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Level locks are some of our favorite smart home security products for the simple reason that they don’t look like smart locks. Unlike so much of the competition, there’s no massive box hanging on the interior side of your door, and nothing on the exterior side looks any different than an ordinary deadbolt. All the electronics that render these locks smart are hidden inside the lock itself, and the battery that powers the mechanism is stashed inside its bolt. Amazon is selling both the Wi-Fi  and the Matter versions of the Level Smart Lock+ for just $249—that’s 29% off the Wi-Fi version and 24% off the Matter version. The Wi-Fi version includes the plug-in bridge that connects the lock to your Wi-Fi network. It’s available in your choice of matte black, polished brass, satin chrome, or satin nickel. The Matter version communicates with your network using Thread and thus depends on a Matter-compatible smart home hub (e.g., an Amazon Echo, Apple TV, Nest Audio, SmartThings Station, et al). Only the matte black and satin nickel colorways of this model are on sale. Both locks are compatible with every important smart home ecosystem—including Apple Home Key—­and they can be locked and unlocked with a touch, an iPhone or Android smartphone, a voice command, or a physical key. Level also offers NFC cards and keychain fobs and a numeric keypad as accessories. Save up to 29% on the Level Lock + Read...

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I never have enough cables and chargers. Whenever I need one, what I have is either in use or mysteriously unavailable. Fortunately for me, Amazon’s Black Friday week deals have already kicked off—and the discounts include an Anker 511 30W charger + 6-foot USB-C cable for just $10. Normally this charger + cable bundle is $16, but Anker has slashed the price on the black and white options by 57 percent. The only catch? You have to be an Amazon Prime member for this price. But that’s not truly a problem—if you’re not a member currently, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime trial for Black Friday shopping, then let it expire. The Anker 511 is a compact 30W gallium nitride (GaN) charger, measuring about 1.12 inches in thickness. I picked up this bundle because this charger has prongs that flip down when not in use—far less annoying when throwing it in a bag—and it also comes with a 2-year warranty. Technically, it’s compatible with any USB-C device, though its 30W rating makes it best suited for smartphones and tablets (both iOS and Android). You can also charge some MacBook Air models as well. For most laptops though, this will be underpowered and you may get a “device is charging slowly” warning (or it won’t charge at all). I grabbed this one on impulse, knowing that if I don’t end up dedicating it to my ancient but beloved Chromebook, I can instead hold it and gift it as a stocking stuffer. I’m actually considering getting another one, because it’s so cheap right now. If you’re having similar thoughts, don’t wait too long. Black Friday sales can end suddenly—even well before Black Friday comes around. Grab a 30W charger + 6-foot USB-C cable for just $10 on Amazon Read...

Smart plugs come in two categories: on/off devices that can control lamps as well as small appliances, fans, and space heaters, and dimmers that control a lamp’s brightness as well as turn it on and off. Leviton makes some of our favorites in both categories, and Amazon has knocked 25 percent off the price of the Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer Plug, bringing its final price down to just $18.74. Beyond its excellent build quality, this smart dimmer is particularly appealing because it can also be controlled by Leviton’s Decora Smart Dimmer Companion to create a wireless 3-way circuit. So, not only can you control the plug with Leviton’s app on your smartphone—or create a schedule for it to operate on—but you can also use Leviton’s Dimmer Companion (which gets a 9-percent discount for Black Friday) as a physical remote control. Most people mount this second device to a wall on the other side of the room or at the end of a hallway or stairway; the remote has a range of 50 feet. Used this way, the battery-powered Companion looks just like a hardwired in-wall switch, complete with a trim plate. The Decora Smart Dimmer Plug connects to your Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for a smart home hub or bridge, and it can also be controlled with voice commands from Alexa, Gemini, or Siri. And if you’re looking for a smart plug to control your outdoor holiday lights this season, Amazon has also knocked 25 percent off the price of the Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug, bringing its price down to $37.60. It has all the same smart features, and it can be remotely controlled with the wireless Decora Smart Switch Anywhere Companion. Save 25% on the Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer PlugView Deal Read...