Upgrade your home with Prime Day deals for $40 or less

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The Hoto 3.6V electric screwdriver kit makes even the smallest home project easier. | Image: Hoto" data-portal-copyright="Image: Hoto" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/hoto.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The Hoto 3.6V electric screwdriver kit makes even the smallest home project easier. | Image: Hoto </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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&#8217;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. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you have some tasks clogging up your to-do list, or you&#8217;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&#8217;t cut into your budget, make sure to check out our guide to the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/951852/prime-day-deals-cheap-stuff-under-25-sale">best deals under $25</a>. </p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <div class="product-block"><h3>Blink Battery Doorbell 2K Plus</h3> <div class="product-description">Blink&#8217;s battery-powered video doorbell has a 2K resolution camera, two-way audio, and color night vision. Make sure to note this version doesn&#8217;t include the necessary Sync module to connect to your home network.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="183" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Blink-Battery-Doorbell-2K_WHT_Lifestyle_1_Gallery_1800x1098.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G625WMBN"> <strike>$69.99</strike> $34.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Philips Hue Smart Button</h3> <div class="product-description">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.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="225" height="300" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/1750147247140.webp?w=225" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Wireless-Switch-Button/dp/B0FCZRXH8Z"> <strike>$32.99</strike> $28 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Blink Outdoor 4</h3> <div class="product-description">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. </div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24869395/Outdoor_Brick.png?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="A black wireless camera mounted on a wall." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Outdoor-newest-model-Wireless/dp/B0DHLSZXQD"> <strike>$79.99</strike> $27.99 at <strong>Amazon </strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Blink Mini 2K Plus</h3> <div class="product-description">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&#8217;ll need to purchase a special plug to use it outdoors.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="169" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/assets.aboutamazon-1.png?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Mini-2KPlus-2cam-White/dp/B0F3BC8661"> <strike>$39.99</strike> $17.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher</h3> <div class="product-description">If you’ve ever wished you had a robot that could push a button for you, that’s precisely what SwitchBot’s Smart Switch does. It’s simple, smart, and works on anything with a button. Stick it on the device you want to turn on or off, and you’re set. </div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="300" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/SwitchBot-Bot-Lifestyle-Image.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SwitchBot-Series/dp/B07B4D9KVX/"> <strike>$29.99</strike> $19.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://us.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-bot/"> <strike>$29.99</strike> $20.09 at <strong>SwitchBot (with code PDDAY33)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener</h3> <div class="product-description">Meross makes a handy add-on that can transform a variety of garage door models into smart doors that you can open remotely. It works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="241" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25276750/Screenshot_2024_02_09_at_11.27.35_AM.png?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="White device labeled Meross with black and red wires coming out" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084Z5QZR2"> <strike>$59.99</strike> $39.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://shop.meross.com/collections/smart-garage-door-opener/products/smart-wifi-garage-door-opener"> $59.99 at <strong>Meross</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>TP-Link Tapo Matter-Certified Smart Plug Mini</h3> <div class="product-description">A smart plug adds functionality to an existing gadget rather than replacing it. Once the plug is connected to your Wi-Fi network and a gadget, you can turn it on and off using an app. TP-Link’s Tapo smart plug supports Matter, so you can add it to whichever smart home platform you use. </div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="300" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/HGG-2025-Tapo-P125M-Smart-Plug.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Tapo-Compatible-Certified-P125M/dp/B0BNWGZ545"> <strike>$19.99</strike> $9.97 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tapo-Compatible-SmartThings-P110M-4-Pack/dp/B0DKG52WQ4"> <strike>$35.99</strike> $28.69 at <strong>Amazon (four pack)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Eve Energy Outlet (Matter)</h3> <div class="product-description">Eve Energy&#8217;s Matter outlet hides a controllable smart plug and power meter in your wall. Both outlets can be managed independently, with support for major smart home networks like Apple and Google Home.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Eve-energy-outlet-matter.png?