Upgrade your home with Prime Day deals for $40 or less
The Hoto 3.6V electric screwdriver kit makes even the smallest home project easier. | Image: Hoto Speaking as someone who just had to buy a new garbage disposal on his lunch break, I know firsthand how much home maintenance can cost, so I’m always excited to find inexpensive home tech that feels like an upgrade. Prime Day is a great time to score deals on video doorbells and cameras, novel methods of interacting with your home like buttons and switches, and a variety of smart outlets and plugs. If you have some tasks clogging up your to-do list, or you’re trying to expand your toolbox, we also found some discounts on more analog gadgets like screwdrivers and box-cutters. For even more tech that won’t cut into your budget, make sure to check out our guide to the best deals under $25. Blink Battery Doorbell 2K Plus Blink’s battery-powered video doorbell has a 2K resolution camera, two-way audio, and color night vision. Make sure to note this version doesn’t include the necessary Sync module to connect to your home network. Where to Buy: $69.99 $34.99 at Amazon Philips Hue Smart Button Control your Philips Hue lighting from anywhere in your home with a Smart Button. This wireless button has customizable functionality, allowing you to change scenes, adjust lighting temperature and brightness, or trigger automations. Where to Buy: $32.99 $28 at Amazon Blink Outdoor 4 The 1080p Blink Outdoor 4 security camera offers support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Unlike the third-gen model, it supports person detection and has a wider field of view. Where to Buy: $79.99 $27.99 at Amazon Blink Mini 2K Plus This compact security camera from Blink has a 2K video resolution and 138-degree diagonal field of view. While the camera itself is weather-resistant, you’ll need to purchase a special plug to use it outdoors. Where to Buy: $39.99 $17.99 at Amazon SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher If you’ve ever wished you had a robot