Philips’s color-changing Gradient Lightstrip has dropped to an all-time low at Amazon

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One of the most popular smart home accessories is thePhilips Hue smart lighting. The lights are easy to start off with and they look cool.

If you're already invested in the Hue ecosystem, you can get the fancy Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip for $212.49 at Amazon right now when you clip the on-page coupon for 15 percent off. The discount brings the 65-inch strip down to an all-time low price, saving you $38. These lightstrips are a great fit for mounting behind your TV as a bias light because they can display a lot of colors at the same time.

Keep in mind, however, that you’ll need the optional, $230 Play HDMI Sync Box if you want the responsive lightstrip to match the colors being displayed on your TV. The deal also doesn’t include the Hue Hub, so it may be best for users that already own one.

The lightstrip blends multiple colors at the same time. It can be connected to an optional Play HDMI sync box to match the colors being displayed on the screen in real time.

If you need a streaming device upgrade, there are two great deals on offer at Amazon. The non-stick-shaped cousin of the Roku Express 4K Plus is on sale for $30 off, while the Streaming Stick 4K Plus is down to a new low price of $49. The Streaming Stick 4K Plus gets the nod for its better output and more streamlined form-factor, but it's always nice to have your streaming device hidden behind your TV.

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The Streaming Stick 4K Plus supports all the major streaming services. The Voice Remote Pro has a 3.5mm jack, which can be used to listen to music privately.

The Roku Express 4K Plus is the entry level 4K player. It has a faster processor as well as support for HDR10 Plus.

Yesterday, we highlighted an excellent deal on a bundle containing a microphone and aWebcam. The Logitech C920S Pro webcam is on sale at Newegg for $59.99, which is $10 off the regular price. The webcam is on sale at Best Buy for $59.99, if you're not partial to Newegg, due to the recent customer service horror stories or for some other reason.

The C920S Pro is a great choice for aWebcam, one that gets our top marks as the best webcam for most people. It has good image quality right out of the box, and it records up to 30 frames per second. It has a 78-degree field of view and fast auto-focus.

The C920S Pro is one of the best video calling and recording devices on the market, with full HD video calling and recording at 30 frames per second.

• $60 at Newegg
• $60 at Best Buy

According to Apple, the Apple Watch Series 7 can charge 33 percent faster than the previous model, but you need to have the right cable and power adapter in order to take advantage of the improved charging speeds. If you need a spare or want to replace an older one, that cable is on sale.

Right now, you can get the Apple Watch USB-C Magnetic Fast Charger Cable at Amazon and Walmart for less than it cost at the beginning of the year. The one-meter cable is compatible with previous Apple Watch models, but if you pair it with an 18W power adapter or one with a higher wattage output, you will only see faster charging speeds on the Series 7. If you want to ensure compatibility, Apple has a list of compatible power adapters.

Apple's Magnetic Fast Charger Cable with aUSB-C is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 7. Apple says it charges from zero to 80 percent in 45 minutes.

• $24 at Amazon
• $24 at Walmart

If you need more storage for your Xbox Series X or S, you can get the 512GB Storage Expansion Card at B&H Photo. Fast performance that can keep up with the latest games is ensured by the proprietary expansion card. It's an essential purchase for Xbox Series S owners, as the console only has

If you haven't used one before, the expansion card plugs into the open slot on the back of the console, doubling the storage of a Series S or adding about 50 percent more storage to an Xbox Series X.

The rear of the Xbox Series X / S can be loaded with proprietary SSDs from Microsoft and Seagate.

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