Smart Home Boxing Day Deals 2026
By Alex Bosier · 15 years in the UK deals and savings industry (VoucherCodes, Atolls) · LinkedIn
Published 12 April 2026
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Top Boxing Day Smart Home deals to watch
Estimates based on previous Boxing Days. We update these once 2026 deals are confirmed.
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| Product | Retailer | Expected Price | Discount | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen) |  Amazon | Around £149 at Boxing Day | 35–40% off RRP | Live: Price verified | Get Deal |
| Amazon Echo Dot 5th gen | Amazon | Around £49 at Boxing Day | 50% off RRP | Live: Price verified | Get Deal |
| Ring Video Doorbell 4 | Amazon | Around £99 at Boxing Day | 40–45% off RRP | Live: Price verified | Get Deal |
| Philips Hue Starter Kit (3 bulbs + bridge) | Amazon | Around £79 at Boxing Day | 30% off RRP | Live: Price verified | Get Deal |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) | Amazon | Around £69 at Boxing Day | 35% off RRP | Live: Price verified | Get Deal |
| Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen) | Amazon | Around £49 at Boxing Day | 40% off RRP | Live: Price verified | Get Deal |
Amazon Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)
Expected discount: 35–40% off RRP
Expected price: Around £149 at Boxing Day
Amazon's own-brand hardware sees the deepest discounts at Boxing Day — the Show 10 is the centrepiece.
Amazon Amazon Echo Dot 5th gen
Expected discount: 50% off RRP
Expected price: Around £49 at Boxing Day
The most reliable Boxing Day deal on the site — Amazon halves the Echo Dot price every year without fail.
Amazon Ring Video Doorbell 4
Expected discount: 40–45% off RRP
Expected price: Around £99 at Boxing Day
Amazon owns Ring so Boxing Day is always the cheapest moment to buy; bundles with Chime are good value.
Amazon Philips Hue Starter Kit (3 bulbs + bridge)
Expected discount: 30% off RRP
Expected price: Around £79 at Boxing Day
Amazon leads on Philips Hue at Boxing Day; the starter kit is the right entry point.
Amazon Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Expected discount: 35% off RRP
Expected price: Around £69 at Boxing Day
The best non-Amazon smart display pick — Boxing Day is consistently the annual low.
Amazon Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen)
Expected discount: 40% off RRP
Expected price: Around £49 at Boxing Day
The budget indoor security camera; Amazon's Boxing Day bundles let you buy multiple at a discount.
How we chose these Smart Home deals
We selected these deals based on:
- Genuine prior-year price history (not inflated "was" prices)
- Brand reliability and product quality
- Retailer reputation for honouring deals and managing returns
- Whether the discount represents an actual annual low, not a return to baseline pricing
We update this page when 2026 deals are confirmed. Read our full editorial policy.
Smart home is a growing Boxing Day category, but an honest one. For Amazon’s own devices — Echo, Ring, and Fire TV — Black Friday is typically the stronger promotional moment. Boxing Day catches remaining stock and outgoing model-year hardware at clearance prices. For third-party smart home products (Philips Hue, Google Nest, Arlo), the two events are more evenly matched. The opportunity here is real, but it rewards people who understand how the category works. Do not expect a straight repeat of Black Friday. Robot vacuums are covered separately on the vacuum cleaners page. Smart TVs are covered on the TVs page.
Which retailers have the best smart home Boxing Day deals?
| Retailer | Strengths | Typical discount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Echo, Ring, Blink, Fire TV — own devices | 30–50% | Deepest discounts on Amazon’s own-device hardware; Lightning Deals clear fast |
| Currys | Philips Hue, Google Nest, Arlo | 20–35% | Strongest third-party smart home retailer at Boxing Day |
| Argos | Entry-level smart home, Blink cameras | 20–30% | Good for bundles and starter kits; less depth on premium brands |
| John Lewis | Quality-branded smart home, 2-year guarantee | 15–25% | Worth the slight premium for warranty cover on Philips Hue and Nest |
| Amazon is the category leader at Boxing Day. It holds that position not because every smart home deal is excellent, but because its own-brand hardware (Echo, Ring, Blink, Kindle) is discounted more aggressively than anything available via third-party retailers. For Philips Hue specifically, Currys and Amazon compete closely, with Amazon often matching or undercutting Currys pricing. The Lightning Deal mechanic at Amazon means Prime members get 30 minutes of early access to the best device deals. On popular Echo bundles, that head start matters. |
Smart home products to watch at Boxing Day 2026
Amazon Echo (previous generation) When Amazon releases a new Echo generation, the outgoing model goes into clearance. Boxing Day is the natural clearing point. Recent Boxing Day coverage has shown Echo Pop and Echo Show hardware dropping far more aggressively than a standard promo cycle would suggest. That level of discount typically only appears when Amazon is actively clearing a model. If a new Echo generation launches before Boxing Day 2026, the previous-gen models become the smart buy. Philips Hue starter kits and expansion packs Philips Hue discounts at Boxing Day are broadly comparable to Black Friday. A 20–30% reduction on starter kits is the consistent pattern across Amazon and Currys. Starter kits (bridge + two bulbs) are the best entry point. Expansion packs follow similar discount levels once you have the bridge in place. No specific Boxing Day 2024 pricing was confirmed from citable sources. Based on previous years, expect starter kits to drop from the £70–£90 range into the £50–£65 range. Treat that as pattern-framing: we’ll update with confirmed 2026 pricing when deals are live. Ring Video Doorbell (previous generation) Ring follows the same model-year logic as Echo. When a new Ring Battery Video Doorbell launches, older versions move into clearance. Recent Blink clearance has included both standalone doorbells and bundle-led offers at notably sharper prices than standard retail. The Ring Video Doorbell follows a similar pattern. Boxing Day is reliably one of the better moments to buy if you missed Black Friday pricing. Google Nest Hub (previous generation) Google Nest Hub deals at Boxing Day come primarily via Currys and Amazon rather than Google direct. Clearance pricing on previous-generation Nest Hubs follows the same displacement logic as Echo: a new Nest release pushes older stock into deeper discount. No specific Boxing Day 2024 Nest pricing was confirmed from citable sources. Based on previous years, previous-gen Nest Hub models typically drop 25–35% at Boxing Day through Currys. This is a pattern-based estimate; we’ll confirm when 2026 deals go live. What to skip Apple HomeKit devices: Apple does not discount its own hardware at Boxing Day, and third-party HomeKit devices rarely see meaningful promotions. If you are heavily bought into Apple at home, Boxing Day is not your moment. Robot vacuums are a better buy at Boxing Day via Currys and Dyson direct, but that’s covered in the vacuum cleaners guide. Smart TVs: see the TVs guide.
