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CNN
28-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
The 10 best Amazon deals to shop this week: Dyson, Samsung, Ring and more
CNN Underscored editors found the best sales at Amazon right now, including deals on an editor-favorite Dyson hair dryer, a discounted pair of Samsung earbuds and savings on a Ring video doorbell. Ember Travel Mug 2+ Take your emotional support drink on the road with you in this Underscored-approved Ember mug — all with an upgraded portable design. Complete with smart controls, Apple FindMy capabilities and a spill-proof design, it's a travel-friendly mug you'll never want to commute our review Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer When you consider all the cash you'll be saving by skipping the pricey trips to the salon, this serious discount on a speedy and whisper-quiet Dyson hair dryer is a steal. Style red carpet-worthy hair in the comfort of your home using its upgraded attachments and temperature controls for healthier hair. August Home (4th Gen) You can't put a price on keeping you and your family safe, but you can invest in a smart lock at a significant discount. For nearly 60% off, snag this expert-tested retrofit keyless door lock that affixes to your current lock and uses Wi-Fi to remotely unlock your existing deadbolt. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro makes long walks, shifts and even longer commutes much more enjoyable with their active noise cancellation, crisp sound and comfortable design for long-term wear. During testing, we noted how well they stack up to their Apple counterparts in nearly every category. Read our review Banana Boat Sport Kids Sunscreen Spray SPF 50, 2-Pack Don't let your kids frolic under the sun this summer without a thick layer of sunscreen to coat their sensitive skin. This 2-pack of SPF 50 sunscreen that boasts 80-minute staying power is now on sale for a whopping 58% off, which you can't beat in the thick of sunny season. Ring Battery Doorbell (2024) Ring has quickly become the gold standard for reliable yet affordable home security solutions. The newest iteration of the popular Ring battery doorbell now comes with an upgraded head-to-toe field of view, a color night vision mode and a pushpin for easier charging. Philips Norelco Prestige Electric Rotary Shaver Hit the pool party with confidence with this app-enabled electric rotary shaver — now at its lowest price. Despite its bulky head, we found it particularly adept at targeting tight corners like under the nose for a convenient full-body shave. Tuft & Needle Premium Pillow If you're not down with down (or its alternatives), consider one of the best pillows we've ever tested in adaptive foam form. Soft and supportive with a cool gel insert, it'll lull you to sleep even when the A/C is broken. Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch If you didn't track your run, did it really happen? Jokes aside, Garmin makes a spec-packed running watch that'll help you breeze to the finish line with its training plans and built-in health metrics. At $100 off, now's the time to lace up and give it a shot. Sonos Move 2 Bring the party with you wherever you go this summer with the Sonos Move 2, an upgrade on one of our all-time favorite Bluetooth speakers. Here, enjoy better bass, enhanced battery life and even more intuitive controls while you play our review CNN Underscored looks out for your wallet daily, with our deals team scouring sales at the top of every morning. They tap a range of techniques and consider various factors to determine if a deal is worthy of coverage, such as price history checks, available coupon codes and competitor pricing. Our deals team, consisting of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo, is passionate about unearthing deals that we would be tempted to shop ourselves. We also enjoy finding a great deal on a coveted item (especially one that's a best-tested pick by our experts) because it means that we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions. Contributing editor Marissa Miller helped our deals team curate this week's best Amazon deals.
CNET
26-05-2025
- CNET
Memorial Day Deal: Secure Your Entry Points for Under $100 With the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Taking smart steps to secure your home is a must in this day and age. While cameras and video doorbells help immensely, we often forget about the most important entry point -- your door. Smart locks offer a great way to control who comes in, and right now, one of our favorite options on the market is going for a steal. For Memorial Day, Amazon has the August Wi-Fi smart lock in silver for just $95 -- that's a massive $135 off. If you prefer a darker finish, the black model is also on sale for $110. Just a heads up: this deal is part of the limited-time Memorial Day promotion, and there's no telling how long it will stick around. If you are tired of hiding your keys under the doormat every time you leave the house, don't miss out on this offer. For under $100, you get a sleek smart lock that fits over your existing deadbolt, so there is no need to replace anything. The setup is quick and easy, with installation taking just about 10 minutes. Features like built-in Wi-Fi make it easy to monitor and control, while support for Alexa, Siri, Google, and Samsung SmartThings makes sure you don't have to lift a finger to lock up or set routines. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The August Smart Lock also has auto-lock and auto-unlock, so it can lock or unlock on its own when your phone is about 200 meters from home. You can choose how soon it locks; immediately or up to 30 minutes later. Plus, if you need to share access with someone, the August app lets you grant permanent, scheduled, or temporary access to friends and family. It also has a DoorSense feature that tells you if the door was left open or unlocked, so you're always in the loop. There's a lot more to like, but the deal is likely going to be around for a limited time only. Hurry before it is too late! Why this deal matters Smart home tech can cost a lot. This deal offers up to 59% off a reliable, efficient smart door lock that will not only protect your property but also provide you with much-needed peace of mind.
