Here Are CNET Readers’ 15 Favorite July 4th Deals

While this isn’t on sale anymore, it’s still a great security camera for a reasonable price. It comes with a two-year battery life, and is capable of not only two-way audio but also HD visuals and has motion detection alerts as well. It may go back on sale for Prime Day, so probably best to wait if you can.

CNET managing editor Clifford Colby jumped out of his chair over this sale for the Gerber Gear Dime multitool kit. It’s excellent for folks like Colby who want to make sure they have the right tools on them in case of earthquakes and other emergencies. The tool has multiple functions you can use in an emergency. It’s got “pliers, scissors, screwdrivers, wirecutters and a knife,” Colby wrote. Priced at only $24, it’s light on your pocketbook and your pockets.

A good power strip not only makes it easier to get to your outlets and adds a couple more, but also has good safety features and ideally a few USB ports too. Well, this one from Anker has all of that, and makes for a great addition to charge-heavy homes. 

Babbel is an excellent service that allows you to learn 14 different languages at your own pace, and this lifetime subscription means you can hop in and out as much and as often as you’d like forever. 

Boost your Wi-Fi’s range up to 1,200 square foot with one of CNET’s top-rated Wi-Fi superstars. The TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender has an ethernet port that can turn your wired internet access wireless with only a couple of simple steps. Use the extended reach to reduce lag and access the temperamental or dead zone areas your home may not normally reach for up to 30 devices.

CNET home security editor Tyler Lacoma ranked the TP-Link Tapo C120 as the best budget indoor security camera this year. Despite the connection to being budget-conscious, the device delivers some quality protection measures. It has “a hefty 2K resolution (more than enough for indoor viewing), plus very solid pan/tilt capabilities with motion detection and tracking for 360-degree coverage of a room,” according to Lacoma. Score some security on a budget with some outstanding performance capacities for only $25 now.

Snag a pair of CNET’s top budget noise-cancelling headphones for $25 off their original price. Executive editor David Carnoy stated that these earbuds deliver “strong performance for its modest price, with robust bass, good clarity and a relatively wide soundstage.” These earbuds contain several desirable features for the listener on the go. Enjoy wireless charging, the capacity to pair with multiple devices, and affordability at only $58.

Grabbing multiple mesh routers at once is the simplest way to improve your Wi-Fi network over a large area. So getting three of these impressive Eero 6 Plus routers for just $200 is a great shout for tech-heavy homes. 

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 have gone as low as $190 in recent days. They’re popular even at full price so it’s no surprise to see people scooping them up during Fourth of July sales. Expect these to go on sale for Prime Day, too.

Chargers are a must-have, and while you usually get one with whatever device you buy, it’s always handy to have spares. That’s especially true when the spares work out at under $7 each and come from Anker, and include two cables to boot. 

This floor lamp is CNET editor James Bricknell’s favorite, and at 40% off with Amazon Prime it has proven popular with our readership too. It’s great for game spaces, living rooms and basically anywhere else. It can also sync with your music, making it ideal for parties. 

The Blink Video Doorbell is one of the best budget options on the market, and when Amazon launched a bundle featuring it and a diminutive Echo Pop smart speaker for just $35, it flew off the shelves. The deal has since expired, but something similar may return in a couple of weeks for Prime Day.

Vacuuming yourself doesn’t have to be a chore. Actually, you don’t have to do it at all with this Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum. This thing has a lot of incredible features, including home mapping, a big capacity and a self-empty base and works on all floor types to boot.