When to buy — timing matters more in this category
Amazon Echo deals at Boxing Day operate as Lightning Deals, the same rotating time-limited format used across the sale. They refresh throughout Boxing Day and the following days, but the most heavily discounted models — particularly previous-gen Echo bundles — can clear in under an hour. Prime members get 30 minutes of early access to each Lightning Deal. For popular Echo hardware, that head start is often what determines whether you get the deal. Third-party smart home devices at Currys and Argos are less time-pressured. Philips Hue and Google Nest deals tend to stay live for the duration of the Boxing Day event rather than clearing within hours. One important caveat: if Black Friday 2026 sees deep Echo discounts, Boxing Day stock of the same models may be limited. Amazon uses Black Friday to drive its primary promotional push; Boxing Day catches what remains and clears outgoing stock. If you missed a specific Echo or Ring model at Black Friday, check stock availability early on Boxing Day rather than assuming the same deal is still live.
FAQ
Is Boxing Day or Black Friday better for smart home deals? Black Friday is the stronger event for Amazon’s own devices. Echo, Ring, and Fire TV see their most aggressive promotions when Amazon’s Black Friday sale is running. Boxing Day is where outgoing and previous-generation models reach clearance prices, which can mean deeper absolute discounts on older stock. For third-party smart home (Philips Hue, Google Nest, Arlo), the two events are broadly comparable. If you’re flexible on model generation, Boxing Day can be better. If you need the current model, Black Friday is the safer bet. Are Amazon Echo deals as good at Boxing Day as Black Friday? Typically not for current-generation models. Amazon’s biggest Echo promotional push happens at Black Friday (and Prime Day). What Boxing Day delivers is clearance pricing on previous-generation hardware. This can mean deeper discounts on the outgoing Echo Dot or Echo Show than you’d have seen at Black Friday for those same models. Recent Boxing Day clearance on Echo hardware has been aggressive rather than token. If you’re happy with the previous generation, Boxing Day is worth targeting. Which retailer is best for Philips Hue at Boxing Day? Amazon and Currys compete closely on Philips Hue pricing, and neither consistently wins. Amazon’s advantage is the Lightning Deal mechanic: when a Hue starter kit appears as a Lightning Deal, it can beat Currys pricing by a meaningful margin for the duration of that deal. Currys’ advantage is that deals are less time-pressured and stock is more reliable. Check both before buying. John Lewis carries Philips Hue with a 2-year guarantee; worth it if long-term cover on smart lighting matters to you. Is it worth buying a smart doorbell at Boxing Day? Yes, with context. Ring’s Boxing Day discounts are notable, particularly on previous-generation models that Amazon is clearing. Recent Blink clearance is a clear example of the sharp doorbell pricing that appears once Amazon starts moving older stock. The subscription model (Ring Home) is a separate cost to factor in. The hardware discount is real, but doorbell cameras typically require a plan to unlock full functionality. Factor that into your total cost calculation before buying. What smart home products should I avoid at Boxing Day? Apple devices. Apple does not discount its own hardware — HomePod and HomeKit accessories — at Boxing Day or any UK sale event. Third-party HomeKit devices from brands like Eve or Nanoleaf may appear at Currys, but the discounts are modest. If your smart home runs on HomeKit, the best time to buy Apple hardware is when Apple runs its own end-of-year promotions, not Boxing Day. Also avoid buying current-generation Echo or Ring models at Boxing Day if Black Friday produced the same price. You’re unlikely to get a better deal at Boxing Day on new stock. Do smart home deals last beyond Boxing Day? Third-party smart home deals at Currys, Argos, and John Lewis often persist through the Boxing Day weekend and into early January. Amazon Lightning Deals on Echo and Ring hardware are more time-pressured: the headline offers clear quickly, though further deals may appear as the sale continues. If you miss the Boxing Day opening on Amazon, check back through 27–28 December rather than assuming the window has closed.
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