Apple is set to roll out its HomeView smart home hub on November 13, featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and Siri AI controls. With this coming home hub, users will be able to manage all their HomeKit and Matter devices from a central display or via voice commands through Siri. Ahead of its arrival, several smart home accessories are now seeing price drops to get users ready.
What’s on sale
Deals are concentrated among lights, sensors, smart plugs, and even robot vacuums — particularly for products compatible with HomeKit or Matter, which will tie into HomeView once it launches. Philips Hue looks to be the star of the week with up to 35% off on lighting kits, floor lamps, path lights, bridges, and holiday lights. Starter kits with bridges and bulbs, outdoor pathway lights, and a full string set for holiday décor are among the marked-down items.
Other lighting brands also feature, with Govee offering deals such as multi-pack bulbs, LED neon rope lighting, outdoor permanent strip lights, and table lamps. If you want to mix color, brightness, and style, these options are available at varied discount ranges.
Sensors and smart plugs are affected too. Aqara’s Zigbee smart plug is cheaper than usual, and its water leak sensors are now sold in 3-packs. Eve’s water guard model and Aqara’s temperature and humidity sensor are among the lower-cost options. These accessories are key for automations and alerting when there’s water, temperature shift, or plugging behavior.
For cameras, there’s a discount on the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410, offering doorbell functions plus a central hub. And for those putting home chores on autopilot, the Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 sees a steep drop, in some cases close to one third of its original price.
Why these deals matter now
The timing isn’t random. Apple’s HomeView hub is arriving in a month, and accessories that integrate with HomeKit or Matter will plug into that ecosystem effortlessly. These deals give early adopters a chance to build or expand their smart home setup before HomeView goes live, minimizing compatibility headaches and maximizing value.
Most of the discounts appear on Amazon via Amazon-seller listings and also through direct manufacturer or third-party retailers. The markdowns vary — from small sensor plugs to high-end lighting fixtures — yet collectively amount to meaningful savings across multiple categories. Keep in mind: stock and pricing may shift fast with the holiday shopping ramp-up.
Prices highlighted include Philips Hue starter kits with bridge plus bulbs (around $73 instead of $143), outdoor wall lights, pathway sets, and string lights; Govee bulbs and rope lights in various sizes and configurations; Aqara and Eve sensors in single and multi-packs; and the Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 dropping from ~$1,000 to ~US$660.
For more bargains, there’s a broader Apple-themed deals roundup that tracks sales across AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and more as discounts ramp up going into the holiday season.
What this means: HomeView isn’t just another gadget in Apple’s lineup — it signals a push to unify smart home control. If you’re planning to invest in Matter or HomeKit devices, now’s one of the better windows for savings. These deals won’t last as retailers adjust for HomeView’s arrival, so if something fits your setup or wishlist, acting sooner may make all the difference.
