If you know where to look, there's a surprising amount of excellent tech gadgets out there to make life a little easier. Smart home devices can be expensive, but they don't have to be. From tablets, accessories, chargers, and smart plugs, these are some of tech expert Amber MacArthur's favourite smart home products that are less than $100.
Google Chromecast with Google TV
Chromecast with Google TV turns any television into a smart TV with one seamless experience for all your streaming apps. This media streamer works with almost any smart TV with an HDMI port and Wi-Fi. With Google TV and other Android apps, you have access to movies, TV shows, music, and much more. Cast from your compatible device, and use the voice remote for hands-free search and suggestions.
SHOP: Google Chromecast with Google TV; $69.99 at Staples
Neewer Selfie Ring Light
This ring light features 120 high-grade LEDs to give you bright, non-flicker, and energy-efficient lighting for Zoom calls, beauty vlogs, selfies, live streaming, macro photography, and more. Compact and space-saving, you can keep it on your table all the time and enjoy great light whenever you need it.
SHOP: Neewer Selfie Ring Light; $40.99 at Amazon
T-P Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite
Create a smarter, safer home with the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite. It features an Away mode that turns devices on and off at different times, creating the appearance that someone is home, even if you're not. You can also create custom settings, or turn your lights or other devices on or off from anywhere using your connected mobile device.
SHOP: TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite; $19.99 at Best Buy
Globe Electric Wi-Fi Smart Motion Sensor Night Light
Control all your smart devices using just your smartphone with the free GLOBE SUITE™ App. Simply download the app, connect to your home Wi-Fi, and sync your smart motion detector. Monitor your home from anywhere and receive instant notifications when motion is detected in a space where there should be no one.
SHOP: Globe® Electric Wi-Fi Smart Motion Sensor Night Light; $38.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
Digits Touchscreen Gloves
Stay warm and connected with these touchscreen gloves, made with special conductive fibres that enable responsive and accurate gesturing on your smartphone or tablet. These cozy gloves have a double-layer knit design that makes typing easier and insulates them better than the competition.
SHOP: Digits Touchscreen Gloves; $29.95 at moshi
iPhone 13 mini Cases
Designed by Apple to complement iPhone 13 mini, the Silicone Case and Clear Case with MagSafe are both stylish ways to protect your iPhone. For the Silicone Case, the silky, soft-touch finish of the silicone exterior feels great in your hand. And on the inside, there’s a soft microfibre lining for even more protection. The Clear Case is thin, light, easy to grip and designed to show off the brilliant coloured finish of iPhone 13 mini while providing extra protection. With built-in magnets that align perfectly with iPhone 13 mini, these cases offer a magical attach experience and faster wireless charging, every time. When it’s time to charge, just leave the case on your iPhone and snap on your MagSafe charger, or set it on your Qi-certified charger.
SHOP: iPhone 13 mini Silicone Case with MagSafe; $69 at Apple | iPhone 13 mini Clear Case with MagSafe; $69 at Apple
Magsafe Charger
The MagSafe Charger makes wireless charging a snap. It uses perfectly aligned magnets that attach to your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 Pro, and provide faster wireless charging up to 15W.
The charger maintains compatibility with Qi charging, so it can be used to wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 or later, as well as AirPods models with a wireless charging case, as you would with any Qi-certified charger.
SHOP: MagSafe Charger; $55 at Apple