The Verge
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Switchbot's latest lock can unlock with a look
Smart home company SwitchBot has announced a new version of its retrofit smart lock, and this one you can unlock with your face. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra ($159.99) works with the new SwitchBot Keypad Vision ($99.99), which uses 3D facial recognition technology to unlock your door. The company also launched the SwitchBot Hub 3, a smart home hub that was first teased in March. The new products are now available for preorder and should ship in June. SwitchBot claims its lock is the first retrofit smart lock with 3D facial recognition. As a retrofit lock, it can be installed without replacing your existing lock. Instead, the Ultra attaches to the rear of your lock and controls it using a mechanical motor, leaving the front unchanged, so you can still use your keys. The Vision keypad is mounted outside of your door and connects to the lock via Bluetooth. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo costs $249.99 and includes the lock, vision keypad, and a SwitchBot Hub Mini (a hub is required for controlling the lock outside of Bluetooth range). Unlike most retrofit locks, Switchbot's Lock Ultra, and its predecessors Switchbot Lock Pro and Switchbot Lock, are compatible with nearly all existing locks in Europe and America. In addition to facial recognition, when connected to the keypad, the lock can be controlled with a fingerprint, a keycode, and an NFC card. Without the keypad, it works with a traditional key, app control, and auto-unlocking using geofencing (which activates the lock when your smartphone arrives at your house). The company says the Ultra can get up to nine months of battery life on the included rechargeable battery and also has a backup battery that lasts for up to five years. It works over Bluetooth and requires one of Switchbot's gateways to connect to Wi-Fi and integrate with smart home systems, including Apple Home (through Matter), Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. The lock can also work with the new SwitchBot Hub 3 ($119.99), the company's latest smart home hub designed to control and integrate SwitchBot's Bluetooth products. The Hub 3 can bridge up to 30 SwitchBot devices to Matter ecosystems such as Apple Home. 1/3 SwitchBot The new Hub is a complete revamp from the second-gen version. Larger and with a sleek, all-black design, it comes with an integrated stand and features a display, a dial, and four customizable buttons. The hub also functions as a temperature and humidity sensor, as well as a light and motion sensor. Its display can wake up on motion and show information such as indoor temperature and door lock/unlock status, and the buttons can control smart home scenes. The dial can connect to compatible devices to control them, for example, adjust the brightness of lights, the volume on connected TVs, and the temperature of a thermostat. SwitchBot says the hub can control Matter devices that are integrated with Apple Home, and it will work with Home Assistant.
CNET
10-05-2025
- CNET
GHome K10PRO Smart Fingerprint Doorknob Review: Unique But Awkward
CNET's expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 6.5 / 10 SCORE GHome Smart K10Pro Door Lock $43 at Pros Easy, quick installation Hanging bag for charging with power bank Fingerprint, keypad and bypass key unlock methods More affordable than smart deadbolts Great for securing interior doors Cons No removable battery Charging port on the exterior knob Using the bypass key is awkward Bulky handles GHome Smart K10Pro Door Lock 6.5/10/10 CNET Score $43 at Describe the image that pops into your head when I say "smart lock." It's likely a smart deadbolt like the Yale Assure Lock 2, CNET's current pick for the best smart lock. Or maybe a retrofit model like the August Wi-Fi? Regardless, there's a good chance you weren't thinking of a doorknob. Because smart doorknobs can be used in many cases where a deadbolt cannot, I wondered why they seem so much rarer. Ultimately, I believe that a smart doorknob is a little too niche compared to general demand for a front door lock. But I wanted to find out more. That's why I installed a (rather cheap) GHome smart doorknob that still comes with all the bells and whistles: mobile app, touchscreen keypad, fingerprint sensor and a physical bypass key. Here's how it holds up, where it falls short and why smart deadbolts still have their advantages. Getting to know the GHome Smart K10PRO Installation was easy -- it took about 15 minutes to swap my old hardware for the new lock. The only tool I needed was a Philips head screwdriver. John Carlsen/CNET I've seen a few smart lever locks from companies like Kwikset, Schlage and Yale so I wanted to try a smart doorknob to see why those brands don't make models with versatile knobs. I settled on the GHome Smart K10PRO Fingerprint Door Lock, which costs about $50. One of the things that drew me to this lock was the choice of a black or silver finish. (I wanted a brass finish to match the other knobs in my home but none of the options I found had a touchscreen keypad.) You can save about $10 by choosing a model without a keypad. Still, having multiple unlock methods is always a good idea. As I opened the box, I couldn't help but notice the sheer size of the doorknob. While the interior knob was a reasonable 2 1/4 inches, the exterior knob sports a massive diameter of 2 1/2 inches. For comparison, that's half an inch larger than the 2-inch doorknobs in my home. I realize that doesn't sound very big but that's an extra 3 inches of circumference. It feels very bulky in hand, which also makes it more difficult to rotate than a traditional doorknob. Despite the size, I like the GHome Smart K10PRO's overall aesthetic, which hides the USB-C charging port and physical keyhole on the bottom of the exterior knob. John Carlsen Before installing the lock, you should charge it for a couple of hours. GHome Smart's website lists an