Google Nest Learning Thermostat

$200 $250
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We think our top smart thermostat pick is the simplest, smartest, and most energy-efficient model you can find right now. The Nest takes the guesswork out of your home's cooling and heating by adjusting to your schedule, balancing temperatures according to your preferences, and continuing to operate smoothly when nobody's home. Unlike our other picks, the Nest only monitors temperature, so you won’t get features such as humidity measurements. That said, it does its job well and is easy to install.

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Dyson V7 Fluffy Cordless Stick Vacuum

$200 $300
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Though this Dyson model lacks the appropriate head attachment to work on carpeted flooring, it's perfect for hardwood floors. The Fluffy is a lightweight vacuum with a soft-fabric brush roll that picks up debris by “hugging” it toward the intake rather than flinging it across the room. These fabric rolls work well but require regular cleaning.

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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Bulbs (3-Pack)

$100 $120

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Smart lighting is a simple but dramatic upgrade for your home. Our upgrade pick can be wirelessly paired with a wide variety of Hue devices as well as other smart-home systems—Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant—to control your lighting and create a more vibrant and colorful space. This bundle doesn't include the required hub, but it’s a nice opportunity to expand your current Hue setup.

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Anova Precision Cooker Nano Sous Vide Machine

$100 $129

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A sous vide machine is a great investment for cooks who want precise cooking temperature control in the kitchen. The quiet, user-friendly Anova offers an intuitive touchscreen interface and a handy beep alert when the water comes to temperature. It’s also very accurate, relatively small, and works with a wide range of containers—so you won’t have to buy additional accessories to get started. It’s not as fast at heating up water as rival models, but it’s still powerful enough to hold the temperature of your water even over long cooking periods.

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Netatmo Weather Station

$130 $170
With clipped on-page coupon

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Monitor your local meteorological conditions and trends with our top weather monitor pick. The Netatmo is one of the easiest weather stations to install and boasts the most user-friendly interface of all the weather station apps we tested. While it excels at gathering big-picture measurements like high and low temperatures, it wasn’t always as effective at picking up rapid or short-duration weather changes. The Netatmo’s modular build also permits affordable add-ons for even more precise overviews, like a wind gauge.

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