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Get the Wemo Mini Smart Plug for $18 on Amazon ahead of Prime Day 2019

By Drake Hawkins July 8, 2019

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The smart home industry is taking off but, unfortunately, not every appliance in the market today can be connected to a network. A simple workaround for this technological hurdle is smart plugs. This brilliant innovation can automate older appliances without using mechanical timers. If you are looking to improve your smart home game, check the

Amazon deal on the WeMo Mini Smart Plug

. It got an electrifying 49% discount right after Fourth of July and before Prime Day, and it will work nicely with an array of smart home products.

The WeMo Mini’s price dived to $18 from its usual $35. That is the best price this smart plug has been on Amazon. A deal this good is bound to attract buyers, so make sure to order as much as you need now.

The WeMo Mini gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “plug-and-play”. It directly connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks — no hub required. Just download the free app, plug in your Mini, and start remotely controlling any appliance through your Wi-Fi. With this smart plug, you can now wake up to a fresh pot of coffee or come home to a pleasant environment after being out in the heat or cold.

You can control any home appliance with just your voice using the WeMo Mini. This smart plug works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Nest, and other platforms. You can also connect the WeMo app with Apple HomeKit so you can automate appliances by dictating to Siri.

More than convenience and energy savings, the WeMo Mini Smart Plug can give you peace of mind. This device can help prevent electrical fires by allowing you to remotely turn off appliances, which can be especially helpful when you’re out of town. Its Away Mode can make it appear that someone is home by automatically turning lights on and off on a changing schedule.

Get the WeMo Mini Smart Plug at its all-time low of $18

when you order from Amazon today. At almost half its original price, you just need to add a small amount to get two. This is actually a smart decision since two of these compact smart plugs can share the same outlet.

Looking to save more on smart home devices? Check our collection of the best smart home deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2019.

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Costco Memorial Day deal: Get a year’s membership for $40

The front facade of a Costco store.

If you like the convenience and wholesale prices of Costco, you have to remember that there's something extra you'll need: A membership card. Unfortunately, it isn't quite as simple as signing up for your local library, either, as you have to pay to play. Right now, however, you can get these memberships highly discounted on a weird technicality — a digital shop card. At the end of the day, you can get a Gold Star membership for just $40, $20 down from the $60 it usually costs, or an Executive Gold Star membership for just $80, $40 down from the $120 it usually costs. Tap the button below to see if you can figure it out yourself, or keep reading for our explanation of the sale.

Why you should buy the Costco membership deal
If you're aware of Costco, then you'll know that you really need a membership to do most things with the company. That makes this very unlike, for example, the Best Buy Memorial Day sale where a membership to Best Buy Plus might save you some extras. With Costco, the membership card is very important. And this deal is a great way to get one for a technical discount. If you quality to get the card on this deal — you live in the USA or Puerto Rico and haven't been a Costco member in the past 18 months — you'll also get a digital Costco Shop Card, a sort of gift card. Since you're already planning on shopping at Costco at this point, anyhow, this is a technical discount. Now, all that remains is to pick your tier: Gold Star or Executive Gold Star.

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Nectar’s Memorial Day sale gets you up to 40% off its Memory Foam mattress

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress displayed in a bedroom setting on a wooden pedestal bed.

Nectar has a huge Memorial Day sale which is perfect for anyone who’s been keen to buy a Nectar mattress but wants to save some money along the way. Pair it up with one of the best Eight Sleep alternatives and you’re all set for a great night’s sleep. With up to 40% off many mattresses, you only have a matter of hours left to enjoy the discounts. The best thing to do is hit the button below to see what’s out there for yourself, but you can also keep reading and we’ll talk about what our highlights are. Remember -- in all cases you only have a handful of hours left to decide.

What to shop for in the Nectar Mattress sale
The highlight of the Nectar Mattress sale is the . Its Queen Size model is down to just $649 right now and has a heap of great benefits. It offers premium memory foam which cradles your body and keeps you cool. It’s made from CertiPUR-US certified foams with a 12-inch height and single-action cooling. Its layers are numerous. There’s a breathable cooling cover, therapeutic gel memory foam layer, 3-inch Dynamic transition layer, 7-inch ActiveSupport stability base layer, along with a shift-resistant lower cover. That leads to a cool-to-the-touch and breathable cover so there’s more airflow and comfort, while there’s minimal motion transfer for your sleep partner.

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Get 15% off this FlexiSpot electronic standing desk at Amazon

A white FlexiSpot Home Office Electric Height Adjustable Desk in an office.

There are lots of benefits to using a standing desk, and if you think you need one, you should check out the standing desk deals that are available today. Here's an attractive option from Amazon -- the Flexispot electronic standing desk for only $238, following a 15% discount on its original price of $280. This is a limited-time offer though, so there's a real risk of missing out on the $42 in savings if you take too long to complete your purchase. If you think this is the standing desk for you, we recommend buying it right now.

Why you should buy the Flexispot electronic standing desk
The Flexispot electronic standing desk can adjust its height to anywhere between 28 inches and 47.6 inches through its motor lift mechanism that you can access through the two-button controller at the corner of the table. It stays pretty quiet as it moves up or down, and you can go through the full range of the standing desk in less than 10 seconds. Moving from a sitting position to a standing position that quickly will make sure that you maximize the benefits of the Flexispot electronic standing desk, including being able to stretch your spine every once in a while over the course of the day.