estimated battery life of 8 to 12 months so you shouldn't need to charge it very often. I didn't see any drop in the battery charge during my test. Unfortunately, this brings me to my first major gripe with the GHome Smart K10PRO: The battery isn't removable. Whenever you need to charge this doorknob, you need a power bank. While I love that there's a cloth bag for hanging a power bank from the knob during charging, it's not as practical for exterior doors as it is for an interior bedroom or dorm room door. Consider using a cheap power bank if you want to charge it outdoors because the lock's internal 400mAh battery doesn't need anything fancy. After installing the smart doorknob, I downloaded the Gosund app for setup -- Gosund rebranded as GHome Smart in February 2025 but the app name is still the same -- which took only a few minutes. How it handles The K10PRO's fingerprint sensor is fast and responsive. John Carlsen/CNET Aside from my previous observation about the size of the exterior knob, the GHome Smart K10PRO is a pleasant experience. Programming my fingerprint in the app took less than a minute and the lock responds quickly when my thumb touches the sensor. It's more convenient than other fingerprint smart locks I've used, as you don't need to reach for a separate sensor when opening the door. The touchscreen is more awkward because a typical doorknob is lower than a deadbolt. I find myself leaning back for a clear view of the keypad, which lacks the large buttons of competing lever locks like Yale Assure 2. Still, having a keypad is a huge bonus because I can quickly create custom codes for family members, scheduled codes for friends and temporary access for visitors. While I appreciate having a bypass key, the keyhole's placement on the bottom of the knob means you can't see where the key goes in. John Carlsen/CNET Using the key took a few attempts to figure out how to access this unlock method without crouching down to see the keyhole. The trick is to hold the key vertically with its teeth facing to the right. As for the app controls, they're functional but basic. You can unlock it if you're in Bluetooth range, add users and mute the built-in speaker, although there's no option for adjusting how quickly the lock relocks after someone comes in. It's always five seconds. There's also no auto-unlock option. For remote unlocking and smart home integration, you need the GHome Smart Tuya Bluetooth Gateway, which costs about $26. This isn't a terrible price but it eats into smaller budgets. Don't expect deep settings options in the Gosund app. John Carlsen/CNET You can turn the dial on the interior knob to activate different locking modes. Normal Mode enables the fingerprint sensor for all users with a five-second auto-lock. Passage Mode unlocks the K10PRO and turns off the smart features. Privacy mode disables the fingerprint sensor for everyone but the Admin, which is great for parents needing to access a room without the children getting in. Who should consider a smart fingerprint door knob? You can switch modes using the dial on the interior side of the smart door knob. John Carlsen/CNET You definitely don't need a fingerprint primary doorknob if you already have a smart deadbolt. Having to unlock two smart locks to open a door is asking for trouble in more ways than one. Likewise, if you have a budget of $150 or more, a lever lock from Yale or Schlage will be a better option for a front door, especially because you can replace the battery. But you might consider a GHome Smart K10PRO Fingerprint Door Lock if you live in a shared home and want to secure your private room from roommates without carrying a key. (Maybe check with your property manager or resident assistant first.) Or you could manage access for an office, pantry, workshop, bedroom or other area you don't want kids or guests getting into. Last, it could be excellent for vacation rentals -- like giving temporary access to guests or preventing them from entering restricted areas, especially if you're only renting out a single room. The K10PRO is a reasonable value for $50 but you'll want to make sure your door has room for the big knob and that you're okay with painful charging options.
CNET
06-05-2025
- CNET
Level Up Your Security With the Level Lock Plus Smart Lock, Now at an All-Time Low of $187
Home security is more important than ever, and there are plenty of smart home devices that can help you level up your space to give you some peace of mind. Smart locks are often overlooked when upgrading your home with new tech, but they can make a big difference. You can nab the Level Lock Plus smart lock for under $200 at Amazon right now, thanks to a solid $44 discount that drops the price to the lowest we've seen. Deals like this rarely sick around for long, so act soon if you want to snatch one at this all-time low price. This advanced smart lock has plenty of ways for you to access your home including the Level app, which is available on both iOS and Android, as well as Apple Home Keys, which means you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to get in. You can also use the two included key cards, a traditional key or even a keypad -- though that is sold separately. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. You can also share keyless access with others you trust, see your activity history and even configure auto-lock and unlock in the app. Installation shouldn't take long, either -- you can do it yourself with just a screwdriver. Looking to overhaul your whole space? Check out all other smart home deals happening now. Why this deal matters Manual locks can be a pain, especially if you ever leave your key behind. Upgrading to a smart lock can make your life a little simpler, and right now you can shave $44 off this Level smart lock, bringing it to an all-time low price. If you're already looking for a smart lock, this may be a great time to buy -- especially if you're integrated into the Apple ecosystem, though it will work for just about anyone.
