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Black Friday 2018 Google Assistant deals: $25 Google Home Mini, $99 Nest Thermostat E, $170 SimpliSafe security system and more – CNET

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The holiday shopping season is here and, like us, you're probably holding ou..

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November 18, 2018

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The holiday shopping season is here and, like us, you're probably holding out for the best Black Friday deals before you empty your wallet. Fortunately, we're on top of it, regularly adding new smart home and appliance deals right here so you can search through them easily.

This time around, we're talking all about discounts on Google Assistant gadgets. That includes everything from a $25 Google Home Mini to a $99 Nest Thermostat E — and even discounts on SimpliSafe security systems, Philips Hue LEDs and so much more. Scroll down for a comprehensive and continuously updated list of the deals that caught our eye on Google-Assistant-enabled products.

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Google Home Hub for $99 (save $50)

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Get the Google Home Hub, a 7-inch smart display with a built-in Google Assistant speaker, for $50 off this holiday season. This deal will be available through Jet at 10 p.m. ET the day before Thanksgiving, at Best Buy, Kohl's, Lowe's and Walmart on Thanksgiving Day and at Target on Black Friday.

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Google Home Mini smart speaker for $25 (save $25)

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The pint-sized Google Home Mini is already priced well at $50. Starting Thanksgiving Day, it will drop down to just $25. Get it in aqua, a color finish that's exclusively available at Walmart.

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Google Home Mini and Chromecast Bundle for $45 (save $29)

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You can score the Google Home Mini bundled with a Chromecast streamer for just $45. With both devices, you can ask Google Assistant to turn on your favorite Netflix show. This deal will also be available from Jet.

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Anova Wi-Fi Sous-Vide Circulator for $100 (save $60)

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Sous vide machines cook meat and other foods more precisely than other kitchen appliances. This Anova device typically costs $160, but will be reduced to $100 at Best Buy starting Thanksgiving Day. Not only does this Wi-Fi-enabled gadget have a related app in which you can track the cooking process, it also works with Google Assistant.

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Canary All-in-One Security Device for $119 (save $50)

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The Canary All-in-One is a self-contained home security system, complete with an HD live streaming camera and a siren. Typically retailing for $169, the Canary All-in-One is currently available for $50 off at Amazon, Best Buy and Target.

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Canary View for $50 (save $50)

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The $100 View is Canary's more affordable all-in-one home security system. It's very similar to the $169 Canary camera, but this version doesn't have a built-in siren. It does, however, work with Google Assistant and is discounted $50 this holiday season.

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Chamberlain MyQ Garage Hub for $60 (save $20)

Open and close your garage door from your phone with a MyQ Garage Hub by Chamberlain — or use a Google Assistant command. This smart garage controller usually costs $80, but it will drop down to $60 at Best Buy on Thanksgiving Day.

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Ecobee Smart Thermostats for up to $50 off

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Starting Thanksgiving Day, Ecobee's excellent Google-Assistant-enabled smart thermostats will be discounted by $50. That includes the $169 Ecobee3 Lite and the $249 Ecobee4, reduced to $119 and $199 respectively.

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Emerson Sensi Smart Thermostat for $89 (save $40)

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The Emerson Sensi Smart Thermostat is also getting a price reduction this holiday season. Starting Nov. 22, you can get your Google-Assistant-enabled Sensi for $89.

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Garadget Smart Garage Door Controller for $65 (save $34)

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The Garadget Smart Garage Door Controller will cost just $65 on Black Friday. And, bonus — it works with Google Assistant (as well as Alexa and IFTTT).

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Google Home Mini and C by GE Bluetooth Smart Bulb for $25 (save $30)

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Snag a Google Home Mini smart speaker for half off ($25) bundled with a free C by GE Bluetooth smart bulb. Use Google Assistant voice commands to control your new GE LED and any other Google-Assistant-enabled smart home devices you might have.

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Google Home Mini smart speaker for $25 (save $25)

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The pint-sized Google Home Mini is already priced well at $50. Starting Thanksgiving Day, it will drop down to just $25. Get it in aqua, a color finish that's exclusively available at Walmart.

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Google Home Mini and 30-piece Tasty Cookware Set for $99 (save $131)

If you're interested in a Google Home Mini and some new cookware, this might be the right fit for you. For $99, you can snag a Google Home Mini and a 30-piece Tasty cookware set.

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Google Home for $79 (save $50)

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The Google Home smart speaker gets a $50 discount starting Thanksgiving Day at Best Buy, Dell, Kohl's and Target. This is a solid option if you want a Google Assistant smart speaker with a little more power than the Mini.

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iRobot Roomba 675 for $200 (save $100)

The Roomba 675 by iRobot retails for $300. Get your own app-enabled Roomba robot vacuum for $100 off starting Thanksgiving Day. It also works with Google Assistant.

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JBL Link View Smart Display with the Google Assistant for $200 (save $50)

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The $250 JBL Link View is a Google-Assistant-enabled smart display discounted to $200 at Newegg for Black Friday.

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Lenovo 8-inch Smart Display for $99 (save $100)

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The 8-inch Smart Display by Lenovo will drop to just $99 on Black Friday. This device is equipped with a Google Assistant speaker.

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Lifx Multicolor Wi-Fi Smart Bulb for $40 (save $20)

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Lifx LEDs cost $60, but that won't be the case at Best Buy starting Thanksgiving Day. You'll be able to get 'em for $40 each. These Wi-Fi-enabled bulbs are also compatible with Google Assistant.

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Nest Cam Indoor for $129 (save $70)

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The Nest Cam Indoor is an excellent entry point if you want an indoor home security camera. And, fortunately, you can get one for just $129 (it's usually $199) starting Nov. 21 at 10 p.m. ET on Jet. Best Buy, Lowe's and Target will also offer this discount.

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Nest Cam Outdoor for $149 (save $50)

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The Nest Cam Outdoor will also be discounted, although not quite as much as the Indoor model. This device will drop down to $149 at Kohl's and Lowe's starting Nov. 22.

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Nest Learning Thermostat (third-gen) for $179 (save $70)

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Get a Nest Learning Thermostat for $179, which is $70 off its $249 price at Lowe's, Newegg, Kohl's and Target. This thermostat works with Google Assistant, too, so you can control it with a Google smart speaker.

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Nest Thermostat E for $99 (save $70)

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The Thermostat E is Nest's more affordable smart thermostat. Get it for $30 off at Target starting Black Friday and for $70 off at Dell starting Nov. 21.

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Nest Hello Video Doorbell for $179 (save $70)

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You'll be able to find the Nest Hello Video Doorbell for $70 off at Dell, Kohl's and Lowe's starting Thanksgiving Day.

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Nest Protect Smoke Detector for $99 (save $20)

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The $99 Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide will be offered for $20 off beginning Nov. 21 at Dell and Target.

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Netgear Arlo 3-Camera Starter Kit for $189 (save $110)

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The rechargeable battery-powered Arlo cameras are great, but expensive. Fortunately, the three-camera kit will be on sale for just $189 starting Nov. 21 at Walmart and Newegg.

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Netgear Arlo Pro 2 4-Camera Starter Kit for $580 (save $220)

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The newer Arlo Pro 2 will also be on sale this holiday shopping season. Snag a four-camera kit for $580; it typically costs $800.

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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Smart Bulb for $40 (save $10)

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Save $10 on each Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Smart Bulb you get at Best Buy starting Black Friday.

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Ring Floodlight Cam for $199 (save $50)

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The $199 Ring Floodlight Cam replaces your traditional wired outdoor lighting with an app-enabled smart security camera-light hybrid. Find it at Lowe's for $50 off.

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