Best Smart Home Gifts Under $100 (2026)
The highest-rated smart home device between $50 and $100 in each category.
Between $50 and $100 is where smart home gifts get serious: video doorbells, smart thermostats, starter kits, hubs, and smart locks. Every pick is the top-scoring product in that price range in one of our ranked categories, rated 4.2 stars or higher with at least 100 reviews. The Works with icons show which systems each one fits.
20 gifts, one per device type. Prices were captured from Amazon on 2026-10-04 and change often, so check the live price before you buy.
Light switches
Caseta light switches and dimmers · Lutron
Lutron Caseta 3-way dimmer kit
4.7 3,052 reviews · score 90/100
The kit most people should start with. It installs in old boxes without a neutral, and the Pico gives you a second switch location without running wire.
Ranked #1 of 10 on our Caseta light switches and dimmers page →
Dimmers
Wi-Fi dimmers · Kasa
Kasa KS220P3 (3-pack)
4.4 1,092 reviews · score 65/100
Kasa's Apple Home version in a three-pack, so iPhone users get Siri and the Home app without Matter.
Ranked #5 of 10 on our Wi-Fi dimmers page →
Smart plugs
Thread smart plugs · Eve
Eve Energy (Matter) 2-pack
4.3 322 reviews · score 82/100
Two Eve Energy plugs. Two or more Thread plugs give your network a sturdier mesh.
Ranked #2 of 6 on our Thread smart plugs page →
Door and window sensors
Matter door and window sensors · Eve
Eve Door & Window (Matter) 3-pack
4.2 784 reviews · score 78/100
The Matter door sensor to get. Local only, no account, and it works on every major platform.
Ranked #1 of 3 on our Matter door and window sensors page →
Motion sensors
Z-Wave motion sensors · Enbrighten
Enbrighten Motion sensor light switch
4.3 578 reviews · score 76/100
A wall switch with a built-in motion sensor, for lights that should switch themselves on and off.
Ranked #3 of 9 on our Z-Wave motion sensors page →
Leak sensors
Wi-Fi leak sensors · X-Sense
X-Sense SWS0A41 ultra-slim kit
4.5 2,259 reviews · score 84/100
Works with: X-Sense app
Four slim sensors that fit under low appliances, with a base that sounds the alarm.
Ranked #2 of 9 on our Wi-Fi leak sensors page →
Temperature sensors
Wi-Fi temperature and humidity sensors · GoveeLife
GoveeLife 5-in-1 LCD 3-pack + gateway
4.6 136 reviews · score 82/100
Works with: GoveeLife app
Three big-screen sensors with weather and a 1,640 ft. range through the gateway.
Ranked #1 of 10 on our Wi-Fi temperature and humidity sensors page →
Smart locks
Bluetooth smart locks · Sifely
Sifely Fingerprint lock with handle
4.4 4,336 reviews · score 94/100
Works with:
A handle lock with fingerprint, fob, and auto-lock, popular with Airbnb hosts.
Ranked #1 of 7 on our Bluetooth smart locks page →
Thermostats
Wi-Fi thermostats · Sensi
Sensi ST55
4.4 23,081 reviews · score 69/100
Works with:
A straightforward, well-rated thermostat that's easy to install yourself.
Ranked #4 of 10 on our Wi-Fi thermostats page →
Buttons and remotes
Pico remotes · Lutron
Lutron Caseta lamp dimmer kit
4.7 1,813 reviews · score 95/100
A plug-in lamp dimmer and Pico, so a lamp gets a switch by the door.
Ranked #2 of 10 on our Pico remotes page →
Hubs and controllers
Lutron bridges · Lutron
Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Starter Kit
4.7 2,704 reviews · score 93/100
The best way to start Caseta: the hub, a dimmer, and a Pico remote for barely more than the hub alone.
Ranked #1 of 8 on our Lutron bridges page →
Smart bulbs
Zigbee bulbs · Philips Hue
Philips Hue Essential A19 (4-pack)
4.5 1,050 reviews · score 72/100
Hue's more affordable color line, four bulbs for about $15 each.
Ranked #8 of 9 on our Zigbee bulbs page →
Sprinklers and timers
Wi-Fi sprinkler controllers · Orbit
Orbit B-hyve 8-zone indoor
4.4 2,952 reviews · score 71/100
Works with: B-hyve app
An 8-zone indoor B-hyve with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth setup.
Ranked #5 of 9 on our Wi-Fi sprinkler controllers page →
Indoor cameras
Wi-Fi indoor cameras · eufy
eufy Indoor Cam E30 (4K)
4.4 2,486 reviews · score 86/100
4K with pan, local storage, no subscription, and Apple HomeKit support.
Ranked #3 of 10 on our Wi-Fi indoor cameras page →
Outdoor cameras
Wi-Fi outdoor cameras · Tapo
Tapo MagCam C425
4.2 3,791 reviews · score 85/100
Works with:
A magnetic, battery-powered 2K camera that sticks anywhere.
Ranked #2 of 10 on our Wi-Fi outdoor cameras page →
Video doorbells
Wi-Fi video doorbells · Tapo
Tapo D225
4.4 2,301 reviews · score 86/100
Works with:
The most complete doorbell for the money: wired or battery, local storage, and a chime included.
Ranked #1 of 10 on our Wi-Fi video doorbells page →
Garage door openers
Wi-Fi garage door openers · Chamberlain
Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Control
4.3 60,913 reviews · score 82/100
Works with: myQ app, Amazon Key
The most popular smart garage controller by far, and the one Amazon Key in-garage delivery is built around.
Ranked #1 of 10 on our Wi-Fi garage door openers page →
Smoke and CO detectors
Wi-Fi smoke and CO detectors · Kidde
Kidde Smart Smoke + CO with Ring (RGCUDR)
4.3 465 reviews · score 80/100
Works with:
The best smart alarm for most homes: smoke and CO, phone alerts without a subscription, and wire-free interconnection.
Ranked #1 of 10 on our Wi-Fi smoke and CO detectors page →
Air quality monitors
Wi-Fi air quality monitors · SwitchBot
SwitchBot CO2 Detector (Meter Pro)
4.3 322 reviews · score 73/100
A portable NDIR CO2 meter with a screen, for bedrooms and offices.
Ranked #3 of 10 on our Wi-Fi air quality monitors page →
Smart speakers
Smart speakers · Amazon
Amazon Echo Dot Max
4.3 5,316 reviews · score 79/100
Works with:
The Echo for smart homes: a built-in hub, much better bass, and it extends an eero network.
Ranked #1 of 6 on our Smart speakers page →
Gift-buying questions What is the best smart home gift under $100? For most people, a video doorbell or a smart thermostat, because they get used every day. If they're just starting out, a hub-free starter kit, like a Lutron Caseta dimmer kit or a set of Matter plugs, is an easy first step.
Should I match the brand they already own? If you know their system, yes: pick a device with their system's icon. Matter devices work with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant, so they're the safe choice when you're not sure.
Where are the gifts under $50? They're on our Smart Home Gifts Under $50 page. This page only lists picks between $50 and $100, so the two pages don't repeat each other.
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