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eve-Energy-Outlet-Matter-SmartThings/dp/B0CT62FC6W"> <strike>$54.95</strike> $37.99 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>GE Cync smart bulbs (two-pack)</h3> <div class="product-description">GE’s 800-lumen Wi-Fi bulbs serve as a great entry point for making your home a little smarter. The color-changing LED bulbs work with Alexa and Google Assistant without a hub, and they support Matter for interoperability with Apple Home, making them a great choice if you&#8217;re unsure which smart home platform your giftee uses.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="300" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/MHGG-2025-Cync-Direct-Connect-Smart-Bulbs.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cync-Aesthetic-Changing-Lights-Compatible/dp/B0DJG5HVBK"> <strike>$23.99</strike> $16.77 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Eve Energy Smart Plug</h3> <div class="product-description">Not only does this smart plug offer the most detailed energy monitoring of any we have ever tested but it also works with Matter-over-Thread and is an especially good choice for Apple Home users.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24973298/236816_Best_Smart_Plugs_AKrales_0053.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Eve Energy smart plug. A white rectangular prism with the broad face front. The corners and edges are rounded, there is a three-prong outlet on the front and a green LED on the upper-right corner of the front face. It sits on a blue background with a grid of white lines." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eve-Energy-Matter-Control-SmartThings/dp/B0BZBGD87V"> <strike>$39.95</strike> $32.72 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Meross Smart Power Strip (Apple Home)</h3> <div class="product-description">The excellent Meross Smart Power Strip comes with four sockets and four USB ports, all of which are controllable via Apple Home, Alexa, or Google Home.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="124" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24991311/51wW8o8sH5L._AC_SL1500_.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBNJ32V"> <strike>$48.84</strike> $32.39 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Anker Nano 45W charger with display</h3> <div class="product-description">Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/anker_nano6.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1TC6D3N"> <strike>$39.99</strike> $25.99 at <strong>Amazon (with Prime)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.anker.com/products/a121d-45w-usb-c-fast-charger-foldable-plug-compact?variant=46070529228950&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=pmax&amp;utm_content=%E8%87%AA%E5%AE%9A%E4%B9%89&amp;utm_campaign=us_anker_charger_m3_google-pmax_alwayson_allpn_purchase_ost_audience_internal_BFCM2025&amp;utm_term=23240491362_6667565336_(creative&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23249762344&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADbnO27cO_MwogoRCPnbHCXmGn2a6&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwj47OBhCmARIsAF5wUEGCiEADFEkdYI-xuLIgnUxIzpwJU7RWXLa591Fh79AlbmOOnx4e2O4aApRPEALw_wcB"> <strike>$39.99</strike> $25.99 at <strong>Anker (w/ code WS24179KS3)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro</h3> <div class="product-description">Hoto’s rechargeable screwdriver is ideal for small repairs. It offers three torque modes, a rotational speed of up to 220RPM, and a helpful circular LED to illuminate dark spaces. The durable case also holds all 25 steel bits and an extension bar for getting into hard-to-reach places.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/hoto.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLMQ8BXB/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A2ZXT6R0FR7K6V&amp;psc=1"> <strike>$49.99</strike> $28.49 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Vampliers 5-inch Mini Stripped Screw Remover Pliers</h3> <div class="product-description">An invaluable tool for those of us who make mistakes with screwdrivers. (All of us.)</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="240" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/71narD1NHBL._AC_SL1500_.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/VAMPLIERS-Stripped-Removal-Pliers-Electronic/dp/B00LMMU2HG"> <strike>$28.97</strike> $23.18 at <strong>Amazon (with Prime)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Slice Auto-Retractable Box Cutter</h3> <div class="product-description">Slice’s retractable, finger-friendly ceramic blade is great for tearing through packing tape and cutting plastic wrapping. The comfy tool also features a sturdy, reinforced nylon handle and a hooked design that makes it easy to stow when not in use.</div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/Slice-Auto-Retractable-Box-Cutter-Lifestyle-Image.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Slice-Retracting-Utility-Ceramic-Lasting/dp/B008M3WW9Y/"> <strike>$28.04</strike> $16.14 at <strong>Amazon (with on-page coupon)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.sliceproducts.com/products/auto-retractable-box-cutter"> $28.04 at <strong>Slice</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Kaisi 136-in-1 Electronics Repair Tool Kit</h3> <div class="product-description">If you want to fix electronics instead of replacing them, you’ll need the right tools for the job. Kaisi’s 136-piece kit includes the spudgers, picks, tweezers, and screwdriver bits (111 of them!) to get inside gadgets and replace parts. The kit also has an anti-static wristband so you don’t accidentally short a motherboard with a shock. </div> <figure class="product-image"><img loading="lazy" width="300" height="300" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/HGG-2025-Kaisi-Tool-Kit.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kaisi-Electronics-Professional-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B07ZNHWHV5"> <strike>$23.99</strike> $19.19 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>