Grab Yourself These New Ecobee Smart Home Devices With Up to 38% Off in the Memorial Day Sale
We're mere days away from Memorial Day, and that means there are deals all over the place on just about everything. This is a good chance to get into starting your own smart home system, if you've not done so already. They can offer a lot of extra comfort if you do it right, so are worth diving into.
If you've been hoping to get some devices yourself, then you'll definitely want to check out the Ecobee smart home sale currently going on at Amazon. The sale knocks 38% off a few different smart home options from Ecobee, making it really easy to add a bit more functionality to your house.
There are a few different options on sale here, but there are a couple of standouts. The first is the Ecobee Smart Video Doorbell, which is 38% off at just $100. This thing has motion sensors, night vision and lets you talk to the people at your door too. Then there's the Ecobee Smart Thermostat premium with $30 off, which comes with an air quality monitor and helps you track your energy usage and reduce it as well. The thermostat can be great for helping to fine-tune your usage of AC in the Summer and heating in the Winter.
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These are some of the best smart home deals going on right now, so if you like the look of them, make sure you don't miss out. These deals are on until May 28, so don't wait around too long if you decide you want to get one.
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Smart home devices can help in a plethora of different ways, and being able to save money on a few different kinds all at once just makes things simpler. These can help you stay safer, have a little more convenience and even keep that energy bill down too.
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