideal for setting up multiple units inside of households. Like theRing Video Doorbell, the Wyze Cam v3 can send mobile alerts when motion is detected and allows for 2-way communication with a built-in speaker. The 3-pack of the Wyze Cam v3 is currently the most heavily discounted and one of the best Amazon Prime Day deals on a smart camera system.
Smart home devices like theGoogle Nest Thermostatcan also help us feel more comfortable in our homes and provide relief from skyrocketing heating and cooling costs. When homeowners are away from their homes, the Nest Thermostat is intelligent enough to set temperatures that keep pipes from freezing but won’t waste money with excess heating. Setup takes 30 minutes or less with the Nest Thermostat, though in some cases a C wire connection is required. Once up and running, owners of the Nest Thermostat can take advantage of swipe motions or voice commands through Google Home or Amazon Alexa apps.
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Kasa Smart Plugsare a way to control lights, appliances, and other devices that otherwise are uncontrollable by popular smart home apps. Installation of the Kasa plugs is as simplistic as with any smart home product, and in minutes these plugs are up and running on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. The mini version of the Kasa Smart Plugs supports Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT. However, the manufacturer also sellsmore pricey Smart Plugsthat work on Apple HomeKit. With either version, users can remotely turn connected devices on and off or set up automated schedules to control lights. The 4-pack of theKasa Smart Plugs Mini is a tremendous valueduring Amazon Prime Day 2023, and is not likely to stay in stock for long.
Robot vacuums have gradually become more commonplace in households, despite some irrational fears that they may take over the world. The technology has evolved and now there are vacuums like theRoborock S7that can mop hard floors and vacuum carpets with the same effectiveness. Smart enough to recognize what surface it’s crossing, the vacuum automatically switches between mopping and vacuuming modes. Benefiting from sonic cleaning technology, the S7 and its 300 ml water tank can efficiently wipe away dirt from hard surfaces. A seriously strong motor and durable floating brush lifts the most stubborn debris off of carpets. Not surprisingly, buyers can also use Google Home and Amazon Alexa apps to configure cleaning maps and schedules.
What Smart Lighting to Prioritize on this Prime Day
There have never been more ways to illuminate a household with voice and app-controllable lighting than there are today. With wall panels, LED lightstrips, and bulbs all heavily discounted on Amazon Prime Day, the shopping experience can be quite intimidating. For gamers, wall panel lights likeNanoleaf Shapesare a fantastic way to brighten up a drab-looking space. However, buyers who desire a completely automated home should focus on smart light bulbs and LED strips to provide the functional lighting needed to navigate around a room safely. Nanoleaf EssentialsBulbsandLightstripsoffer the latest Matter and Thread network compatibility while tried and true options likePhilips Hue Color and Ambiancelight bulbs are still worth considering.
On this October Prime Day, gaming can also become more immersive thanks to some AI-powered lighting from Govee. TheAI Sync Boxconnects to HDMI signals from graphics cards and consoles and can signal attached lighting to respond to in-game events. Utilizing Govee’s DreamView technology, gamers can sync this lighting with theNeon Rope Light for Deskswhich makes desk edges come alive with dramatic lighting effects. Nanoleaf and Philips Hue gamers can also benefit from integration with Razer Synapse, which coordinates lighting between strips, bulbs, and gaming peripherals.
Smart home devices can make the lives of gamers easier by automating cleaning and other tasks that infringe on leisure time. Whether a buyer is searching for dynamic smart lighting or a robot vacuum like theRoborock S7, the above Amazon Prime Day deals are a unique opportunity to revolutionize households without spending a fortune.
