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Make your life a little easier with these discounted smart home devices.

• BEST SMART PLUG DEAL: Smart plugs, like the Amazon Smart Plug, can be used to control lights, small appliances, and more — $14.99 $24.99 (save $10)

• BEST ECHO DEAL: The Echo Glow is a multicolor lamp designed to help your kids form a morning and bedtime routine — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

• BEST SMART MONITOR DEAL: The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor keeps homeowners informed of poor air quality — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

Sure, you could argue that smart technology has gotten a bit out of hand. But turning your house or apartment into a smart home has benefits, including increased energy efficiency, convenience, safety, and security, to name a few.

If you're interested in converting, here are three of our favorite Amazon smart home devices — all of which are on sale as of Feb. 27.

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Our pick: Amazon Smart Plug (opens in a new tab)

$14.99 at Amazon (save $10)

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Have you ever left the house wondering: Did I turn off the coffee pot? If so, you may want to consider investing in a set of smart plugs. The Amazon Smart Plug is Alexa-compatible and can be controlled via voice command or the Alexa app (which means you do not need a smart hub to use this device). With a smart plug, you can schedule the lights, fan, or anything else you don't want running 24/7 to turn on and off at a specific time.

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Our pick: Echo Glow (opens in a new tab)

$19.99 at Amazon (save $10)

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Amazon's Echo Glow is a kid's version of the Echo Dot. This multifunctional device is Alexa-compatible and can be used as a nightlight, alarm clock, radio, and timer. The Rainbow Timer function, for example, is designed to give your kids a visual reminder of when it's time to get their day started and when it's time to wind down.

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Our pick: Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor (opens in a new tab)

$49.99 at Amazon (save $20)

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If you're worried about the air quality you breathe indoors, the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor may bring you peace of mind. This little gadget keeps tabs on five air quality factors: particulate matter (PM 2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), humidity, and temperature. Whenever something's off, you'll get a notification via the Alexa app.

Note: This smart monitor does not have a speaker or microphone. You will need to purchase an Echo device for voice control capability and audible alert features.